# Educational developments at Unismuh Makassar > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/educational-developments-at-unismuh-makassar > Updated: 2026-10-01T13:07:01.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Activities at Universitas Muhammadiyah (Unismuh) Makassar have focused on student development and specialized religious education. In September 2026, Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman addressed 7,000 new students, emphasizing character building, discipline, and resilience. During the event, the Minister provided financial assistance to underprivileged students and Al-Quran memorizers. By October 2026, attention shifted toward the inauguration of the Markaz Huffadz Al-Qur’an and a female Tahfidz Al-Qur’an House. South Sulawesi Governor Andi Sudirman Sulaiman encouraged Al-Qur’an memorization students to pursue higher education and exchange programs in the Middle East, such as Dubai, to expand their academic capacities. These facilities were established through collaboration between the Muhammadiyah organization and the family of Dr. (HC) Syekh Mohammad MT Al Khoory. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-01: South Sulawesi Governor promotes Middle East education for Unismuh Al-Qur’an students South Sulawesi Governor Andi Sudirman Sulaiman is encouraging Unismuh Makassar Al-Qur’an memorization students to pursue advanced studies and exchange programs in the Middle East. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-sulawesi-governor-promotes-middle-east-education-for-unismuh-al-quran-students ### 2026-09-12: Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman addresses Unismuh Makassar students Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman motivated 7,000 new Unismuh Makassar students, emphasizing consistency, self-confidence, and hard work during the 2026/2027 academic orientation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minister-andi-amran-sulaiman-addresses-unismuh-makassar-students --- Cite as: Educational developments at Unismuh Makassar. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/educational-developments-at-unismuh-makassar