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Director of Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic), Endang Kusmana, attended the Halal Bihalal gathering within the Directorate General of Vocational Education held virtually for the first time. The Halal Bihalal of 1441 H, coinciding with 2020, was held on 27 May 2020. The event was attended by the Director General of Vocational Education, officials within the Directorate General of Vocational Education, polytechnic and community academy directors, and staff within the Directorate General of Vocational Education.
The event began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by a report from the Acting Secretary of the Directorate General of Vocational Education, Wartanto, and remarks by the Director General of Vocational Education, Wikan Sakarinto. On this occasion, besides introducing himself, the Director General of Vocational Education also addressed the tasks and spirit of the Directorate General of Vocational Education regarding The New Normal, which essentially heralds the birth of a new generation. Consequently, he encouraged new regulatory changes in vocational higher education governance, particularly to foster collaboration or a "mass marriage" between vocational education and industry so that the quality of link and match can be improved.
The spiritual reflection for this Halal Bihalal was delivered by Ustad Faisal M.Ali Nurdin from Pondok Pesantren Nurul Ilmi Bojong Gede Bogor. In the reflection, it was conveyed that Islam pays close attention to vocational education, emphasizing that vocational higher education graduates must possess character grounded in faith and sincerity so that their professionalism is utilized for beneficial purposes.
Politap Director Endang Kusmana, who was contacted separately after attending the event, stated that the essence of Halal Bihalal aims to build harmony among fellow humans, with the spirit of unity enabling people to face the upcoming era known as the new normal or The New Normal. Endang also stated that Politap management is currently preparing an appropriate scheme to face the new normal, particularly regarding the implementation of theoretical learning, practical sessions, final project mentoring, final examinations, and academic administrative services. We are also awaiting the new normal scheme currently being formulated by the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform, so that our plans align with government directives.