PT Umsida Sinergi Utama was launched in Halal Bihalal (an informal meet-and-greet) between staff, lecturers, and educational personnel of Umsida at KH Ahmad Dahlan Auditorium on the First Campus, Tuesday (10/05). Besides launching this Umsida-owned Enterprise, Umsida exported the first 2500 ornamental plants of Caladiums to Houston, the United States. The establishment of this company that specialized in service and business management was encouraged by the intention to optimize utilizing, managing, and developing various assets, lands, and buildings owned and organized by UM Sidoarjo. It could raise the additional value and higher financial benefits.

Hasan Ubaidillah SE MM, the Director of PT Umsida Sinergi Utama, mentioned the aim of this commercial unit could boost the UM Sidoarjo economy. “I hope it can be the new Umsida economic pillar contributed by UM Sidoarjo to the broader community, especially Sidoarjo people,” he said. A form of economic support by UM Sidoarjo through PT Umsida Sinergi Utama demonstrates the ornamental plants that could improve communities’ income, especially for the underprivileged. “InsyaAllah, Umsida, through garden plant cultivation, becomes one Muhammadiyah Higher Education Institution that concerns about export market and economic development,” he added.

Sidoarjo Regent, Ahmad Muhdlor Ali, appreciated launching the new business unit in UM Sidoarjo. According to him, the establishment can be one solution to expand domestic and abroad markets to promote trade in various ways. “UM Sidoarjo contributes to the rapid development of the economy by targeting the domestic market and export sector,” he said.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Barat (UM Sumbar) will establish the new faculty in Payakumbuh. “At first, we initiated the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FKU), but due to moratory, we will establish the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FKH),” said the Rector of UM Sumbar, Riki Saputra in the Islamic sermon and iftar on the fourth campus in Payakumbuh, Wednesday (27/04).

The Rector also explained that Payakumbuh has potential for educational development besides Padang. On the fourth campus of Koto Nan Ampek Payakumbuh, UM Sumbar has a large area of land, approximately 2 hectares. “For the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, there is only 1 faculty in Sumatera. From 165 higher education institutions, it will also become the first veterinary medicine faculty in Muhammadiyah university,” he said.

Furthermore, the Chairman of Sumbar Province’s Representative Council, Supardi, appreciated UM Sumbar for this intention. In particular, veterinary medicine becomes a Sumbar necessity, not only in Payakumbuh. “Based on cultural and resources perspective, it is representative due to the Sumbar farm center in Luak Limopuluah. Imagine the specific spot that provides farms for 1 ranch, even 300-500 ranch can be managed. That is a big farm,” said Supardi.

Wulan Denura, the Vice-Deputy of Representative Council raised opportunities for the new faculty to develop the city in education and economy in Payakumbuh. “We appreciate UM Sumbar for the possession of this grand building and mosque that can be beneficial for wider communities,” he said.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang (UNIMMA) held Halal Bihalal (gathering in Shawwal) with all academic civitas in Eid al-Fitr 1 Shawwal 1443 Hijriah. The highlight of the 2022 Ramadhan on Campus (RDK) event was conducted on Monday (09/05), located in First Campus Auditorium, UNIMMA. On this occasion, the Daily Advisory Boards, retired employees, and all academic civitas of UNIMMA attended the gathering.

Andi Triyanto, M.Si., the Person in Charge of RDK and the Chairman of Islamic Studies Development (LP2SI) UNIMMA, reported various programs organized over the past month in Ramadhan. “Some time ago, Eid al-Fitr prayer was managed in the Second Campus of UNIMMA and today’s agenda becomes the last and highlighted event in RDK. Also, it can strengthen relationships for all academic civitas in UNIMMA,” he said.

In her remarks, Dr Lilik Andriyani, S.E., M.Si, the Rector of UNIMMA, expressed her gratitude due to the great relationship in the UNIMMA environment. “Halal Bihalal refers to an extraordinary gathering (silaturrahim) to reunite and greet the retired employees as a big family. This agenda should strengthen our relationship,” she said.

