Constituencies Engaged
Universiti Malaya's commitment to the nation is demonstrated by an expansive reach into **100 parliamentary constituencies nationwide**. This powerful national presence encompasses engagements through the UMCares@222 initiative and other crucial programs, signifying a broad and impactful societal commitment across Malaysia.
August was filled with impactful community engagements, strategic planning sessions, and pedagogical workshops aimed at empowerment and sustainability.
Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
The program served as the first engagement under UMCares@Sandakan. The activity focused on early childhood creativity with a **'Gubahan Manik' (bead crafting)** session, successfully improving fine motor coordination and concentration for preschoolers.
Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025
The outreach continued with a joint program involving children and parents in a 'gubahan manik' activity. This fosters a joyful, skill-based environment and successfully strengthened **family bonding and community connection**, reflecting a holistic approach to social engagement.
This initiative reaffirmed UMCares’ commitment to reaching **remote and island-based communities**. The activity centered on creative skill-building, empowering participants—especially women and youth—through skill-based learning and participatory dialogue.
A workshop on **"Pemerkasaan KPI & Kelestarian Program Komuniti UMCares"** focused on setting the strategic direction for 2025 and outlining long-term targets for 2026. Chaired by Prof. Dr. Yahaya Ahmad, the session emphasized program innovation, impact measurement, and community empowerment.
Engaged multiple preschools and island communities with creative 'gubahan manik' workshops.
Set the future direction for 2025-2026 and ensured program sustainability and strategic alignment.
Conducted the crucial Sekolah Angkat Madani Pedagogy Workshop for local educators.
| Date | Activity | Stakeholders |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2025 | Majlis DIY Made Simple 2025 | Yayasan Mr DIY |
| 17 September 2025 | YES Program Finalist Presentation | YES and Watsons |
| 18 September 2025 | UM x Kao MoU Signing | KAO Malaysia and Watsons |
