MUHAMMADIYAH. ID, PURWOKERTO – General Chairman of the Central Board of Muhammadiyah Haedar Nashir inaugurates three units of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto (UMP), namely SM Corner of UMP, Student Dormitory, and Coconut Research Center of UMP.

The inauguration of the three units were conducted simultaneously at UMY on Saturday (19/10).

In his remark, Haedar stated that the unit establishment represents Muhammadiyah’s actions to always perform the vigor of Islam Berkemajuan (Progressive Islam).

“I am proud of UMP that always seeks to improve. This culture should be maintained. Indeed, the SM Corner enables the university members to enhance a reading habit and literacy,” declared Haedar.

He also expected that the dormitory can create cadres who are able to implement Islamic teachings in accordance with Muhammadiyah’s views.

“Thus, the dormitory should be managed by including the spirit of ‘Islam Berkemajuan’ and Muhammadiyah teachings,” hoped Haedar.

Meanwhile, in the inauguration of the Coconut Research Center of UMY, Haedar appreciated UMY for the establishment of the new unit.

“I am grateful for the existence of the Coconut Research Center of UMP since it shows the development of Muhammadiyah, and we need to foster this Muhammadiyah charity,” he expressed.

Besides, Rector of UMP Anjar Nugroho informed that UMY independently defrayed the unit constructions.

“Alhamdulillah, having this autonomy, UMP will always keep to be a pioneer of the university development,” he added.

Additionally, the inauguration was also attended by Chairperson of PWM of Jawa Tengah Tafsir, Chairperson of PDM of Purwokerto Ibnu Hasan, Director of Suara Muhammadiyah Deni Asyari, seniors and members of PDM Muhammadiyah in Banyumas.