Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar (Unismuh Makassar) held the collaboration signing ceremony with Universitas Muhammadiyah (UM Sorong) on Thursday (23/12). The signing ceremony was conducted on the 7th floor of the Iqra Building, Unismuh Makassar. The collaboration details include the strengthening Catur Dharma ‘Four Values’ implementation. The highlight points of the collaboration comprised, first, the education and training, second, the research, and the third point, community services, and Islam and Muhammadiyah Studies.

The Rector of Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, Prof Dr H Ambo Asse MAg signed the collaboration with the Rector of UM Sorong, Dr H Muhammad Ali SH MH. Moreover, the Vice-Rectors from both universities, the Deans, and Structural Officials attended to witness the procession. Both Rectors also delivered their remarks.

In his remarks, Prof Ambo Asse explained that he favourably welcomed the silaturahim (gathering) visitation of the Rector of UM Sorong. “I expect that through the visitation, the development of Higher Education values (Catur Dharma) from both universities will get stronger,” said Prof Ambo Asse as reported on the official Unismuh Makassar site. Moreover, both rectors hoped that the collaboration of two Muhammadiyah universities would be followed up immediately.

In addition, the UM Sorong team who visited Univ. Muhammadiyah Makassar also surveyed the 18th-floor building of Unismuh Makassar. From the top of the Unismuh campus, it clearly portrayed the Makassar city scenery. They have also taken photographs before the UM Sorong team left the campus.