Babel State Polman and Bangka Regency Government Collaborate, Synergy Towards Innovation and Regional Progress
Director of the Bangka Belitung State Manufacturing Polytechnic, I Made Andik Setiawan, M.Eng., Ph.D., accompanied by representatives of Polman Babel lecturers and academics, together with the Acting Regent of Bangka, M. Haris AR, AP, M.H., and officials from the Bangka Regency Government . This visit was an important moment in discussing strategic collaboration opportunities in the fields of vocational education, research and community service to support human resource development and regional progress.
The Bangka Belitung State Manufacturing Polytechnic (Polman Babel) received a special visit from the Bangka Regency Government (Pemkab Bangka) on Monday (23/12/2024). The activities which took place in the Joint Lecture Building were filled with productive discussions and exploration of potential collaboration.
The Bangka Regency Government delegation was led directly by the Acting Regent M. Haris AR, AP, M.H., accompanied by a number of other important officials. Their arrival was warmly welcomed by the Director of Polman Babel, I Made Andik Setiawan, M.Eng., Ph.D., along with representatives of campus lecturers and academics. The friendly welcome reflects great hopes for closer synergy between educational institutions and local governments.
In his speech, the Director of Polman Babel expressed his happiness about this visit. We appreciate the arrival of the Acting Regent and the ranks of the Bangka Regency Government with great happiness. "We see this as a very good first step to strengthen cooperation for mutual progress," he said.
The Director of Polman Babel also added that it is hoped that this collaboration will give birth to useful new innovations. "We are ready to support government programs that require the role of higher education institutions," he said.
This activity is also a place to exchange ideas and views between the two parties. Polman Babel emphasized that it will continue to collaborate with the regional government to make a real contribution to the people of Bangka Belitung.
The Acting Regent of Bangka, M. Haris AR, AP, M.H., who visited Polman Babel for the first time, also gave a positive response. Polman Babel is one of the important universities in Bangka Regency. "We hope that this campus will continue to develop into a center of innovation and technological excellence," he said.
"The discussion that took place not only discussed the potential for collaboration, but also opportunities for synergy in the fields of education, research and community service. Both agreed that strengthening vocational education is the key to facing the challenges of modern industry," he added.
The Acting Regent seemed impressed with the modern and complete campus facilities. The facilities at Polman Babel really support the development of superior human resources. "I am optimistic that this campus can become a strategic partner for the Bangka Regency Government in developing the region," said Haris.
With this visit, great hopes were raised to make Polman Babel a strategic partner in the development of the Bangka Regency area. Close collaboration between campuses and the government is believed to be able to create innovative and sustainable solutions.
Polman Babel and the Bangka Regency Government are now looking to the future with optimism. This visit is not just ceremonial, but the first step towards mutually beneficial strategic collaboration.
