Director General TETO Surabaya Isaac Chiu, and Dr. Dodo Anondo, director of the Surabaya Islamic Hospital (RSI A .yani), jointly signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two institutions to promote medical and health cooperation in the Surabaya Islamic Hospital auditorium on April 1 to expand Taiwan's new southbound medical service. The soft power link demonstrates Taiwan's positive image in East Indonesia and promotes the convenience of medical treatment for overseas Chinese to achieve the goal of mutual benefit.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by guests from both parties, including the Taiwan Business Club Surabaya of Commerce Counseling President Xu Hanwen, the current president He Xinrong and the secretary-general Lu Shanglin, as well as the East Java Taiwan Alumni Association president Chen Hanxiang and vice president Lai Liumin. The whole process was simple. It is grand and full of warm atmosphere.
Director General Isaac Chiu said in his speech that since the establishment of Surabaya Islamic Hospital 49 years ago, all medical staff have practiced the love of God and tried their best to provide the best medical treatment and care to patients regardless of their faith, race and wealth, to alleviate people's pain and misfortune. It has become a benchmark for excellent and advanced medical care in Surabaya and East Java. TETO Surabaya and RSI A.yani will work together to achieve win-win results.
Director General Isaac also explained that the bilateral MOU also urged the Surabaya Islamic Hospital to provide necessary, friendly, and barrier-free assistance for the immediate admission of Taiwanese businessmen and overseas Chinese here for emergency medical treatment. As for the overall implementation details, TETO Surabaya will appoint Taiwan Business Club Surabaya to discuss the agreement and planning of the Surabaya Islamic Hospital so that it can be implemented as soon as possible and benefit Taiwanese overseas Chinese in the country.
Director General Isaac also pointed out that TETO Surabaya will play a window role in promoting cooperation between bilateral hospitals and medical schools, jointly promoting the development of medical technology, education, and research, and benefit the people of both countries; TETO Surabaya sincerely welcomes the RSI A.yani Medical staff go to Taiwan to participate in professional seminars or training, communicate with Taiwan medical staff on the spot, and share experiences and skills.
After the ceremony, Director General Isaac accepted interviews from Indonesian media such as Jawa Pos TV, CNN Indonesia, TV9 Nusantara, Tribun Jatim, and Surabaya Voice Radio. Accompanied by President Anondo and the directors of the hospital foundation. Indonesia President Joko Widodo visited the hospital in October 2023, and unveiled the new 13-story medical building, as well as the entire hospital facilities, instruments and medical care equipment. Director General Isaac was deeply impressed and highly praised the hospital's innovative, progressive and comprehensive humanized medical planning.
RSI A.yani is affiliated to the "United Islamic Union" (NU), the largest Islamic sect in Indonesia, and has long been actively implementing the mission of Islamic Sunnah to help the world and save people. TETO Surabaya facilitated the RSI A.yani and the Taiwan Business Club Surabaya to prioritize the adoption of barrier-free procedures to admit Taiwanese businessmen and overseas Chinese, and provide emergency medical services in a timely manner, which reflects the joint efforts of TETO Surabaya and Taiwan Business Club Surabaya to build an emergency relief network for local overseas Chinese, establish medical channels for Taiwan's overseas Chinese who are financially challenged or have urgent medical needs, and fulfill our responsibility of “protecting overseas Chinese”.
Director General TETO Surabaya Isaac Chiu & Director RSI A.yani Anondo jointly signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on medical and health cooperation
Director General TETO Surabaya Isaac Chiu together with President He Xinrong of the Taiwan Business Club Surabaya (6th from the right), President Chen Hanxiang of the East Java Alumni Association in Taiwan (7th from the right) and others, together with Director RSI A.yani Anondo (5th from the left) and Vice Director Rachmawati (4th from the left) group photo
Director General TETO Surabaya Isaac Chiu and Director RSI A.yani Anondo interviewed by Indonesian media
Director General Isaac Chiu delivered a speech at the ceremony
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