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UGLAM language exchange program 2021

Posted on by nurhashimahalias

On the 10th and 11th July 2021, UiTM Global Ambassadors in collaboration with the Department of International Affairs (DIA), UiTM Global organised a program called ‘UGLAM International Language Exchange Program 2021’ via Zoom. This 2-day program was curated especially for international students to not just learn the Malay language, but to promote broad cultural knowledge, understanding and awareness of the Malay language. A total of 47 participants from multiple countries including Brunei, Indonesia, The Philippines, India as well as a few local students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah and UiTM had joined in to participate and made the program lively.

The program set off with an opening ceremony officiated by Dr. Hajah Zainab Haji Mohd Noor, Director of Department of International Affairs (DIA) UiTM Global and attended by Associate Professor, Dr-Ing Masria Mustafa, Head of International Students and Development (ISD), Dr Rozzana Mohd Said (Coordinator for Exchange Program ISD), Ts Dr. Nur Hashimah Alias, Coordinator Summer Program ISD and advisor of UiTM Global Ambassadors, (UGLAM) and staffs from DIA, UiTM Global.

This pocket-sized language class was packed with fun activities such as a Masterclass on the basics of Bahasa Melayu, Kahoot games, breakout room sessions for public speaking class and Tongue Twisters. To make the learning more effective, participants were divided into small groups guided by facilitators who were among UGLAM’s very own members. However, the main highlight of the programme was the singing competition among the international students where they were required to sing a Malay song that they learned just in a day.

They say ‘Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where the people come from and where they are going’ and UGLAM has made the quote by Rita Mae Brown come to fruition by successfully promoting our culture to the international eyes. This event provided golden opportunities for students to enhance their personal and soft skills, but most importantly, their self-confidence in speaking a new language. Lastly, this program also helped in broadening and strengthening the relationship between the international and UiTM students. Seeing the success of the event, UGLAM is planning to organize UGLAM Language Exchange Program 2.0 in the next semester with hopefully a bigger number of participants.

NITUC-UiTM Students Leadership and Networking Seminar 2.0

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The NITUC (Japan)-UiTM (Malaysia) Students Leadership And Networking Seminar 2.0 was successfully organized for the second time by the National Institute of Technology, Ube College, Japan and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, specifically the Department of International Affairs (DIA), in collaboration with UiTM Global Ambassador (UGLAM) and the SPE – UiTM Student Chapter from 4th June 2021 for 8 weeks. The closing ceremony took place on 19th July 2021, graciously attended by Dr. Hajah Zainab Haji Mohd Noor (The Director of Department of International Affairs (DIA) UiTM Global), Prof. Dr. Hatamura Manabu (Director of International Office NIT Ube College (NITUC), staffs of Department of International Affairs (UiTM), UiTM lecturers, UiTM Global Ambassadors (UGLAM) and students from both UiTM and NITUC.

This program was smoothly handled by two student leaders representing UiTM and NITUC; Ahmad Sirhan bin Azlin and Nagatomi Shoichiro, respectively. They were assisted by the previous appointed student leaders of this program, Shalin Sellehuddin and Ena Kidani, together with project managers Ts. Dr. Nur Hashimah Alias (Coordinator Summer Program, DIA, UiTM Global and advisor of UGLAM) and also Ms. Siti Aisyah Mohktar (lecturer from NITUC). Not to mention the committee members, notably Nur Farah Hanani Binti Mohamad Azhari, Ezzanie Balqhis Binti Basir, Muhammad Faris Bin Mohd Fadhir, and Muhammad Ali Murtadha bin Mustafa, who made significant contributions in terms of multimedia and technical assistance. Due to the success of the student groups in organizing this program, the number of participants had increased in 2021 compared to 2020 with 32 groups and 70 individuals from both Malaysia and Japan drawn from various faculties.

