Samarinda, June 23, 2026 – A solemn and academic atmosphere enveloped the Auditorium of the Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic on Monday (June 22, 2026). The Open Senate Meeting, which presented the vision and mission of the prospective Directors of Politani Samarinda for the 2026-2030 period, proceeded smoothly and conducively. The event, which began at 9:00 a.m. WITA, was attended by lecturers, senate members, educational staff (Admin and PLP), as well as student and alumni representatives from Politani Samarinda. The open meeting provided an opportunity for the four prospective candidates to present their strategic ideas for advancing this leading agricultural polytechnic in East Kalimantan. The meeting began with an opening by the MC, Herfani, A.Md., who enthusiastically greeted all participants. A religious atmosphere was created through the recitation of prayers led by Dr. Ahmad Zamroni, S.Hut., M.P. The event was officially opened by the Chair of the Politani Samarinda Senate, Dr. Ir. Syafii, MP. In his remarks, he stated that the director selection process is part of a crucial leadership regeneration to maintain the sustainability and improve the quality of vocational higher education in the agricultural sector. The main event consisted of presentations of their vision and mission, delivered in turn by the four prospective directors: Dr. Abdul Rasyid Zarta, S.Hut., MP Dr. Heriad Daud Salusu, S.Hut., MP Husmul Beze, S.Hut., M.Si Yulianto, S.Kom., M.MT Following the presentations, the event continued with an interactive question and answer session. Several senior lecturers and alumni representatives posed critical questions related to the vision and mission they presented, as well as questions about the concerns of the academic community and how the prospective candidates responded. All four candidates answered frankly and demonstrated a deep understanding of the questions surrounding the advancement of the Samarinda Polytechnic. After approximately three hours, the event was closed by the Chair of the Senate. The entire event proceeded safely, conducively, and with a spirit of camaraderie. The next stage of the process will be the election stage by the Samarinda Polytechnic Senate. With the holding of this open senate meeting, it is hoped that new leaders will emerge who are capable of bringing Politani Samarinda to greater success in the national agricultural vocational education arena and a better future for Politani in the future.

Samarinda, June 18, 2026 – The Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic (Politani) held a graduation ceremony for students undergoing Community Service (PKN) on the campus grounds on Thursday morning (June 18, 2026). The event saw students departing for various locations in East Kalimantan and the surrounding areas to serve and apply the knowledge they have acquired during their studies. The ceremony proceeded solemnly and orderly, featuring the recitation of the Student Pledge and a series of other protocol procedures. All participants appeared to be serious about participating in each event under the bright morning sun. The Director of Politani Samarinda served as the ceremony instructor and leader. In his address, he officially sent off the students to go directly into the community to carry out their community service duties, one of the pillars of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The Director emphasized that the PKN period is not merely an academic obligation, but a golden opportunity for students to learn from the realities of community life, understand social dynamics, and hone their sensitivity to issues in the field. In his briefing speech, the Director of Politani Samarinda emphasized several important points that all PKN participants must pay attention to, including briefings on living in society and maintaining the good name of the alma mater, as well as maintaining safety and health. The farewell ceremony concluded with a prayer for the smooth and safe running of all students during the PKN program, followed by a handshake. With the ceremony concluded, the students are scheduled to depart for their respective locations in the next few days. The Director expressed his hope that all participants would complete their assignments successfully and take home valuable experiences that will serve them well in their service to the nation and state. The entire ceremony proceeded smoothly, safely, and conducively. Hopefully, Politani Samarinda students will successfully complete their PKN program and return to campus with stories of change for the community.

