Written by Dr Nur Constance Wah, FEB – UNIMAS
Jakarta, 30 July 2026 – The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), held a productive discussion with Universitas Pancasila, Jakarta to explore opportunities for future academic and research collaboration.
The UNIMAS delegation were represented by:
- Professor Dr. Dayang Affizzah binti Awang Marikan, Dean
- Dr. Mohd Khairul Hisyam bin Hassan, Deputy Dean (Academic and International)
- Associate Professor Dr. Rosita binti Hamdan, Deputy Dean (Postgraduate)
- Dr. Janifer anak Lunyai, Deputy Dean (Student Affairs and Alumni)
- Associate Professor Dr. Jumadil Saputra Aswin Ibrahim, Programme Coordinator (Postgraduate)
The Universitas Pancasila, Jakarta were represented by:
- Professor Dr. Adnan Hamid, S.H., M.H., M.M. (Rektor Universitas Pancasila)
- Dr. Muhammad Rizky Aldila, S.H., M.Kn. (Wakil Rektor Bidang Kemahasiswaan, Alumni dan Kerjasama)
- Dr. Andi Wahyu Wibisana, S.H., M.H. (Kepala Lembaga Penerapan Ideologi Pancasila)
- Dr. Adi Wahyu Pribadi, S.Si., M.Kom (Kepala Lembaga Pengembangan Teknologi Sistem Informasi)
- Dr. Gunawan Baharuddin, S.E., M.Ec., Ph.D (Direktur Kerjasama)
- Indra Satria, SE., M.M. (Direktor Keuangan)
- Dr. Irma Sari Permata, S.E.,M.M. (Wakil Dekan Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis)
- Dr. Caturida Meiwanto Doktoralina (LEMHANAS – RI)
The discussion focused on three main areas: the development of a Double Degree programme, postgraduate collaboration, and joint research projects. Both universities shared their interest in creating more opportunities for students and academic staff through international collaboration.
For the proposed Double Degree programme, both institutions discussed possible programme matching, curriculum mapping, credit transfer, and student mobility. The initiative would provide students with the opportunity to study at both universities and gain greater international academic exposure. The meeting also explored collaboration in postgraduate education, particularly for Master, Ph.D and DBA programmes. Possible activities include joint supervision of postgraduate students, appointment of external examiners, and research seminars.
In the area of research, FEB UNIMAS and Universitas Pancasila discussed opportunities to develop joint research projects. Both institutions also expressed interest in joint publications, research matching grants, conferences, seminars, and knowledge-sharing activities. Other potential areas of collaboration include student and staff mobility, guest lectures, global classroom programmes, and academic exchanges. These initiatives are expected to strengthen the relationship between the two universities and provide wider learning and research opportunities for students and academics.
The discussion represents an important step towards building a stronger academic partnership between FEB UNIMAS and Universitas Pancasila. Moving forward, both institutions will continue discussions to identify suitable programmes and research areas and develop a clear plan for future collaborative activities.
Discussion of Potential Academic Collaboration between FEB UNIMAS and Universitas Pancasila, Jakarta