Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) @ FFar UKM

Background

The Faculty of Pharmacy actively supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through various platforms, including teaching and learning, research and innovation, and community services.

In general, our academic programmes are designed to produce competent professionals who will contribute to the health and wellness of the people. Courses like Public Health Pharmacy focus on topics relevant to sustainability, such as access to medicines.

Our research and innovation are dedicated to enhancing health and well-being. The primary research theme revolves around the management of non-communicable diseases and their complications. Additionally, we focus on the development of improved professional services as part of our research endeavors.

Activities

CERAMAH SEMPENA RAMADHAN

A Ramadan talk entitled “Andai Ini Ramadan Terakhirku” was held on 20 February 2026 in collaboration with Majlis Muafakat Ilmuan Islam (MUIS), featuring Ustaz Syed Ahmad Israa’ bin Syed Ibrahim.
 
The session encouraged spiritual reflection, gratitude and positive values, promoting emotional well-being and a compassionate, supportive faculty community.
 
 

FFAR ZUMBA

FFar Zumba, held on selected Fridays on 25 September, 23 October and 20 November 2026, features YouTube-guided dance workouts to promote physical fitness, healthy lifestyles and staff well-being. 

The sessions encourage regular physical activity, social interaction and camaraderie among faculty members in a fun and engaging environment.

OPERASI KHIDMAT MASYARAKAT (OPKIM) 2026

OPKIM 2026, held from 2–6 May 2026 under the theme “Khidmat Dihulur, Kasih Dikongsi”, was a five-day community engagement programme organised by the Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM, in collaboration with FELDA at Palong 8 and Palong 7. 

Supported by Yakult Malaysia and HARTALEGA, the programme featured health screenings, exhibitions, Home Medication Review (HMR) and health education, enhancing community health awareness, medication safety and access to pharmacy-related services.
 
 

PHARMACY AWARENESS PROGRAM 2026

Pharmacy Awareness 2026 was held on 18–19 April 2026 at AEON Mall Alpha Angle, Wangsa Maju, under the theme “Langkah Sihat, Cegah Obesiti”. 

The programme featured health exhibitions, free health screenings, counselling and interactive activities to raise public awareness of obesity prevention, encourage early screening and promote healthier lifestyle choices.
 
 

URBAN GARDEN PROJECT 2025/2026

The Eco-Campus Project and Fiesta promoted environmental sustainability through site clearing, seedling workshops, urban gardening talks and tree planting. 

Led by the Faculty of Pharmacy in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry and Kolej Tun Syed Nasir, the initiative fostered greener campus spaces, environmental awareness and sustainable practices within the university community.
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STAFF AI TRAINING AT GOOGLE

A training session on Gemini AI and NotebookLM was conducted on 9 March 2026 in collaboration with Google Services Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. to enhance staff competencies in applying generative AI to teaching, learning and administrative tasks.
 
The programme promoted digital skills, improved work efficiency and supported innovative teaching and learning practices.
 
 

FFAR SANGGAR KERJA

The FFar Sanggar Kerja & Hari Keluarga, held on 13–14 June 2026 at Avillion Admiral Cove, Port Dickson, brought together faculty staff and their families through recreational activities, team-building games and family entertainment.
 
The programme strengthened interpersonal relationships, teamwork and staff well-being while promoting work–life balance and a cohesive, supportive faculty community.

EDUCULTURAL-RESEARCH FUSION EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (EFEC) 2026

The EFEC 2026 inbound mobility programme, hosted by the Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM, from 30 July to 8 August 2026, welcomed 55 international delegates from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and Brunei.
 
The programme promoted international academic and research collaboration, knowledge exchange, networking and cross-cultural understanding among pharmacy students and participating institutions.
 
 

TEAM BUILDING 2025

This program involved the participation of 64 staff members from the Faculty of Pharmacy (19 men, 45 women) and was conducted over 3 days and 2 nights. Among the main activities were a Night Jungle Walk and wildlife observation, jungle trekking to Bukit Teresik, a visit to an Orang Asli village, as well as group tasks and presentations emphasizing communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and the use of recycled materials in producing creative art.  
 
This to encourage a healthy lifestyle and mental well-being among faculty members; to increase awareness of environmental conservation and biodiversity; and to cultivate a positive work culture that supports SDG 3, SDG 8, and SDG 15.  
 

URBAN GARDEN PROJECT 2024/2025

The activities included cleaning of the planting area, workshops and hands-on sessions on seedling propagation, an Urban Garden Talk, tree-planting activities, as well as the launching of the Eco-Campus Project and Fiesta. All activities were conducted within the Faculty of Pharmacy grounds and Lecture Hall 3, with emphasis on green practices and cross-faculty collaboration.  
 
This project successfully cultivated sustainability awareness among students and staff, fostered a spirit of collaboration between faculties, and created a greener and healthier faculty environment. It also contributed to reducing air pollution and enhancing micro-biodiversity on campus.  

