QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2027
Social Impact EqualityIndicator
EQ* – Does your institution provide dedicated training on Social aspects of Sustainability
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia offers training on the social aspects of sustainability for both staff and students. This training aims to equip the university community with the knowledge and skills to understand and address the social dimensions of sustainability, which include issues such as social equity, community development, human rights, and fair labor practices. Training on social sustainability helps individuals or organizations integrate social considerations into their environmental and economic practices, ultimately contributing to more inclusive, equitable, and resilient societies.
The social component in ESG focuses on how organizations interact with employees, communities, and society at large. It emphasizes human rights, equity, diversity, labor practices, and social well-being, ensuring that businesses operate ethically and contribute positively to society. Related SDGs:
- SDG 1 : No Poverty
- SDG 2 : Zero Hunger
- SDG 3 : Good Health & Well-being
- SDG 4 : Quality Education
- SDG 5 : Gender Equality
- SDG 8 : Decent Work & Economic Growth
- SDG 10 : Reduced Inequalities
Table EQ* 1: Summary of the dedicated training on Social aspects of Sustainability at UKM
Several examples of the training on social aspects of sustainability for both staff and students at UKM is shown below:
1. Essential Oil-Based Product Processing Technology Program (SDG9)
On 17 June 2025, the MyAgrosis Club collaborated with MARDI to successfully organize theEssential Oil-Based Product Processing Technology Program at MARDI Kuala Linggi and the Aromatic Plant Visit Site. This program aimed to equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge on essential oil extraction and product processing technologies. Through lectures, technology demonstrations, and group activities, participants not only learned the process of essential oil production both theoretically and practically, but also had the opportunity to develop important skills such as teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking in addressing real-world challenges in the field.
Table EQ* 2: Summary of the Essential Oil-Based Product Processing Technology Program.
| Program name | Essential Oil-Based Product Processing Technology Program |
| Organized by | The MyAgrosis Club collaborated with MARDI |
| Venue | MARDI Kuala Linggi and the Aromatic Plant Visit Site |
| Date | 17 June 2025 |
| Hours of training | 8 Hours |
| Involvement | Students |
| Link | https://www.instagram.com/p/DLsbFqmTUkS |
2. UKM High-Risk Behaviour Awareness Program 2025 (SDG3)
On 20 December 2025, The University Health Centre successfully organised The UKM High-Risk Behaviour Awareness Program 2025 at Pusanika, collaboration with several agencies including the Hulu Langat District Health Office (PKD Hulu Langat), Majlis AIDS Malaysia, Insaf Murni, the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK), Royal Malaysia Police, the National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN), and the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (UKM Branch),. The programme aimed to provide a clear understanding of high-risk behaviours such as smoking, vaping, drug abuse, unsafe sexual practices (HIV/AIDS) and bullying to prevent the spread of unhealthy behaviours within the campus community and to cultivate morally grounded and resilient university citizens. Students and staff received training through an explorace activity involving 10 checkpoints, comprising five HIV-related checkpoints, two on smoking/vaping, two on drugs, and one on bullying.
Table EQ* 3: Summary of the UKM High-Risk Behaviour Awareness Program 2025.
| Program name | UKM High-Risk Behaviour Awareness Program 2025 |
| Organized by | University Health Centre |
| Venue | Pusanika UKM |
| Date | 20 December 2025 |
| Hours of training | 3 Hours |
| Involvement | Staff and student |
| Link | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1852udJpLq |
3. UKM Fire Drill Management Briefing (Residential Colleges) (SDG3)
On 15 December 2025, UKM Fire Drill Management Briefing (Residential Colleges), organized by Risk Management, Safety & Occupational Health Centre (ROSH-UKM). The briefing was attended by Incident Officers, college staff, fellows, and UKM students. It provided clear guidance to the residential college community on how to implement fire drill training in a more structured, coordinated, and effective manner in the future.
Table EQ* 4: Summary of the UKM Fire Drill Management Briefing (Residential Colleges).
| Program name | UKM Fire Drill Management Briefing (Residential Colleges) |
| Organized by | Risk Management, Safety & Occupational Health Centre (ROSH-UKM) |
| Venue | Online |
| Date | 15 December 2025 |
| Hours of training | 3 Hours |
| Involvement | Staff |
| Link | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GH1dSx5aD |
4. Psychological First Aid (PFA) Course (SDG3)
On 6 4 November 2025 University Health Center (PKU) UKM organized a Psychological First Aid (PFA) Course at the Pusanika AuditoriumUKM participants including students, staff, and members of the public. The course aimed to equip attendees with the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide immediate psychological support to individuals affected by crises or traumatic events. Through interactive sessions, discussions, and real-life scenarios, participants learned how to recognize signs of psychological distress, offer appropriate support, and refer individuals to professional help when necessary. The program emphasized the importance of empathy, active listening, and effective communication in fostering resilience and emotional well-being within the community.
