22 August 2025
The Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Technology (FKTK), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), has reinforced its commitment to integrity and good governance through the successful organization of the Integrity Briefing and Corruption-Free Pledge (IBR) Ceremony.
The event featured an insightful briefing delivered by Puan Norain Rusyilawati Aziz, Deputy Chief Legal Officer of UniMAP, who highlighted the critical importance of integrity in higher education. She emphasized that integrity is not only the foundation of trust and professionalism but also an essential driver in producing graduates who are ethical, responsible, and ready to serve the nation.
Following the briefing, the Corruption-Free Pledge was solemnly recited and signed under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Firdaus Omar, Dean of FKTK, together with faculty members. The pledge signifies the collective determination of FKTK staff to uphold values of transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance against corruption.
Speaking at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Firdaus Omar expressed his gratitude for the active participation of faculty members in embracing this initiative:
“Integrity must be the foundation of all our actions. As educators, researchers, and administrators, we are entrusted not only with shaping the intellectual capacity of future engineers and technologists but also with upholding integrity in every decision and action. This pledge reflects our collective commitment to a corruption-free culture within UniMAP.”
The event reflects FKTK’s continuous efforts to cultivate an ethical work environment aligned with UniMAP’s vision of excellence and its role in supporting national aspirations for transparent governance.