INSIGHTS @ MAHSA

On 26th September 2024, the Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and Education in collaboration with Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) organized a seminar on Glove Awareness for MAHSA University nursing students. 141 students attended this half-day seminar which aimed to educate and raise awareness among the healthcare students on the importance of proper selection and usage of gloves for infection control in various healthcare settings. The seminar began with an insightful presentation by glove expert Dr. Eng Aik Hwee, who discussed on “Selecting the Right Gloves”. This was followed by a demonstration on the correct way of donning and doffing gloves, 10 volunteers from the audience were invited to the stage to participate in the demonstration with Dr Eng. A small gift was given to each participant as a token of appreciation. At the end of this session, a pop quiz of 15 questions was prepared for all the participants to join and answer as each question was flashed on the screen. The top 5

12th September 2024 – Students from the Diploma in Environmental Health and Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health programmes at Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing and Education (FOHSNE) went on an educational visit to Sepang Municipal Council. The visit was conducted to introduce the students to the functions of a Local Authority in terms of public health, waste management and public cleanliness and business licensing.  MAHSA students were warmly welcomed by Mr Azirol Hisham bin Azmi, Director of Environmental Health Department together with Mr Mohd Salihin bin Jelani, and Mr Mohd Halif, from Department of Licensing.  The visit began with an introduction of Sepang Municipal Council, and briefing on the department’s function, the organizational structure and the role of each unit. These included food premise cleanliness control and food security, nuisance and stray animal control, vector control, recycling unit and occupational safety and health unit among others.  In the afternoon

Bandar Saujana Putra, 5 September 2024 – MAHSA University on Thursday  launched the Bachelor of Sport Science (Honours) Programme, a new undergraduate  degree that is set to draw experts and sports enthusiasts alike in an effort to optimise  sports performance and health for athletes of all ages and abilities. To provide students  in this programme with industrial exposure, access to state-of-the-art facilities and the  opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-life settings, a Memorandum of  Understanding (MOU) was signed between and MAHSA and the National Sports  Institute (ISN), Malaysia today at MAHSA University campus in Bandar Saujana Putra. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the advancement of sports science  education in Malaysia, offering MAHSA students unparalleled opportunities for elite  performance-level practical exposure, research, and internships at ISN. Signing the  MOU on behalf of MAHSA was Prof Dato Dr. Ikram Shah, Vice chancelor of MAHSA  Univer

We're pleased to announce that our students have recently won gold at the SUKMA XXI event held in Sarawak for the Kabaddi games category. Shakthi Shree A/P Visvalingam (Faculty of Health Science, Nursing & Education), and Bramakumari A/P Mani (Faculty of Pharmacy), both represented the Wilayah Persekutuan Kabbadi women's team which dominated the proceedings. The men's team in turn, despite fierce competition, struck gold as well.  To ensure they were adequately prepared for the event, the team trained fervently at our sports facilities for several months under the tutelage of their manager and our staff Mr. Anbarasu Letchumanan, a veteran kabaddi coach who has been instrumental in guiding the team from the preparation stage to conquering their rivals during the event.  This monumental victory under our belt has made all of us MAHSA immensely proud of their efforts! Keep striving to BE MORE!  #MAHSA #BeMore #Kabaddi #SUKMA2024    

Our Faculty of Health Science, Nursing & Education student Shema Gloire Ange recently won a silver medal in the 105kg cateogry at the Sarawak Powerlifting Open, held by the Sarawak Powerlifting Association - SPA, in the prestigious Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), under the Men’s Open Raw category.   Hot off the heels with his previous achievement this year with a national bench press record under the Malaysian Association for Powerlifting Bench Press Championship event, Shema dove back into preparation and training over the next 5 months for yet another elite event, demonstrating exceptional discipline, hard work, and commitment to perform and thrive at the highest level.  Competitive powerlifting is a famously intense and technically demanding sport that requires different muscle groups to work in unison, often pushing the body to its absolute limits. This requires significant mental fortitude and a rigorous training regimen in order to maximize strength, and training ove

Ns. Mustopa, M. Kep, a recent PhD graduate from the Faculty of Health Science, Nursing and Education at MAHSA University, has been honoured with Indonesia’s Health Ministry National award for his extraordinary dedication in building and developing health services at the world's largest archipelagic state – Indonesia.   Driven by extraordinary passion and desire to provide quality health care service for everyone, Dr. Mustopa successfully created an integrated health service model in Islamic boarding schools for local residents and the Husnul Khotimah Islamic Boarding School. This brought a significant positive impact on the health status of Islamic boarding school students and religious teachers in the region. It is hoped that Mustopa's achievements will inspire and motivate other health care practitioners to provide the best health care service for the community. All of us at MAHSA University are very proud of our alumni Dr. Mustopa’s achievements and wish him continu

MAHSA hosts students from Daegu Health College, Korea  25 students from Daegu Health College, Korea arrived at MAHSA University on 8 th July 2024 for a 4-week mobility programme. The objective of this programme was to enhance the English language proficiency of the participants for effective communication in healthcare, provide exposure to Malaysian healthcare system and practices as well as foster cultural exchange and understanding between Korean and Malaysian students. This inbound mobility programme offers a blend of academic learning, skills development and cultural immersion that provided for the holistic development of students. Below are some of the highlights of the students’ time at MAHSA: A)  Classroom Activities      B) Cultural Exchange: Malaysian Food Sampling C) Games: Including introduction to traditional games of Malaysia D.      Masterclasses on Green Technology and Sustainable Living Ecovillage and Sustainable Tomorrow . This masterclass form part of our m