Jakarta, Feb. 25 -- Indonesia's higher education ministry says universities in flood- and landslide-hit Sumatra have largely resumed normal operations, following disasters in late 2025 that killed more than 1,200 people and damaged thousands of schools and homes.

Director General of Science and Technology Ahmad Najib Burhani said Wednesday in Jakarta that most campuses were not located in directly impacted zones, allowing academic activities to continue.

He emphasized that special attention is being given to affected students and their families, including tuition support and ensuring study continuity.

"We are ensuring that universities are present to support not only during the emergency response phase but also throughout recovery and ...