UNAIR NEWS To strengthen collaboration between the government and higher education institutions, the Faculty of Law (FH) 51动漫 (UNAIR) hosted a visit from the Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Affairs (Menko Kumham Imipas), Prof. Dr. Yusril Ihza Mahendra, S.H., M.Sc. The visit featured a public lecture titled 淕overnment Policy in Legal Reform on Wednesday (Oct. 15, 2025).
The event, held at Building A, G. Pringgodigdo, Faculty of Law, Dharmawangsa-B Campus, aimed to strengthen the partnership between academia and the government in advancing Indonesia檚 legal system. Attendees included UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Muhammad Madyan, SE, M.Si., M.Fin.; Dean of the Faculty of Law Prof. Dr. M. Hadi Shubhan, S.H., C.N., M.H.; and representatives from the East Java Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights.
Legal reform as the foundation for national progress
In his opening remarks, Prof. Madyan expressed his appreciation for Prof. Yusril檚 willingness to engage with the UNAIR academic community. He highlighted that legal reform plays a pivotal role amid ongoing social and legal developments in the country. 淟egal reform is essential to ensuring justice, legal certainty, and the nation檚 progress. The Coordinating Minister檚 role in overseeing this process is both strategic and vital, said Prof. Madyan.
He added that the lecture was an important opportunity to enrich academic discussions and build a stronger bridge between government policy and university-based research. According to him, law students must understand the broader context of national policymaking to become future legal professionals who uphold integrity and justice. The lecture also served as a platform for students and legal practitioners to gain insight into the government檚 direction in reforming Indonesia檚 legal system.
Prof. Madyan concluded his address by thanking all those involved in organizing the event. 淲e deeply appreciate the Minister檚 presence and his willingness to share his knowledge with the Airlangga community. Especially for our law students攖he future legal professionals攚ho will stand at the forefront of justice with integrity, expertise, and a strong commitment to upholding the rule of law trusted by society,
Author: Samudra Luhur
Editor: Yulia Rohmawati