SAMARINDA (17/06/2026) – The State Agricultural Polytechnic (Politani) of Samarinda held a routine ceremony on the campus grounds on Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026. The event, which began at 8:00 a.m. WITA (Central Indonesian Time), was attended by all lecturers and educational staff (Admin and PLP). The ceremony proceeded solemnly, consisting of several events, starting with the raising of the Indonesian flag and continuing with the reading of the Pancasila and the Preamble to the 1945 Constitution. All participants followed the ceremony in an orderly and disciplined manner under the sunny weather that illuminated the campus area. Acting as the ceremony instructor, the Director of Politani Samarinda delivered his message to the entire academic community. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of a spirit of cooperation and discipline in carrying out the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, especially as the campus prepares for the new academic year. Special moments during this ceremony included the presentation of the Satyalencana award, the presentation of civil servant decrees (SK PNS), the presentation of promotion letters, and the letters of promotion to several lecturers and educational staff. The Director of Politani Samarinda symbolically presented the award certificates and plaques to the recipients. These awards were given for their dedication and outstanding contributions in various fields, including: PRESSION OF THE SATYALANCANA AWARD BY SATYA WORKS Yoyok Handoyo, S.Sos. (30 tahun)  Nur Hidayat, S.P., M.Sc. (20 tahun)  Sri Ngapiyatun, S.P., M.P. (20 tahun)  Riama Rita Manullang, S.P., M.P. (20 tahun)  Anis Syauqi, S.TP., M.Sc. (20 tahun)  Dr. Ahmad Aris Mundir Sutaji, S.Pd., M.Pd. (20 tahun)  Dr. Andi Lisnawati F., S.P., M.Si. (20 tahun)  Mundjanah, S.P. (20 tahun)  Ernita Obeth, S.P. (20 tahun)  Prima Hanugerah Yudhabarata, S.E., M.M. (20 tahun)  Agus Susanto, S.E., M.M. (20 tahun)  Riris Wahyu Prihatin, A.Md. (20 tahun)  Syafruddin Ibrahim, A.Md. (20 tahun)  Mujibu Rahman, S.TP., M.Si. (10 tahun)  Muh. Yamin, S.TP., M.Si. (10 tahun)  Faradilla, S.P., M.Si. (10 tahun)  Jamaluddin, S.P., M.Si. (10 tahun)  Haryatie Sarie, S.P., M.P. (10 tahun)  Nuzula Elfa Rahma, S.P., M.Sc. (10 tahun)  Dawamul Arifin, S.T., M.T. (10 tahun)  Dr. Ahmad Zamroni, S.Hut., M.P. (10 tahun)  Sri Marlendi, S.P. (10 tahun)  Shinta Sisilia Paurru, S.T. (10 tahun)  Rossy Mirasari, S.P., M.P. (10 tahun)  Ahmad Taufik, S.P. (10 tahun)  Dr. Arini Rajab, S.Si., M.Si. (10 tahun)  Elly Lismawati (10 tahun) SUBMISSION OF CIVIL SERVANT DECREE LETTER FOR THE YEAR 2024 Afriandi Setiawan, S.P., M.Ling  Fanny Ramadhani, M.Ak  Muhammad Arbi, M.Pd.  Richa Rachmawati Afag, S.Ak., M.Sc.  Siti Hutami Adianengsih Gaffar, S.T.P., M.T.  Alwi Jaelani, A.Md.  Rasiah, A.Md.  Agata Ping, S.Tr.Kom.  Andrian Delvi Pratama, S.Pd.  Wina Ratnasari, S.E.. HANDOVER OF CIVIL SERVANT PROMOTION DECREE Syafei Karim, S.Kom., M.Kom. (Penata TK. I, III/d)  Yusnita Sari, S.E., M.M. (Pembina, IV/a)  Annafi’ Franz, S.Kom., M.Kom. (Penata TK. I, III/d)  Periani Paurru, S.P. (Pembina, IV/a)  Mundjanah, S.P. (Pembina, IV/a)  Dr. Feri Fadlin, M.Sc. (Penata, III/c)  Ir. Joko Prayitno, M.P. (Pembina Utama Muda, IV/c)  Muh. Yamin, S.TP., M.Si. (Pembina Utama Muda, IV/c) HANDLEMENT OF DECREES ON ACADEMIC PROMOTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES Haryo Wicaksono, S.T. (PLP Ahli MUDA) The award recipients expressed their gratitude for the awards and decrees they received. The academic community in attendance gave a warm applause as a sign of support and pride for their colleagues. After the entire ceremony and meeting concluded, the event concluded with a collective prayer. The ceremony and meeting proceeded smoothly, safely, and conducively from beginning to end. The Director hopes this momentum will motivate all campus elements to continuously improve the quality and performance of the Politani Samarinda community. With the ceremony on June 17, 2026, it is hoped that the spirit of nationalism and professionalism will continue to be instilled in every lecturer, student, and educational staff at Politani Samarinda. (HUMAS)

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Based on the Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic Senate Regulation Number 2 of 2026 concerning Amendments to the Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic Senate Regulation Number 1 of 2026 concerning Procedures for Selection of Directors of the Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic for the 2026–2030 Period, the Director Selection Committee has carried out verification of the files of Candidate Director Candidates as part of the selection stage for Director Candidates for the Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic for the 2026–2030 Period. Networking is carried out in three stages, namely: 1. Phase I from April 16 to May 15 2026; 2. Phase II extension I from 19 to 21 May 2026; 3. Phase III extension II from 26 May to 10 June 2026. Based on the results of the examination and verification of all administrative requirements documents that have been submitted by the prospective candidates, The Senate determined that the following names were declared to have fulfilled the administrative requirements and were entitled to take part in the next stages in the Selection of Director of the Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic for the 2026–2030 period: 1. Dr. Abdul Rasyid Zarta, S.Hut., M.P. 2. Dr. Heriad Daud Salusu, S.Hut., M.P. 3. Husmul Beze, S.Hut., M.Si. 4. Yulianto, S.Kom., M.MT. These names are advised to prepare themselves and take part in the next screening stages according to the schedule and conditions that will be announced by the Director Selection Committee. The Senate's decision regarding the results of verification of prospective candidate files is final at the administrative verification stage and becomes the basis for following the next screening stage in accordance with applicable regulations. Thus, this announcement is made for the information and attention of the entire Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic academic community.