Table EQ* 5: Summary of the Psychological First Aid (PFA) Course.
| Program name | Psychological First Aid (PFA) Course (SDG3) |
| Organized by | University Health Center (PKU) UKM |
| Venue | Pusanika Auditorium UKM |
| Date | 4 November 2025 |
| Hours of training | 3 Hours |
| Involvement | Student |
| Link | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14PQoDR4kac |
5. Empowering Graduates with Power BI (SDG4)
The Career Development Centre (UKM-Career) successfully organized the program “Empowering Graduates with Power BI”, which took place from 17 to 20 November 2025. The program involved 100 final-year students from various faculties. The main objective of this program was to ensure that UKM graduates are highly competitive as they step into the professional world. Based on participant feedback, the program successfully enhanced their skills in data visualization, dashboard creation, and big data analysis.
The program was fully sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), demonstrating the ministry’s commitment to producing quality graduates who are relevant to industry needs.
Table EQ* 6: Summary of the Empowering Graduates with Power BI.
| Program name | Empowering Graduates with Power BI |
| Organized by | UKM-KARIER |
| Venue | UKM-KARIER Seminar Room |
| Date | 17 – 20 November 2025 |
| Hours of training | 4 Hours |
| Involvement | Student |
| Link | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HoTKDKHgy |
6. SD Guthrie – Campus Engagement & Protégé Speed Interview (SDG4)
On 5 November 2025, the Career Development Centre (UKM-Career), in collaboration with SD Guthrie, organized the Campus Engagement & Protégé Speed Interview 2025 program. A total of 80 participants attended the career talk delivered by Mr. Amir Hafiz Halim, Talent Acquisition at SD Guthrie International, who shared insights on the company’s background and career development opportunities. The program continued with the Protégé Speed Interview, involving 100 candidates who were interviewed by Mr. Shaun Ram, Group HR (CoE) – Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, SD Guthrie Berhad. This program not only provided students with exposure to industry requirements but also offered candidates the opportunity to showcase their potential in a real professional environment.
Table EQ* 7: Summary of the SD Guthrie – Campus Engagement & Protégé Speed Interview.
| Program name | SD Guthrie – Campus Engagement & Protégé Speed Interview |
| Organized by | UKM-Career Development Centre |
| Venue | UKM Bangi |
| Date | 5 November 2025 |
| Hours of training | 1 Hours |
| Involvement | Student |
| Link | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AY3Bt525C |
7. Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls: A Multidisciplinary Perspective Program (SDG5)
The Tun Fatimah Hashim Women’s Leadership Centre (PKWTFH) at UKM successfully hosted the Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls: A Multidisciplinary Perspective Program on 11 December 2025. The event aimed to inspire and empower women in the aerospace industry by highlighting their contributions, challenges, and opportunities in the field. demonstrating strong support and concern for the issue of digital safety for women and girls. The encouraging turnout reflects the commitment of the UKM community and collaborative partners in supporting this agenda. This multidisciplinary sharing not only provided new perspectives but also received positive feedback from participants who filled the hall throughout the session.
Table EQ* 8: Summary of the Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls: A Multidisciplinary Perspective Program.
| Program name | Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls: A Multidisciplinary Perspective Program |
| Organized by | Tun Fatimah Hashim Women’s Leadership Centre (PKWTFH) |
| Venue | Online |
| Date | 1 December 2025 |
| Hours of training | 1 Hours |
| Involvement | Students and Staff |
| Link | https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17AA2T2vUz |
8. Emotional Management Skills Workshop (SDG3)
The Emotional Management Skills Workshop, held on 29 August 2025 organized by Tun Fatimah Hashim Women’s Leadership Centre (PKWTFH)in collaboration with Adab Youth Garage (AYG), was successfully conducted. The program featured active participation from attendees, beginning with participant registration and a welcoming speech, followed by a lecture session with Dr. Norulhuda Sarnon, interactive discussions, group activities, and a constructive Q&A session. The aim of the Emotional Management Skills Workshop was to equip participants with practical knowledge and strategies to understand, manage, and regulate their emotions effectively, enhancing personal well-being, interpersonal relationships, and overall emotional resilience.
