LABUAN — A total of 135 Year Six pupils from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Bukit Kallam visited Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) today as part of an educational programme aimed at exposing them to university life and opportunities for higher education.
The school delegation was led by SK Bukit Kallam Senior Assistant for Administration Dr Nurulhuda Mohd Derus and accompanied by seven teachers.
Organised by the school’s Guidance and Counselling Unit, the visit aimed to familiarise pupils with the university environment, learning facilities and opportunities to pursue further studies at higher education institutions.
It also sought to inspire and motivate them to pursue their academic ambitions while broadening their knowledge and learning experiences beyond the classroom.
During the visit, the delegation was welcomed by Labuan Faculty of International Finance (FKAL) Deputy Dean (Academic and International) Dr Ricky Chia Chee Jiun and Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FKI) Deputy Dean (Postgraduate and International) Dr Nooralisa Mohd Tuah.
Dr Nooralisa expressed hope that the pupils would consider pursuing their higher education at UMSKAL in the future, particularly in finance and informatics.
She encouraged them to remain focused on their studies and strive for excellent examination results as a foundation for furthering their education at the university.
She also hoped the visit would motivate the pupils to work harder and achieve better academic results.
A welcoming ceremony for the delegation was held at Podium D Lecture Room.
The visit was coordinated by Administrative Assistant Officers Mohizam Mohamad and Dony Lidaus Jinik, together with staff from the Administration and Human Resources Sector (SPSM).
The pupils also visited the FKI laboratory on Level 9, where they were briefed by computer technician Ezy @ Norol Atikah Sabtu, before enjoying panoramic views of Labuan from Level 13.
The visit was part of the school’s efforts to provide pupils with broader educational exposure while nurturing their interest in higher education and future career opportunities.
