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Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia Visits Ƶ

December 16, 2024

Contributor: Supriyono | Editor: Dadi Darmadi | Photo: Achmad Jatnika

On December 5, 2024, Ƶ (Ƶ) hosted the Ambassador of Singapore to Indonesia, H.E. Kwok Fook Seng, for a visit that highlighted the shared priorities of Singapore and Indonesia in tackling climate change.

He was welcomed by Ƶ Rector, Prof. Jamhari, alongside Dr. Phil. Syafiq Hasyim, Acting Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, and Sonny Mumbunan, Ph.D., head of the university’s Master of Public Policy Program in Climate Change, Saiful Umam, Ph.D., Director of Research and Cooperation.

As part of his visit, Ambassador Kwok engaged in a lively discussion with students from the Master of Public Policy Program in Climate Change. The forum, titled “Climate Change and Public Policy Challenges: Singapore-Indonesia Solutions,” provided a platform for dialogue about the complex and often interconnected challenges both nations face. 

Beyond the discussion, the Ambassador toured the university’s key landmarks, including the Joko Widodo Rectorate Building, the Jusuf Kalla Library, and the Rahmatan Lil ‘Alamin Mosque. 

The visit underscored the growing potential for academic and diplomatic collaboration between Singapore and Indonesia, particularly in addressing global challenges like climate change. Ambassador Kwok’s insights left a strong impression on the Ƶ community, further solidifying the university’s role as a nexus for meaningful dialogue and solutions.