Tarakan, August 4, 2025 – The Samarinda State Agricultural Polytechnic (Politani Samarinda) once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting human resource development in the border region of North Kalimantan (Kaltara) by officially sending off prospective new students from the province. The event, which took place in the SMAN 1 Tarakan Hall, was attended by the Governor of North Kalimantan, Dr. H. Zainal A. Paliwang, S.H., M.Hum., as well as various representatives from the local government, the business community, and community organizations.
The Director of Politani Samarinda, Hamka, S.TP., M.Sc., M.P., in his statement emphasized that this collaboration demonstrates the synergy between vocational education institutions and the local government in producing a young generation who not only master science and technology but also care about sustainable development in their home region.
"We greatly appreciate the North Kalimantan Provincial Government's trust in Politani Samarinda. We are committed to developing students into experts with integrity, adaptability, and readiness to meet the challenges of regional development," he emphasized.
Echoing this sentiment, Deputy Director I of Politani Samarinda, Dr. Heriad Daud Salusu, S.Hut., MP., stated that the trust placed in the institution motivates the institution to continue improving the quality of vocational education. He added that the departure of students from North Kalimantan is not only an educational program but also a strategic step in preparing human resources capable of driving the growth of the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors in border areas.
> "Politani Samarinda will continue to strengthen its synergy with the North Kalimantan Provincial Government through various forms of collaboration going forward, to meet the community's need for professional and work-ready graduates," he said.
In his remarks, the Governor of North Kalimantan emphasized the importance of the young generation's role in regional development. He emphasized that the scholarships and support provided are not merely financial assistance, but a form of trust to address future challenges in the agricultural sector.
> "Study diligently and return to develop North Kalimantan. You are the hope for the future of the agricultural sector. North Kalimantan has great potential—it just depends on who is willing to develop it," said Governor Zainal.
The event was also attended by the Board of Directors of PT Inhutani, the Regional Leadership Council (DPD) of IWAPI North Kalimantan, the Regional Leadership Council (DPW) of APKASINDO North Kalimantan, the Indonesian Agricultural Association (GAPKI) North Kalimantan, and the heads of Regional Government Organizations (OPD) of the North Kalimantan Provincial Government. The presence of these various parties demonstrated their full support for the development of vocational education as a driving force for regional development.
With a collaborative spirit and support from various parties, Politani Samarinda continues to strengthen its position as a strategic vocational institution focused not only on academic quality but also on meeting the needs of industry and society, particularly in border areas like North Kalimantan. (PR)
The Director of Politani Samarinda, Hamka, S.TP., M.Sc., M.P., in his statement emphasized that this collaboration demonstrates the synergy between vocational education institutions and the local government in producing a young generation who not only master science and technology but also care about sustainable development in their home region.
"We greatly appreciate the North Kalimantan Provincial Government's trust in Politani Samarinda. We are committed to developing students into experts with integrity, adaptability, and readiness to meet the challenges of regional development," he emphasized.
Echoing this sentiment, Deputy Director I of Politani Samarinda, Dr. Heriad Daud Salusu, S.Hut., MP., stated that the trust placed in the institution motivates the institution to continue improving the quality of vocational education. He added that the departure of students from North Kalimantan is not only an educational program but also a strategic step in preparing human resources capable of driving the growth of the agricultural and agro-industrial sectors in border areas.
> "Politani Samarinda will continue to strengthen its synergy with the North Kalimantan Provincial Government through various forms of collaboration going forward, to meet the community's need for professional and work-ready graduates," he said.
In his remarks, the Governor of North Kalimantan emphasized the importance of the young generation's role in regional development. He emphasized that the scholarships and support provided are not merely financial assistance, but a form of trust to address future challenges in the agricultural sector.
> "Study diligently and return to develop North Kalimantan. You are the hope for the future of the agricultural sector. North Kalimantan has great potential—it just depends on who is willing to develop it," said Governor Zainal.
The event was also attended by the Board of Directors of PT Inhutani, the Regional Leadership Council (DPD) of IWAPI North Kalimantan, the Regional Leadership Council (DPW) of APKASINDO North Kalimantan, the Indonesian Agricultural Association (GAPKI) North Kalimantan, and the heads of Regional Government Organizations (OPD) of the North Kalimantan Provincial Government. The presence of these various parties demonstrated their full support for the development of vocational education as a driving force for regional development.
With a collaborative spirit and support from various parties, Politani Samarinda continues to strengthen its position as a strategic vocational institution focused not only on academic quality but also on meeting the needs of industry and society, particularly in border areas like North Kalimantan. (PR)
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