PORTALJABAR, SUMEDANG REGENCY - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin wants the synergy that has been built between the West Java Provincial Government and Padjadjaran University (Unpad) to be strengthened.

According to him, synergy with academic elements is important as a form of Pentahelix collaboration, where government elements require academic research or studies to produce the best decisions for the welfare of citizens.

"So, we have been helped a lot by Unpad, and I see here that there are several laboratories (in various disciplines) with very good innovation results," said Bey Machmudin during a visit to the Unpad campus in Jatinangor, Sumedang Regency, Monday (17/2/2025).

"We hope to be able to work together more with Unpad, one of the best state universities in Indonesia. The end result is of course to improve the welfare of the people of West Java," he continued.

Meanwhile, Unpad Chancellor Prof. Arief S. Kartasasmita revealed that his party has received a lot of support from the West Java Provincial Government.

The support is related to the construction of the Unpad Veterinary Teaching Hospital and the Unpad Hospital in the Jatinangor area, Sumedang Regency.

Then the construction of Unpad Pangandaran Campus or study programs outside the main campus (PSDKU), several scholarships, and other forms of assistance.

"Alhamdulillah, now it is an honor for us to be visited by the Acting Governor because so far we have been greatly helped by the West Java Provincial Government, such as the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Unpad Hospital, then Unpad Pangandaran, and also the many scholarships," said Arief.

He admitted that he was happy and also wanted to strengthen synergy for development that brings prosperity to the people of West Java.

"We are happy and want to be able to continue helping the West Java Provincial Government, especially with research and direct community service," said Arief.

"Hopefully we can continue to synergize with the West Java Provincial Government, especially to improve the welfare of the people of West Java," he concluded.