The primary objective of this program is to develop leadership skills, expand networking, and improve communication skills in both English and Japanese for the participants. The topics include greetings, traditional clothes or costumes, popular tourism spots and festivals, food and delicacies, public figures as role models, and global issues such as climate change. Furthermore, during the closing ceremony, participants delivered their recorded group project presentation in Japanese and English. Lastly, this program hopes to develop a stronger network to place UiTM and NITUC in the international arena and make an impact globally by pushing the boundaries through networking activities. Subsequently, this program encourages students to think globally and create more partnerships with international partners for mutual benefit and future undertakings.

Gold award for UCYP on Integrity, Governance, and Anti-bribery Awards Ceremony

Posted on by Corporate UCYP

History was made when a prestigious Integrity, Governance, and Anti-bribery Awards Ceremony (AIGA 2020) was successfully organized by Yayasan Pahang in collaboration with Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM). This award-giving is the first time to be set up in Pahang as well as in Malaysia and it has become a benchmark for onwards AIGA appreciation.

The event took place on 26 October 2021 at Yayasan Pahang Main Hall, Tanjung Lumpur Kuantan and was attended by the Pahang Chief Minister, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Wan Rosdy Bin Wan Ismail as a guest of honor. The ceremony was officiated by the National Chief Secretary and also the Chairman of IIM, Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Mohamad Zuki Bin Ali. Also attending the ceremony were 150 guests from various state and federal agencies. This program was also held in a hybrid manner with 300 participants attending virtually to show their support towards integrity and anti-bribery practice.

With 41 entries from government agencies, educational institutions, and government-linked companies (GLCs) all over in the state of Pahang were evaluated and awarded with the best achievements of Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

The first organization of AIGA 2020 witnessed 11 organizations has successfully attained the highest recognition by winning the Gold Award. KYP Education Sdn Bhd (KESB) through UCYP and KYP had brought great success when it was named as one of the educational institutions that received the Gold Award and this recognition was evaluated on the aspects of good governance, Anti-bribery System Management (MS ISO: 37001), as well as initiatives taken by companies to encounter bribery activities.

Management of KESB congratulates each and one of KYP Education Sdn. Bhd. (KESB) staff for this GOLD Award accomplishment, as their efforts and commitment. The appreciation is also dedicated to the KESB Integrity officers who perform their responsibilities very well. May the awards received give great motivation for everyone to work harder towards the excellence of KESB, UCYP, and KYP.

Virtual IBRO-APRC Associate School of Neuroscience UiTM 2021

Posted on by Faculty of Pharmacy, UiTM Editorial Team

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Research Management Centre, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, are proud to have organised and hosted the prestigious ‘Virtual IBRO-APRC Associate School of Neuroscience UiTM 2021’ for the third time from the 2nd until the 6th of August 2021 via the Webex Cisco online platform. The theme for this year was “Gut Microbiota and the Gut-Brain Connection: There is Science in Gut Feeling After All”. The Associate School of Neuroscience Programme, generously funded by the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO), aimed to provide a holistic learning and research experience on the importance of gut microbiota and the Gut-Brain Axis for young aspiring neuroscientists from the Asia Pacific region.

The associate school, which covered three (3) subthemes: the influence of the Gut-Brain Axis on the CNS, in vivo models for the Gut-Brain Axis research, and the impact of lifestyle changes on the Gut-Brain Axis; provided both fundamental and translational knowledge on neurological disorders related researches to all participants. As one of the strategies to facilitate a holistic learning experience, each subtheme was accompanied by talks, short forums, skill development and workshops (Day 1-3). A mini-symposium was also held on Day 4 for participants to showcase their research outcomes. The symposium culminated with a wonderful sharing from the AGELESS Long Term Grant Scheme (LRGS) researchers and a theme talk presentation. Awards for best oral presenters were also presented to the IBRO-APRC associate schoolers at the end of the symposium. A virtual excursion was held on Day 5.

The associate school was also pleased to feature 22 speakers from local and abroad (i.e., Australia, Canada, Thailand and USA). Altogether, 32 applicants from India, Malaysia and Syria were shortlisted for this year’s associate school, out of which 30 of them registered for the event and 28 successfully completed the programme. The theme talks, which were also open for registration to participants from local and abroad, had also attracted more than 70 attendees on average.

