Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) distributed 150 Ramadan packages for the year 1446 H to residents living around the UMSU Integrated Campus, which spans three villages: Saintis, Pematang Johar, and Sampali. The event took place on Thursday (March 20) at the UMSU Integrated Campus in Sampali Village, Percut Seituan Subdistrict, Deliserdang Regency.
The event was attended by UMSU Vice-Rector I, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arifin, Head of Sampali Village M. Ruslan, Secretary of Saintis Village Ratna Sari, Secretary of Pematang Johar Village Mariono, members of the TNI and Police, as well as community representatives from each village.
In his speech, Prof. Arifin expressed his gratitude, stating that even though the integrated campus is still under construction, UMSU has already been able to share with the local community.
“Alhamdulillah, this is a moment of gratitude and a reflection of UMSU’s commitment. It may not cover everyone just yet, but we hope to expand it in the future,” said Prof. Arifin.
He also asked for prayers from the community so that the campus construction process and the preparation for the upcoming Muktamar run smoothly.
“Please keep us in your prayers. This integrated campus will also welcome participants of the 2027 Muhammadiyah Muktamar from all over Indonesia and abroad. Hopefully, the presence of UMSU can also help boost the local economy,” added the Vice-Rector.
Meanwhile, the Head of Sampali Village, M. Ruslan, explained that UMSU has been present in the border area of the three villages for the past five years.
“Since 2023, UMSU has officially been within the boundaries of Saintis Village. I hope the residents of all three villages can live in harmony and unity. May UMSU succeed and always be blessed by Allah SWT,” he said.
Ruslan also mentioned the upcoming major event— the Muktamar in 2027.
“God willing, the Muktamar will be held in 2027, and the President of Indonesia is scheduled to attend. Let’s welcome the president’s visit by maintaining harmony and unity within our communities. Let’s also support the development of the UMSU integrated campus located at the intersection of our three villages,” he added.
The Secretary of Saintis Village, Ratna Sari, also shared her hopes that this kind of initiative will continue in the coming years.
“Hopefully, this activity becomes a yearly tradition, and UMSU continues to grow and bring even more benefits to the community,” she said.
The Ramadan packages were symbolically handed over by UMSU Vice-Rector I, Prof. Arifin, to community representatives from the three villages: Hery from Pematang Johar; Mulyadi and Suryono from Sampali; and Mulyani and Suryana from Saintis.
