Strengthening Ties: Australia Offers 20 New Scholarships for Eastern Indonesia

For decades, Australia has partnered with Indonesia to develop human resources, addressing critical social and economic priorities.

“Makassar has a rich historical connection with Australia, dating back to trade between the people of Sulawesi and northern Australia,” Dias remarked.

Jamaluddin Jompa, Chair of IKAMA and Chancellor of Hasanuddin University (Unhas), emphasized Australia’s commitment to education through its scholarship programs.

“Australia’s geographical proximity as a developed nation provides invaluable educational opportunities for us,” Jompa stated.

He expressed gratitude towards the Indonesian government for fostering strong bilateral relations with Australia, anticipating a promising future for human resource development in the region.

He believes that Australian-supported initiatives will significantly impact the eastern part of Indonesia, which has historically faced challenges in infrastructure and human resource development due to past imbalances in investment during the Suharto era.

This ongoing partnership is poised to bring positive change to Eastern Indonesia, empowering local communities and enhancing educational access. (Uki Ruknuddin)