In accordance with the requirements outlined in the UKM Research Ethics Secretariat Circular No. 3/2024, dated 19 December 2024, all applications for research ethics approval from KITA Research Fellows and/or Postgraduate Students intended for submission to the UKM Research Ethics Secretariat must first undergo a screening process at the Institute level. This directive takes effect from 1 January 2025.

This screening process aims to ensure that:

1. The submitted research proposal complies with all guidelines and requirements set by the UKM Research Ethics Committee; and
2. The preliminary screening allows for the identification and rectification of any weaknesses in methodology, study design, or documentation requirements before submission to the next stage.

Accordingly, the KITA Research Ethics Committee (JEPKITA) was established on 2 January 2025, with Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Sobhi Ishak as the Chairperson of JEPKITA, assisted by Noorrulhawa Abu Bakar as the Secretary of JEPKITA.

All submission and inquiries are to be directed to JEPKITA Committee via e-mail at snm@ukm.edu.my until further notice.