URI Governor: No Direction on UKT After Canceled Presidential Meeting
The Governor of the University of the Republic of Indonesia (URI) stated that his planned meeting with President Prabowo was canceled, leaving no presidential directive on the single tuition fee (UKT) issue. This halt in communication means no immediate progress is expected on addressing the tuition fee concerns.
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