The University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ) received a working visit\nfrom Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) at\nthe Rector\u2019s Office of the Civilization Centre Building on Tuesday\n(7\/7\/2026). The visit was part of the commission\u2019s oversight function\nregarding the implementation of higher education, as well as a forum to\ndiscuss various inputs for strengthening the quality of education at\nUMJ.<\/p>\n
UMJ Rector Ma\u2019mun Murod highlighted the importance of enhancing the\nquality of higher education, particularly at private universities (PTS).\nHe presented a number of suggestions concerning institutional\ndevelopment, improving education quality, and policy support that could\nstrengthen the role of private universities in producing excellent human\nresources.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Deputy Chair of Commission X DPR RI, Kurniasih Mufidayati,\nstated that the visit provided an opportunity to engage in direct\ndialogue with UMJ leadership regarding the various needs for university\ndevelopment. According to her, the inputs gathered will serve as\nmaterial for consideration in the formulation of future higher education\npolicies.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday we are conducting an oversight visit to UMJ as part of\nCommission X\u2019s duties towards educational institutions. We also had\nextensive discussions on improving the quality of higher education at\nUMJ and received various inputs regarding policies that need to be\nimproved in the future,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
On the occasion, Kurniasih expressed appreciation for UMJ\u2019s\nachievement in attaining \u2018excellent\u2019 university status. She assessed\nthat this accomplishment needs to be continuously enhanced through\npolicy support that can strengthen education quality, institutional\ndevelopment, and the welfare of the academic community.<\/p>\n
\u201cStudents need attention, including support for affordable tuition\nfees. Likewise, lecturers and campus development must continue to\nreceive attention so that the quality of higher education keeps\nimproving,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She added that the results of the working visit would be brought to a\nmeeting with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology\nas a follow-up by Commission X. Additionally, several inputs regarding\nthe new student admission selection process will also serve as\nrecommendation material for the Working Committee (Panja).<\/p>\n
Kurniasih expressed hope that the inputs received could become\nmaterial for improving higher education policies in Indonesia. She\nemphasised that these policies should favour improving the quality of\neducation, particularly for private universities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe hope is that there will be policy improvements for the\ndevelopment and enhancement of higher education quality across\nIndonesia. Private universities like Muhammadiyah have contributed\ngreatly to national development, so they deserve fairness and equality,\nincluding ensuring that all students obtain their right to study at\naffordable costs,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Kurniasih also offered encouragement to UMJ students to remain\nenthusiastic in pursuing their education and preparing themselves to\nbecome the nation\u2019s future generation. \u201cTo all students of the\nUniversity of Muhammadiyah Jakarta, keep your spirits up in learning and\nachieving your dreams, because you are Indonesia\u2019s future leaders,\u201d she\nconcluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/house-commission-x-visits-umj-to-discuss-strengthening-higher-education-quality-1783486335", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }