International collaboration is an important effort to strengthen relationships between higher education institutions and expand learning opportunities and the exchange of experiences among university communities. At UiTM Pahang Branch, Raub Campus, this effort is also reflected through the organisation of programmes involving institutions of higher learning from abroad.
On 19 February 2025, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang Branch, Raub Campus, organised the Opening Ceremony of the UMPWR-UiTM Inbound Project 2025, together with a student handover session to the facilitators. The ceremony was held at Dewan Kuliah 200, UiTM Pahang Branch, Raub Campus.
The UMPWR-UiTM Inbound Project 2025 involved collaboration between UiTM and Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR), Indonesia. The organisation of this programme was part of an effort to strengthen UiTM’s internationalisation agenda, while providing students and academic staff from both institutions with opportunities to share experiences, knowledge and culture.
The opening ceremony was officiated by Associate Professor Dr Nazirah binti Ramli, Deputy Rector of Academic Affairs, UiTM Pahang Branch. Also present was Associate Professor Dr Teguh Wibowo, Rector of UMPWR, together with 11 UMPWR student delegates and representatives from schools and local institutions. The presence of the delegation reflected the collaborative relationship established between the two institutions in implementing this internationalisation-oriented programme.
The ceremony was further enlivened by cultural performances from both countries. The Indonesian delegation performed a traditional Indonesian dance, while SuaRaub UiTM Raub presented a choral medley of traditional Malaysian songs. This cultural exchange gave participants the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the diverse cultural heritage of Malaysia and Indonesia.
In addition to the opening ceremony, the programme included a Letter of Intent (LOI) signing session between UMPWR, UiTM Pahang Branch and several other institutions. The session formed part of efforts to strengthen collaborative networks and create opportunities to explore broader academic and institutional relationships.
Another important component was the handover of UMPWR students to UiTM Raub facilitators. The session was represented by Ms Roslina Ali, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Management. The handover marked the beginning of the UMPWR students’ participation in activities planned throughout the Inbound Project 2025, with the guidance and involvement of the UiTM Raub community.
The organisation of the UMPWR-UiTM Inbound Project 2025 reflects the commitment of UiTM Pahang Branch, Raub Campus, to expanding international networks and providing learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Through interaction between students and academic staff from both institutions, the programme also contributed to the sharing of knowledge, experiences and culture in a more open and global higher education environment.
This programme forms part of the historical record of UiTM Pahang Branch, Raub Campus, in strengthening the university’s internationalisation agenda. The presence of the UMPWR delegation and the implementation of joint academic and cultural activities created an experience that connected the UiTM community with the international higher education community.
From a meeting, a network was built. From a network, collaboration grew, connecting knowledge, culture and experiences between two institutions from Malaysia and Indonesia.
Kerjasama antarabangsa merupakan salah satu usaha penting dalam memperkukuh hubungan antara institusi pendidikan tinggi serta memperluaskan peluang pembelajaran dan pertukaran pengalaman dalam kalangan warga universiti. Di UiTM Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub, usaha ini turut diterjemahkan melalui penganjuran program yang melibatkan institusi pengajian tinggi dari luar negara.
Pada 19 Februari 2025, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub telah menganjurkan Majlis Perasmian Program UMPWR-UiTM Inbound Project 2025 serta sesi penyerahan pelajar kepada fasilitator. Majlis tersebut telah berlangsung di Dewan Kuliah 200, UiTM Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub.
Program UMPWR-UiTM Inbound Project 2025 melibatkan kerjasama antara UiTM dengan Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR), Indonesia. Penganjuran program ini merupakan salah satu usaha untuk memperkukuh agenda pengantarabangsaan UiTM, di samping membuka ruang kepada pelajar dan warga akademik daripada kedua-dua institusi untuk berkongsi pengalaman, pengetahuan serta budaya.
Majlis perasmian telah disempurnakan oleh Profesor Madya Dr. Nazirah binti Ramli, Timbalan Rektor Hal Ehwal Akademik UiTM Cawangan Pahang. Turut hadir ialah Profesor Madya Dr. Teguh Wibowo, Rektor UMPWR, bersama 11 orang delegasi pelajar UMPWR serta wakil daripada sekolah dan institusi tempatan. Kehadiran delegasi tersebut mencerminkan hubungan kerjasama yang terjalin antara kedua-dua institusi dalam menjayakan program berorientasikan pengantarabangsaan.
Majlis turut diserikan dengan persembahan kebudayaan daripada kedua-dua negara. Delegasi Indonesia mempersembahkan tarian tradisional Indonesia, manakala kumpulan SuaRaub UiTM Raub mempersembahkan koir medley lagu-lagu tradisional Malaysia. Pertukaran persembahan kebudayaan ini memberikan peluang kepada para peserta untuk mengenali serta menghargai kepelbagaian warisan budaya Malaysia dan Indonesia.
Selain majlis perasmian, program tersebut turut melibatkan sesi menandatangani Surat Hasrat (Letter of Intent, LOI) antara UMPWR dan UiTM Cawangan Pahang serta beberapa institusi lain. Sesi ini menjadi sebahagian daripada usaha memperkukuh jaringan kerjasama dan membuka ruang kepada penerokaan hubungan akademik serta institusi yang lebih luas.
Satu lagi pengisian penting ialah sesi penyerahan pelajar UMPWR kepada fasilitator UiTM Raub. Sesi tersebut diwakili oleh Puan Roslina Ali, Pensyarah Kanan Fakulti Pengurusan dan Perniagaan. Penyerahan ini menandakan bermulanya penglibatan pelajar UMPWR dalam aktiviti yang dirancang sepanjang program Inbound Project 2025 dengan bimbingan dan penglibatan warga UiTM Raub.
Penganjuran UMPWR-UiTM Inbound Project 2025 mencerminkan komitmen UiTM Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub dalam memperluaskan jaringan antarabangsa serta menyediakan ruang pembelajaran yang melangkaui bilik kuliah. Melalui interaksi antara pelajar dan warga akademik daripada kedua-dua institusi, program ini turut menyumbang kepada perkongsian ilmu, pengalaman dan budaya dalam suasana pendidikan tinggi yang lebih terbuka dan global.
Program ini menjadi sebahagian daripada catatan sejarah UiTM Cawangan Pahang Kampus Raub dalam memperkukuh agenda pengantarabangsaan universiti. Kehadiran delegasi UMPWR serta pelaksanaan aktiviti akademik dan kebudayaan bersama menjadi satu pengalaman yang menghubungkan warga UiTM dengan komuniti pendidikan tinggi antarabangsa.
Daripada sebuah pertemuan, terbina sebuah jaringan. Daripada sebuah jaringan, berkembanglah kerjasama yang menghubungkan ilmu, budaya dan pengalaman antara dua institusi dari Malaysia dan Indonesia.