Embarking on a journey of potential collaboration, PT Mitora, a multifaceted company operating in energy, plantations, and tourism, is exploring strategic partnerships with Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in the areas of tourism, agriculture, and renewable energy.
This prospect was a focal point in a meeting between Minoru Arae, the President Director of PT Mitora, and Professor Ova Emilia, the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada, held on Monday (Jan. 8) at the UGM Central Building.
Minoru Arae articulated that their current endeavors involve the development of agrotourism in the elevated terrains of Malino, South Sulawesi.
In the tourism sector, they are concurrently managing a flower plantation geared towards exports, employing greenhouse technology. This, in turn, necessitates research support from agriculture and agricultural technology sciences.
“Our agricultural pursuits align closely with contemporary global concerns of climate change and global warming,” he underscored.
Highlighting UGM as a university equipped with study programs in both agriculture and tourism, Arae expressed hope for collaborative research initiatives that would bolster the company’s operational activities.
Beyond agriculture, they are open to collaborative ventures in new and renewable energy. Furthermore, PT Mitora envisions establishing a health clinic catering to visitors or local communities within the tourism area.
“We aspire to engage numerous academics from diverse universities,” Arae stated.
The Rector of UGM, Professor Ova Emilia, warmly embraced the exploration of collaboration initiated by PT Mitora. The university already boasts many collaboration opportunities relevant to the company’s needs across various domains.
UGM’s extensive experience in managing the Pagilaran tea plantation and factory in Batang, Central Java, along with the Wanagama forest conservation area in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, serves as a wellspring of insights for the management of plantation industries and agrotourism.
“I believe many collaborative opportunities lie ahead,” she affirmed.
In addition to tea plantations, the rector highlighted UGM’s ongoing initiatives in the chocolate industry in Batang Regency, Central Java.
With regard to supporting the development of health clinics, UGM’s proficiency in managing primary clinics and educational hospitals presents promising prospects for broader collaborative efforts.
Author: Gusti Grehenson
Photographer: Firsto