Gema Amal Insan 13.0 (GAIn)


The Gema Amal Insan 13.0, or GAIn, is an annual programme organized by the Faculty of Pharmacy. The objectives of this programme are ensuring awareness on protecting the environment in the community and raising funds to support Sekolah Bimbingan Jalinan Kasih.  This year, the program held was ‘Karnival Eko-Farma’, with the slogan ‘Fikir Hijau, Bertindak Hijau’. It was held on 10th January, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at T1BE hall. 

The program started with a welcoming speech by Prof. Madya Dr. Ernieda binti Md Hatah, Assistant Dean of Academic, Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM and a speech from Mr. Zafrol bin Abdullah as the representative of Sekolah Jalinan Kasih. The program continued with two sharing sessions: “Urban Garden” by Mdm. Siti Hajar Mohammad, Research Officer at the Faculty of Dentistry, UKM and “Natural Cosmetics” by Dr. Hanisah binti Azhari, lecturer at the Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM. Students were inspired by the knowledge delivered. 

Students from Sekolah Jalinan Kasih gave an amazing performance before participants visited food stalls, plant displays and recycling booths. A DIY Cosmetic Workshop was conducted where participants delighted in the opportunity to produce and take home their own unique blend creations. Mosquito repellent, skin relief, sinus and headache blends were the products offered using premium, quality materials. 

The program came to an end with a photography session at 3:30 p.m.. To sum up, participants explored more on the knowledge related to environmental sustainability while organizing committees were given a chance to develop their skills through this successful program.

Written by: Lee Yi Heng