On this occasion, Drs H Jumari, the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Regional Board (PDM) Magelang, delivered an Islamic sermon. He highlighted that taqabbaalallu minna wa minkum (may Allah accept good deeds from you and us) without the spirit of togetherness is nonsense. “As the academic civitas with various levels of taqwa, we should do good deeds for UM Magelang. How? By using every opportunity to improve UM Magelang, inviting in various ways to publish UNIMMA’s good deeds to make everyone was interested in UM Magelang,” he said.

The gathering was ended by submitting the retirement letter to one of UNIMMA’s educational personnel and continued by greeting one another in all attendance.

The Advanced School of Teaching and Education (STKIP) Muhammadiyah Kuningan held an agenda to welcome the month of Shawwal on Friday (29/04). This STKIP Muh Kuningan ‘s agenda highlighted that Ramadhan would be passed and replaced with Shawwal. The students from Primary School Teacher Study Program Association (HIMA PGSD) organized this agenda. The agenda opened by distributing donations to orphans.

The boards and members of HIMA PGSD also organized iftar together. The agenda was conducted in Jalaksana Village, Jalaksana, Kuningan. It raised the theme “Sharing with Kindness, To Reach Blessing of The Month of Ramadan”.

The Chairman of Orphanage, Rohadi, appreciated the program initiated by HIMA PGSD STKIP Muh Kuningan. “We are thankful to HIMA PGSD that has shared the joy for the beneficiaries. The joy that has been shared with our children, orphans from Jalaksana. Therefore, I hope HIMA PGSD will be rewarded and granted blessings in the Holy month of Ramadan,” he said.

The program was started after Jum’at prayers and continued by an Islamic sermon by Ust. Cecep Sugandi. The donation was given to 15 orphans. Moreover, the agenda was ended by praying to have the blessing from Allah. The attendance also included iftar. Indri Ayu Lestari, the Chairman of HIMA PGSD stated the aims of the program. “It aims to strengthen ukhuwah Islamiyah (Islamic brotherhood) and raise our compassion for others, especially orphans. I hope this agenda can bring the blessing of the Holy month of Ramadan,” she said.

Universitas Muhammadiyah Surabaya (UM Surabaya) student bagged bronze medal on Friday (06/05). This medal was attributed to Rahmad Adi Mulyono. He won the medal in the men’s speed event at the 2022 Climbing World Cup held in Jungnang Sport Climbing Stadium, Seoul, South Korea. In addition, he is UM Surabaya student with an athletic scholarship. On this occasion, he became Indonesia’s representative in this competition. He defeated Ludovico Fosalli, an Italian athlete, to secure the bronze medal. Adi managed to log 5,58 seconds in the bronze medal match.

He considered the championship a great opportunity for him. “I hope this achievement becomes a good start and not to be conceited. I also expect that I can retain this accomplishment for the 2024 ASEAN Games in China. Also, I will take the gold medal in the Paris 2024 Olympics,” he said. What he has achieved in the 2022 Climbing World Cup became preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics. “Please pray for me in the International Championship in Salt Lake City, US on 26 May,” he said.

Furthermore, Junaidi Fery Efendi, the Head of Academic, Student, Alumni, and Innovation Bureau (BAKAI), appreciated UM Surabaya student who bagged the bronze medal accomplishment in the International championship. “The 2022 IFSC World Cup Seoul is a prestigious event in Spring. Rahmad Adi Mulyanto managed to be Indonesia’s representative on the men’s speed at the World Climbing world cup. It is a prideful achievement for university and Indonesia,” Junaidi said, as reported on UM Surabaya site.

The Association for Communication Science Department in Muhammadiyah-‘Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (APIK PTMA) held a webinar on Thursday (28/04). The webinar entitled “Senggol Bestie: Tik Tok utilization for campus promotion programs”. Tik Tok is currently becoming a popular social media platform for the younger generation because its users are basically teenagers. The demographic status of the Tik Tok users made this platform suitable for the promotion on students’ enrollment.

