As part of this initiative, UNS and APM UM co-hosted the Seminar Antarbangsa Kesusastraan dan Pengkajian Melayu (SAKPM) 2024, held at UNS Inn on Thursday (28/11/2024).

With the theme “Encounters Between Tradition and Modernity in the Strength of Information Technology Culture,” SAKPM 2024 aimed to explore the intersections of cultural, literary, and linguistic studies. The seminar was divided into three sessions, each dedicated to academic discussions within these domains.

Ibrahim Fatwa Wijaya, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., Director of the UNS Directorate for Planning, Collaboration, Internationalization, and Reputation, inaugurated the event. In his opening remarks, he emphasized the value of such initiatives, expressing hope for future joint research collaborations.

A similar sentiment was echoed by Prof. Madya Dr. Tengku Intan Marlina Tengku Mohd Ali, Deputy Dean of APM UM.
“May this collaboration strengthen our ties and bring new dimensions to literary culture while preserving its original values,” she stated.

To enrich the seminar experience, several artistic performances by FIB UNS added warmth and creativity to the occasion. These included a poetry reading of Sajak Seorang Tua di Bawah Pohon by Drs. Albertus Prasojo, M.Sn. (Lecturer of the Indonesian Literature Program, FIB UNS), a musical interpretation of poetry by the 2023 cohort of Indonesian Literature students, and a traditional dance performance by Kanaya, a 2022 Indonesian Literature student.

SAKPM 2024 served as a platform for academic dialogue and celebrated the convergence of artistic expression and scholarly endeavors, reinforcing the importance of cultural and literary studies in a rapidly modernizing world.

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The webinar was opened directly by the Vice Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs FISIP UNS, Dra. Prahastiwi Utari, M.Si, Ph.D. In her remarks, Dr. Utari said that the event was a valuable and useful opportunity because FISIP UNS students can get detailed information regarding education in Malaysia if they plan for further study in this country.

During the event, FISIP UNS students received extensive material from Ms. Haryanty regarding the governance structure and politics in Malaysia, as well as tourism aspects that currently become Malaysia’s priorities. Furthermore, Ms. Haryanty said that Indonesia is one of the most important market shares in Malaysian tourism due to its large population. According to her, there are several reasons why Indonesians love visiting Malaysia during vacation. The first is because the two countries are adjacent geographically, which facilitates accessibility. Secondly, similarities in cultural clusters between Indonesia and Malaysia lead to a minimal ‘lag’ in terms of culture and daily life. It is not surprising that tourists from Indonesia choose Malaysia as a tourism destination when traveling abroad.

“The two countries have identical language since it is both rooted in Malay, which makes tourists or expatriates from both countries do not experience many obstacles,” explained Ms. Haryanty. She also added that the exchange rates between the two countries were not significantly different. This means that the currency value is more affordable for Indonesian and Malaysian people who want to travel to either country.

Following Ms. Haryanty’s presentation, Mr. Mohd. Mubarak bin Shamsuddin explained why Malaysia could be an alternative for UNS FISIP students who want to continue their studies. First, he considers Malaysia to have a world-class quality of higher education. This claim is proved by the many universities in Malaysia listed in the QS Top 100 Universities list. “There is Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM),” Mr. Mohd. Mubarak bin Shamsuddin.

Another reason was the cost of education in Malaysia is considered “more friendly” for Indonesian students who want to pursue further studies abroad. He explained that Malaysia has several scholarship schemes available to students from Indonesia. Based on this reason, he considers Malaysia is favorable in terms of education costs. Concluding his presentation, he encouraged FISIP UNS students to stay enthusiastic about continuing their studies in Malaysia since they could apply for a scholarship from the Malaysian Government. For this reason, he encourages students to periodically check the Malaysian Government’s official website or social media to find out the schedule, requirements, and registration mechanism for the scholarships. Humas UNS

Reporter: Y.C.A. Sanjaya
Editor: Dwi Hastuti

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