UMPSA Golf Tournament Raises Over RM7.8 Million for Endowment Fund

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), in collaboration with the UMPSA Foundation, successfully raised over RM7.8 million for its Tuanku Canselor Endowment Fund during the recent Fillah Tuanku Canselor UMPSA Golf Championship.

The inaugural tournament served as a platform to unite the corporate community, government agencies, industry partners, alumni, and golf enthusiasts. It aimed to strengthen strategic relationships and collaborative networks between the university and various stakeholders, supporting educational, research, and welfare agendas. The event was graced by the presence of the Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who also participated in the tournament.

Datuk Seri Abdul Razak Jaafar, Chairman of UMPSA's Board of Directors and the UMPSA Foundation's Board of Trustees, stated that the championship is envisioned as a prestigious annual event connecting alumni, the corporate sector, industry, educational institutions, and the community through golf. He highlighted that the Tuanku Canselor Endowment Fund, managed by the UMPSA Foundation, not only focuses on student welfare but also supports educational development, research, innovation, talent development, and university facilities.

"This endowment is crucial for ensuring UMPSA has a more sustainable funding source to support various strategic initiatives in the future, thereby ensuring the university remains competitive," Abdul Razak said. The endowment's total funds have now reached RM12.9 million since its launch in September of the previous year. The UMPSA Foundation also reported distributing RM3.5 million last year through 12 sub-funds, with total distributions from 2016 to 2025 projected to reach RM26.5 million.

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This endowment is crucial for ensuring UMPSA has a more sustainable funding source to support various strategic initiatives in the future, thereby ensuring the university remains competitive.