Free Market at AHSGS - Helping Those in Need, Eidul Fitri 2022 Edition

UUM ONLINE: In line with the holy month of Ramadan, Awang Had Salleh Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (AHSGS) has organised a Free Market programme at the Foyer of the School of Computing, recently.

The Dean of AHSGS, Prof. Dr. Norhafezah Yusof said, the main purpose of this programme is to share the sustenance and strengthen the relationship with the surrounding community through leisure and rewarding activities.

According to her, this year's Free Market programme carries the theme 'Towards Reduced, Reused, Recycled' which targets the involvement of the B40 community, namely the cleaning staff under Uniutama Property Sdn. Bhd. (UPSB) and the community within the campus.

"This theme is in line with AHSGS's efforts in fostering a 'go green, recycle for charity' culture which is part of the department's KPI related to 'environment and sustainability' which also implements the 3R aspect of Recycle, Reuse and Reduce.

"The implementation of this programme is the first series to be held and the following series will be held throughout the year," she said.

She added that through the programme, AHSGS has given visitors the opportunity to choose a variety of clothing and household items based on their needs without neglecting the concept of overreacting to avoid wastage.

To make the programme a success, she said, they have received many donations of second-hand and new items such as home appliances, children's clothing, women's and men's adults as well as school supplies in an effort to support the needy.

Lucky draw prizes for visitors in the form of food and homewares are also provided by the organiser.

The visitors praised AHSGS's initiatives and efforts through this programme which can educate the community to work together to help those in need and be more sensitive to the needs of the surrounding community.

Also present were Deputy Dean, Dr. Siti Nazuar Sailin and Senior Assistant Registrar, Suraya Deraman and AHSGS staff.