UIN Public Relations – UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin (SMH) Banten, through its Faculty of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the Indonesian National Defense University (Unhan RI), successfully held a marathon Community Service (PkM) program in Pandeglang Regency. This collaborative initiative, which took place from September 23 to 24, 2026, targeted a wide range of groups—from high school students to coastal communities—with the aim of accelerating improvements in residents’ well-being and the quality of local human resources.
The highlight of the event took place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Merah Putih Fishing Village (KNMP) in Cikeruh Wetan Village, Cikesik Subdistrict. Through interagency cooperation with the Pandeglang Regency Fisheries and Health Departments, the joint team successfully served more than 100 coastal residents through a series of integrated community service activities.
In addition to providing free health checkups, the community service team also educated the community on environmentally sound waste management and provided training on diversifying the processing of fishery products. The program was specifically designed to increase the economic value of local fishermen’s catches so that they would no longer be sold in their raw form.
This commitment to long-term inter-institutional cooperation was further strengthened by the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) between the Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM) of the Indonesian National Defense University (Unhan RI) and the Faculty of Science and Technology (Saintek) at UIN SMH Banten. The signing ceremony was witnessed in person by officials from the Cikesik District Administration, including the District Head, the Military District Commander, and the local Police Chief.
Sri Murtiana, Secretary of the LPPM at the Indonesian National Defense University (Unhan RI), speaking on behalf of the Head of the LPPM, emphasized the importance of integrating cross-sectoral expertise to address issues within the community. This synergy is expected to foster self-reliance and sustainably improve residents’ well-being, rather than merely providing short-term benefits. A similar statement was made by the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at UIN SMH Banten, Prof. Hidayatullah, who accompanied the event.
This series of community service activities began the previous day, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at SMAN 16 Pandeglang under the theme “Concrete Action, Synergy of Knowledge, for an Empowered and Sustainable Society.” In his presentation, the Head of the Community Service Center at LP2M Unhan RI explained that the concept of national defense in the modern era is no longer synonymous with bearing arms, but is instead realized through discipline, outstanding achievements, and a genuine commitment to preserving the environment.
In an effort to broaden students’ global perspectives, Anita, a representative of the Banten SDGs Team, encouraged the younger generation to actively support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which encompass issues ranging from equality and improving the quality of education to environmentally friendly management of school resources. During the closing session, Eni Nuraeni from the Faculty of Science and Technology at UIN SMH Banten motivated the students to pursue higher education and delve deeper into the fields of science and technology to help advance their home regions.
The success of this two-day collaboration demonstrates that pentahelix synergy—involving universities, local governments, and the community—is an effective strategic step toward realizing the spirit of “Working Together for Indonesia.”.
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