Overall, the virtual IBRO-APRC Associate School of Neuroscience UiTM 2021 was a success. At least 70% of the associate schoolers strongly agreed that the training was relevant to them and the content of the talks/workshops met their expectations. More than 90% of the associate schoolers also strongly agreed to recommend the IBRO-APRC Associate School of Neuroscience to their colleagues.

Strategic partnerships on urban development

Posted on by ahmadibrahim

An increasingly urgent need to mitigate climate change through responsible urban development has led to a new collaboration with Management and Science University (MSU).

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) was signed early September 2021, with three major areas of focus – sustainable development goals (SDGs), entrepreneurship, and education as well as training.

The city of Shah Alam, population is estimated at 686,966 (2020), is located within the Petaling district as well as part of the Klang District in the state of Selangor.

A major city in the Klang Valley, with land area totaling a little over 303 square kilometres, Shah Alam is bordered by the cities of Subang Jaya and Petaling Jaya and the districts of Kuala Selangor and Kuala Langat.

The MSU participation entails a strategic partnership into the Green Technology Master Plan 2017-2030, the Selangor State Green Technology Blueprint, the Sustainable Smart Shah Alam (SSAM) 2035 Blueprint, the New Urban Agenda (NUA), and the Low Carbon Cities Framework (LCCF).

LCCF by the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) 2011 concerns buildings, urban infrastructure, urban transport, and urban environment; whilst its Low Carbon Cities 2030 Challenge encompasses energy, water, waste, mobility, and greenery.

Twenty-three buildings in Shah Alam collectively recorded 2.43 percent less electricity consumed by end 2018 as compared with 2015 baseline figures; whilst shopping centres Plaza Alam Sentral and PKNS Complex in the heart of the city remained in the top two spots for annual electricity consumption.

Free service by the Smart Selangor Bus, which passes by the MSU campus grounds twice hourly daily, has also contributed to reduced carbon emission through reduced traffic congestion.

In April this year, Management and Science University (MSU) received its first Green Pass; a Diamond-2 rating from Malaysia’s Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) for the University’s main campus buildings’ operation in Shah Alam Section 13.

On the LCCF Framework and Assessment system, green spaces with trees are expected to reduce carbon emissions by as much as 2,600kg carbon dioxide per acre. A reduction of over 300,000kg of CO2 is anticipated through 127 acres of green spaces throughout Shah Alam.

With the MBSA-MSU MoU, complementary support is in the pipeline for MBSA’s Green City Project as well as MSU’s National River Trail Project.

Management and Science University had launched the MSU Environmental Sustainability Project (MESP) in 2019, with flagship programmes including MSU MyCoral and MSU MyMountain.

MSU Malaysia entered the inaugural Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings that same year, and was placed in the World Top 301+ overall for eleven out of the seventeen SDGs; among which were for impact on good health and well-being, quality education, and climate action.

Signing the MoU at the virtual ceremony were MSU President Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid and Shah Alam Mayor Dato’ Haji Zamani Ahmad bin Mansor. Also in attendance were MSU Vice President of Industry Linkages.

Unpacking the relevance of Traditional and Complementary Medicine through UiTM’s seminar

Posted on by Faculty of Pharmacy, UiTM Editorial Team

The Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia, successfully organized a webinar on ‘Traditional & Complementary Medicine (T&CM): The Relevance of T&CM Practices in Malaysia and Indonesia’.

This first-ever webinar on T&CM was conducted as one of the online teaching methods for an elective course on Traditional & Complementary Medicine (PHC661) at the faculty.

This webinar was initially targeted at students registered for the course and aimed at allowing them to learn more from the experts; however, the organizers were pleasantly surprised when more than 500 participants, comprising of academicians, research scholars and students from both Malaysia and Indonesia, attended the webinar. The great interest and support shown by the attendees have indeed marked this event as a huge success.

The 3.5-hours webinar began with the opening speech by the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, UiTM, Associate Professor Dr Shariza Sahudin, followed by talks from three distinctive speakers. The first talk was given by Dr Dyanan Puvanandran, the Secretary of the Traditional & Complementary Medicine Council, from the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.

