SINTOK, Kedah, 31 January 2026: Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) marked another significant milestone in strengthening its student entrepreneurship ecosystem with the launch of MyKIOSK@Kampus at the MyKIOSK@Kampus site, UUM Outcampus Student Residential Hall (INASIS).
UUM has made history as the first public higher education institution (HEI) in Malaysia to implement the MyKIOSK@Kampus initiative within a university campus through a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT).
This initiative opens entrepreneurial opportunities for students and the surrounding community, reflecting the continued commitment of both the university and the ministry to nurturing young entrepreneurs who are competitive, innovative and ethical.
In a speech delivered on his behalf by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Prof. Dr Ram Al Jaffri Saad, UUM Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed emphasised that the initiative provides students with a more conducive, structured, and competitive business platform.
He noted that the placement of 13 MyKIOSK@Kampus units at UUM not only offers students competitive business spaces but also supports the university’s aspiration to produce outstanding young entrepreneurs with strong integrity.
The launch ceremony was officiated by Datuk Wira Dr M. Noor Azman Taib, Secretary -General for the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Development.
In his address, he explained that MyKIOSK is an initiative introduced by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and was implemented nationwide from 2023 to 2024 to assist small entrepreneurs in operating their business in safer, cleaner and more orderly environments.
He further added that throughout the implementing period, approximately 7000 MyKIOSK units have been distributed nationwide in collaboration with the local authorities.
Apart from that, he also announced an allocation of RM 50000 for repair works on damaged kiosks and informed that the ministry would review the remaining 20 kiosk units previously requested by UUM.
Meanwhile, one of the managers of Ghedup, Mr. Farid Danial Mohd. Fisol (21), a student from the Business Administration programme, expressed hope that the number of business sites around UUM campus would be expanded. He stated that such a move would provide more opportunities for students to venture into entrepreneurship and help create a more vibrant and competitive student business ecosystem.
