U.S. Consul General Partners with Kalla Institute for Educational and Cultural Hub

MAKASSAR, RAKYAT NEWS— Kalla Institute of Kalla Group is honored to be one of the universities in Indonesia entrusted with the development of the American Corner in Makassar, located at Bikin Bikin Creative Hub, 1st Floor, Nipah Park. The American Corner is a program by the U.S. Embassy in collaboration with several Indonesian universities, designed as an information hub on education, politics, culture, and other aspects related to the United States.

Kalla Group is a prominent Indonesian conglomerate with diverse business interests spanning various sectors. Founded by entrepreneur Jusuf Kalla and his family, who has also served as Indonesia’s Vice President, the group operates in industries including automotive, energy, infrastructure, real estate, logistics, and agriculture. The Kalla Group is known for its significant contributions to the economic development of Eastern Indonesia and its commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices.

Fatimah Kalla, Chairwoman of the Hadji Kalla Foundation, expressed gratitude to the U.S. Consulate in Surabaya and the entire team for their presence at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing event.

She noted that following a meeting at Kalla Institute a few months ago, the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya showed interest in establishing an American Corner at Bikin Bikin Creative Hub, Makassar. Kalla Institute responded positively, understanding that traditional American Corner locations within campuses might be less accessible to the public.

“Bikin Bikin Creative Hub at Nipah Park was chosen because it is a gathering place for students and young entrepreneurs. We hope to enhance the skills of young entrepreneurs here, akin to those in the U.S. God willing, the American Corner will be operational soon, aiming for a launch by the end of December 2024, in line with the celebration of 75 years of U.S.-Indonesia diplomatic relations,” she stated.