Polibatam Receives 2026 WBBM Recognition from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology
SURABAYA – Politeknik Negeri Batam (Polibatam) has once again achieved a significant milestone, receiving recognition in the category of State Universities (PTN) and Regional Higher Education Service Institutions (LLDikti) awarded the Clean and Service-Oriented Bureaucracy Zone (WBBM) designation by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Kemendiktisaintek) in 2026.
The award was presented during Anugerah Diktisaintek 2026, held in Surabaya on November 10, 2026. This recognition acknowledges Polibatam’s commitment to developing clean, transparent, and accountable institutional governance while continuously improving the quality of public services.
Achieving WBBM status reflects Polibatam’s sustained efforts to advance bureaucratic reform through improvements in workplace culture, integrity, service innovation, and public satisfaction, alongside administrative compliance.
Polibatam Director Bambang Hendrawan expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the recognition. He emphasized that achieving WBBM status is both an honor and a responsibility to uphold public trust through better institutional governance and services.
“This WBBM award reflects the hard work, commitment, and collaboration of the entire Polibatam community. We see this recognition as a responsibility to continue upholding integrity, improving service quality, and developing an increasingly professional and transparent bureaucracy that delivers tangible benefits to society. We thank all members of our academic community and administrative staff who contributed to this achievement,” said Bambang Hendrawan.
Meanwhile, Polibatam Vice Director II Arniati stated in her remarks that achieving WBBM status resulted from coordinated efforts across all work units to establish effective and efficient governance centered on service excellence.
“This WBBM designation is the outcome of a long process and a shared commitment to improving institutional governance. Our efforts have included strengthening oversight systems, enhancing accountability, developing service innovations, and cultivating a workplace culture rooted in integrity. We hope this achievement will be sustained and that these values will become embedded in every service activity at Polibatam,” she said.
Beyond the award itself, this achievement demonstrates Polibatam’s commitment to becoming a vocational higher education institution known for integrity, responsive service, professionalism, and trustworthiness. It is also expected to strengthen the confidence of the public, industry partners, and all stakeholders in the quality of Polibatam’s governance and services.
Moving forward, Polibatam remains committed to innovation and continuous improvement in higher education services, strengthening its anticorruption culture, and ensuring that every service meets the needs and expectations of the public.
This achievement is a source of shared pride and a reminder that delivering excellent service is a commitment that must be upheld every day.
Salam Polibatam!
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