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| Riza and UMM Aquaculture students check the fish's health before doing the show (Photo : Rino PR UMM) |
Koi ornamental fish have an attraction for many people across ages. A series of koi fish competitions often appear, followed by participants from various regions. One of the contests that should not be missed is the Malang Koi Show 2022 by the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM). This national event will be held on August 26-28.
Malang Koi Show provides a series of prestigious trophies up for grabs. Starting from premier awards such as ministerial trophies, director general trophies, and regent trophies to rector trophies. Moreover, there is a tempting main prize: a motorbike and millions of rupiah in cash.
Interestingly, the Malang Koi Show event also became the agenda for launching the Center of Excellence (CoE) Koi Expertise School from the UMM Aquaculture Study Program. This program complements dozens of CoEs established in various departments at the White Campus, such as CoE for poultry, shrimp, and digital communications.
"We believe this is the only Professional Class CoE in Indonesia that focuses on Koi Fish and is organized by a university," said one of the committee members, Riza Rahman Hakim, S.Pi., M.Sc.
The CoE Koi Skills School has three primary programs. Some in-classes bring in experts from the industry to provide more understanding for students. There are also internships (internships in the industrial world at DUDi Koi) and koi business practices for students.
"If we look at this ornamental koi fish, it is indeed a fish commodity that has a high selling value. So it's not surprising, many people are looking for and breeding it, "explained Riza
Furthermore, Riza said that the image of the winner of the contest is usually from Blitar Raya, Tulungagung, and Kediri. However, he is sure that there will be Koi fish from other regions who can compete and surprise.
He considered that such contests could increase the selling value of koi fish, especially if the scope is already national and is followed by thousands. Even by educating related on how to care for and breed koi fish. Events like this can also be a forum for friendship between sellers, hobbyists, and koi farms throughout Indonesia.
This Koi Show will compete for five prestigious trophies. Namely the coordinating minister for Human Development and Culture, the Director General of Aquaculture KKP RI, the Regent of Malang, the Chancellor of UMM, and the Rector of the Indonesian Gospel Institute. (cdr/*/wil)
