A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed via a virtual ceremony between Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang Branch Campus and Universitas Halu Oleo (UHO), Indonesia on 27th September 2021.
The MoU signing is not the first collaboration between UiTM and UHO. Previously, UiTM had organized a ‘Global Lecture Series’ session with UHO on June 22 and 23 2021. Thus, this MoU is primarily intended to officiate the two parties’ agreement to work together and form a strategic partnership that will strengthen, promote, and develop holistic international collaborations in academic, cultural, and research areas.
The signatories for the MoU were UiTM Pahang Branch’s Acting Rector, YBhg. Prof. Ts. Dr Mohd Ilham Adenan and Prof. Dr Muhammad Zamrun F., S.Si., M.Si., M.Sc. as the Rector of UHO. The ceremony was witnessed by UiTM Pahang Branch’s Deputy Directors, YBrs. Prof. Madya Dr Wan Mohd Nazri Wan Abdul (Research & Industrial Linkages), YBrs. Prof. Madya Dr Nazirah Ramli (Academic Affairs), the Deputy Directors of UHO; La Hamimu, S.Si., M.T., PhD (Academic Affairs), Prof. Dr Ir. Weka Widayati, M.S. (General Affairs & Finance), Dr Nur Arafah, S.P., M.Si. (Students and Alumni), Armid, S.Si., M.Si., M.Sc., D.Sc. (Planning & Cooperation) and Prof. Ir. Teguh Wijayanto, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Global Partnership). Also present in the virtual ceremony were the State Executive Committee (JKEN) of UiTM Pahang Branch Campus, Senior Management of both UiTM and UHO and the program committee members.
The MoU has been forged for three years with the primary purpose of enhancing cooperation between UiTM and UHO. In his speech, YBhg. Prof. Ts. Dr Mohd Ilham Adenan, as the Acting Rector of UiTM Pahang Branch Campus, expressed his gratitude for both parties’ willingness to take the collaboration a step further and is looking forward to the positive impact it will bring in the future.
“We foresee this MoU signing as a great platform in establishing strategic sharing and comprehensive exchange of ideas for the future. This is not going to be just as a tradition per se, but maximum opportunities will be explored apart from strengthening the existing Nusantara relationship and cultivating good values through programs that will be carried out.”
The Rector of UHO, Prof. Dr Muhammad Zamrun F., S. Si., M. Si., M. Sc. on the other hand, enthused, “We at UHO are really glad to participate in this virtual MoU signing despite the new norm conditioned by the pandemic and hope that this collaboration will benefit both parties in every aspect including academic and innovations involving our academicians, administrative staff and the students.”
This MoU signing initiative is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No.17, which focuses on partnerships for the goals. It is hoped that these efforts will highlight UiTM Pahang Branch Campus’ global visibility.