UiTM's NISMEC 2026 program cultivates STEM culture among students
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The NISMEC 2026 program aims to equip Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) students with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills.
- Organized by the Student Affairs Department and implemented by Kolej Kediaman Melati, the program focuses on STEM's role in addressing global challenges.
- It provides students with exposure to STEM's importance in shaping a society capable of tackling worldwide issues.
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) is fostering a culture of STEM among its students through the NISMEC 2026 program. This initiative, standing for the National Melati Sustainability and Innovation Challenge 2026, is designed to equip students with essential skills in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
The program is spearheaded by the Student Affairs Department (JHEP) and executed by Kolej Kediaman Melati. Its core objective is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of STEM's critical role in developing a society capable of confronting and resolving global challenges.
NISMEC 2026 offers students valuable exposure to how STEM fields contribute to innovation and sustainability. By engaging with these concepts, UiTM aims to prepare its graduates to become proactive problem-solvers in an increasingly complex world.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.