LABUAN — Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) organised the Young Leaders, Healthy Future: UMS SPRINT SDG-ESG 2026 programme on Oct 31 to develop leadership skills and promote healthy lifestyles and drug awareness among young people.
Held at Podium D, UMSKAL, the programme was organised by Section 104 of the Student Organisation Management Course (EK00202), under the Centre for Co-Curricular and Student Development.
Supervised by course instructor Nadia Azila Mohamad, the programme was led by its director Muhammad Irfan Isnadi, with the participation of 25 students from the course and 40 students from Labuan Vocational College.
The programme featured various activities, including aerobics, a drug awareness talk and exhibition by the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) of the Federal Territory of Labuan, a Video Challenge and group presentations.
These activities were designed to encourage active participation while developing participants’ self-confidence, creativity, communication skills and teamwork.
One of the main highlights was a drug awareness session delivered by AADK Federal Territory of Labuan Drug Rehabilitation Officer Yusley Mining.
The session provided participants with information on the dangers of drug abuse, preventive measures and the importance of practising a healthy and ethical lifestyle.
The programme also featured the presentation of certificates of appreciation to the organisations and individuals involved in recognition of their contributions and cooperation.
Prizes were also presented to the winners of the Video Challenge in recognition of their creativity, commitment and efforts.
Both the certificates and prizes were presented by Ismail Alimin, representing UMSKAL’s Centre for Co-Curricular and Student Development.
The programme aimed to nurture leadership, creativity, communication and teamwork among students while raising awareness of health care, drug abuse prevention and sustainability practices guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.
Its implementation also reflected UMSKAL’s commitment to producing graduates equipped not only with academic knowledge but also organisational management and leadership skills, as well as an awareness of social responsibility and community development.
UMSKAL also expressed its appreciation to AADK Federal Territory of Labuan, Labuan Vocational College and all parties involved for their support, cooperation and commitment in making the programme a success.
