Toward a World-Class University, APU Signs International MoU with MILA University Malaysia

· October 28, 2026 ·
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APU and MILA University representatives exchange a commemorative plaque during the international partnership visit

KUALA LUMPUR - Agung Putra University (APU) continues to demonstrate concrete progress toward its vision of becoming a World-Class University. Beyond building an institution with global standards, APU consistently prepares its lecturers and students to develop a competitive advantage at the international level.

To accelerate its internationalization program, APU officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MILA University, a prominent university in Malaysia, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the MILA University campus in Malaysia.

The partnership agreement was signed by President of APU Foundation Prof. Dr. dr. Agung Putra, M.Si.Med., and Vice Chancellor of MILA University Prof. Ts. Dr. David Ngo Chek Ling.

MILA University warmly welcomed the strategic partnership. Its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ts. Dr. David Ngo Chek Ling, expressed the university's readiness to provide full support for APU's academic development.

MILA University is ready to facilitate APU lecturers and students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies, including master's and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs, at MILA University. The partnership is expected to provide a strong foundation for APU to develop outstanding talent with a global outlook.

MILA University also stated that it would send master's and doctoral students from Malaysia to Semarang to conduct research in laboratories operated by APU and SCCR Indonesia, citing the advanced equipment available in both laboratories.

Academic Synergy and General Lecture Series

In addition to the signing of the partnership agreement, the visit included General Lecture sessions delivered by the APU delegation to the MILA University academic community.

Prof. Dr. dr. Agung Putra, M.Si.Med. presented an internationally relevant scientific lecture titled Stem Cell: An Empowering Science and Technology. Dendi Krisna Nugraha, Ph.D. presented current research on Engineering the Programmable MSC Secretome Using mRNA Technology.

Strategic Scope of Collaboration

APU and MILA University agreed on several important areas to strengthen the academic capacity of both institutions:

  • Exchanges of academic staff and mutual visits to pursue research and to lecture
  • Exchanges of students
  • Collaborative research and development
  • Conducting lectures, seminars, and organizing symposia
  • Exchange of academic information and materials
  • Empowering society
  • Promoting collaboration in fields of mutual interest
  • Promoting academic collaboration as mutually agreed

Commitment to Building a Global Civilization

President of APU Foundation Prof. Agung Putra emphasized that APU's international collaboration efforts would not stop here. The commitment aligns with APU's aspiration to help build a global civilization through high-quality higher education.

"We will continue pursuing cooperation at the international level. Today's MoU signing with MILA University is expected to spur concrete collaboration between both institutions in developing future generations with global competitiveness. The APU academic community must take advantage of this opportunity for collaborative research and other positive academic activities so that they possess a strong competitive value at the international level," Prof. Agung said.

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APU and MILA University leaders display the signed Memorandum of Understanding
APU and MILA University leaders display the signed partnership agreement.
APU delegation members pose beside the stem cell General Lecture display at MILA University
The APU delegation took part in a General Lecture series at MILA University.
APU and MILA University representatives exchange institutional plaques after the partnership meeting
Representatives exchange institutional plaques following the partnership meeting.