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Ministry Ensures Transmigrant Descendant Representation in 2026 Patriot Expedition Program

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Indonesia's Ministry of Transmigration (Mentrans) will ensure the representation of transmigrant descendants in the 2026 Patriot Expedition Program (TEP).
  • Approximately 4% of the 10,539 applicants, totaling 394 individuals, are descendants of transmigrants and will receive priority if they meet selection standards.
  • A total of 1,200 participants will be selected for the program, with special provisions to ensure representation even if not all transmigrant descendants meet the standard criteria.

The Indonesian Ministry of Transmigration (Mentrans) is committed to ensuring that descendants of transmigrants are represented in the upcoming 2026 Patriot Expedition Program (TEP). Minister M. Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara stated that out of 10,539 applicants, 394 individuals, or approximately 4 percent, are descendants of transmigrants.

Suryanagara emphasized that while these applicants will be given priority, they must still meet the required selection standards. "It's not just because they are transmigrant descendants that they will definitely be accepted. Of course, there are standards," he said. The selection process, managed by partner universities including Universitas Indonesia, Gadjah Mada University, and Institut Teknologi Bandung, involves administrative checks, interviews, and health assessments, concluding in early June 2026.

It's not just because they are transmigrant descendants that they will definitely be accepted. Of course, there are standards.

· M. Iftitah Sulaiman SuryanagaraExplaining the selection criteria for transmigrant descendants in the Patriot Expedition Program.

Ultimately, 1,200 individuals will be chosen as official participants for this year's Patriot Expedition. If multiple candidates have identical scores, priority will be given to those with a transmigrant family background. The Minister added that if no transmigrant descendants meet the qualification criteria, special seats will be allocated to ensure their representation.

"However, if all transmigrant descendants have scores above average, their quota will not be reduced. They will become super priorities," Suryanagara explained. Following the selection, participants will undergo training at their respective partner campuses, covering community service programs, environmental introductions, and emergency response skills. They will then be assigned to 53 transmigration areas, each with a team leader, bringing the total number of TEP 2026 participants to 1,400.

However, if all transmigrant descendants have scores above average, their quota will not be reduced. They will become super priorities.

· M. Iftitah Sulaiman SuryanagaraDescribing the prioritization of transmigrant descendants who excel in the selection process.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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