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| UMM Pemira based on digital technology with the E-voting method. (Photo: Faqih PR) |
University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) held the Pemilihan Umum Raya (Pemira) (trans: General Election) as a manifesto of a miniature country for students in the UMM community. This was confirmed directly by UMM Vice Rector III, Dr. Nur Subeki, M.T. The Pemira was held on July 12-13, 2023. Interestingly, this Pemira activity is entirely based on digital technology with the E-voting method. This is also one of the innovations in utilizing technology and reducing the use of paper which can cause waste.
Furthermore, Eki, his nickname, explained that in the practical application, this pemira was adopted from the general elections organized by the state. Starting from the existence of an executive committee, a supervisory body, to the presence of political parties participating in nominating delegates to become leadership candidates.
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"We design this election in such a way as a general election, there is the Komisi Pemilihan Umum Raya Univeritas/Fakultas (KPRU/F) (trans: University/Faculty General Election Committee) as the Executive Team, there is also the Badan Pengawas Pemilihan Umum Raya Universitas/Fakultas (BPPU/F) (trans: University/Faculty General Election Supervisory Committee), there are also Partai Politik Mahasiswa (Parpolma) (trans: Student Political Parties ). Moreover, considering that the leader must have a large mass base and is known for all his competence and integrity," he explained.
Furthermore, the hierarchy of student organizations at UMM also adopts the government system. There is a Badan Eksekutif Mahasiswa (BEM) (trans: Student Executive Committee) as a depiction of the executive body and the Senat Mahasiswa (trans: Student Senate) as a legislative body.
The system's adoption is to provide an overview to students and become a unique laboratory for developing leadership skills. This includes creating programs that bring real progressive change.
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Implementing the pemira can encourage students to be involved in leadership. Mainly to advance the nation and understand all the dynamics of democracy. "This is a special forum for students. UMM has been designed in such a way as to prepare quality cadres to become the nation's leaders. The White Campus has also produced national figures who are very influential," he said.
Lastly, he advised all students and the legates to uphold democracy in this general election. They prioritized direct, public, free, secret, honest, and fair principles. "This election must be implemented wisely. Therefore, the candidates can maximize this forum to improve their leadership skills," he said. (put/*faq/wil)
