Benchmarking Visit and MoA Signing
The event began with an opening session and a welcoming address by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan, Dean of the Kulliyyah of Nursing, who introduced the Kulliyyah’s vision and milestones in nurturing compassionate and competent nurses.
The highlight of the day was the Memorandum of Agreement signing between KON-IIUM and ITEKESMU KALBAR, symbolising a new milestone in strengthening academic and research collaboration between both institutions.
Guest Lecture and Knowledge Sharing
Following the ceremony, a guest lecture and knowledge-sharing session featured distinguished speakers from Malaysia and Indonesia, providing a platform for academic dialogue and exchange of perspectives.
The sessions covered important contemporary themes such as healthcare access, insurance systems and primary health integration, allowing participants from both institutions to share experiences and gain broader insights into healthcare delivery within different national contexts.
Exploring KON’s Academic and Clinical Facilities
The visit concluded with a tour of the Kulliyyah’s facilities, including the Academic Office, Postgraduate Rooms and Clinical Skills Centre.
The facility tour provided the visiting delegation with an opportunity to observe the academic support systems, postgraduate learning environment and clinical simulation facilities available at the Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM.
The benchmarking visit and MoA signing represent an important step in strengthening Malaysia–Indonesia academic cooperation, creating a platform for sustainable collaboration in nursing education, research, mobility and professional development.
Strengthening Future Collaboration
Advancing Global Nursing Excellence
This strategic partnership aims to foster meaningful collaboration in nursing education, joint research, staff mobility and professional development initiatives. Through the newly strengthened partnership between the Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM and ITEKESMU KALBAR, both institutions are well positioned to develop mutually beneficial academic initiatives while contributing towards the advancement of global nursing excellence and stronger regional healthcare education.