UiTM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Universitas Pamulang, Indonesia (UNPAM). UNPAM is a university that was founded in 2000 by Yayasan Prima Jaya, chaired by Drs. Wayan. The goal of its establishment is to create affordable educational facilities for all levels of society without forgetting the quality of education. Therefore, UNPAM always appoints educators and administrative staff who are competent in its field.
UNPAM also constantly conducts development in the field of curriculum that is adapted to the needs of the industry, so that UNPAM graduates can be marketable and well-received in their career life. In addition to supporting lecture activities, UNPAM has provided various facilities such as laboratories and libraries. With the implementation of low-cost education at UNPAM, it is hoped that all levels of society in Indonesia can enjoy a college education.
The MoU agreement that has been initiated by Ts. Dr. Duratul Ain Tholibon, senior lecturer from the Centre for Civil Engineering Studies, UiTM Pahang Branch, Jengka Campus has met the performance indicator of PI No. 90 i.e. new MoUs with international universities related to academic or research activities. This MoU agreement was signed on a desk-to-desk basis, which was represented by YBhg. Prof. Ts. Dr Mohd Ilham Bin Adenan, Rector of UiTM Pahang Branch, and witnessed by Associate Professor Dr. Nazirah Ramli, Deputy Rector of Academic Affairs, UiTM Pahang Branch while UNPAM was represented by Dr. E. Nurzaman, Rector of Universitas Pamulang, Indonesia and witnesses by Dr. Rr. Dewi Anggraeni, Vice Rector, Universitas Pamulang.
This MoU agreement will be forged for three years to increase collaboration between UiTM and UNPAM. It is hoped that this MoU will strengthen, promote, and expand international collaboration in the fields of academia, culture, and research. 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.