KampusMedan – Medan, Universitas Murni Teguh Welcomed the Honorary Consul of Thailand for a Public Lecture and MoU Signing Ceremony On November 11, 2026, Universitas Murni Teguh (UMT) was delighted and honored to welcome the Honorary Consul of Thailand, Dr. Martono Anggusti, to our campus.
The visit was highlighted by a public lecture delivered by the Honorary Consul to UMT students, entitled “Elevating Local Potential to the Global Stage – Start Up Global: Local Flavors, Global Appeal.”
On this occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also officially signed between the Royal Thai Honorary Consulate and Universitas Murni Teguh, marking an important milestone in strengthening institutional relations and opening new opportunities for future collaboration.
The Honorary Consul expressed his support for several potential areas of cooperation, including:
- Cultural Exchange: Promoting Thai traditional dances and introducing Thai cultural heritage to UMT students.
- Sports Collaboration: Developing cooperation in the field of Muay Thai.
- Culinary Promotion: Promoting Indonesian and Thai cuisine to encourage cultural appreciation and cross-cultural understanding.
- International Academic Collaboration: Connecting UMT with universities in Thailand to establish partnerships in the implementation of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi), encompassing education, research, and community service.
Following the public lecture, an enthusiastic interactive question-and-answer session was held, with approximately 600 UMT students participating in the event. The students demonstrated great interest and enthusiasm throughout the discussion.
The event was attended by UMT Rector Seriga Banjarnahor PhD, Vice Rectors Dr. Calen and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Agus Susanto, as well as the Deans and other university structural officials.
The event concluded with a special presentation of a traditional Batak Ulos cloth, a commemorative plaque, and a certificate of appreciation to the Honorary Consul of Thailand as a gesture of respect and gratitude for his visit, support, and commitment to fostering stronger cooperation with Universitas Murni Teguh.
This visit and MoU signing represent an important first step toward strengthening Indonesia–Thailand relations through education, culture, sports, culinary exchange, and international academic collaboration.
Universitas Murni Teguh remains committed to expanding its international network and creating meaningful global opportunities for its students and academic community.(RIL/MBB)
