Students need to be active in volunteering and USR
ALOR SETAR, 20 November - The participation of students in co-curricular activities is hoped to achieved the university's aspiration to produce more volunteers to support the implementation of University Social Responsibility (USR).
Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Datuk Prof. Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, in his speech said that, we will be able to make full use of all the university resources if this concept could be adapted by all uniform bodies. It then, can be mobilized to achieve desired and more meaningful results and at the same time produce individuals who are able to contribute to the society.
“I hope to see the Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) UniMAP to act as a model in making the implementation of University Social Responsibility (USR) a success. This is in line with UniMAP’s aim to be one of the top 500 university in the world in 2020, said Zul Azhar in his speech during the 9th UniMAP Reserve Officers Training Unit Dinner, here.
At the event, a total of 116 UniMAP Palapes Junior Officer commissioned in the Malaysian Army.
Muhamad Rafini Kamaruzaman was announced as the recipient of the Overall Best Cadet Officer while the Best Military Award went to Danial Adeeb Rozani . Tham Weng Hing received the Best Academic Award (Bachelor Degree) and Tan Xin Cong Best Academic Award (Diploma).
The award was presented by the His Royal Highness of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Putra Faizuddin Jamalullail. Also present is Her Royal Highness of Perlis, Tuanku Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil.
In his speech, His Royal Highness of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Putra Faizuddin Jamalullail said that global threats that is ever changing require soldiers to be more alert and sensitive to current developments.
The latest threats of both traditional and non-traditional including those from abroad are serious and require attention. It proves that it spreads easily and will have an effect on our country’s safety and security.
"The threats to the current conflict of Daesh or IS is real and not fabricated. It may cause by other conflict, such as a natural disaster or catastrophe, economic, poverty, political practice, unhealthy and foreign intervention could also affect the national security," added His Royal Highness
Therefore, His Royal Highness reminded every member of the military, including the Territorial Army, that they should cultivate a sense of pride to be part of this noble profession in defending our country.
