Vice-Chancellor Welcomes Malaysian National Academy Delegation to Discuss AKM Sports Event at UUM
SINTOK, 5 August 2025: Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dato’ Dr Mohd Foad Sakdan received a courtesy visit from the Malaysian National Academy (AKM) at the Vice Chancellor’s Meeting Room, yesterday.
The AKM delegation was led by Mr. Mohd Hasri Mohd Hadzir, Principal Assistant Director of the AKM Policy and Strategic Planning Division, Putrajaya. He was accompanied by the Directors of AKM Kedah and Perlis, as well as a representative from the Perak AKM Director’s office.
The purpose of the visit was to discuss the agency’s proposal to host a nationwide AKM Sports event at UUM.
Prof. Dato’ Dr Mohd Foad expressed his appreciation for AKM’s readiness to host the AKM Sports at UUM.
“We are committed to ensuring the success of this event and will do our utmost to provide the best experience possible, especially given that UUM’s sports facilities are among the finest in the country.
“On the evening of November 14, AKM members are invited to gather for the final night of the UUM Convocation Fair,” he said.
The 38th Universiti Utara Malaysia Convocation Ceremony is scheduled to take place from 9 to 13 November 2025 at the Mu’adzam Shah Hall.
Also present during the meeting were the Director of the UUM Sports Centre, Dr Nasiruddin Haron and the Director of the Student Affairs Department, Mr. Muhammad Iskandar Zulkarnain Muhammad Suhaimi.