SAMARINDA (10/06/2026) – Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic (Politani Samarinda) received a courtesy call from a delegation from Guangxi Eco-Engineering Vocational and Technical College, China, on Wednesday (June 10, 2026). The visit was led by Prof. Wei Lin, President Director of the Guangxi Campus, and his staff, including Mr. Lan Zhenhua, Deputy Director of the International Cooperation and Exchange Center, and Mr. Mo Jusheng, Full-time Faculty Member from the School of Intelligent Manufacturing and Equipment. The event, held at the Politani Samarinda campus, began with a friendly meal as a warm welcome to the Chinese delegation. The event then continued with a formal discussion between the two parties, addressing potential collaboration in various strategic sectors. During the discussion, the two institutions agreed to focus their collaboration on four main areas: forestry, the environment, agriculture, and technology. Politani Samarinda views this collaboration as a significant opportunity to improve the quality of vocational education and the relevance of graduates to global industry needs. One of the key offerings from Guangxi Eco-Engineering Vocational and Technical College is the 1+1+1 collaborative program, an integrated educational scheme consisting of: The first year of study at Politani Samarinda, The second year of continuing studies and training at Guangxi Eco-Engineering Vocational and Technical College in China, and The third year of on-site internships at companies in China. Prof. Wei Lin explained that this program is designed to equip students with both academic competencies and real-world international work experience. They see Politani Samarinda as having significant potential in tropical agriculture and forestry. Through the 1+1+1 program, students learn not only theory but also industrial practices in China, which is already advanced in environmentally friendly technology and intelligent manufacturing. Politani Samarinda welcomed the offer and will further review the curriculum, student requirements, and credit recognition mechanisms between the two institutions. In addition to students, Guangxi College also offers certification and training for teaching staff, both lecturers and education staff, to enable them to intern at Guangxi College. The discussion concluded with a commitment to immediately draft a memorandum of understanding (MoU) as the legal basis for future collaboration. This visit marked a significant milestone for Politani Samarinda in expanding its international network, particularly with leading vocational education institutions from China. It also opened opportunities for students to gain cross-border study and work experience. (HUMAS)

Samarinda, 04 June 2026 – Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic (Politani) demonstrated its commitment to supporting the strengthening of public communication in higher education by participating in the 2026 Public Relations and Protocol Coordination Meeting (Rakor) held by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (Kemdiktisaintek) at the University of Indonesia, Depok, on 3 June 2026. In this national scale activity, Politani Samarinda was represented by Puspita, S.E., M.Pd., as Coordinator of the Information and Communication Technology Academic Support Unit (KUPA ICT). The presence of Politani Samarinda is part of the institution's efforts to continue to strengthen the role of public relations and public communications in supporting the transformation of higher education that has an impact on society. The 2026 Public Relations and Protocol Coordination Meeting was attended by around 350 participants consisting of representatives of State Universities (PTN), 17 Higher Education Service Institutions (LLDikti), as well as work units within the Ministry of Education and Technology. This activity is a strategic forum for strengthening synergy, increasing human resource capacity, and aligning the direction of public communication in higher education in Indonesia. Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Fauzan, in his briefing emphasized that universities today not only act as centers for the development of science, but also as centers for innovation and solutions to various societal problems. Therefore, the function of public relations and protocols has an increasingly strategic role in building narratives, conveying achievements, and strengthening public trust in higher education institutions. In line with this spirit, the participation of Politani Samarinda in the 2026 Public Relations and Protocol Coordination Meeting is an important momentum to increase institutional capacity in managing communication more effectively, professionally and adaptively to developments in digital technology. Various materials presented during the activity included higher education public communication, research and innovation communication, crisis communication, public relations transformation in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), and strengthening protocol functions. For Politani Samarinda, strengthening the public communication function is an important part of supporting the institution's vision as a superior and competitive vocational college. Through planned and strategic communication, various educational programs, applied research, community service, cooperation, innovation, and academic community achievements can be conveyed widely and provide greater benefits to society. Active participation in this national forum also opens up opportunities for Politani Samarinda to expand networks, share good practices with various universities in Indonesia, and adopt various innovations in managing public relations and public information services. It is hoped that the experience and knowledge gained during the coordination meeting will be a provision in strengthening institutional communication governance that is transparent, responsive and impactful. Through involvement in the 2026 Public Relations and Protocol Coordination Meeting, Politani Samarinda emphasized its commitment to continue to improve the quality of public information and communication services, while strengthening institutional branding at regional and national levels. This step is in line with the Ministry of Education and Technology's efforts to encourage universities to be able to communicate various policies, innovations and achievements effectively, so that the benefits of campus existence are truly felt by the community and contribute to national development. (PR)

