The first batch of 1,154 students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), public and private universities, polytechnic and community college has started their journey back to hometowns in east coast region on 30 April 2020. 

304 of them are from Pahang, 396 from Kelantan and 454 are from Terengganu. 

The long awaited journey back home ended their 40 days of Movement Restricted Order (MCO) in campus that has started since the implementation of MCO on 18 March 2020. 

We are encouraged to always practise self-care and hygiene in everyday life, as many of the surfaces we touch are exposed to bacteria or viruses that can cause diseases.

Bacteria or viruses can be transferred through handshaking, doorknobs, pipes, utensils, toilet tools and many more.

Hands can act as the transfer agent when touching the face, especially eyes, nose or mouth.

Hand washing is a crucial step to prevent the spread of disease.

A Business Engineering student from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), Batrisyia Elena Roslan, 22, who is continuing her study in Germany since 10 September last year, along with 11 other students, is now in a safe condition.

She asked her family and friends in Malaysia not to worry because the situation in her area is still under control.

The Higher Education Minister, Dato’ Dr. Noraini Ahmad visited Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) on 10 April 2020 to survey the readiness of the university to face the Covid-19 outbreak.
Joining the visit was the Finance Deputy Minister II, Mohd Shahar Abdullah, who is also the Paya Besar Member of Parliament.

A group of students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) made a remake of the song “Sakit” by Zynakal, changing its lyrics to advise Malaysians in the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 that has affected countries around the world, titled ‘Kita Jaga Kita’ (‘We Protect Each Other’).

With academic backgrounds in Engineering and Technology, these students’ creative effort was a calling developed while undergoing the Movement Control Order (MCO) which has been implemented in Malaysia since 18 March.

Concerned about the need for face protection for health and frontline workers struggling to combat the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak especially in Pahang state, UMP Holdings Sdn. Bhd. (UMPH), which is a subsidiary of Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), lent a helping hand by providing 1,000 face shields at its office building on April 13, 2020.