Table EQ* 9: Summary of the Emotional Management Skills Workshop.
| Program name | Emotional Management Skills Workshop |
| Organized by | Tun Fatimah Hashim Women’s Leadership Centre (PKWTFH) |
| Venue | Tun Fatimah Hashim Women’s Leadership Centre (PKWTFH) building |
| Date | 29 August 2025 |
| Hours of training | 3 Hours |
| Involvement | Staff |
| Link | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FYuuyRn7Z |
9. Sulam Asli-Pimpin 2025 Program – Jalinan Mesra Watan @ Chini (SDG10)
The SULAM ASLI – Pimpin Jalinan Mesra Watan @ Chini 2025 program was successfully held from June 13 to 15, 2025, at the Tasik Chini Research Centre (PPTC), ALAF-UKM. Organized by Research Group UKM-TR2024-047 and the UKM School of Liberal Studies (Pusat Pengajian Citra), the event received strategic support from PPTC, the UKM Youth Empowerment Centre (PERKASA), HRD Corp, and the Pahang State Parks Corporation (PTNP) in conjunction with National Training Week 2025.
Driven by a commitment to community engagement and sustainable knowledge, the program featured high-impact activities including educational visits to the Tasik Chini area and the celebration of Orang Asli cultural heritage through traditional art demonstrations and dialogue sessions with local leaders and researchers. Participants also engaged in trail trekking, kayaking, and outdoor recreation to foster a deeper connection with the environment. Furthermore, the program gave back to the students of SK Tasik Chini and the local community through diverse initiatives ranging from robotics classes, motivational talks, and sign language lessons to free health and eye screenings made possible through collaborations with HRD Corp, Roboshop Technologies, and the Pahang Deaf Association.
Table EQ* 10: Summary of the Sulam Asli-Pimpin 2025 Program – Jalinan Mesra Watan @ Chini.
| Program name | Sulam Asli-Pimpin 2025 Program – Jalinan Mesra Watan @ Chini |
| Organized by | Chini Lake Research Center ALAF-UKM |
| Venue | Tasik Chini |
| Date | 13 – 15 June 2025 |
| Hours of training | 24 Hours |
| Involvement | Students |
| Link | https://www.ukm.my/alafukm/program-sulam-asli-pimpin-jalinan-mesra-watan-chini-2025 |
10. Engagement Session for SMAKU and Awareness on Persons with Disabilities (OKU) at UKM (SDG10)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), through the Registrar’s Department’s Disabled Services and Support Unit (UPS-OKU), held an engagement session on October 11, 2025, for the 2025/2026 academic intake. Officiated by UKM Registrar Tuan Haji Zanudin Mohd Daud, the event connected the Disabled Student Secretariat (SMAKU) and the Cakna OKU Volunteer Club with 10 new students, bringing the university’s total to 102 students and 51 staff members with disabilities. This annual initiative reinforces UKM’s commitment to an inclusive campus, supported by a RM285,000.00 infrastructure upgrade approved by the Ministry of Higher Education in June 2025.
Table EQ* 11: Summary of the Engagement Session for Disabled Student Secretariat (SMAKU).
| Program name | Engagement Session for SMAKU and Awareness on Persons with Disabilities (PWD) at UKM |
| Organized by | OKU Services Unit (UPS-OKU) |
| Venue | Kuratorium room, Chancellery Building UKM |
| Date | 11 October 2025 |
| Hours of training | 3 Hours |
| Involvement | Students and Staff |
| Link | https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HCxiPmosQ |
11. Others training Related to Social
Table ES* 12 : Summary of the training on social sustainability on 2025.
