Yogyakarta, May 21, 2025 — The Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI) UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening international networks through the holding of an International Student Dialogue Session with the theme "Cross-Border Student Leadership - Issues, Experiences, and Challenges." This activity is part of the series of The 1st International Student Conference on Islamic Financial Management (ICIFiMS) and took place on Wednesday morning, May 21, 2025, in the Meeting Room on the 2nd Floor of the FEBI Building, UIN Sunan Kalijaga.

Presenting students and speakers from two countries, Indonesia and Malaysia, this dialogue session became a cross-cultural forum that encouraged the exchange of ideas, experiences, and strategic thinking on student leadership in the global era. Present as the main speakers were Dr. (Vice Rector III of UIN Sunan Kalijaga), Dr. Ibi Satibi, S.H.I., M.Si. (Vice Dean III of FEBI), and Dr. Muhammad Hamizan Abd Hamid from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia.

In his speech, Dr. Abdur Rozaki said that an international forum like this is important to shape the character of young leaders who are inclusive, progressive, and open to diversity. "Malaysia is a true brother to Indonesia. Through this forum, we not only exchange ideas, but also strengthen emotional and academic bonds between the young generations of the two countries," he said.

The participants of the dialogue consisted of representatives of student organizations and student organizations in the FEBI environment, such as SEMA, DEMA, HMPS (MKS, ES, PS, AKS), as well as autonomous student bodies such as ForSEBI, KSPM, Komunitas Bahasa, and Febipreneur. From UiTM Malaysia, a number of students were also present and actively participated in the dialogue session which was interactive, open, and full of collaborative spirit.

The discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities faced by student organizations in building cross-country leadership. Students from both institutions shared about organizational management systems, program innovations, and adaptation strategies to global change. Dr. Ibi Satibi emphasized that this forum should be the starting point for long-term cooperation between student organizations across countries.

This activity is expected to be the basis for broader cooperation in the form of joint programs, both academic and social, which have a real impact on institutions and society. The International Student Dialogue Session not only strengthens cooperation between campuses, but also becomes a strategic space to foster a spirit of global, tolerant, and solution-oriented student leadership.