Muhammadiyah Higher Education, Research, and Development Council (Diktilitbang) held an Economic Empowerment and Community Welfare webinar on Monday (19/04). This webinar is a part of the Muhammadiyah Studies series and the first edition of the dissemination of RisetMu grant research on COVID-19 scheme. The webinar invited Sri Jumiyanti from UM Palu, Devi Ristian from UM Lamongan, Fahruddin Mukhlis from UM Malang, Saifullah Nasruddin from UM Sidenreng Rappang, and Umi Kholidah from UM Pringsewu. Before the main event, Hilman Latief, Chairman of Lazismu PP Muhammadiyah, gave a speech at the webinar.

In his speech, Hilman emphasized the importance of data as a foundation of movement. In addition, Hilman also gave a message that this discussion series would be a breakthrough, both in the short and long term. “As an association in the future, we need to strengthen the knowledge-based policy in Muhammadiyah,” he said.

Then, Adam Jerusalem, as moderator, introduced one by one of the five researchers. First of all, Sri Jumiyati presented her research entitled “The Evaluation of Community Empowerment through the Muhammadiyah Farmers Congregation (Jatam) and The Recommendations for Empowerment Models in Reducing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic”. Furthermore, Saifullah Nasruddin conveyed the results of the research “LazisMu Strategic Program in MSME Development and Poverty Alleviation in Sidenreng Rappang Regency” with Akhwan Ali.

Fahrudin Mukhlis presented the subsequent research titled “Solidarity and Volunteerism of Muhammadiyah Members in Malaysia Against Covid-19”. After that, Devi Ristian presented research with Trijati Puspita and Nurul Hikmatul entitled “The Effect of 3A Health Mask Production Training (Antiwater, Antiaerosol, and Antibacterial) on the Productivity of ‘Aisyiyah Members”. Finally, Umi Kholidah presented “Muhammadiyah Cadre Responding to the Impact of Covid-19 in Economic Aspects (PCM Pringsewu)” with Ainur Rosidah.

The total number of research results in 142 studies. The speaker of the webinar, Lukman Hakim, conveyed the information. “Among the 142 types of research, there are 10 types of research that are in collaboration with Lazismu,” he added.

STKIP Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo held the discussion for milenial campus (REKAM) on Saturday (10/04). By the theme “Developing the Good Governance of STKIP Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo Campus,” the agenda was attended by Prof. Dr. Abdul Mu’ti, M.ed, and Dr. Dedi Pramono, M.Hum as the resource persons.

In his remarks, Prof Abdul Mu’thi appreciated the development of STKIP Muh Muara Bungo. He expected that the blue campus above the hill would keep rising and provide the best service on education to the society, especially for Muara Bungo. “From the hill, we create excellent nations with strong morality ‘excellence with morality,” he said.

He continued, one challenge in the Muhammadiyah campus was how we still exist and develop amid various global challenges, even the national challenges, and challenges related to “Competition with the existing Higher Education Institutions.” “STKIP Muh Muara Bungo has a huge potential with the human resource under 35 years-old. However, undoubtedly, in the rapid quality improvement era, we should compete by highlighting the quality,” he added.

On this topic, four components should be optimized by the Higher Education Institutions to survive in the competition. “The four components were human resource quality, students’ and graduates’ achievements, accreditation predicate, and contribution of Higher Education Institutions in the community,” he said.

To conclude, he highlighted the devotion spirit. “Basically, we are professionals who work based on competence, but not always measured by salary. We have to think out of the box that is portrayed by the campus with various breakthroughs,” he concluded.

Holy Ramadhan month was not being a humanitarian volunteer challenge to the disaster sites. Fasting increased the motivation of the volunteers to spread kindness and helped the disaster victims in Adonara Timur. That was a statement from Al-Ghifari, the operation chief SARMMI (SAR Indonesian Student Association for Environmental and Adventure Activity) for NTT, who finished the coordination meeting from IKIP Muhammadiyah Maumere (IKIPMu Maumere), was conducted in Weiwerang, Adonara Timur, Flores Timur, NTT (15/4). Al Ghifari explained that in Weiwerang, SARMMI volunteers synergized with CAMP STIE Muhammadiyah Jakarta and IKIPMu Maumere volunteers, a combination from the Outstanding Students, Muhammadiyah Student Association (IMM), and Mahupa.

