Muhammadiyah University of Purworejo (UMPWR) received an academic visit from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang Branch, Malaysia, in order to strengthen cooperation and enhance international collaboration in higher education. UiTM Pahang Branch, Malaysia, conducted a 10-day visit to Purworejo from 1 to 10 September 2025 to carry out various activities aimed at strengthening cooperation.
Present from UiTM Pahang Branch, Malaysia, were Prof. Ts. Dr. Azhan bin Hashim (Rector of UiTM Pahang), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hjh. Nazirah Ramli (Vice Rector for Academic Affairs), Dr. Mohd. Kamal Azman b. Jusoh (Vice Rector for Student Affairs), Ts. Mohd. Norafizal Abd. Aziz, Dr. Norulhuda Tajuddin, and 12 students.
The UiTM Pahang delegation was received directly by the UMPWR leadership on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in the UMPWR Main Meeting Room. The event was organised in the form of an academic discussion with the deans, postgraduate directors, and the UMPWR Academic Affairs Office. UMPWR and UiTM Pahang Branch shared experiences in programme development and explored collaboration opportunities.
The Rector of UMPWR, Associate Professor Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., said in his speech that the collaboration with UiTM is an important step in realising a campus that is excellent and globally competitive. ‘We welcome the arrival of UiTM Pahang Branch. There are many collaborations that we can do, such as community service and international internships, as well as lecturer exchanges,’ he said.
The Rector of UMPWR emphasised that international activities, such as this one with UiTM, are very important in supporting the accreditation of higher education institutions (AIPT), where UMPWR has a target of achieving an Excellent rating.
The Rector of UiTM Pahang Branch, Prof. Ts. Dr. Azhan bin Hashim, also expressed his appreciation for the welcome given by UMPWR. They hope that the collaboration between UMPWR and UiTM will grow stronger.
In addition to the public discussion, a Visiting Professor event was held, attended by several student representatives from UMPWR, alongside a reaffirmation of both parties' commitment to strengthening practical collaboration. (akb/KP).
