Depok, April 23, 2026 — The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI), together with the School of Environmental Science, Universitas Indonesia (SPPB UI), explored potential collaboration with the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (FSSK UKM) on Tuesday (April 21). The meeting took place at the Department of Geography Building, FMIPA UI, Depok.
The meeting, structured as a tripartite discussion, aimed to strengthen cross-country academic collaboration, particularly in the areas of education, research, and academic mobility.
From FMIPA UI, the meeting was attended by professors and lecturers from the Department of Geography, namely Prof. Dr. Rokhmatuloh, M.Eng., Dr. Triarko Nurlambang, Adi Wibowo, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., Jarot Mulyo Semedi, S.Si., M.Sc., Nurrokhmah Rizqihandari, S.Si., M.Si., Dr. Hayuning Anggrahita, S.Si., M.SM., as well as Dr. Revi Hernina, S.Si., M.T.
Meanwhile, SPPB UI was represented by Prof. Yon Machmudi, S.S., Ph.D., as Vice Director for Academic and Student Affairs; J. Ramadhan, Ph.D., as Special Staff for Internationalization of Education as well as a lecturer in European Area Studies; and Nuraeni, S.Si., M.Si. The FSSK UKM delegation was represented by Prof. Dr. Kadaruddin Aiyub as Dean and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ammar as Deputy Dean (Postgraduate).
During the meeting, the three parties agreed on several points of collaboration. First, cooperation in joint supervision and examination for postgraduate programs can be carried out without requiring a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Second, joint research collaboration will be implemented through a visiting lecturer scheme from UKM lasting one to two weeks. During the first week, UKM lecturers will serve as guest lecturers in accordance with their areas of expertise, while the following week will focus on discussions and planning for collaborative research. The subsequent research will be conducted in each respective country on similar topics, with funding covered by each institution. The research outputs are planned to be published in FSSK UKM journals indexed in Web of Science without any article processing charge (APC). This scheme can also be carried out without requiring an MoU or MoA.
Third, for student exchange and mobility programs—both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels—it was agreed that a formal basis of cooperation through an MoU or MoA is required.
This meeting marked an initial step in strengthening regional academic networks and fostering strategic collaboration between Indonesia and Malaysia, particularly in the fields of higher education and sustainable research.
