FRIDAY, 06 NOVEMBER – The Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS) of Sri Angkasa Residential College (KKSA) recently organised a Welfare and Safety Enhancement Programme of Residential Colleges through visits to several public universities in Peninsular Malaysia.

A statement by the residential college said, the programme was aimed at gaining experience and improve their skills in administering and managing students at college level in JAKMAS scope.

It was also an effort to strengthen ties with the university visited besides acting as a sharing field in discussing issues which focused on the welfare and safety at the level of each residential college.

The five-day programme was attended by eight students accompanied by the Deputy Head of KKSA, Masnaneh Masdin and Head Fellow of KKSA, Massalinri Md Tahir who acted as the coordinator and overseer of the event.

Among the universities visited were Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and Universiti Sains Malaysia. – SS (fl)

Source: KKSA

FRIDAY, 06 NOVEMBER – The Students of Educational Psychology and Sports Association (PERMAPPS) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently visited Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Lasau Podi, Kota Belud through their programme, ‘A Step to Success’.

Programme Director, Siti Haryani Jasni said, the activity was aimed at disseminating education to rural communities as an effort to expand students’ interest through group training techniques and activities related to science, mathematics and English language.

“At the same time, it also train students to have hands-on experience in this community-based programme thereby strengthening their personal skills besides adding knowledge to their experience,”  she said when contacted by media.

Haryani said, the efforts undertaken by PERMAPPS were meaningful especially when this was the first such event organised by UMS at the said school.

The three-day programme was participated by all students of SK Lasau and was conducted by 26 PERMAPPS members.

The closing ceremony was officiated by the Principal of the school, Selip Magaling. – SS (fl)

Source: PERMAPPS

THURSDAY, 05 NOVEMBER – Residential College Tun Mustapha (KKTM) recently held a Handing Over of Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS) 2015/2016 Session Ceremony.

The ceremony which began at 7.30 pm was attended by almost 500 students including KKTM Head, Dr. Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin.

JAKMAS members also made a pledge to the college to implement more programmes that would hone the skills of KKTM students.

Adopting the motto ‘Knowledgeable Students, United Leaders’, they also promised to continue the legacy of JAKMAS in achieving the JAKMAS Award for the fifth time.

Meanwhile, President of JAKMAS KKTM, Muhammad Asraf Abu Bakar said, the responsibility was a challenge but would work hard in tandem with the college’s management in producing KKTM students who succeed academically and in personal skills.

Dr. Nizam in his speech also expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the new JAKMAS line-up. – SS (fl)

Source: Jennyfer Priscillasheal Jonius and Syafiqa Yusof (KKTM)

During the opening ceremony, Head of Student Affairs Department, Azmi Jumat said, leadership values instilled in students while at the university would be beneficial to them upon graduation.

“The experience in doing activities and organising large-scale programmes will add to their experience and train them in the aspect of service-based learning, which responds to the demands of the education system in the 21^st century,” he said.

Earlier, Head of Residential College E, Ahmad Norazhar Mohd Yatim said, the cooperation extended by the leaders of the college deserved compliments.

“Without their dedicated help, Residential College E would not be recognised as an ‘excellent’ college like what it is today.  Every one is like a precious gem, their assistance were indeed useful and ideas expressed would be able to further improve the leadership at the college,” he added.

A total of 30 students from the Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS), Heads of Blocks Council (MKKB), Heads of Clubs Council (MKKK) and College Hopeful Leaders also attended the ceremony. – (fl)

Source: JAKMAS Residential College E