The Crown Prince of Perlis, DYTM Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra ibni Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, together with his delegation, visited the construction site of the auditorium at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara’s (UMSU) integrated campus in Siintis Village, Deliserdang, on Saturday (Sept 27).
During the visit, the Crown Prince remarked that the development of the modern auditorium will be a source of pride, especially for UMSU as the host of the 49th Muhammadiyah Congress in 2027. He also emphasized the importance of careful planning to ensure the long-term and sustainable use of the grand facility.
“However, I am confident that UMSU Rector, Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP, has already considered the sustainability of this magnificent auditorium beyond the congress,” he stated.
The Crown Prince expressed his amazement at the “major project” (the auditorium), which has now reached 30 percent completion. He hoped that the construction would proceed smoothly and be completed on schedule.
“We pray that all the plans prepared by UMSU and Muhammadiyah will run successfully,” he added.
The auditorium, named Berkemajuan by the Chairman of Muhammadiyah Central Leadership, Prof. Dr. Haedar Nashir, M.Si, is designed to accommodate 7,000 people. Next to it, the Walidah Sport Hall—currently under construction—will hold around 3,000 visitors. These two landmark buildings are expected to become symbols of UMSU’s integrated campus and will serve as the venues for the 49th Muhammadiyah Congress in 2027.
As part of the visit, the Crown Prince of Perlis, accompanied by Muhammadiyah Chairman Prof. Dr. Haedar Nashir, M.Si, planted durian seedlings in the multifunctional forest area of the UMSU campus. The tree-planting ceremony symbolized the presence of prominent leaders, government officials, ministers, consuls, and regional heads who visited the Berkemajuan Auditorium project.
UMSU Rector, Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP, expressed his gratitude for the Crown Prince’s visit to the integrated campus, which will host the Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Congress. He noted that the presence of the Crown Prince added greater momentum and excitement ahead of the congress, which will be attended by Muhammadiyah members from across Indonesia and abroad.
“We sincerely thank the Crown Prince of Perlis for visiting the future site of the Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Congress in 2027. This moment helps amplify the congress not only at the national level but also 
internationally, especially among Muhammadiyah members in Malaysia,” he said.
The Crown Prince’s visit was part of a series of engagements, including receiving an honorary Doctor Honoris Causa degree from UMSU and the International Distinguished Partner Award, presented directly by Muhammadiyah Chairman Prof. Dr. Haedar Nashir, M.Si, at UMSU’s open senate session the previous day.
