Jakarta, 29 April— The focus on the engagement that we had with Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) is to strengthen our commitment to delivering world-class education aimed at shaping future-ready graduates and empowering society through bilateral collaborations in academic exchange, research, and community development programs. 

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Since 2024, our partnership with UPTM has grown steadily, marked by joint academic involvement such as speaking engagements in the seminar about “Role of AI in Social Co-Creation,” co-organizing the International Conference on Computer Science and Computational Intelligence (ICCSCI) with our School of Computer Science, and contributing as reviewers for the conference. 

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“The growing opportunities with UPTM have broaden our long-standing commitment to building strong academic and research ties with Malaysian universities through student mobility, academic exchange, and social impact programs that enrich international experiences for our students, faculty, and staff,” expressed Dr. Rini Setiowati, our Vice-Rector of Collaboration and Global Engagement.   

As the demand for digital skills and interdisciplinary knowledge skyrockets in ASEAN, projected to reach $330 billion by 2025 according to the Google, Temasek, Bain e-Conomy SEA 2023 Report, these academic initiatives facilitate a dynamic exchange of ideas, integrate emerging technologies into our curricula, and align with industry trends, positioning our universities at the forefront of contemporary technology and applied education in the region to ensure they can fulfill the industry’s demand.  

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“Both UPTM and BINUS University lead in contemporary technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and business fields. Strengthen our collaboration in these fields will not only enrich our research and international learning environments, but also deliver a greater impact on society,” added Dato’ Haji Shamshulkahar bin Mohd Deli, Member of Parliament and Chairman of Kolej Poly-tech MARA. 

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In conclusion, we are looking forward to embarking on this new chapter of our collaboration. We have reached an agreement to implement joint initiatives such as student exchange programs, academic development, co-hosting seminars, workshops, and conferences, applied research, and social innovation projects. Together, we aim to create a sustainable educational impact on global society. 

(Words by: Mita Adhisti/Editor: Hamzah Ramadhan)