Kolej Ketengah welcomed a delegation from Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis, Indonesia, yesterday for a cultural exchange visit to Terengganu. This visit aims to strengthen the bonds of friendship as well as the exchange of knowledge and culture between the two educational institutions.

The delegation from Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis, consisting of 39 students, was accompanied by their lecturers, namely Yang Berbahagia Dr. Halim Dwi Putra, M.AB as Coordinator/Head of Delegation, Puan Doris, M.Pd, and Encik Pebriadi, S.AP. Their presence was warmly received in a brief but meaningful ceremony.

The welcoming ceremony was also graced by the presence of esteemed guests including Yang Berbahagia Encik Zahari bin Mat, Acting Director of the National Department for Culture and Arts, Terengganu State, and Yang Berusaha Tuan Haji Mohd Razali bin Mahmud, Chief Executive Officer of Kolej Ketengah.

Also present to enliven the event were YM Puan Sharifah Nooraini Binti Mohammad, Chairperson of the Dungun District Cultural Association, heads of Administration, Academic, HEP, and TVET departments of Kolej Ketengah, along with lecturers and staff. Not to be left out, committee members of the Dungun District Cultural Association and students from both institutions also added to the vibrancy of the event.

This visit is expected to open a new chapter in academic and cultural cooperation, further enriching student experiences and fostering understanding between Malaysia and Indonesia as kindred nations. Kolej Ketengah hopes that such cultural exchange programs can be continued in the future for mutual benefit.