USM and Universitas Hang Tuah, Indonesia Build Stronger Ties with Cooperation Agreement
KUBANG KERIAN, KELANTAN, 15 June 2025 – School of Dental Sciences (PPSG), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is taking another step forward in strengthening its global partnerships with the signing of a Cooperation Agreement with Universitas Hang Tuah (UHT), Indonesia, which is held on 15th June 2025 at the USM, Health Campus in Kelantan.
The agreement was signed by Professor Dr. Norhayati Luddin, Dean of School of Dental Sciences, representing the USM Vice-Chancellor, while Dr. Kristanti Parisihni, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, represented UHT.
According to Professor Dr. Norhayati, this collaboration marks another important milestone in USM’s continuous efforts to advance its international engagement, particularly in the areas of education, research, and community service.
“This agreement not only strengthens the partnership that has been established since 2018, but also reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to explore new opportunities through various academic and professional initiatives,” she said.
The scope of collaboration includes student and staff exchange programmes, joint research, seminars, workshops, and community engagement initiatives, many of which are already underway or in development.
“Strategic collaborations such as this play a crucial role in expanding knowledge networks and increasing academic impact, ultimately benefitting both institutions, the wider community, and the nation,” she added.
She also expressed her appreciation to everyone involved, directly or indirectly, in bringing this agreement to fruition and expressed hope that the partnership will continue to grow stronger in the years to come.
Meanwhile, Dr. Kristanti Parisihni extended her gratitude to USM, especially the researchers who have contributed to the success of this cooperation.
“I believe that this partnership between UHT and USM will serve as a catalyst for greater research collaboration between our institutions across diverse fields.
May it benefit both universities in advancing knowledge-sharing and research between Malaysia and Indonesia,” she said.
Also present at the event were Dr. Widyasri Prananingrum, First Vice Dean of Student Affairs and Collaboration, Universitas Hang Tuah; Dr. Norhayati Yusop, Deputy Dean (Research, Innovation and Industry–Community Engagement), PPSG USM; Dr. Nurhafizah Ghani, Acting Deputy Dean (Academic, Career, Alumni and Student Affairs), PPSG USM; and Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Azlina Ahmad, Coordinator of the USM-UHT Cooperation Agreement, along with researchers, lecturers, and officers from the School of Dental Sciences, USM.