Indonesia
Postgraduate Program of UNISMA paid an official visit to Pasuruan Regency Government on Monday evening (March 25) at the Nyawiji Ngensthi Wenganing Gusti Pavilion. The delegation was warmly received by the Acting Regent of Pasuruan Regency, Andriyanto, SH., M.Kes.
In his remarks, the Director of UNISMA Postgraduate Program, M. Mas’ud Said, Ph.D., stated that he has maintained a long-standing relationship with the Pasuruan regional administration. “I previously provided consultation for Pasuruan Regency during the first term of Gus Irsyad’s leadership,” Prof. Mas’ud said.
Prof. Mas’ud further explained that Pasuruan Regency holds a strategic position in the economic development of East Java and Indonesia as a whole. Pasuruan is recognized as one of the major industrial centers in East Java.
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The Postgraduate Director also highlighted Pasuruan’s significant potential, noting that the region possesses abundant natural resources stretching from mountainous areas to coastal zones. These resources provide strong opportunities for the development of agro-tourism and agro-industry. “This potential must be properly managed to bring greater benefits to the community,” he added.
Furthermore, Prof. Mas’ud emphasized the importance of collaboration and synergy among stakeholders in fostering innovation within local governance. Universities, he noted, are strategic partners in this effort, particularly in strengthening human resource development through education and research-based innovation.
“At the national level, ministries collaborate with one another to achieve shared goals,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Acting Regent of Pasuruan, Andriyanto, expressed his admiration for the progress achieved by Universitas Islam Malang. “Today, UNISMA has become a prominent university whose quality is recognized nationally,” he stated.
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Andriyanto welcomed the initiative to establish cooperation in the field of education, describing it as crucial for strengthening human resources in Pasuruan Regency.
“Hopefully, this initiative will soon be realized through concrete programs that contribute to the development of human resources in Pasuruan Regency,” he said.
The visit is expected to mark the beginning of a close partnership between the Postgraduate Program of Universitas Islam Malang and Pasuruan Regency Government across various sectors, particularly in advancing human resource development and innovation in regional governance.
