The General Election Commission (KPU) of Malang City continues to work, even though it is currently not facing a general election (Pemilu) in the form of a regional head election (Pilkada). This was stated by the Head of KPU Malang City, Aminah Asminingtyas, SP., M.So before the signing of the direct cooperation (offline) between KPU Malang and FISIP UB on the 7th floor of C Building , Thursday (8/10/2020).
“The activity that currently carried out are related to socialization and literacy related to the General Election to the public and students,” she said
According to him, Election is not simple, because it must be carried out well and is also marked by high participation from the community. In order to make this happen, it cannot be done alone. The activity of Tri Dharma of Higher Education will coincide with KPU activities.
Higher education such as FISIP-UB, she said, has human resources with various scientific fields. Therefore, cooperation in many fields, from research, socialization, to student internships can be done.
The Dean of FISIP-UB, Dr. Sholih Mu’adi, SH., M.Si explained, the signed cooperation would be continued with concrete activities, not only after the signing.
According to him, campus does not only learn about theory, but also requires practical knowledge that has been involved by practitioners, including KPU.
“Therefore, FISIP has collaborated with many parties, such as KPK, Ombusman,” he added. (mondry / Humas UB/ Trans. Iir)
