Around 1,500 visitors attended the ‘Raya! Rayakan Alumni’ Aidilfitri celebration organized by the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Alumni Centre at the Dataran Dewan Canselor.

According to UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Mansor, the celebration aimed to foster a sense of family and strengthen unity among UMS alumni.

He added that the event also provided an opportunity for alumni to reconnect while enjoying various dishes prepared for the occasion.

“This is the perfect time during Aidilfitri to let go of all disagreements and conflicts, and strengthen cooperation among alumni, future alumni, and our alma mater,” he said.

The Alumni Centre has been given the mandate by the university management to build strong connections with alumni and stakeholders, and to continuously organize programs that create synergy between both sides.

“It is hoped that alumni will contribute back towards the excellence of UMS, which we all cherish,” he added.

His speech was read by UMS Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Associate Prof. Dr. Raman Noordin.

The celebration featured a unique open-concept approach with the involvement of future alumni and strategic partners of the UMS Alumni Centre.

The event, organized in collaboration with the UMS Alumni Association and Alumni Chapter of Faculties/Academics, was attended by over 1,500 participants, including UMS staff, alumni, and future alumni.

The UMS Alumni Centre also distributed duit raya (Eid money) to 25 residents of the Rumah Anak Kesayangan Sabah as part of the celebration.

Also present at the event were Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Prof. Datuk Mohamad Shatar Sabran; UMS Board of Directors members Datuk Aliasgar Basri and Samasuddin Yusop; as well as UMS senior officials.