In Weiwerang, the volunteers settled the humanitarian post in assisting the flood victims in Weiwerang and Weiburak. The flood was also caused by the seroja tropical cyclone. In the humanitarian post, they synergized with IPM Nangahure, IPM Semamers, and Remas Al-Hikmah. “Each evening, we break the fast together, then we pray. Afterwards, we take suhoor together, and we continue to do humanitarian works to the flood-affected communities,” Al Ghifari continued.

For effectiveness, the humanitarian volunteers were divided into three groups. The first group was helping to clean scattered debris in several houses in Weiwerang village. Meanwhile, the second group assisted in cleaning the Mujahidin mosque in the Koramil area. The third group cleaned the flood debris with Weiburak people.

After each group finished their work, they would help the other groups until they all finished. “Besides cleaning, the volunteers also distribute the primary needs for the flood victims including rice, clean water, clothes, and many more,” Al Ghifari said.

Meanwhile, Erni Rukmini, a pioneer of Mahupa, explained that all volunteers expected that the lives of residents affected by the flood would recover as soon as possible. “The expectation was portrayed by humanitarian works in the field all out. Hungry and thirsty due to fasting are not an obstacle to the volunteers to help each other,” she concluded. [] Diktilitbang

“In several studies, it has been proven that women have power in the business world,” said Dr. Hj. Norma Sari S.H., M.Hum. as moderator of routine discussions held by Muhammadiyah Diktilitbang Council, Thursday (15/04). The Vice-Rector of UAD also revealed that the conversation with the theme of Opportunities and Challenges for Muslimah Entrepreneurs in Indonesia would be enriched by two speakers, namely Dr. (HC) Dra. Nurhayati Subakat, Apt and Dra. Hj. Latifah Iskandar who have experienced the business world dynamics both internally and externally. “The challenges faced by the two speakers regarding market demands and other challenges as well as the successes that have been achieved cannot be separated from prayers and efforts and foresight in observing every development in the business world,” she said.

Dra. Hj. Latifah Iskandar, in her presentation, talked about strengthening and securing the edible, economic independence, and empowerment in ‘Aisyiyah. “Since the birth of ‘Aisyiyah, the foundation to run the economy is based on the family. If the family is strong, inshaAllah, this country will be strong,” said the ‘Aisyiyah Central Board leader. She added that the business program mostly occurs in Java, and it will be a challenge for those outside Java. “If this business phenomenon can be evenly distributed and run at all points, we will have prosperity for our nation. It is what is being strengthened by ‘Aisyiyah, especially in strengthening Muslimah entrepreneurs,” she explained.

Completing the discussion, Dr. (HC) Dra. Nurhayati Subakat, Apt, firmly stated five values ​​that can be used as the foundation in developing a business, namely divinity, caring, humility, resilience, and innovation. “These five values ​​help PT. Paragon became a good, growing, and sustainable company with priceless meaning in every process,” concluded the founder of Wardah Cosmetics. She also said that it was customary to experience difficulties in running a business. “Every difficulty, inshaAllah, there will be ease, and in our religion, we have been taught about spirit, optimism, and others; it’s just a matter of how we run it,” she explained.

The Vice-Head of STIKes Muh Tegal socialized various excellent programs of STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal to Pharmacy students of the Muhammadiyah Vocational School Lebaksiu (SMK Famuba) Tegal Regency, Monday (12/04). The agenda included in the Socialization for New Student Enrolment of Bachelor of Pharmacy Study Program in STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal.

It took a ton of endeavors and motivation to continueing the Blue Campus development of STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal. It aimed to establish as an excellent campus in Tegal Regency, especially for its graduates to have a good career prospect, “Alhamdullillah, SMK Farmasi Muhammadiyah Lebaksiu could invite the Vice-Head I of STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal to present the socialization of the excellent programs of Pharmacy Study Program in STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal.

Located in Kalibakung street, Guci, Tegal Regency, the Blue Campus, a magnificent building in a 15.000 land area has a beautiful arrangement surrounded by green trees and natural views of Selamet Mount, Tegal Regency.

STIKes Muhammadiyah Tegal has a pharmacy study program that has a good prospect for its graduates. As for the High School/Vocational School/Madrasah students, the students can enroll in STIKes Muh Tegal in the academic year 2021/202. Moreover, STIKes Muh Tegal also collaborate with UM Purwokerto for the Muhammadiyah-’Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions development.

Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan (STIKes) Muhammadiyah Klaten conducted University Research Colloquium (Urecol) online, Saturday (20/03). The agenda was full-supported by the consortium of the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of Muhammadiyah- ‘Aisyiyah Higher Education Institutions (MHEI) in Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, followed by 383 participants including the researchers, lecturers, students, and general participants. The program was conducted for the 13th time and was a national seminar forum to disseminate, discuss, and follow up on the research output and community services.

By theme “Economics Recovery in the Covid-19 Pandemic period”, the program was also one of higher education institutions’ contributions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in all fields globally, especially the health and economy through innovative research and community service.

This Urecol agenda was attended by Prof Dr EM Sutrisna, MKes, and Dodok Sartono, SE MM, as the resource persons. In his presentation, Prof Dr EM Sutrisna, MKes discussed the policy modification to design tri dharma ‘three values’ in the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Dodok Sartono, SE, MM explained the philanthropy institutions in strengthening the economy affected by pandemics.

In her remarks, the Head of STIKes Muhammadiyah Klaten, Sri Sat Titi Hamranani, expected this program could contribute significantly to knowledge development. Moreover, the publication related to the research result or the community service implementation could be realized in this agenda. The lecturers, students, and public participants could follow the publications, which were expected to be disseminated to the broader community. “The implementation was expected to be conducted routinely so that the upgrade of knowledge development can be continuously carried out,” he concluded. [] Diktilitbang

Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY), through the UMY Dedication (UMY Mengabdi), distributed ta’jil (light food eaten upon breaking the fast) and suhoor for UMY students free, Tuesday (13/04). The program was also conducted by the Institute for Islamic Studies and Actualization (LPPI) for second time in the pandemic.

In the first Ramadan, UMY has distributed 1000 packages for breakfasting and 500 packages for suhoor. The students could take the packages in the drive-thru system in front of the AR Fachruddin A and B building through the main gate of UMY. Those who could take the packets have to show the Student Identity Card and wear a mask to ensure the implementation of strict health protocol.

As reported on the UMY website, the students were highly enthusiastic about the program, so 1000 packages were quickly distributed in 30 minutes. Meanwhile, on Wednesday (14/04), UM Yogyakarta dispersed 1500 ta’jil for the students on the second day. Dr Ir Gunawan Budiyanto, MP, IPM, the Rector of UM Yogyakarta, mentioned the agenda after attending the ta’jil opening ceremony for the students in AR Fachruddin B UM Yogyakarta courtyard on Tuesday (13/04). “UM Yogyakarta Students are obliged to attend in the college for 20 days of Ramadhan, especially for the students who are in the offline learning method. The highly enthusiastic of the students makes us have the intention to provide suhoor and breakfasting meal for the next 20 days,” he said.

On the same occasion, Dr H Agung Danarto, MAg, the Head of Daily Advisory Board (BPH) UM Yogyakarta, explained that the UMY Mengabdi program should be conducted as disseminated HOly Ramadhan spirit. “Besides being one of Prophet Muhammad’s orders based on hadits, ‘Whoever gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will have a reward like theirs, without that detracting from their reward in the slightest’,” he said.

Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah (UNIMUDA) Sorong was officially inaugurated by Robert Joppy Kardinal, S.A.B. (DPR RI member) Tuesday (06/04). RJK Park is a new tourism site with outdoor fitness sports equipment that is open to the public to be beneficial for the surrounding community on the UNIMUDA Sorong campus.

As reported on the UNIMUDA site, RJK Park was taken from the initial name of DPR RI (House of Representative of Indonesia) member, Robert Joppy Kardinal, to become an appreciation for him. “I thought it was an outstanding appreciation for me, and I am also grateful to the campus which appreciates and keeps what is given by the state through DPR RI member,” Robert Joppy Kardinal, S.A.B. said.

In his remarks, the Vice-Rector I of UNIMUDA Sorong, Doni Sudibyo, M.Pd explained the common challenge in Sorong, which currently, the public infrastructure was so minimum. “Therefore, we make it an opportunity to be a pioneer. But also, undoubtedly, we always invite several partners in supporting the programs.”

The Vice-Rector of UNIMUDA Sorong also appreciated DPR RI West Papua, Robert J. Kardinal, to commit to developing human resources in UNIMUDA Sorong. “Pak Robert has actively supported Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong and in return, we also readily provided social service to the community,” the Vice-Rector I said.