SAMARINDA (04/06/2026) – Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic held an inauguration and oath-taking ceremony for Civil Servants (PNS). The event, which took place solemnly on Thursday, June 4, 2026, took place on the 3rd floor of the Directorate Building, Samarinda Polytechnic. This inauguration was led directly by the Director of Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic Hamka, S.TP., M.Sc., MP and attended by the deputy directors, heads of departments, as well as structural officials and teaching staff on campus. The inaugurated were: Afriandi Setiawan, S.P., M.Ling Fanny Ramadhani, M.Ak Muhammad Arbi, M.Pd Richa Rachmawati Afag, S.Ak., M.Sc Siti Hutami Adianengsih Gaffar, S.TP., M.T Agata Ping, S.Tr.Kom Andrian Delvi Pratama, S.Pd Wina Ratnasari, S.E Alwi Jaelani, A.Md Rasiah, A.Md In his remarks, the Director of Politani Samarinda emphasized that this inauguration was not merely an administrative ceremony, but rather a gateway for employees to serve the nation at vocational education institutions. He also advised the newly inaugurated civil servants to quickly adapt to the work culture and be able to make a real contribution to the advancement of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The inauguration ceremony was marked by the recitation of the oath of office and the signing of the handover minutes. With the inauguration of these new civil servants, Politani Samarinta hopes to improve the quality of human resources within the civil service, supporting the campus's vision as a leading vocational education institution in the agricultural sector, particularly in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. (HUMAS)

Extension of Samarinda Politani Consortium Self-Selection Registration Hello Prospective New Students, There is the latest information regarding independent registration! Registration for the Independent Selection of the Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic Consortium has been officially extended until June 4 2026. 🗓️ Registration: up to. Thursday 4 June 2026 ✍️ Written Test: Saturday 6 June 2026 📢 Announcement: Sunday 14 June 2026 Don't miss it, register yourself now and make your future come true at Politani Samarinda. #PolitaniSamarinda #PMBPolitani2026 #SeleksiMandiri #PendaftaranMahasiswaBaru

Based on the announcement of the Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic Senate number 021/A/SN.Politani.Smd/V/2026 dated May 19, 2026 and Senate Regulation Number 01 of 2026 concerning the procedures for selecting the director of the Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic for the 2026-2030 period, Article 9 paragraph (2) states that "The administrative selection stage produces at least 4 (Four) prospective director candidates", and paragraph (3) states that "In the event that the administrative selection stage as referred to in paragraph (2) is not fulfilled, an extension of the selection period will be carried out." Therefore, to fulfill the provisions in question, a 2nd (Two) extension of the registration period and submission of complete documents for Prospective Director Candidates was carried out. The registration and document submission deadline will be extended on: Day and Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to Wednesday, May 10, 2026 Venue: Director Candidate Selection Registration Room, 3rd Floor, Directorate Building, Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic This announcement is made for your information and attention.

BALIKPAPAN – In order to align theories in college with realities in the industrial world, the Plantation Management Study Program of the State Agricultural Polytechnic (Politani Samarinda) held an industrial visit to the Teritip Small Industry Center, Balikpapan, on Monday 25 May 2026. This field activity was attended by 3 second semester classes with a total of 90 students as an integral part of the practice of the Entrepreneurship Course. The main focus of this visit is to open students' insight into how plantation commodity products are downstreamed into processed products of high economic value such as amplang, shredded crab, tuna, barracuda and others, pempek, renginang, chips and others. The lecturer explained that this activity was designed to trigger an inventor and entrepreneurial spirit in students who started from agricultural and plantation commodities and became industrial products. At the location, the students enthusiastically observed various aspects of industrial operations, such as the production process, seeing the transformation of raw materials from plantations into finished products that were ready to be marketed. Business Management Aspect: Study the supply chain, packaging and marketing strategies used by local industry players. Up to Innovation Opportunities Identifying gaps in other plantation commodities that have the potential to be developed with similar technology. The Teritip Small Industry Center warmly welcomed the arrival of the Samarinda Politani group. The industrial center management hopes that this synergy between academics and business actors can continue, and even open up opportunities for research collaboration in the future. Through this real practice, Samarinda Polytani Plantation Management students are expected to not only graduate as experts in the plantation sector, but also be ready to become young entrepreneurs who are able to create new jobs and advance the downstream plantation industry in East Kalimantan.

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