LABUAN — Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) is stepping up efforts to promote holistic health and well-being among its campus community through the Temu Mesra PKU @ UMSKAL 2026 programme.
Held at the UMSKAL Tower campus today under the theme “Healthy Today, Brighter Future”, the programme featured free health screenings, eye examinations, interactive exhibitions and health talks focusing on physical and mental well-being.
The programme was jointly organised by the UMSKAL Residential College Administration Division, Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS) and University Health Centre (PKU).
It was officially launched by UMSKAL Director Prof Dr Shamsul Bahri Shamsuddin.
Also present were UMSKAL Residential College Principal Ts Hadzariah Ismail, Senior Medical Officer Dr Roy Martin Daya, PKU Medical Officer Dr Lily Shuzen Kimin and programme director Ng Yong Hao.
Held from 8 am to 5 pm, the programme offered free health screenings and consultations, including blood pressure, blood glucose (DXT) and cholesterol checks, as well as health counselling and pharmacy retail services.
An eye health screening session at the Eureka Room provided visual acuity tests, fundus examinations and reading-glasses assessments.
The programme also featured interactive exhibitions on the “Know Your Medicines” campaign, personal hygiene awareness through “Bye-Bye Germs!”, sexuality education under “Sexuality Facts” and smoking cessation advocacy through “Let’s Quit!”.
A series of health talks at the UMSKAL Theatrette addressed several health and social issues, including the dangers of drug and kratom abuse, presented by Associate Prof Dr Mohd Nazri Mohd Daud.
Other sessions included an HIV awareness talk titled “Smart Generation: Know HIV, End Stigma” by JT Valaria Ondihon Wilfred Lajanty, and a psychosocial talk titled “Strong Outside, Tired Inside: Looking Okay Does Not Always Mean Being Okay” by Rosima Rossley Layang.
The initiative underscored UMSKAL’s commitment to promoting physical and mental well-being while encouraging healthier lifestyles among students and staff.
