Policy On Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
1. UKM always ensures that everything that is done and planned is in accordance with the policy of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). This is adhered to Article 8 (1) in Federal Constitution of Malaysia; provides that all persons are equal before the law and entitled to its equal protection. Clause 2 states:
‘Except as expressly authorised by this Constitution, there shall be no discrimination against citizens on the ground only of religion, race, descent, gender or place of birth in any law or in the appointment to any office or employment under a public authority or in the administration of any law relating to the acquisition, holding or disposition of property or the establishing or carrying on of any trade, business, profession, vocation or employment.’
2. UKM practices a transparent and fair job appointment and promotion system. UKM has a fair salary system that gives the right to freedom of giving feedback and to maintain a good relationship between management and staff. This policy refers to the regulations set by the Malaysian Government through the Malaysian Public Service Department.
3. UKM practices an inclusive policy to meet the rights and needs of students, staff and visitors with disability. This policy is to enable them to have full access to the learning system, work environment and campus life that is inclusive, barrier-free and non-discriminatory.
4. UKM provides fair admission requirements with no discrimination to all who meet the set eligibility needs. This requirement covers all undergraduate and graduate study programs.
UKM Career Advancement Centre
UKM Career Advancement Centre is one of the student service centers at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia which was first established in 2014. Since its establishment, many changes and reforms have been made in order to achieve the main goal of becoming a center to guide students and future graduates to prepare to step into the world of work. Various programs, activities, collaborations and networks are held to ensure that the marketability rate of UKM graduates increases and that UKM graduates are on par with world-renowned universities and abroad.
UKM-Karier’s vision is that we are determined to be a center that is able to drive and highlight the competence and skills of UKM graduates nationally and on the international stage, thus increasing the employability of UKM graduates. While UKM-Karier’s mission is to be a center that provides quality career development services and programs and is able to produce highly marketable graduates.
UKM CESMED
The Center for Entrepreneurship Development and EKS (UKM-CESMED) was established in October 2010 as a leader in entrepreneurship at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). This center was inaugurated on 31 January 2011 by the Honorable Dato’ Seri Khaled bin Nordin who was the Minister of Higher Education at that time.
UKM-CESMED was created to be a center of entrepreneurial excellence that combines education and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises at UKM. The center operates in a good ecosystem by involving student clubs, residential colleges, faculties and study centers in joint entrepreneurial activities. The main focus is academic credit courses offered to pre-graduate and graduate students as well as entrepreneurship programs involving UKM students, lecturers, researchers and staff.
UKM-CESMED has established close cooperation with ministries, various agencies and industries in developing learning and teaching in the field of entrepreneurship such as the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT), the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC), the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC), the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), SME Corporation (SME Corp.), CELCOM, Isoveritas Sdn. Bhd., IM Possible Solutions Sdn. Bhd., Meeka Intl Sdn. Bhd., Return Legacy Group and Universitas Muhammadiyah North Sumatra (UMSU), Indonesia.
Policy On Investment
UKM sets a clear investment policy from the point of governance, regulation, risk management and control so that the invested funds are safe and profitable for the university.
Policy On Green Procurement
UKM practices the green procurement policy established by the Malaysian Government in 2022 which states that the procurement of supplies, services and work takes into account the use of materials and goods that meet environmental criteria to conserve the environment and natural resources and minimize and reduce the negative impacts of human activities.
Policy On Sexual Harassment
This policy also protects complainants from a confidentiality point of view and also provides counseling facilities.
