USU PUBLIC RELATIONS – Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., who also serves as Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), will lead the North Sumatra Regional Coordinating Board of the Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals Association (ICMI) for the 2026–2031 term. Prof. Muryanto was inaugurated by the Chair of the ICMI Central Executive Board, who also serves as Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Prof. Dr. Arif Satria, S.P., M.Si., at an event held at DLCB, USU, on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

In his remarks, Prof. Muryanto emphasized that the ICMI North Sumatra leadership for the next five years will focus on strengthening the contributions of Muslim intellectuals to community and religious affairs.

He said that the mandate entrusted to the organization’s leadership must be carried out through collective efforts and programs that benefit society. Therefore, ICMI North Sumatra will develop work programs involving all members of the leadership according to their respective abilities and capacities.

“We cannot work alone. We need the support and exemplary commitment of all those who have been inaugurated and have taken the oath,” Prof. Muryanto said in his remarks.

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Prof. Muryanto Amin also emphasized the importance of strengthening communication and maintaining good relations among members. According to him, togetherness is an important asset for the organization in implementing programs and expanding its contributions to the advancement of North Sumatra and Indonesia.

“No group can progress if it works on its own. The contribution of everyone who has been inaugurated and taken the oath is certainly needed,” he said.

Prof. Muryanto expressed his gratitude to the ICMI central leadership for supporting the organization’s consolidation process in North Sumatra, which led to the successful inauguration of the new leadership.

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ICMI Encouraged to Provide Broader Benefits

In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Arif Satria, S.P., M.Si., emphasized that mastery of science and technology must go hand in hand with faith, piety, and good character. He noted that intellectuals have a responsibility to provide broader benefits through knowledge, ideas, innovation, and sustainable programs.

According to Prof. Dr. Arif Satria, S.P., M.Si., ICMI can play a role in helping address various issues faced by society.

“Such contributions need to be realized through programs whose benefits can be felt over the long term. As an organization of intellectuals, ICMI is expected to make greater contributions,” he said.

He expressed hope that the ICMI North Sumatra leadership under Prof. Muryanto Amin would make the organization a platform for developing ideas and serving the community.

“Make ICMI an organization that provides benefits to the community and contributes to the advancement of the nation,” he said.

The inauguration was also attended by ICMI Deputy Chair Dr. Priyo Budi Santoso, M.AP., leaders of public and private universities, and intellectuals from across North Sumatra.