SINTOK, 4 September 2025: A total of 48 athletes and officials representing Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) will participate in the 13th Malaysian Statutory Bodies Association (SUKANUN) Sports Carnival, to be held at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Seri Iskandar, Perak, from 7 to 13 September.
The UUM Contingent Flag Handover Ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr Ram Al Jaffri Saad, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dato’ Dr Mohd Foad Sakdan at the Sultan Sallehuddin Chancellery Foyer this afternoon.
In the speech, delivered by Prof. Dr Ram Al Jaffri, Prof. Dato’ Dr Mohd Foad highlighted that SUKANUN is a biennial tournament that unites members of statutory bodies nationwide, including public universities, financial institutions and government agencies with statutory body status.
According to him, the organisation of this tournament is intended to foster the spirit of sportsmanship, strengthen friendship networks, and promote a healthy lifestyle among members of the statutory body.
“Congratulations to the athletes selected to represent UUM. You will carry the university’s esteemed reputation with you, and the flag you carry bear is a symbol of our honour.
“It represents both a trust and the spirit of struggle that must be upheld with the highest sense of responsibility,” he said.
He further expressed his hope that UUM athletes would achieve outstanding success, particularly in futsal, badminton, tennis, and criterium cycling.
Prof. Dato’ Dr Mohd Foad also extended his deepest appreciation and gratitude to the MKSK Sports Management Bureau for their diligent efforts, unwavering dedication and strong commitment in training, guiding and preparing the university contingent for this prestigious tournament.
In this edition, UUM will compete in four events out of a total of 20 sports events contested during the tournament.
The ceremony also included the recitation of the athlete’s pledge by the UUM Contingent Athlete, Mr. Shukhairy Kamaruzzaman, in the presence of Dr Ram Al Jaffri and members of the University Management Committee.
Also in attendance were the Registrar, Mr. Ahmad Rasidi Abdullah; Legal Advisor, Assoc. Prof. Dr Khadijah Mohamed; Chief Librarian, Prof. Dr Che Azlan Taib; Director of the Chancellery, Mr. Mohd Zulkifli Mohd Noor; Director of the Sports Centre, Dr Nasiruddin Haron as well as officials from the UUM Sports Centre.