Dr Dyanan’s talk was on the topic of ‘Law & Regulation/Acceptance of T&CM in the Modern Health System’, which emphasizes law & policymaking and its enforcement on T&CM in Malaysia.

The second speaker was Associate Professor Dr Mahaneem Mohamed, a Senior Medical Lecturer at the Unit of Integrative Medicine & Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Health Campus, Malaysia.

Dr Mahaneem shared the current practices and challenges in T&CM in Malaysia. Meanwhile, the final speaker for the webinar was Prof. Dr Edy Meiyanto, a Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. Prof. Edy’s talk title was ‘Herbal Therapy as Adjunct Treatment for Cancer’, where he shared a lot of the ongoing and completed research work on cancer and herbs & other natural products at the Universitas Gadjah Mada.

T&CM although existed and been practised ages ago, is still not widely used and fully developed in Malaysia as well as Indonesia. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey, 2015, less than 30% of the Malaysian population had ever sought any T&CM services. Thus, in order for the T&CM practices to reach a wider range of population, the Malaysian government established the T&CM division under the Ministry of Health in selected government hospitals that encourage the practice to co-exist with modern medicine.

The discussion also highlighted some of the challenges towards implementing the T&CM practices in Malaysia that include ensuring effective implementation of the T&CM Act 2016 and the introduction to statutory regulation of T&CM practitioners, lack of trained personnel, inadequate training facilities and appropriate mechanism to register T&CM without formal training.

The overwhelming response from the attendees was also translated into their active participation in the question and answer session at the end of each talk. The two-way communications with the speakers have turned the whole webinar into a more engaging and informative session.

UiTM inks MoU on health communication with College Physicians of Malaysia

Posted on by A. HAMID SAIFUDDIN

Recognising the need and space for aligned and curated communication across fields and stakeholders, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) signed an MoU with the College Physicians of Malaysia to signify their collaborative effort in knowledge and expertise sharing between the institutions.

The MoU’s signing formally acknowledges an ongoing, strategic, and long-term relationship between the institutions. Activities will focus on academic research collaboration, joint activities and programs, student and staff exchange, and academic knowledge exchange.

Present during the virtual signing ceremony was, the Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Associate Professor Dr Massila Hamzah, and Dr Letchuman Ramanathan, the President of the College of Physicians Malaysia. The signing was witnessed by representatives from both parties, through which the ‘War on Cancer’ was initiated.

Historically, the signing marked the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies and the Faculty of Medicine, UiTM’s first partnership with the College of Physicians Malaysia. This MoU aspires to ensure field expertise and knowledge-sharing are accessible to all, from developing improvements in teaching and learning to close the gap between the entities involved through research and expertise exchange.

Additionally, a series of activities and assignments are already in the pipeline, with some nearing completion. From cross-field research to proposed media training and publicity, invested parties look forward to this collaboration that will enrich their stakeholders and witness the exponential growth in technical know-how between UiTM and the College of Physicians Malaysia, respectively.

Communications and medical sciences have always been in each other’s presence since the dawn of civilisation. The role of physicians is no longer restricted to bedside manners but has evolved intrinsically since then. More than ever before, doctors are considered actors in their field. Apart from manning the wards and providing medical advice, they also wear many hats to address issues, convey empathy, and attend to patients with Google as a second opinion.

In this age of digital sharing and fake news, the time is ripe to use proper communication tools and techniques to avoid misinterpretation, misrepresentation, and misinformation to the stakeholders. Today’s signing can be seen as a bridge built to address these issues, bearing huge potential to be a repository of data, case studies and a point of reference for many to denote.

According to Associate Professor Dr Massila Hamzah in her opening remark, “in regard to the idea in achieving the “Third Degree Separation” status as mentioned by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ts. Dr Hajah Roziah Mohd Janor’s recent address, Mass Comm, the Faculty of Medicine, and the College of Physician Malaysia have successfully materialised the first and second degree of separation. We are steadily making our way to the third degree via the activities running concurrently in the form of training, academic and industrial research collaborations, and external consultation and ePublication”.

