USM Enhances Well-Being Of Kampung Melayu Residents Through KAM 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is enhancing the well-being of Kampung Melayu residents here through various community development initiatives and infrastructure upgrading projects under the 2026 MADANI Adopted Village programme (KAM 2026). 

In a statement today, USM said the MADANI Adopted Village Carnival @ Kampung Melayu 2026, held yesterday, marked the culmination of various development efforts aimed at improving the quality of life of the local community. 

“Among the programme’s key achievements were the upgrading of the Kampung Melayu Neighbourhood Watch Committee (KRT) hall and Sekolah Kebangsaan Sri Aman Kampung Melayu hall, as well as improvements to the security system and wiring at the Kampung Melayu surau. 

“The projects were launched by USM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Abdul Rahman Mohamed in conjunction with the carnival, which brought together more than 500 residents from various walks of life,” it said. 

The carnival also featured various activities, including health screenings, knowledge transfer and agency exhibitions, a community feast, community sales event, religious talks and entrepreneur sharing sessions, catering to participants of all age groups.

The programme was organised in collaboration with various local community organisations, including the KRT, Federal Village Development and Security Committee (JPKKP), Village Community Management Council, Kampung Melayu surau and Al-Quran and Fardu Ain (KAFA) Class. 

Meanwhile, Abdul Rahman said KAM focused not only on infrastructure development but also encompassed health, education, economic, social and spiritual aspects to ensure holistic community development. 

“We want to see Kampung Melayu continue to progress as a community that not only has good facilities but also comprises knowledgeable, competitive people who care for one another. 

“I am also delighted that through the MADANI Adopted Village initiative, several community facility upgrading projects have been completed for the benefit of Kampung Melayu residents,” he said. 

-- BERNAMA