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53 UIN Sunan Kalijaga Employees Officially Appointed as PPPK Civil Servants by the Minister of Religious Affairs

Yogyakarta, October 23, 2025 — A total of 53 employees from Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta have officially been appointed as Government Employees with Work Agreements (ASN PPPK), alongside 13,224 others across Indonesia. The national inauguration was officiated by Minister of Religious Affairs, Prof. Nasaruddin Umar, marking a new chapter of public service rooted in faith, integrity, and compassion.

The Second-Phase Non-Optimization PPPK inauguration was conducted in a hybrid format, connecting participants nationwide. At UIN Sunan Kalijaga, employees gathered solemnly in the Convention Hall, joining the ceremony virtually. Present at the event were Rector Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan, university leaders, and senior officials, including Dr. Ali Sodiq, Dr. Muhammad Luthfi Hamid, and faculty heads. Khoirul Anwar, S.Ag., M.A., Head of the Academic Division, served as the spiritual officiant.

In his address, Minister Nasaruddin Umar reminded the newly appointed employees that the appointment is not the end of the journey but the beginning of meaningful service.

“This moment is the fruit of patience and dedication. Be grateful by serving God, the nation, and humanity. Spread happiness through kindness and love,” he said.

He emphasized that being a civil servant means being present for the people—serving not only with administrative professionalism but with social empathy and moral sensitivity.

“Do not wait for people to come for service. Reach out to them—serve with technology, efficiency, and above all, with your heart,” he urged.

Meanwhile, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Prof. Kamaruddin Amin, described the PPPK program as a strategic reform to formalize long-serving non-ASN employees.

“PPPK reflects the government’s vision to build a committed, competent, and moderate civil service that delivers smart and compassionate public service,” he stated.

From 18,445 available formations, 13,289 candidates were declared successful, resulting in 13,224 official appointments. As part of this milestone, the Ministry also launched the “Kemenag Berbagi” (Ministry of Religious Affairs Sharing Program)—a national initiative encouraging employees to distribute food packages to local communities. The campaign gained massive public engagement on October 9–10, 2025, reflecting a spirit of solidarity and care.

For UIN Sunan Kalijaga, the appointment of its 53 employees represents more than a bureaucratic formality—it is a moral commitment to strengthen public service rooted in faith, knowledge, and humanity. Rector Prof. Noorhaidi Hasan emphasized that the new civil servants will become a driving force for a professional, adaptive, and ethical bureaucracy, advancing the university’s mission toward global excellence and social impact.

(Public Relations Office, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta)