Universitas Muhammadiyah Purworejo (UMPWR) once again welcomed an academic visit from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang Branch on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Main Meeting Room of UMPWR. This visit was particularly special as it involved not only UiTM, but also SK Raub Indah, which participated as a follow-up to the collaboration initiated during the Rector of UMPWR’s visit to Malaysia.
This collaborative agenda took place from May 4–8, 2026, focusing on the implementation of tangible cooperation, including academic discussions, research collaboration, and cultural introduction activities. The delegation from UiTM Pahang Branch, Raub Campus, consisted of Dr. Hasnizawati Hashim, Dr. Fazreena Mansor, and Madam Rozieana A. Halid @ Khalid. Meanwhile, the representatives from SK Raub Indah were Rosfaizah binti Osman and Rosniza binti Razali.
The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Rector of UMPWR, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., accompanied by the Vice Rector IV for Cooperation and Al-Islam and Kemuhammadiyahan (AIK), Dr. Tusino, M.Pd.BI., Head of the International Affairs Office (KUI), Dr. Jeki Wibawanti, Head of International Cooperation Abdul Ngafif, M.Pd.BI., heads of study programs, and lecturer representatives from the Elementary School Teacher Education (PGSD), Management, and Psychology Study Programs. The event included the signing of an Implementation Agreement (IA) and academic discussions.
In his remarks, the Rector of UMPWR, Dr. Teguh Wibowo, M.Pd., emphasized the importance of strengthening international collaboration that goes beyond document signing and is realized through concrete programs. He also encouraged UMPWR lecturers to actively conduct research in Malaysia while teaching at UiTM.
“The university is ready to facilitate this collaboration. Lecturers may teach at UiTM for approximately one month as part of strengthening our partnership,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Dr. Hasnizawati Hashim expressed her appreciation for the warm welcome from UMPWR. She hoped that the collaboration would continue and expand further.
“We are deeply impressed by the hospitality at UMPWR and are delighted to broaden our collaboration, especially with the Management, PGSD, and Psychology Study Programs,” she said.
Vice Rector for AIK and Cooperation, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tusino, explained that through this visit, UMPWR not only strengthened institutional relationships with Malaysian institutions, but also opened broader opportunities for lecturers and students to collaborate in academics, research, and cultural exchange at the global level.
In addition, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jeki Wibawanti added that the visit immediately led to the implementation of collaborative research between the UiTM team and UMPWR lecturers, which is planned to be published in international journals. Furthermore, the visit positioned UMPWR as a bridge for collaboration with schools in Purworejo, including SMA N 7 Purworejo, MAN Purworejo, and SD N 1 Purworejo.
Besides the signing of the Implementation Agreement and academic discussions, the event also involved student participation, providing direct international exposure within the campus environment. It is hoped that this close partnership and its various collaborative implementations will enhance academic quality and the global competitiveness of both institutions.
