Mahabbah Exploration Programme: “Love Nature, Love Waqf” & RM1 Million Mission for Sustainable Education

Bangi Botanical Garden, 15 November 2025 — Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), through the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), launched the Mahabbah Exploration Programme: “Love Nature, Love Waqf”, a strategic initiative to strengthen public awareness on environmental conservation through education, research, and community activities.

The programme also supports a RM1 million fundraising mission to enhance educational facilities, research, and green infrastructure at Bangi Botanical Garden, in line with UKM’s commitment to a sustainable campus ecosystem.

The launch also introduced Professor Dato’ Dr. Mohd Izhar Ariff Mohd Kashim as the Waqf Ambassador for Bangi Botanical Garden, reinforcing UKM’s efforts to advance sustainability through waqf, knowledge, and community empowerment.

Organised in collaboration with the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FPI), UKM Chancellor Foundation, and local communities, the programme positions Bangi Botanical Garden as a green learning hub that benefits both campus residents and the public.

This initiative reflects UKM’s dedication to uniting academia, industry, and communities to build a long-lasting green education ecosystem. With collective support, the Waqf Fund is expected to drive greater environmental awareness and nurture a more sustainability-minded generation.