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The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
East coast students kayak 22km flying Jalur Gemilang for Merdeka
KUALA NERUS: Forty students and staff from east coast public universities kayaked 22 kilometres to Pulau Bidong today, proudly flying the Jalur Gemilang. The UMT Merdeka Kayak Expedition 2025 aimed to boost patriotic spirit ahead of National Day on August 31. Participants paddled from Pantai INOS UMT to Pasir Tenggara, Pulau Bidong, a journey lasting six to eight hours. Prof Dr Mohd Izani Mohd Zain, UMT deputy vice-chancellor, said the expedition included students from UMPSA and UMK. He noted that kayaking to Pulau Bidong, though seemingly close, demands significant time and effort. The event symbolised the struggles of past generations in securing Malaysia's independence and peace. It also aimed to inspire youth to cherish and preserve the nation's prosperity. The programme, last held years ago, may become an annual event to promote environmental awareness. Twenty kayaks were accompanied by five escort boats for safety and support. Participants underwent basic kayaking training earlier this week to ensure readiness. Nur Muhammad Aqil Nazri, a UMT student, said the event showcased unity among universities. He described it as proof of young people's love for the country. UMK student Nur Ileeya Mysara Kamal Bashah called the experience challenging but rewarding. She hopes to join again next year with her friends. The expedition highlighted both patriotism and environmental sustainability efforts. - Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Barnama
40 East Coast Public University Students, Staff Kayak 22km Flying Jalur Gemilang
KUALA NERUS, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- In a bid to boost patriotic spirit ahead of National Day on Aug 31, 40 students and staff from public universities on the east coast kayaked 22 kilometres to Pulau Bidong today, proudly carrying and flying the Jalur Gemilang. Prof Dr Mohd Izani Mohd Zain, deputy vice-chancellor for Student Affairs and Alumni (HEPA) at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), said the UMT Merdeka Kayak Expedition 2025 saw participants paddling from Pantai INOS UMT to Pasir Tenggara, Pulau Bidong, a journey taking six to eight hours. 'Besides UMT, participating universities include Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK). Although Pulau Bidong appears close, reaching it by kayak requires considerable time and effort,' he said. 'It requires patience and persistence. Through this expedition, we aim to convey, in conjunction with National Day, the spirit and struggle of the previous generation in securing the independence and peace we enjoy today,' he told reporters at Pantai INOS, UMT, here today. He added that the expedition is also intended to inspire young people to value the spirit of independence and to continue striving to preserve the prosperity the country now enjoys. He said the programme, which also seeks to raise student and community awareness of environmental sustainability, was last held several years ago in conjunction with the National Day celebrations, and there are plans to make it an annual event. The participants, who paddled 20 kayaks, were accompanied by five escort boats from the UMT Sailing Training Centre, the UMT Health Centre, and the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department. In addition, he said that to ensure the readiness and safety of the participants, they had undergone basic kayaking training conducted by UMT on Tuesday and Wednesday. One of the participants, Nur Muhammad Aqil Nazri, 22, said the programme reflected the spirit of unity among public universities in celebrating National Day.
