Ponorogo (The Indonesian News) — President Prabowo Subianto has provided assistance to Darussalam Gontor Islamic Boarding School in Ponorogo, East Java, as part of his support for Islamic boarding school education and efforts to improve the quality of Indonesia’s human resources.
The assistance was delivered by Deputy State Secretary Juri Ardiantoro during a visit to Gontor on Friday (October 30). The visit was also attended by People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Ahmad Muzani and Endipat Wijaya, a member of the House of Representatives (DPR) from the Gerindra Party faction. The delegation was welcomed by Gontor’s leader, KH Hasan Abdullah Sahal.
Through the assistance, Prabowo hopes to support the students, known as santri, in pursuing their education and eventually making positive contributions to their communities.
“The President entrusted us with this assistance, which we have delivered to Gontor to support the students so they can study well and grow into individuals who are beneficial to others, as well as to the nation and the state,” Juri said, according to an official statement released Friday, October 30, 2026.
In addition to handing over the assistance, Juri used the visit to convey Prabowo’s greetings to the entire Gontor community.
“We are here to strengthen ties and convey President Prabowo’s greetings to the entire Gontor Islamic Boarding School family,” he added.
At the same event, MPR Speaker Ahmad Muzani urged the students to make the most of their educational opportunities by studying diligently. He also stressed the importance of being disciplined, devout and committed to understanding the knowledge imparted by their teachers and mentors.
Muzani said that doing good for others is a simple but essential value that should be upheld and practiced in everyday life.
He said acts of kindness benefit others and leave a positive impression, while also contributing to the nation. He expressed confidence that Gontor could continue producing graduates with these qualities, citing the institution’s longstanding record.
Gontor, he said, had helped produce numerous public figures, leaders and scholars who have made contributions across a range of fields. Muzani expressed hope that the school would continue shaping a generation equipped with knowledge, strong character and the ability to compete.
“We can see that many Gontor alumni now hold leadership positions in this country. They serve in the executive, legislative and judicial branches, among other fields. This is because Gontor has consistently taught its students the importance of doing good,” Muzani said.
“I hope Gontor will remain committed to making its best contributions to the Muslim community, the people, our nation and state, and our religion. May it continue producing outstanding students who can compete not only nationally but also internationally,” he said.
Muzani also urged the students to maintain their commitment to doing good, both during their studies and later when they become active members of society.
“So I urge all of you to keep doing good, because it is a simple deed that each of us can practice. Such kindness will be remembered by the people around you and even by our beloved nation,” he added.
Source: Press Release of the Government Communications Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (Bakom RI)
