Inisiatif Khidmat Komuniti Mampan — Empowering systematic and professional social service for a lasting impact.
RM 7,000 - RM 15,000
Current Year
100+ Beneficiaries
The IKOM Program (Inisiatif Khidmat Komuniti Mampan) is a strategic framework designed to coordinate systematic and high-impact community activities within Universiti Malaya. It serves as a synergy platform where staff and students combine expertise to provide meaningful contributions to the grassroots level.
Drive active student and staff involvement in welfare activities to nurture civic responsibility.
Bridge social gaps through inclusive community interactions and direct engagement.
Ensure social service programs are well-planned to provide real and continuous benefits.
Position UM as a responsive and caring institution through high-impact volunteering.
Open to all students and staff to contribute without discrimination, celebrating diversity and togetherness.
Initiatives focus on long-term empowerment and self-reliance of the target community.
Encouraging fresh approaches and "out of the box" thinking to solve current social issues effectively.
Service must be carried out with full integrity, respecting local norms and upholding the University's name.
Active collaboration across all phases: Planning, Execution, & Evaluation.
Projects must be based on real community needs identified through field studies.
Execution is coordinated by UMCares across Central, North, East, South, and Borneo zones.
Strongly encouraged to collaborate with Alumni, NGOs, Government, or Industry.
Proposals must be submitted to UMCares according to the zone-based funding limits. All projects must be executed within the current academic year.
Central Zone Max: RM 7,000 | Other Zones Max: RM 15,000.
Must be approved by your Dean/Principal before email submission to UMCares.
Last Update: 21/01/2026