Muhammadiyah University of East Kalimantan Hosts Halalbihalal PWM Kaltim

Kapanlagi.com - Muhammadiyah University of East Kalimantan (UMKT) hosted the Halalbihalal gathering of the Muhammadiyah Regional Leadership (PWM) of East Kalimantan on Saturday (11/4), in the Auditorium of Building A, B, C UMKT.

This event was attended by Andi Sofyan Hasdam, a member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) of the Republic of Indonesia from East Kalimantan, the Deputy Mayor of Samarinda, the Mayor of Bontang, the Chairman of PWM East Kalimantan, the ranks of Vice Rectors along with leaders, lecturers, and education staff of UMKT, as well as Muhammadiyah, 'Aisyiyah, and other organizations from across East Kalimantan.

Carrying the theme "Strengthening Brotherhood and Solidarity in Progressive Da'wah Movement", this event served as a platform to strengthen ties and reinforce unity after Ramadan.

Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Quality, Student Affairs, and Alumni, Abdul Halim, emphasized that the halalbihalal is an important means to improve social relations.

"Halalbihalal is a means to strengthen relationships among each other. Through this activity, we are invited to forgive one another amidst various differences in daily life," he said.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of PWM East Kalimantan, Siswanto, encouraged all Muhammadiyah leaders at various levels to optimize the data collection of cadres through the satuMu system to facilitate mobilization within the organization.

"I invite all branch, sub-branch, and regional leaders to continue to mobilize and perfect the satuMu data so that the Central Leadership can present accurate data," he stated.
This event also featured a sermon by a member of the Central Leadership of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Ustaz Saijan. He invited the audience to open the door to blessings by strengthening faith, maintaining prayers, and being generous in sharing.

"A generous person does not have to be rich, but must believe that what is donated will not be lost," he said.

The atmosphere of the event became more lively with traditional art performances and martial arts displays from Muhammadiyah schools across East Kalimantan. The event was then closed with a friendly gathering and communal meal.

Through this event, UMKT affirmed its role as one of Muhammadiyah's charitable efforts that not only develops education but also strengthens brotherhood and progressive da'wah in society.

(kpl/jje)