The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently conducted an official visit to Universitas Indonesia in Jakarta and Universitas Padjadjaran in Bandung.

FMHS UMS Deputy Dean (Academic and International), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fairrul Masnah @ Kadir, stated that the program aimed to benchmark academic and clinical fields, promote FMHS UMS, and encourage future collaborations between the institutions.

He noted that this visit provided UMS with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and witness the remarkable progress both universities have achieved since the pre-war era.

"Both institutions warmly welcomed us and showed exceptional hospitality.

"At Universitas Indonesia, we were impressed by the factors contributing to its status as the top university in Indonesia. The Department of Radiology has 18 radiology specialists, 90 percent of whom have single or multiple subspecialties, and it is equipped with the latest medical imaging technology.

"Additionally, the ophthalmology team has developed an innovative eye screening kit, comparable to well-known kits on the market," he said.

"Similarly, our visit to Universitas Padjadjaran revealed remarkable talent and medical facilities, particularly at the Cicendo National Eye Center in Indonesia, which has state-of-the-art surgical rooms, clinics, and screening and clinical assessment rooms," Fairrul added.

He made these remarks in a statement.

Both institutions also expressed high hopes of establishing collaborations with UMS in various areas, including research, publications, courses, as well as student and staff exchanges.

This collaboration not only reflects UMS's commitment to advancing medical education and practice but also strengthens academic ties between Malaysia and Indonesia, contributing to the global enhancement of education and healthcare standards.