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The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
402 public university students referred for counselling in 2024
KUALA NERUS: The Ministry of Higher Education recorded 402 public university students referred to counsellors throughout 2024. Deputy Director General of Higher Education Prof Dr Zainal Amin Ayub revealed this figure represents 0.067 percent of all public university students nationwide. He stated that the relatively small number could be interpreted in two different ways. 'Although the number is quite small, it can be seen from two different perspectives,' he told reporters. 'Either there is a lack of awareness among students regarding this service or that the students' mental health is generally at a good level.' Zainal Amin spoke after officiating the 3rd Malaysian Universities National Health Convention 2025. He confirmed the ministry is currently conducting a comprehensive nationwide mental health study. The nine-month research involves experts from multiple universities including Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia researchers are also participating. The study is expected to be completed next month. Research findings will be presented to the ministry to determine appropriate follow-up actions. Meanwhile, the two-day MUNCH 2025 convention began today with over 140 participants. Attendees include staff from public university health centres across Malaysia. This biennial event is organized by the Public Universities Health Council of Malaysia. Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin Student Health Centre and UMT Health Centre are joint hosts. MUNCH 2025 carries the theme 'Empowering Healthy Community: The Future of Health Promotion'. The convention focuses on strengthening health professionals' capacity. It provides a platform for presenting research results and raising disease prevention awareness. The event also creates collaboration opportunities between universities and health industry stakeholders. Zainal Amin described the convention as a positive effort to boost health knowledge. He emphasized this contributes to community well-being starting with university populations. The joint organization demonstrates public universities' ability to collaborate on healthy lifestyle promotion. UMT vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Zamri Ibrahim attended the event. UniSZA vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Fadzli Adam was also present. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Health
- Barnama
402 public University Students Referred For Counselling In 2024
KUALA NERUS, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) recorded a total of 402 public university students having been referred to counsellors at their respective institutions throughout last year. Prof Dr Zainal Amin Ayub, the Deputy Director General of Higher Education (Governance and Development), said the figure represented 0.067 per cent of the total number of public university students nationwide. 'Although the number is quite small, it can be seen from two different perspectives - either there is a lack of awareness among students regarding this service (counselling) or that the students' mental health is generally at a good level,' he told reporters after officiating the 3rd Malaysian Universities National Health Convention (MUNCH) 2025 here today. Zainal Amin also said that a comprehensive study relating to the mental health of public university students nationwide is being carried out by the ministry. He added that the nine-month study, conducted by researchers from various universities, including Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, is expected to be completed next month. He said the findings of the study will be presented to the ministry to identify the next steps to be taken. Meanwhile, Zainal Amin said the two-day MUNCH 2025, which began today, is attended by over 140 participants comprising staff from public university health centres nationwide. He added that this edition of the biennial convention, organised by the Public Universities Health Council of Malaysia, is jointly hosted by the UniSZA Student Health Centre and UMT Health Centre. 'MUNCH 2025, themed 'Empowering Healthy Community: The Future of Health Promotion', focuses on efforts to strengthen the capacity of health professionals, provide a space to present research results, raise awareness of disease prevention and create a collaboration platform between universities, researchers and the health industry.
