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Indonesian Ministry Lifts Sanctions on Stikom Bandung

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has officially lifted administrative sanctions against Stikom Bandung.
  • The decision follows a verification of Stikom Bandung's improvement documents, with the ministry vowing to re-evaluate if violations occur.
  • Stikom Bandung expressed gratitude and commitment to academic quality and student services, aiming to become a more accountable and competitive institution.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, through the Regional IV Higher Education Service Institute (Lldikti), has officially revoked the administrative sanctions imposed on the School of Communication Sciences (Stikom) Bandung. This decision, formalized in a letter dated May 25, 2026, marks a significant turning point for the institution.

Dr. Lukman, head of Lldikti Wilayah IV Jabar-Banten, confirmed the lifting of sanctions after reviewing Stikom Bandung's corrective measures. "We have lifted the administrative sanctions against Stikom Bandung," he stated. Lukman emphasized that while the sanctions are removed, the institution will be subject to future evaluations if any violations occur. He sees this as a new chapter for Stikom Bandung to strengthen its academic offerings and student services, commending the commitment shown by its academic community.

We have lifted the administrative sanctions against Stikom Bandung.

— Dr. LukmanHead of Lldikti Wilayah IV Jabar-Banten confirming the revocation of sanctions.

Dr. Dedy Djamaluddin Malik, Chairman of Stikom Bandung, conveyed his gratitude for Lldikti IV's guidance throughout the evaluation process. He views the sanction removal as a catalyst for maintaining stricter internal quality standards. Malik highlighted this moment as proof of Stikom Bandung's dedication to regulatory compliance and educational quality, stating, "We are making this dynamic a valuable lesson to transform into a more accountable, transparent, and highly competitive institution."

Looking ahead, Stikom Bandung plans to accelerate strategic programs, innovate its curriculum, and enhance industry collaborations to benefit its students. Prof. Ganjar Kurnia, former Rector of Unpad, responded positively, noting Stikom Bandung's established reputation for producing competent graduates. With the sanctions lifted, all academic and administrative activities, including new student admissions, will resume at 100% capacity. Stikom Bandung encourages prospective students to consider joining its programs.

We are making this dynamic a valuable lesson to transform into a more accountable, transparent, and highly competitive institution.

— Dr. Dedy Djamaluddin MalikChairman of Stikom Bandung on the significance of the sanction removal.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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