| No | Title | Date | Location | Student/ staff | Hour Training | SDG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge Enhancement Visit in the Field of Sports Injury Management and Rehabilitation https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GU2GpBBSk/ | 15 December 2025 | Institut Sukan Negara (ISN) dan Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras | Student | 8 | SDG3 |
| 2 | UKM Fire Drill Management Briefing (Residential Colleges) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GEj2AriBP/ | 15 December 2025 | Online | Staff | 2 | SDG11 |
| 3 | Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Crisis Management Course https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18TJG6wenm/ | 12 – 13 November 2025 | YAPIEM, Menara Ochre, Putrajaya | Staff | 8 | SDG3 |
| 4 | The International Future Scientists Conference 2025 (iFSC 2025) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=fpend.ukm&set=a.1086212119599054 | 11-13 November 2025 | PERMATA@pintar Negara UKM | Student | 18 | SDG4 |
| 5 | LinguaFest@UKM 2025 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1381224106926870 | 12 – 13 November 2025 | Dewan Perdana & Chow Kit, FSSK UKM. | Student | 18 | SDG4 |
| 6 | Intensive Physiology Course 2025 https://www.ukm.my/fisiofper/aktiviti-2025/#:~:text=penyelidikan%20masa%20kini.-,KURSUS%20INTENSIF%20FISIOLOGI%202025,-23%20%E2%80%93%2025%20September | 23 – 25 September 2025 | Faculty of Medicine UKM | Student | 24 | SDG4 |
| 7 | Sharing Session Program: Critical Moments, Swift Response https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EucQJ4g1p/ | 13 June 2025 | Strategic Center UKM | Staff | 4 | SDG3 |
| 8 | Strengthening the Role of Incident Officers Workshop https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CGFW57A22/ | 12 Ogos 2025 | CRIM Conference Hall, UKM | Staff | 5 | SDG11 |
| 9 | Occupational Noise Exposure Management Course https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17qSXWAj5y/ | 6 October 2025 | Ruang Aktiv, Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) | Staff | 4 | SDG11 |
10 | UKM Safety Passport Induction Course No. 2/2025 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17wSztBDui/ | 3–4 June 2025 | CRIM Conference Hall, UKM | Staff | 2 | SDG4 |
| 11 | Train the Trainer Workshop: Healthy Without AIDS Program for Youth (PROSTAR) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GAdRwby7i/ | 24 – 26 October 2025 | Hulu Langat District | Students | 24 | SDG3 |
| 12 | Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls: A Multidisciplinary Perspective https://www.ukm.my/pkwtfh/news/program-unite-to-end-digital-violence-against-women-and-girls-a-multidisciplinary-perspective/ | 10 December 2025 | Grand Hall FSST UKM | Staff and Studnets | 4 | SDG5 |
| 13 | UIO Talk Series 03/2025: “Integrity in Staff Evaluation: Strategies to Avoid Discrimination and Favoritism” https://www.ukm.my/integriti/aktiviti/bicara-uio-siri-03-2025-integriti-dalam-penilaian-kakitangan-strategi-mengelakkan-diskriminasi-dan-pilih-kasih/ | 1 July 2025 | Online | Staff and Students | 2 | SDG16 |
| 14 | UIO Talk Series 2/2025: “Research Integrity: Principles & Best Practices” https://www.ukm.my/integriti/aktiviti/bicara-uio-siri-2-2025-integriti-penyelidikan-prinsip-amalan-baik/ | 12 June 2025 | Online | Student and Staff | 2 | SDG16 |
| 15 | Restore i-sight Embracing Root (RiSER) https://dewankosmik.jendeladbp.my/2025/12/24/21467/ | 22 – 24 Disember 2025 | Kampung teluk pelandok PD | Student | 8 | SDG3 |
| 16 | 2025 UKM Integrity Focal Officer (PFI) Competency Enhancement Course https://www.ukm.my/integriti/aktiviti/kursus-pengukuhan-kompetensi-pegawai-fokal-integriti-pfi-ukm-2025/ | 21 May 2025 | Banqueting Room, Chancellery Building, UKM | Staff | 8 | SDG16 |
| 17 | UKM Strategic Centre Team Building Workshop https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B4PTWBorZ/ | 9-11 May 2025 | Marine Ecosystem Research Centre (EKOMAR), Mersing | Staff | 24 | SDG8 |
| 18 | Career Preparatory Program (Peak) 2025 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EB4DAMmUA/ | 8 November 2025 | Pusanika UKM | Student | 8 | SDG8 |
| 19 | ALAF-UKM Team Building Strengthening Program 2025 https://www.ukm.my/alafukm/program-pengukuhan-kerja-berpasukan-alaf-ukm-2025/#:~:text=Alhamdulillah%2C%20Program%20Pengukuhan%20Kerja%20Berpasukan%20ALAF%2DUKM%20yang,mencapai%20objektif%20utamanya%20untuk%20memperkukuh%20semangat%20kerja | 23 – 25 January 2025 | Cherengin Hills Convention & SPA Resort, Janda Baik | Staff | 24 | SDG8 |
| 20 | Esprit de Corps 2025: Continuing the Legacy of the Career Secretariathttps://www.ukm.my/ukmkarier/news/esprit-de-corps-2025-teruskan-legasi-urusetia-kerjaya/ | 5 January 2025 | PDS Training Camp, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan | Student | 8 | SDG4 |
| 21 | Youth Summer Camp https://www.ukm.my/beritaukm/youth-summer-camp-persiap-golongan-belia-hadapi-perubahan-zaman/ | 27 to 31 August 2025 | Anjung Kembara Homeless Transit Centre in Kuala Lumpur | Student | 8 | SDG4 |
| TOTAL | 205 | |||||