SINTOK, 6 April 2026: The Hijau Kuning Cafeteria at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) has been given a fresh new lease of life with its new look as it is officially reopened as one of the main focal points for the campus community, rekindling nostalgia for an iconic location that has remained close to the hearts of UUM campus community since the university’s inception.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed said that the rebranding and upgrading of the complex not only enhances the existing facilities, but also reflects the university’s identity as a university that values professional and inclusive management.
According to him, the cafeteria, which was first established around 1990, once served as a vibrant social hub for students and the university community, particularly among the generation of students in the 1990s.
“This is where we used to gather, exchange ideas, and strengthen our bonds. This place holds countless memories for the UUM campus community,” he said during the Handover Ceremony for the Completion of the UUM Hijau Kuning Cafeteria Project, held today.
The upgrading project, valued at approximately RM5.7 million, was implemented through the collaboration of the Department of Development and Infrastructure Management (JPPI) and the appointed contractor, Bayu Gemilang Engineering (M) Sdn. Bhd., which successfully completed the works on schedule and to a satisfactory standard.
The upgraded cafeteria is now equipped with a range of modern amenities, including disabled-friendly facilities such as designated parking spaces, improved access routes, and more inclusive wash areas, in line with the university’s commitment to accessibility and user comfort.
Prof. Dr Ahmad Martadha added that the cafeteria’s strategic location, situated between the university’s administrative complex and lecture halls, makes it especially well-suited to serve as a central point of interaction for the campus community, including lecturers, administrators, support staff and students.
At the same time, he also expressed his appreciation to all parties involved in ensuring the successful completion of the project and voiced his hope that the facilities would be well maintained so that they may continue to serve the university community for years to come.
The ceremony continued with a symbolic handover of the project, beginning with the Director of Bayu Baling Engineering Sdn. Bhd., Mr. Ishak Moktar, who presented the mock key to the Director of JPPI, Ir. Hamdan Noh. The mock key was then handed over to the Director of Business Strategy and Development Department (BSD), Assoc. Prof. Dr Zainudin Omar, in the presence of the Vice- Chancellor.
Meanwhile, the Director of BSD announced that the Hijau Kuning Cafeteria is expected to commence operations on 12 April, once all preparatory arrangements, including the stocking of goods and business setup, have been completed.
Also present were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr Ram Al Jaffri Saad and senior university officials.
