The Launching of MADANI HELP_A Pantry by Pusat Khidmat Pelajar ,HEPA UNIMAS

On the 17 April 2023,  the MADANI HELP_A pantry has been established and launched at the LG Floor of the HEPA Building. This initiative is aimed at supporting UNIMAS students who are in need of food or drinks. The pantry offers free donations provided by UNIMAS staff and external parties. The program is intended to assist students facing financial difficulties by ensuring they have access to essential food and beverages.

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To prevent hunger, UNIMAS provide easy access to food banks and food assistance for both students and staff. Among the initiatives that have been done in UNIMAS in are :

UNIMAS Food Bank

The UNIMAS Student Food Bank was officially launched by YB Chong Chieng Jen, who serves as the Deputy Minister of KPDNHEP on May 3, 2019. This initiative is based on the concept of "From Students, to the Students," where it encourages student participation in the Food Bank's implementation. Students from various backgrounds, particularly those affiliated with student associations, such as Gerakan Pengguna Siswa (GPS) and Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar (MPP), actively contribute to assisting fellow students facing food insecurity. Food banks are strategically positioned throughout the campus, with each faculty having its designated food bank section, making it convenient for students in need to access essential food items.

UNIMAS offers a wide range of food choices in order to cater the demand of the population inside the campus.

Prioritisation are given into offering affordable and nutritious food options in ensuring that everyone on campus can access healthy meals.

UNIMAS empower local farmers and food producers by sharing knowledge, skills, and technology related to food security, sustainable agriculture, and aquaculture. Among the programmes that were organised by UNIMAS were :

Lecture Series on Food Security

Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS have organised in a lecture series in August 2023  on  Ensuring Sustainable Food Security Through the Integration of AI in Postharvest Handling' shed light on innovative ways to tackle food security challenges that were presented by Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Norhashila Hashim.

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Taklimat Kesedaran Makanan Dan Katering Sihat

Pejabat Kesihatan Bahagian Samarahan bersama Pusat Khidmat Pelajar telah menganjurkan Taklimat Kesedaran Makanan Dan Katering Sihat bertempat di Dewan Pavillion UNIMAS yang telah dihadiri oleh pengusaha-pengusaha kafeteria, minimart dan pelajar UNIMAS.

Taklimat ini dianjurkan bagi berkongsi illmu tentang pentingnya pengendalian makanan yang selamat serta penyediaan makanan yang sihat di kalangan pengusaha-pengusaha dalam UNIMAS.

Pada kesempatan ini, PKP ingin mengucapkan jutaan terima kasih kepada Pejabat Kesihatan Bahagian Samarahan atas taklimat dan kerjasama yang telah diberikan.

UNIT PERUMAHAN MAHASISWA

PUSAT KHIDMAT PELAJAR

22 FEBRUARI 2023

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UNIMAS prioritize purchasing products from local, sustainable sources, contributing to the growth of the local economy and promoting eco-friendly practices.