University Al-Azhar Indonesia (UAI) and Universiti Teknologi Mara Malaysia (UiTM) have shared a long, tight relationship with one another. The cooperation has been started since 2021 by signing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Education, Research, and Community Service. The implementation of collaboration has involved the two universities to participate in 2021 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Sciences (AiDAS 2021) as well as in the International Public Speaking Competition that will happen in this upcoming February 2023 together with other international universities worldwide. Planning to realize more strategic programs in the near time and having similar objectives, UAI and UiTM agreed to advance their partnership by opening all access for all faculties to collaborate in Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) signing on Monday (30/1) virtually.
In the opening remarks. Prof. Dr. Ir. Asep Saefuddin, M.Sc. (The Rector of UAI) declared his thoughts. Prof. Asep is really glad that UiTM and UAI always continue what is being started. The implementations of all the agreements, which have been signed, are very tangible. This is why the two universities have a special relationship. By having these new agreements which enable all faculties to collaborate with each other in Students and Academic’s Exchange Program, he is sure it will lead to other many fruitful programs in the near time. UAI is more than ready to welcome UiTM. Additionally, Prof. Asep also delivered his gratefulness to The Rector of UiTM Kelantan Branch and His Delegate who make this event possible
Memorandum of Agreements mean Memorandum of Action.” (Prof. Asep)
Echoing the same sentiment, Prof. Dr. Haji Abdul Samad Nawi (The Rector of UiTMK) expressed his appreciation to UAI for always being cooperative. Prof. Abdul mentioned that UiTM has become a home for international students who dream to study abroad in Malaysia. As the largest education institution in Malaysia, UiTM has more than 500 programs and courses with English-based from undergraduate to Postgraduate. With such a capability, it is his belief that UiTM can help to produce graduates that can fulfil the needs of the industry globally. Hence, Prof. Abdul said UiTM will be excited to welcome UAI’s students as well as its academics.
After the signing moment, both Rectors handed-over the placards to each other as appreciation from the universities themselves. Finally, it was followed by the photo section from all the participants. Joining the event from UiTM, Prof Madya. Ts. Dr. Mohd Nasir Ismail (Deputy Rector of Academic Affairs), Encik Farouk Meer Zhar Amir Razli (Deputy Rector of Student Affairs), Dr. Norzieha Mustapha (Deputy Rector of Research, Industry Linkage and Alumni), Ts. Dr. Khalid Abdul Wahid (Assistant Rector Kota Bharu Campus), Dr. Muhammad Saif Anuar Yusoff (Head of the Academy of Language Studies), Dr. Noor Marini Hj Abdullah (Head of Faculty of Accountancy), Dr. Azmahani Yaacob @Othman (Head of Faculty of Business and Management), Dr. Nor Erlissa Abdul Aziz (Head of Faculty of Information Management) Dr. Zuriani Ahmad Zulkarnain (Head of Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences), Ts. Emila Abdull Manan (Head of College of Creative Arts), Dr. Affrendi Ismail (Head of The Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies)
Also, from UAI, Dr. Zirmansyah, M.Pd. (Vice Rector I for Academic Field), Ir. Ade Suryanti, M.M., IPU. (Vice Rector II for Human Resources Field), Dr. Faisal Hendra, Lc., M.A. (Vice Rector III for Student Affairs and Alumni Field), Dr. Ir. Ade Jamal, Vice Rector IV for I (Innovation and Cooperation Field), Dr. rer. nat. Yunus Effendi, S.Pd., M.Si., M.Sc. (Head of Institute for Research and Community Service), Ir. Hidayat Yorianta Sasaerila, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology), Dr. Kuncoro Hadi, S.T., M.Si. (Dean of Faculty of Economy and Business), Dr. Drs. Fidesrinur, M.Pd. (Dean of Faculty of Psychology and Education), Dr. Heri Herdiawanto, S.Pd., M.Si. (Dean of Faculty of Social and Political