COMMUNITIZE@UM: JANUARY 2026

A strategic partnership was sealed on January 15, 2026, between BMW Group Malaysia and Universiti Malaya to give a "second life" to electric vehicle (EV) batteries for future sustainability.

• Recycling Innovation: Converting used EV batteries into efficient Energy Storage Systems (ESS).
• Community Impact: Bringing solar energy supply to interior and rural areas.
• Sustainable Campus: Integrating green energy technology within the Universiti Malaya ecosystem.

This project is led by technical expertise from UMPEDAC with field support from UMCares and UMSDC.

The UMCares delegation conducted a visit to Melaka to strengthen urban farming initiatives and community wellbeing in the Hang Tuah Jaya Parliament.

GreenDeen Aquaponics: An innovation at PPR Sungai Putat that combines fish farming and crops for the food security of local residents.

Addressing Stunting Issues: Focusing on nutritional awareness and early childhood growth intervention through university expert collaboration with grassroots communities.

BIM Obesity Awareness Video: A collaboration between UM's Faculty of Pharmacy and RC Deaf Mission launched a video in Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) to bridge the health literacy gap for the deaf community.

PU Subang Mushroom Hub: Initiating an Oyster Mushroom Entrepreneurship Program based on the Circular Economy (zero waste) to empower the economy of BAKAT members and airbase personnel.

The organization of the primary school level Walking Football Competition on January 29, 2026, introduced a safer and more inclusive sport to nurture healthy lifestyles from an early age.

This program serves as a platform for interaction between university expertise and school communities, educating students on discipline and teamwork through modern sports adaptation.

Universiti Malaya, in collaboration with the Faculty of Pharmacy UM, UMCares, and RC Deaf Mission (RCDM) Malaysia, has launched an Obesity Awareness Video in Malaysian Sign Language (BIM). This inclusive initiative aims to bridge health information gaps for the deaf community by providing accessible guidance on obesity, enhancing health literacy, and promoting healthier lifestyles through meaningful academic–community collaboration.