A total of 555 athletes and officials gathered at Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) comprising teams from six countries, namely Malaysia, India, Singapore, Turkey, Germany and France, taking part in the UMP–Excella International Indoor Archery Championships 3.0 on 15 December 2019.

The tournament was organised by the Centre for Sports and Culture, Department of Student Affairs and Alumni, and UMP Archery Club, in collaboration with Excella Archery Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (Excella Archery Proshop) based di Melaka.

The uniqueness of agarwood is well known in our society.

Its uses in various fields such as perfumes, cosmetics, traditional medicine, beverages, and architecture reveal nature’s secret of our country.

UMP has published a book entitled Wonders of Oud which describes the aspects of scientific research on agarwood and related business opportunities. This book has five chapters discuss the secrets of agarwood.

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) bagged the One Diamond Award for Low Carbon Buildings Assessment from Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) on December 13, 2019. UMP became the first university in the country to receive such an award for efforts taken that had successfully proved its ability to efficiently manage energy consumption, the use of renewable energy and reduce carbon dioxide gas emission. Green practice initiatives among Malaysians are highly encouraged especially when implementing ‘energy efficiency’ to reduce energy consumption.

A total of 36 SPM leavers along with five teachers from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Chiku 2, Gua Musang experienced the campus life in Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) on 3 December 2019. This two-day and one-night programme provided them with the boost to create success and path to university. According to Zainuddin Yusof, the Principal of SMK Chiku 2, the programme was aimed to expose the students in choosing the right course in the institutes of higher learning (IHL) in line with their SPM results.

Muslims need to learn and commemorate Maulidur Rasul and the struggle endured by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in upholding the Islamic law. The narration of the personality of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) who always practised moderation must be embodied in daily life. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs & Alumni), Professor Dato’ Dr. Yuserrie Zainuddin said that the sacrifice of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his companions blessed us with Iman and Islam today.