Semarang, Central Java – Diponegoro University (UNDIP) continues to strengthen its World Class University (WCU) initiatives through an International Research Group Joint Collaboration program, featuring the topic “Training and Human Resource Development in Companies.” Held on Monday, October 19, 2026, the event featured Dr. Mariam binti Setapa from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, as the keynote speaker, who discussed strategies for employee training and human resource development in corporate environments.
This academic collaboration between Indonesia and Malaysia reflects the strong commitment of the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) UNDIP, to advancing knowledge and fostering cross-border academic partnerships, particularly in addressing the evolving challenges of human resource management in today’s workplace.
During her presentation, participants were invited to explore and gain a deeper understanding of workforce skills development challenges in Malaysia, including the importance of aligning employee competencies with labor market demands. The discussion provided an opportunity for cross-country knowledge exchange on the challenges of human resource development amid changing skill requirements, technological advancements, and increasingly dynamic industry demands.
Through Dr. Mariam binti Setapa’s presentation, the event is expected to broaden academic perspectives while facilitating the exchange of insights between Indonesia and Malaysia in the field of human resource management. This collaboration represents more than just a formal partnership between institutions; it also serves as a platform for sharing experiences, understanding differences in workplace contexts, and identifying relevant approaches to human resource development in each country.
Through this initiative, the Department of Business Administration, FISIP UNDIP, hopes to continue fostering sustainable collaborations by strengthening international academic networks and promoting the development of practical and applicable knowledge.