Education and Socio-Cultural Attaché of the Indonesian Embassy in Timor Leste Visits Universitas Pendidikan Nasional (Undiknas) to Discuss the Implementation of the MBKM International Program

Denpasar, August 27, 2024 – On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Universitas Pendidikan Nasional (Undiknas) welcomed a visit from the Education and Socio-Cultural Attaché of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Timor Leste, represented by Prof. Dr. Ikhfan Haris, M.Phil. The visit aimed to discuss the implementation of the MBKM (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka) International Program, particularly regarding internship and community service opportunities for foreign students from Timor Leste at Undiknas.

During the meeting, plans were discussed for the execution of internships and community service programs for Timorese students in their home country. The program focuses on community development through the promotion of educational equity in various fields of expertise relevant to the students’ study programs. Additionally, the Indonesian Embassy in Timor Leste committed to facilitating Undiknas in placing its students in various institutions in Timor Leste, with the goal of fostering strong bilateral relations and contributing to international community development.

The targets of this program include multinational companies in Timor Leste, Indonesian Language Instruction for Foreign Speakers (BIPA), as well as collaborative research between lecturers, which is expected to provide recommendations to the Timor Leste government for community development.

The meeting was attended by Ida Nyoman Basmantra, Head of the International Office at Undiknas, Head of Tourism Destination Program Ni Nyoman Sri Wisudawati, and Tourism Destination Lecturer Ni Kadek Windayanti. A key outcome of the meeting is the recommendation to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation between Undiknas and the Indonesian Embassy in Timor Leste, along with 19 universities in Timor Leste.

Undiknas is committed to supporting the global community in building comprehensive and quality education. This collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy in Timor Leste is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between Indonesia and Timor Leste and contribute significantly to the development of education in both countries.