JAKARTA – The Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions (Mendes PDT), Yandri Susanto, received an audience from the administrators of the Al Hikmah 2 Islamic Boarding School (Ponpes) at his office on Monday (June 2, 2026).

The delegation from Ponpes Al Hikmah 2, led by KH Izzuddin Masruri, invited Minister Yandri to attend the 15th Haul (death anniversary commemoration) of KH Masruri Abdul Mughni, which is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2026.

In addition to the memorial service, Minister Yandri was also requested to officially open the National Congress (Munas) of Ponpes Al Hikmah 2 Alumni.

Minister Yandri enthusiastically welcomed the invitation from Ponpes Al Hikmah 2, noting that the national congress is expected to be attended by thousands of Islamic boarding school alumni from various regions across Indonesia.

"This is an excellent momentum to campaign for government programs and the Ministry's priority initiatives," Minister Yandri remarked.

Minister Yandri elaborated that his ministry is currently accelerating thematic village programs tailored to local capacities, such as poultry (egg-laying) villages, tilapia fish villages, sheep villages, and melon villages.

"These thematic villages are designed based on the unique potential of each respective village," Minister Yandri explained.

The yields from these thematic villages, Minister Yandri added, are being strategically directed to fulfill the raw material demands of the government's Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program.

Alongside thematic villages, another cornerstone priority of the Ministry is the development of export villages. Both programs are envisioned to boost incomes and elevate the welfare of rural communities.

Minister Yandri further suggested that Ponpes Al Hikmah 2 engage surrounding villages to actively secure the success of national programs, including the MBG initiative and the Merah Putih Village Cooperative.

The meeting was also attended by the General Secretary of the Al Hikmah 2 Islamic Boarding School Foundation, KH Ahmad Siddiq, and KH Imamuddin Masruri.

Accompanying Minister Yandri from the Ministry were Secretary-General Taufik Madjid, Director General of PDP Nugroho Setijo Nagoro, Director General of Village Economic Development and Investment (PEID) Tabrani, Head of the Information Development Agency (BPI) Mulyadin Malik, Head of BPSDM Agustomi Masik, and Special Staff member Fahad Attamimi.

Photo: Mugi/Kemendes PDT 
Text: Firman/Kemendes PDT