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Inside USM 16–22 March 2026


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16–22 March 2026

Dewan Budaya Strengthens USM’s Arts and Culture Through Industry Partnerships and the National Agenda

USM PENANG, 19 March 2026 – Universiti Sains Malaysia’s (USM) Dewan Budaya is gaining recognition as a key player in Malaysia’s arts and cultural scene through active participation in several external programmes like “Gemersik Syawal.”

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USM Concludes Tadarus Ramadan 1447H with Khatam Al-Quran Ceremony

USM PENANG, 17 March 2026 – Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) successfully concluded its Tadarus Al-Quran Ramadan programme for 2026M/1447H with a Khatam Al-Quran ceremony held at Dewan Muzakarah, Pusat Islam USM, adjacent to the Masjid Al-Malik Khalid compound.

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Knowledge Takes Flight at Penang International Airport: USM Press Sets Up Reading Corner to Support MADANI Agenda

PENANG, 17 March 2026 – In line with the MADANI government’s aspiration to strengthen the reading culture in Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia Press (USM Press or Penerbit USM) has taken the initiative to introduce the USM Press Reading Corner at the Penang International Airport.

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Pelita Ilmu Continues: USM Press Strengthens Community Reading Culture During Ramadan

PENANG, 17 March 2026 – Building on last year’s Sedekah Ramadan initiative, USM Press (Penerbit USM), through its Sales and Marketing Section, is expanding the Pelita Ilmu programme by visiting several educational and welfare institutions across Penang.

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BIPs and HPA USM Strengthen Staff Competency Through Incentive Initiatives

USM PENANG, 16 March 2026 – The Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Human Resource Division, Registry Department, held a briefing on ‘Pemberian Insentif Berasaskan Prestasi’ (Performance-Based Reward Incentive, BIPs) for officers in the Management and Professional category as well as on ‘Hadiah Pengiktirafan Akademik’ (Academic Recognition Award, HPA).

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CTEF Leads Global Dialogue: Advancing Transnational 
Education (TNE)

USM PENANG, 16 March 2026 – The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), through the Commonwealth Tertiary Education Facility (CTEF), successfully organised an international webinar recently via the Webex platform, drawing nearly 300 participants from across the globe.

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USM Through Time: Past Meets Present brings together glimpses of heritage, memory and identity in a journey across the university’s evolving landscape. ✨


From architectural legacies to familiar spaces that continue to shape campus life, this video reflects how the past still lives within the present at Universiti Sains Malaysia.

The final days of Ramadan at USM are marked by moments of reflection, togetherness and quiet meaning. 🌙✨ 


As the campus prepares to welcome Syawal, Sound of Ramadan USM captures glimpses of the activities, emotions and atmosphere that defined the closing chapter of this blessed month.

Stay updated with the USM Main Campus Commuter Bus operating hours to help plan your daily movement with ease. Whether you’re heading to class, the library or anywhere in between, knowing the schedule makes campus life smoother.


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Step into creativity, curiosity and conversation at Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah, USM ✨

From 9 March to 23 May 2026, discover what’s on at MGTF through a striking lineup of contemporary artworks that blend technology, memory, sound, objects and imagination into one immersive experience.

Whether you’re into art, ideas or just want to see something different on campus, this is your sign to drop by and explore. 👀

📍 Muzium & Galeri Tuanku Fauziah, USM
📅 9 March – 23 May 2026

📌 20 March 2026  |  The Star  |  Expert Interview  |  Page 2


📰 ‘Keep Travel Plans Offline to Deter Break-Ins’


👤 Associate Professor Dato' Dr. Sundramoorthy M. Pathmanathan

Centre for Policy Research (CPR)

📌 16 March 2026  |  The Star  |  Expert Interview  |  Page 9


📰 EAIC Needs More Bite to Fight Graft


👤 Associate Professor Dato' Dr. Sundramoorthy M. Pathmanathan

Centre for Policy Research (CPR)

📌 16 March 2026  |  The Edge  |  Expert Interview  |  Page 10


📰 Better Planning Needed to Build Flood-Proof Highways


👤 Ir. Ts. Gs. Dr. Chang Chun Kiat

River Engineering and Urban Drainage Research Centre (REDAC)

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