- Jambi University partners with Indonesian Embassy to improve education for migrant children.
- Includes teacher training, student placements, and community service in Malaysia.
- Offers Indonesian students international exposure while supporting migrant communities.
Jambi University (Unja) has joined hands with the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to improve educational opportunities for the children of Indonesian migrant workers living in Malaysia. The agreement was signed during a formal event in Nilai, Malaysia, with the presence of Indonesia’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Dato’ Indera Hermono.
As part of a wider initiative involving 102 Indonesian universities, this collaboration focuses on strengthening access to quality education for migrant children, especially those from Jambi living in Malaysia.
“This partnership shows our strong commitment to expanding education access for Indonesian children abroad”, said Prof. Revis Asra, Unja’s Vice Rector for Cooperation, Public Relations, and Information Systems. “It also helps our students contribute meaningfully to national education goals”.
The agreement includes international community service programmes, teacher training, and the placement of students and lecturers across different areas in Peninsular Malaysia. These efforts aim to support the teaching needs of learning centres attended by migrant children, many of whom face challenges in accessing formal education.
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Ambassador Hermono welcomed the initiative, saying it aligns with the embassy’s commitment to improving education for Indonesian communities abroad. He stressed the importance of student involvement in the ‘Tri Dharma of Higher Education’, which emphasizes education, research, and community service.
Through this collaboration, university students will not only gain valuable cross-cultural and academic experience, but also play a direct role in supporting vulnerable children, helping to shape a better future for Indonesian migrant families in Malaysia.