He also explained that UNIMUDA Sorong was a strategic location in RJK Park implementation. “Universitas Pendidikan Muhammadiyah Sorong becomes a right place for the RJK Park due to the various tribes also gathered here that they can maximize in RJK Part utilization,” the Vice-Rector I said.

UMM was appointed to develop the Emergency Hospital for Covid-19 treatment, located not far from UMM Hospital, Drs. H. M. Sanusi MM was invited to lay the cornerstone in the Hospital construction Monday (5/4). The Vice-Regent, Police-Chief of Malang, Commander of Military 0818 Malang-Batu, and several invited guesses.

Dr Fauzan MPd, as the Rector of UMM, expressed gratitude for The National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure (BNPB), the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR), and the Ministry of Health, which supported the realization of the Emergency Hospital construction. Also, the supports from the Regent and team, UMM Hospital, WIKA, and Yodya Karya. “This Hospital establishment becomes our intention for Indonesia, especially Malang free from Covid-19 cases,” he said in his remarks.

At the same time, Drs H M Sanusi, MM as Malang Regent appreciated UMM as their attempts to be responsive in handling pandemics. Not only for several months, but the attempts also did at the first case announced in Indonesia. “All parties supported in handling the pandemic effects until the curve case may decrease. From the last data, it decreases by 60 from 14.600 families in Malang which is still in the yellow status area. The rest has been in the green status area,” he said.

Sanusi also expected that UMM could contribute in all fields. Not only in handling the pandemic but also existed in the local community needs.

On the laying the first stone of this emergency hospital, there was also a report from the Head of Regional Settlement Infrastructure Center (BPPW) East Java delivered by Reva Sastrodiningrat. He explained hospital establishment was an attempt in handling Covid-19, especially in Malang Raya regions. Furthermore, the number of Covid-19 cases in Indonesia reached 1.534.255 people per 4 April. “There are 14.331 positive patients in East Java, while 10.346 patients from Malang Raya,” he said.

According to the latest data, several hospitals were appointed to the referral hospital for positive case treatment. One of them was UMM hospital. The emergency hospital for Covid-19 would construct an area of 8,000 square meters. Later, it was occupied by sixty-five beds for the observation room and eight beds for isolation. Moreover, there would be a screening room and other supporting facilities.

Reva continued hospital establishment for an emergency was from the Ministry of PUPR for the Covid-19 referral hospital. Previously, several similar hospitals were located in Galang land, dr Soegiri Lamongan Public Hospital, Zainul Abidin Banda Aceh Public Hospital, and many other parts. [] Diktilitbang

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo (Umsida) released 175 graduates of Diploma-I Program in Muhammadiyah Studies, Monday (05/04). Located in Sae Inn Hotel, Kendal, the graduates comprised the Muhammadiyah school teachers, Muhammadiyah service staff, Muhammadiyah autonomous organization, and Muhammadiyah Regional Board of Kendal.

The graduation of the 11th and 12th batch was attended by the Rector of Umsida, Dr Hidayatulloh MSi, and the Dean of Islamic Studies Faculty (FAI) Umsida, Dr Istikomah, MAg. After the procession, Dr Hidayatulloh expressed her expectation for the graduates. “Congratulations to the graduates. I hope you all can apply the knowledge in the place you devoted Muhammadiyah services,” said Istikomah, MAg.

Two batches were conducted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and a strict health protocol should be applied. Moreover, the significant number of graduates should be divided into two periods. In the first period for the 11th batch, seventy-four graduates were released by Umsida, and a hundred and one students were inaugurated in the 12th batch.

All inaugurated graduates have carried out the learning process in 4 months. The program collaborated with FAI UMSIDA with the Muhammadiyah Regional Board of Kendal. By the purpose to provide knowledge and perception about Muhammadiyah and internalize the Muhammadiyah ideology and understanding to all leaders in the organization, Muhammadiyah services, autonomous organization, lecturer, teacher, and cadres.

The Diploma-I program of Muhammadiyah Studies was firstly held in FAI Umsida in 2011. It was launched by Dr Hidayatulloh on 13 December 2015 in the Muhammadiyah Da’wah Center of Kendal, in collaboration with Muhammadiyah Province Board in East Java. The program’s primary target was all leaders and staff in Muhammadiyah services in education, health, and other services in 38 regencies in East Java.