- Posted by : Asdos 2021
- on : July 07, 2026
Author: Wirayuda
Editor: Irfani
In an effort to bridge classroom theory with practical field
experience, students from the Development Economics Study Program at
Universitas Gajayana (UNIGA) Malang conducted an educational visit to the State
Treasury Service Office (Kantor Pelayanan Perbendaharaan Negara / KPPN)
Malang on Thursday (July 2).
The visit was designed to provide in-depth insights into
state financial governance, particularly regarding the strategic roles of
treasury management and taxation in national development.
The core agenda began with a comprehensive presentation
delivered by experts from KPPN Malang. Students were presented with material on
the crucial functions of taxation and how state budget (APBN)
allocations are disbursed to drive the regional economy.
Student enthusiasm was palpable throughout the session.
Beyond listening attentively, the hall at KPPN Malang came alive with an
interactive Q&A session. Critical questions regarding current fiscal
policies, the digitalization of public services, and taxation challenges were
addressed thoroughly by the speakers.
Equipped with theoretical foundations, the agenda proceeded
to the most anticipated activity: an office tour. Notably, students were guided
through two main areas—the legacy and the newly developed KPPN facilities.
Through this office tour, students gained first-hand insight
into the work culture of civil servants (ASN) under the Ministry of
Finance as they serve the public professionally.
"This activity opened our eyes to how dynamic the
theories of development economics learned in class become when applied in the
field. Furthermore, witnessing the transformation from the legacy office to the
modern facility provided a memorable experience," noted one participating
student.
This educational visit is expected not to remain a one-off
agenda. Both the study program and KPPN Malang expressed hope that similar
activities can take place simultaneously and continuously in the future.
Moving forward, this collaboration is expected to expand
into various formats—ranging from student internship programs and joint
research to practitioner guest lectures—to produce job-ready Development
Economics graduates who possess a thorough grasp of the country's fiscal policy
realities.