“The Campus Public Relation and Administration Bureau should manage Tik Tok contents. Tik Tok can be a publication media that is compatible with its active user trends,” said Rudianto, the Vice Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU).

Indonesian teenagers between 14-24 years old tend to be Tik Tok users. Tik Tok has become one popular platform for prospective students based on this user segmentation. It encourages several MHEIs to utilize Tik Tok. Meanwhile, Tik Tok is also identified with its ‘cheesy’ character that raises challenges in creativity and ethics.

The resource persons of the webinar were Erwan Sudiwijaya (Communication Science lecturer of Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta), Nurudin (Communication Science lecturer of Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang), Agung Tirta Wibawa (Communication Science lecturer of Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung), and Muhammad Najih Farihanto (Communication Science lecturer of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan). Besides Rudianto, Muhammad Himawan Sutanto also became a keynote speaker as the Chairman of APIK PTMA. “To reach FYP, we should understand the trend, prepare production well, and know the audience,” said Najih.

Fajar Junaedi from UMY led the agenda as the moderator. Fajar explained that contents from MHEIs that reach FYP triggered the idea to conduct the webinar. One hundred and ten participants followed the webinar on the last Ramadhan.

The Doctoral Program (S-3) of Educational Science Universitas Muhammadiyah (Unismuh) Makassar has officially received an operational permit from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemdikbudristek), the Republic of Indonesia. Dr Andi Sukri Syamsuri, the Chief of Department Establishment Team of Doctoral Degree of Educational Science Unismuh Makassar mentioned the pillars of operational permit success from Unismuh’s hard work. “Similar to Bugis proverb, ‘resopa temmangingi Namalomo Nalletei Pammase Dewata’. Hard work, insya Allah, will receive blessing from God,” he said as reported in a statement, Wednesday (27/04).

It offers Islamic studies in Educational Science, socio-cultural roles, and Science, Engineering, Religion, and Mathematics (STEAM Studies). “In the behavior aspect, it offers sincerity, commitment to improving attitude, values, and Islamic character based on local wisdom and noble character to provide communities’ benefit. While in specific competencies, it will develop innovative, creative, and communicative learning processes that have Islamic character as in line with the rapid development of science and technology in the 21st century,” he said.

Dr Andi also appreciated Unismuh leaders’ support. “My gratitude to the Rector, the Daily Advisory Board, the Councilor for Professors, the Vices-Rector, the Deans, and all boards in the Postgraduate program of Unismuh Makassar. It is also supported by all academic civitas in Unismuh,” said the former of the Education Science department.

Subuh (‘Miracle at Dawn’) movie received appreciation on Friday (22/04). The movie was selected to be a Family Sunday Movie in the April 2022 edition by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf). Sandiaga Uno, the Minister of Kemenparekaf announced that in the total submission of 109, Subuh became two selected movies to be awarded.

The interesting points in the movie production start from the final assignment when the filmmaker is in the Communication Science of UMY that artwork becomes an outcome. It became a starting point for the movie production, the collaboration between Achmad Rezi Fahlevie and Muhammad Wahyu Saputra through Noise Films. Levie, the film director, Wahyu, the producer, and co-producer Budi Dwi Arifianto graduated from UMY.

Besides becoming a co-producer, Budi was also the supervisor. Levie narrated the movie’s creative process involving the supervisor’s guidance. “The first concept was a long taken without cutting, but in the pre-production process, there is an insight from the supervisor to include stronger conflicts,” said Levie, Wednesday (27/04). 

The First Idea of Subuh Movie

Subuh started from his experience in Student Study Service (KKN) at a Magelang village where the majority of the community is Christians. In their daily activities, the community uses properties related to Muslims, including sarung (a garment made of a length of printed cloth wrapped about the waist) and peci (a black cap with a truncated cone). The Magelang people live with a high tolerance. “The concept is packaging film. There are a lot of movies about tolerance but Subuh differs in the delivery,” he said. The film production started during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 by implementing strict health protocol and was released at the beginning of 2021. It took place in one house with 13 crews and 2 actors.

