SINTOK, 6 February 2025: Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Foad Sakdan, the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) has been appointed as the Patron of the Kedah Elite Media Club (KMEK) for the 2025 – 2027 term.
He received the appointment letter from the President of KMEK, Mr. Adie Suri Zulkeflli at the Vice-Chancellor’s Meeting Room, during KMEK’s courtesy visit this morning.
Dr. Mohd Foad conveyed his appreciation to KMEK for his appointment as the club’s patron and expressed his hope of contributing ideas and insights for the mutual advancement of both parties.
In addition, he also welcomed the collaboration between KMEK and UUM in an effort to further strengthen their ties.
Dr. Mohd Foad also invited KMEK to organise sporting events, particularly golf tournaments, involving club members and UUM players. In support of this initiative, he offered KMEK access to UUM’s golf course and facilities.
Furthermore, he encouraged KMEK to conduct corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes and other activities involving its members and UUM students. He expressed confidence that such initiatives would foster a stronger relationship between the two parties in the future.
Meanwhile, Mr. Adie Suri extended an invitation to the Vice-Chancellor to officiate the KMEK Annual General Meeting, scheduled for 21 February.
Also present at the event were the Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Mr. Kori Ariff, along with KMEK committee members, Mr. Mohd Rafie Azimi and Mr. Ahmad Mukhsein Mukhtar.
