Pusat Minda Lestari (PML) of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) distributed 3,500 portions of bubur lambuk (a traditional Malaysian porridge) to students, staff, and the public as part of the "Bah, Sungkai Kita Bubur Lambuk 3.0!" program.

According to PML Director, Dr. Suwaibah Zakaria, the program, sponsored by Adabi Sabah Distribution Sdn. Bhd. (Adabi), aimed to strengthen relationships and foster a spirit of cooperation among PML staff, UMS employees, and external agencies.

“This program is also part of our corporate social responsibility activities, in addition to seeking blessings and the spiritual benefits of Ramadan Al-Mubarak.

“The activities today included preparing ingredients, cooking, packaging, and distributing the bubur lambuk to UMS staff and the public.

“We hope this program will benefit the entire UMS community and the agencies involved, while promoting a culture of giving during Ramadan Al-Mubarak,” she said.

The third iteration of this program, since its inception in 2022, was officiated by UMS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Kasim Mansor, at the main entrance of UMS.

The event also saw collaboration with the Preparatory Centre for Science and Technology, Faculty of Psychology and Education, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language, the UMS Housewives and Women Staff Club, and the UMS General Staff Union.

Also participating in the distribution were Chief Librarian, Md Sazali Md Salleh; Adabi Sabah Manager, Muhammad Zahari Muhammad Nasir; Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Strategic), Professor Dr. Mohammad Saffree Jeffree; and department heads from UMS.