Dato’ Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shatar bin Sabran as Chief Executive Officer of Malaysian Feasibility Agency (MQA), was the guest speaker for the Public Lecture entitled “The Role of Higher Education in Building in the Global Era,” which was held at the Auditorium of Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Jalan Kapten Mukhtar Basri, Medan, Tuesday (24/10).
The public lecture was opened directly by UMSU Rector Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP, who said that Prof. Shatar’s presence was inseparable from the collaborative relationship that had been built since 2019. The Chief Executive Officer played a role in making UMSU a recognized university in Malaysia.
“He is an education figure who is no stranger to Malaysia and Indonesia,” said Prof. Agussani. He hopes that through this public lecture, Prof. Shatar can provide input and share experiences in the field of education with UMSU students and lecturers. Prof. Shatar expressed his pride in UMSU, which continues to make changes.
“Every time I come here, there are always changes and improvements from UMSU. I am very proud to see the development of UMSU, which is so good, fast, and appropriate,” said Prof. Shatar.
Prof. Shatar also said that UMSU has the opportunity to become a superior university in Indonesia and Asia, especially since it has received recognition from QS Star and MQA Malaysia.
In the presentation session, the Chief Executive Officer of MQA emphasized that the most important thing for students during education is to know their goals after graduating from college.
“Most importantly, you know where you will end your journey after completing your studies at UMSU. Where do you want to place yourself in the next five years, “said Prof. Shatar. According to studies he has conducted outside and inside the country, students in the global era must have educational qualifications, but this is no longer the leading indicator to be accepted by a company. Today’s graduates need to have additional skills.
“Before you graduate, you must have at least two languages: one is English, and the other is Arabic, Japanese, Korean or any other language,” says Prof. Shatar.
In addition to language skills, students and lecturers must have different characteristics and performances to be recognized and remembered.
Prof. Shatar also said that UMSU has the opportunity to become a superior university in Indonesia to Southeast Asia, especially since it has received recognition from QS Star and MQA Malaysia.
Present at this activity were the Vice Rectors, BPH UMSU, Faculty Leaders in the UMSU Environment, Accompanying Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Hakim bin Muhammad Rajab, and hundreds of participants from FISIP, FAI, and FKIP.
