Signing of a Self-Management Contract with the Makassar City Department of Transportation
On Monday, 7 September 2026, the Head of the COT Technology Centre at Unhas, Dr Eng. Ir. Faisal Mahmuddin, S.T., M.Inf.Tech., M.Eng., IPM., paid a visit to the offices of the Makassar City Transport Department. This visit took place in connection with a meeting to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Unhas COT Technology Centre and the Makassar City Transport Department, which will cover two areas of work: a study on the provision of ‘Buy the Service’ (BTS) and a feasibility study for the Kayu Bangkoa Concrete Quay.
The Co-operation Agreement was signed on behalf of the Head of the COT Technology Centre and the Head of the Makassar City Transport Department, Muhammad Rheza, S.STP., M.Si. Following the signing of the Cooperation Agreement, the event continued with the signing of the Self-Management Contracts, carried out by the respective team leaders for the relevant projects: Dr Ir Ashury, S.T., M.T. for the Kayu Bangkoa Feasibility Study and Ir Evi Aprianti, S.T., PhD for the BTS Provision.
The event was also attended by the team leaders and several team members who will carry out the work. The Head of the Makassar City Transport Department outlined several key elements that must be considered before commencing the work, such as traffic studies, efficient road routes, payment systems, and so on. This meeting marked the beginning of discussions regarding the broader picture of the long-term plans for the deliverables.
Furthermore, it is hoped that two-way communication between both parties will remain efficient to support each other’s needs whilst the work is in progress. With the holding of this meeting, the collaboration has officially commenced and regular reports will continue to be provided.
The Co-operation Agreement was signed on behalf of the Head of the COT Technology Centre and the Head of the Makassar City Transport Department, Muhammad Rheza, S.STP., M.Si. Following the signing of the Cooperation Agreement, the event continued with the signing of the Self-Management Contracts, carried out by the respective team leaders for the relevant projects: Dr Ir Ashury, S.T., M.T. for the Kayu Bangkoa Feasibility Study and Ir Evi Aprianti, S.T., PhD for the BTS Provision.
The event was also attended by the team leaders and several team members who will carry out the work. The Head of the Makassar City Transport Department outlined several key elements that must be considered before commencing the work, such as traffic studies, efficient road routes, payment systems, and so on. This meeting marked the beginning of discussions regarding the broader picture of the long-term plans for the deliverables.
Furthermore, it is hoped that two-way communication between both parties will remain efficient to support each other’s needs whilst the work is in progress. With the holding of this meeting, the collaboration has officially commenced and regular reports will continue to be provided.