Pekanbaru, October 20, 2026 – Universitas Islam Riau (UIR) continues to strengthen its strategic partnerships with the industrial sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation Agreement (PKS) with PT APG West Kampar Indonesia (APGWI). This collaboration represents a concrete commitment to improving human resource quality and expanding access to higher education for students.
The agreement signing ceremony took place at the Second-Floor Meeting Room of UIR Rectorate Building. The event was marked by the awarding of the Bantuan Beasiswa Maju, in the form of full scholarships, to two students from the Petroleum Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, UIR: Hidayatul Azkiyah and Ari Alghifari.
The MoU was signed by UIR Rector, Dr. Admiral, S.H., M.H., and PT APGWI General Manager, Mohammad Yasin Abdulfatah. Meanwhile, the Cooperation Agreement was signed by UIR Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Alumni, Cooperation, and Islamic Outreach, Dr. Ir. H. Deddy Purnomo Retno, S.T., M.T., GP.A-Utama, together with the representative of PT APGWI.
In his remarks, PT APGWI General Manager Mohammad Yasin Abdulfatah emphasized that supporting education is part of the company’s commitment to improving human resource development. The full scholarships are expected to support students in continuing their studies while preparing a competent future workforce capable of meeting industry demands.
UIR Rector Dr. Admiral welcomed the partnership and highlighted the importance of collaboration between higher education institutions and industry. He emphasized that universities have a responsibility not only to produce academically excellent graduates but also to equip students with the practical competencies and professional readiness required in the workplace.
The event was attended by representatives of SKK Migas Sumbagut, officials from the Rokan Hulu Regency Government, local government representatives, as well as UIR faculty leaders and university officials.
In addition to the agreement signing and scholarship presentation, the program also featured a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to explore further opportunities for collaboration between UIR and PT APGWI.
Through this partnership, UIR expects to expand its collaboration with the industrial sector and create greater opportunities for student development. The initiative also reflects the university’s ongoing commitment to strengthening industry-academia relations, improving educational quality, and preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to society and professional environments.