In addition, “such integral collaboration effort will create more initiatives that could lead to greater conversations and meaningful practices on academic values, culture as well as cross-field sharing sessions and best practices between the three entities; Faculties and the College of Physicians Malaysia”, said Dr Letchuman respectively. UiTM’s Faculty of Medicine has been active in spearheading a health-awareness campaign and this collaboration will effectively see more visibility of such canvass in Malaysia.

The signing was also dedicated in memory of the late academician Allahyarham (the Late) Emeritus Professor Dato’ Dr Khalid Yusoff. This project was his brainchild, and it was his vision and aspiration to see this collaborative effort and change materialise.

This partnership will lead to many more mutually beneficial initiatives that are hoped to produce new synergies and add educational value for UiTM and College of Physicians Malaysia in the years ahead.

Virtual colloquium for education and research collaboration between UiTM Malaysia and Tokyo University of Agriculture

Posted on by Dr Zul Adlan

A virtual online colloquium between Faculty of Applied Sciences (Wood Technology), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang Branch, Malaysia and Faculty of Regional Environment Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture (TUA), Japan was conducted on 29th September 2021.

This colloquium was intended for education and research collaboration as to provide information on the technological advancement related to forest and wood products between the two institutes.

The sharing sessions were made accessible to all UiTM Pahang staff and students. Around 50 participants took the opportunity to attend the colloquium. The programme was chaired by Professor Iwao Uehara from TUA by featuring one speaker from both universities.

Dr Nurrohana Ahmad represented UiTM Pahang while TUA was represented by Associate Professor Dr Takao Momoi.

The event covered some research topics related to the monitoring of wood and trees growth using Dendrometer, wood identification, wood products from waste wood, and the production and physicochemical properties of particle board from palm oil trunks. The discussion encouraged opportunities to interact and collaborate between the participants and speakers aside from knowledge and experience sharing.

Associate Professor Dr Wan Mohd Nazri Wan Abdul Rahman as the Deputy Rector of Research and Industrial Linkages, UiTM Pahang Branch expressed his gratitude for the willingness of both parties in taking a step further for the collaboration and is looking forward to the positive impacts it would bring in the future.

“It is hoped that the strategic partnership will be further initiated to strengthen, promote, and develop the international collaboration in holistic areas of academic, research and cultural activities,” he said.

The Director of Department of Agricultural Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Professor Dr Mihara Machito on the other hand agreed that despite the new norm imposed by the pandemic, the joint venture promises great room for improvement in the related fields.

“We at TUA are very excited to participate in this virtual online colloquium, and we expect that this collaboration will benefit both parties in every way, including academics and innovations involving our academicians, administrative staff, and students.”

This online colloquium was aligned with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No.17, which focuses on implementation and revitalizing the global partnership for holistic and sustainable development. It is believed that this collaboration can bring positive impacts and visibility to the community at large and UiTM in particular.

UiTM Pahang and United Tropical Fruit sign MoU

Posted on by Dr Azianty Saroni

Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Pahang Branch Campus and United Tropical Fruit (UTF) Sdn Bhd, via a virtual ceremony on 26th August 2021, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Organic Musang King research and development.

The signatories were between the Rector of UiTM Pahang, Professor Ts. Dr Mohd Ilham Adenan and Managing Director of UTF Sdn. Bhd, Dr Raymond Samy. The signing was witnessed by Deputy Rector Pusat Jaringan Industri (PJI), Professor Madya Dr Wan Mohd Nazri, executive members of UTF Sdn. Bhd, executive members of UiTM Pahang branch campus and its top management.

UiTM Pahang expressed its appreciation and gratitude towards UTF Sdn Bhd for their willingness to collaborate in this research and consultancy program. This project is led by UiTM Pahang’s Rector, Professor Ts. Dr Mohd Ilham Adenan, supported by a research team from the Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology (FPA), two lecturers from the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FSG), and a lecturer from the Faculty of Business Management (FPP).

UTF Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysian registered company formed through a joint venture between Dr Raymond Samy and Hong Kong Based Plantations International Agroforestry Limited. The company specializes in growing, marketing and selling Musang King durians and at the same time providing Musang King Durian plantation management and other related services in Malaysia.