EKOFARMA CARNIVAL 2025

Knowledge-sharing sessions on ‘Urban Garden’ and ‘Natural Cosmetics’; an interactive ‘Cosmetics Workshop’; plant booths and green sales stalls; as well as collaborative activities with students from Sekolah Bimbingan Jalinan Kasih.  
 
This program enhanced awareness of sustainable practices and the concept of a green economy; nurtured communication, leadership, and teamwork skills; encouraged integration between education, small green industries, and the local community; and contributed to a faculty and community environment that is more conscious of ecological responsibility.  

EDUCULTURAL-RESEARCH FUSION EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (EFEC) 2025

Educultural Research Fusion Exchange 2025. This programme was successfully provide enrichment & enjoyable experiences to pharmacy students from neighbouring countries. It also allows participants to gain insights into pharmacy practices in Malaysia and the opportunity to explore popular destinations and experience the unique culture of malaysians tradition and cuisines.

Date: 22nd – 29th of July 2025

Participant : 40 international participant from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, United Kingdom and Vietnam

PHARMACY AWARENESS PROGRAM 2025

SKIN HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 

‘A HEALTHY SKIN, YOUR BEST FOUNDATION’  

 

This program is a hybrid health carnival, emphasizing community engagement and interaction on skincare topics while also creating social media posters to enhance public knowledge about medication and health while using skincare products. 

OPERASI KHIDMAT MASYARAKAT (OPKIM) 2025

The Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM held a Community Service Operations program (OPKIM) at Kg Felda Lembah Klau Raub Pahang. This program involves Undergraduate and Master of Clinical Pharmacy students, Pharmacy Officers and lecturers from the Faculty of Pharmacy, UKM Alumni, Ministry of Health Malaysia PKD Raub, and Sekolah Kebangsaan (Felda) Lembah Klau. 

The main activities carried out are the Home Medication Review (HMR) for Felda residents suffering from chronic diseases, health awareness and screening programs for all Felda residents as well as youth sports and entertainment programs, cultural evenings and feasts in Felda and also educational programs at schools. 

Grants

The following are several active grants related to SDG3

 

Grant title

Recipient

Grant Funder

Grant Amount (RM)

Towards the development of next generation Covid-19 vaccines: Nanoparticle formulation of multi-epitopes lipopeptide-based antigens for intranasal vaccination with thermostability properties (NasoVax).


 FAZREN BIN AZMI

Dana Langganan Sukuk Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi Prihatin Rakyat (PRIHATIN)

319,000.00

Upscaling, Safety and Efficacy of Multifaceted Dressing Embedded with DsiRNA-loaded Gold Nanoparticles for Diabetic Wound Treatment

HALIZA BINTI KATAS

Skim Geran Penyelidikan Pembangunan Prototaip (PRGS)

123,000.00

Development of a Standardised Formula Containing Marantodes pumilum var. Alata for Support of Menopausal Symptoms and Osteoporosis


 JAMIA AZDINA JAMAL

Skim Geran Penyelidikan Herba (HRGS)

350,000.00

Identifikasi dan Kuantifikasi Vitamin Neurotropik B1, B6 Dan B12 di dalam Produk Herba


 MAZLINA MOHD SAID

BODYWELL SDN. BHD

12,000.00

Nanocarrier mediated targeting of viral proteins: Approach for combating Covid-19

MOHD CAIRUL IQBAL MOHD AMIN

ASEAN India S&T Development Fund (AISTDF)

213,000.00

Development of an interactive education tool on diabetes and insulin use for children with T1DM

NORAIDA MOHAMED SHAH

Novo Nordisk Pharma (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

15,000.00

Development of Innovative gloves in overcoming skin problems associated with prolonged glove wearing

NG SHIOW FERN

Smart Glove Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

230,500.00

Pembangunan Monograf Herba Malaysia

 JAMIA AZDINA JAMAL

Geran Monograf Herba

65,000.00

The Effectiveness of Environmental Sustainability-Based Social Entrepreneurship Training Modules among Hulu Langat Community and UKM Pharmacy Students.

NOR SYAFINAZ YAAKOB

IOI Properties Group

10,175.00

Pembangunan Monograf Herba Malaysia

JAMIA AZDINA JAMAL

Geran Monograf Herba

180,000.00

Pemerkasaan Taraf Hidup Komuniti B40 Semenyih Dalam Aspek Ekonomi dan Kesihatan

NOR SYAFINAZ YAAKOB

PERSATUAN e-SKILL WANITA (PeLITA)

10,000.00

Competition theory in pharmaceutical public procurement policy towards sustainable public health care sector in Malaysia.

ERNIEDA MD HATAH

Skim Geran Penyelidikan Fundamental (FRGS)

65,800.00