Serdang, 09 May 2026 - the Jiwa Putra 2026 Program Opening Ceremony was held with great enthusiasm and success at the Foyer of the Co-Curriculum and Student Development Centre (PKPP), Universiti Putra Malaysia. The program, which brought together students of the Credited Co-Curriculum Course (KKB), staff members and facilitators, became an important platform in fostering the spirit of volunteerism and love for the university among students.

The opening ceremony was officiated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Mursyid Arshad as the Director of the PKPP. In his opening speech, he expressed his appreciation for the commitment and active involvement of the students and PKPP members in making this program a success based on community service and student character development. He also emphasized that student involvement in activities such as Jiwa Putra is not only able to form a superior identity, but can also produce graduates who are more caring, responsible and competitive.

The ceremony was also enlivened by the presence of the PKPP staff members and KKB facilitators who together enlivened and completed the opening event. The atmosphere of enthusiasm and harmony was clearly evident through the close cooperation between students and the university management throughout the program.

As a symbolic opening, a special gimmick was implemented through the release of two groups of participants from the two main cores of KKB, namely the Sports Core (Futsal) and the Leadership Core (Silambam). Both groups carried out plogging activities starting from the RMCC to the Faculty of Educational Studies (FPP), UPM before returning to the RMCC. The plogging activity, which combines the practice of jogging while collecting garbage, not only benefits the physical health of the participants, but also fosters awareness of the importance of maintaining cleanliness and environmental sustainability.

The Jiwa Putra 2026 program involves students of the Credited Co-Curriculum Course in implementing various community service activities around the university campus. Among the activities carried out include mutual cooperation in cleaning the area, collecting garbage, brightening up the environment of the faculty and student focus areas, and ensuring that the cleanliness of the campus is always at the best level. This effort indirectly provides students with an opportunity to contribute positively to the university environment and foster a sense of responsibility for the cleanliness of the campus area.

In addition to strengthening the culture of volunteerism, this program also aims to foster a spirit of love for the university among students and increase awareness of the importance of contributing to the community and local environment. Through active involvement in community activities, students can develop leadership values, teamwork and high self-discipline, in line with the university's aspiration to produce holistic and balanced graduates.

The Jiwa Putra 2026 Program also serves as a medium in instilling an appreciation for the "Knowledgeable and Devoted" culture which is the core of Universiti Putra Malaysia. These values ​​are implemented through activities that emphasize elements of social responsibility, a spirit of togetherness and concern for the community. In addition, this program also successfully strengthens the spirit of patriotism, increases love for the university and forms students' souls who are more mature, progressive and resilient in facing future challenges.

Overall, the organization of the Jiwa Putra 2026 Program is seen to have successfully achieved the planned objectives and had a positive impact on the participants. It is hoped that programs like this can be continued in the future to produce students who not only excel academically, but are also active in volunteering and community development activities for the well-being of the university and society as a whole.

Date of Input: 21/05/2026 | Updated: 21/05/2026 | saidatul.halim