Levie explained the concept based on his own experience in Cerita Masa Tua ‘An Old Story’ (2018) which highlighted semiotics. “The important point in creating a movie for the final assignment is a strong idea but simple. Besides graduating, we placed the goal to be personal branding to enter the industrial world and portfolio and the number of viewers,” said Levie to other students.

Various Awards

Previously, Subuh has been played in various film festivals and received several nominations and awards, including the 2021 1st Best Film in Universitas Andalas, Padang; Nominations for the 2021 Best Director in Klaten Film Festival; Nomination for the 2021 Best Script Writer in Klaten Film Festival; 2021 Best Film Editing in Klaten Film Festival, Nomination for 2021 Best Film in Klaten Film Festival, 2021 Best Movie in Artspiration Universitas Gadjah Mada Yogyakarta, and many other awards. [] Fajar Junaedi/ UMY

The Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Lampung (UM Lampung), Dr Mardiana MPdI conducted an audience and strengthen the relationship with Higher Education Service Institutes (LLDikti) Regional II, Tuesday (19/04). LLDikti II is located in Palembang City. On this occasion, the Rector was accompanied by Vice Rector II, Emy Sri Purwani MSi, and Basrian Sugandi MPd as the Chairman of Public Relations.

The visitation aimed to introduce and strengthen the UML relationship with LLDikti. Because on Wednesday (30/03), Dr Mardiana MPdI had been inaugurated as UM Lampung Rector. She serves as the Rector since her inauguration conducted by Muhammadiyah Council for Higher Education Institutions for  2022-2026. Prof Yuliyansyah, the Chairman of LLDikti II, received the visitation of UM Lampung. Therefore, Dr Mardiana MPdI highly appreciated this occasion. “I appreciated receiving our visitation to strengthen our relationship. With the Vice-Rector UML, we have the intention to acknowledge more to maintain LLDikti and UML relationship,” said Dr Mardiana MPdI, as reported on UM Lampung site.

The visitation was located in the Consultation Room on the First Floor of LLDikti Regional II Palembang, South Sumatera. Prof Yuliansyah congratulated the inauguration of Dr Mardiana as the Rector of UML. “I expect that the communication and collaboration that we have built can increase,” he said. He also mentioned LLDikti’s intention to synergize with UML. UML should have a good quality higher education institution. “All data transitions should be met to be excellent. The basic requirements should be fulfilled comprising accreditation, Independent Accreditation Institution (LAM), and Human Resources,” said Prof Yuliyansyah.

“The implementation of Catur Dharma ‘four values’ from STIKes Muh Tegal is to provide community service program in STIKes Mu Tegal Sharing and Community Health Concerns,” said Hendra Apriyadi, M.Pd, the Vice-Chairman I in the Community Service Program from Bachelor of Pharmacy. It collaborated with Muhammadiyah Branch Board of Kalibakung, Tegal. The socialization conducted in STIKes Mu Tegal campus was attended by the Muhammadiyah Branch Board of Kalibakung and tens of the Kalibakung community, Monday (25/04).

This community service aimed to boost health condition during Ramadan. Apt Ikrima Khaerun Nisa, M Pharm Sci, one of STIKes Muh Tegal lecturers explained the types of drugs that do not invalidate the fasting Ramadan, exemptions, and drug intake procedures during fasting. Meanwhile, the second material presented by Nur Rahmah Hidayati, M.Si highlighted healthy ways of fasting, comprising drinking more water, eating iftar with a healthy diet, taking suhoor, light exercise, and boosting immunity during fasting.

Zaenudin, the Muhammadiyah Branch Board of Kalibakung, supported and appreciated STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal that very beneficial for all members of the community. “Through this program, we learn about drug intake during fasting Ramadan. I hope STIKes Muh Tegal develops and can synergize with our program in Muhammadiyah Branch Board of Kalibakung,” he said.