Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) cooperated with Bantul District Command (Kodim) 0729 in implementation of Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi (Three Principles of Higher Education) and empowerment of resources. Vice Rector III for Student, Cooperation, and Alumni Affairs Sri Atmaja P. Rosyidi and Commander Agus Widianto signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday (22/9) at rector’s lobby.

“The cooperation aims at accomplishing state duties. Indeed, UMY unceasingly sends students to perform social works in border areas. It is expected that this cooperation will enable both UMY and Kodim to monitor the student activity. Student club such as Student Regiment (MENWA) at UMY can benefit students so that they possess empathy to community,” Sri declared.

The MoU signed by UMY parties was dealing with Discipline Education, Yongmoodo Self-Defense Training, National Defense Training, and other program conducted in Bantul. Besides, Kodim signed MoU regarding actualizing Sapta Marga and Sumpah Prajurit to support training in Bantul territory that needs cooperation and active participation of all community elements including higher education.

When delivering a remark, Inf. Agus Wisianto expresses that his party was glad since UMY warmly welcomed the cooperation. UMY has been contributing to realize Sapta Marga through MENWA. “I wish this cooperation can interweave good relationship, and student activities such as MENWA can always contribute and support to implement tri dharma perguruan tinggi (Three Principles of Higher Education),” Inf. Agus hoped.