One of UTF’s key ancillary activities is pioneering the development of Organic Musang King Durian, also known as Mao Shan Wang or D197. Even though the price of Musang King is high, it’s still the most sought-after durian variety due to its appealing thick and creamy texture, sweet and slightly bitter flavour, and the market demand.

Therefore, this collaboration and consultancy aim to establish an Organic Musang King Durian Research & Development Centre and set up an on-site nursery at UiTM Jengka Pahang, funded entirely by UTF. The nursery will grow the Organic Musang King breed saplings for UTF plantations to fulfil the requirement of improving the quality of Organic Musang King Durian for export purposes.

In addition, this MoU seeks to draw from UTF’s expertise and resources for UiTM’s researchers to learn and enhance their research and development capabilities, particularly in the production of Organic Musang King Durian. Moreover, this collaboration is hoped to extend internship opportunities for students from the Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology.

This MoU reflects the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 8, covering decent work and economic growth by technological upgrading and innovation to achieve higher levels of economic productivity. The collaboration between UTP’s expertise in durian plantation and UiTM’s research and development experience also aligns with SDG No. 9, which emphasizes building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation that focuses on enhancing scientific research and upgrading industrial sectors’ technological capabilities.

UiTM Medicine engages and empowers communities through digital platforms

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In an effort to ensure that the community health and well-being are not neglected, The Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, conducted a ‘Virtual Health Fest 2021’ from 28th July to 6th August 2021.

The program is a health promotion program aimed to advocate overall good health and deliver educational messages to assist Malaysians to cope with the effects of COVID-19 and other health-related issues. Before developing and implementing the health program, a community health needs assessment was conducted with the population of Shah Alam to identify major health issues in the community.

This assessment allowed the organizers to strategically plan and establish objectives for the entire program, catering specifically to the community’s needs in Shah Alam and other communities in general.

The health fest was organised by the Department of Public Health Medicine headed by Associate Professor Dr Zaliha Ismail. This community activity is part of the Service-Learning Malaysia-University for Society (SULAM) initiative that aims to provide students with the opportunity to contribute their knowledge, skills, and competencies in their specialised area toward solving problems within the community.

Four different themes were selected to address the issues raised by the local community during the pandemic – physical activity and healthy eating, mental health awareness, COVID-19 immunisation, and domestic violence.

The first theme, “FIT4LIFE”, conducted by Madam Aimi Nadira Mat Ruzlin, was designed to increase awareness of the importance of being physically active and maintaining a healthy diet during lockdown/movement restrictions. The session provided information on the different types of physical activities (low, moderate, and vigorous physical activity) for all ages and tips on healthy eating.

The second theme, “Imunisasi Vaksin COVID-19: Imun Bersama”, led by Dr Chen Xin Wee, aimed to instil awareness of the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine and encourage the uptake of registering for the national immunisation program through various activities (e.g., “Vaksin COVID-19: Tak Kenal, Maka Tak Kebal” Dialogue with the expert panels, educational videos and poster exhibitions on COVID-19 vaccine myths and facts).

The third theme, “Depression and anxiety: It’s okay not to be okay”, was handled by Dr Ely Zarina Samsudin. It was intended to increase students’ awareness of depression, anxiety, and coping mechanisms while living in a pandemic and undertaking Online Distance Learning (ODL). These aims were achieved via an online forum with expert panels, educational posters, and videos on relaxation techniques and self-care strategies for managing depression and anxiety.

The fourth and final theme is “Monsters behind walls”, conducted by Dr Raudah Mohd Yunus. This theme aimed to increase awareness of domestic violence during the lockdown period and promote practices that foster healthy family dynamics.

The event was conducted through various social networking sites (SNS) such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Curious Cat, and others. The main objective of this health promotion programme is to empower the community about health-related issues by sharing information through innovative educational materials consisting of infographic posters, videos, games, and online quizzes.

This program is also a platform for medical students to improve their teamwork, professionalism, and leadership skills.

The 10-day program received good engagement and positive feedback from the community, indicating the relevance of the program. This outcome has motivated educators and healthcare providers to continually advocate innovative ways in promoting health and empowering the community.