25 May 2024, KOLEJ CANSELOR  – The Canselor’s Cycling Adventure Program was an activity organized during the Putra Canselor Festival: Generation of Siswa Madani, held on May 25, 2024 (Saturday). This program was organized by the Volunteer Secretariat, College Representative Council, Chancellor College Session 2023/2024 in collaboration with UPM Bicycle Workshop, Student Union, and College Management. The program aimed to raise awareness among students and the community about the importance of healthy lifestyle practices in daily life, which positively impacts body health and can enhance the quality of life. Besides adding value to health, stamina, and weight loss, it also helps reduce environmental pollution.

34 participants, comprising Universiti Putra Malaysia students from Canselor College and other residential colleges, as well as one student from outside the college, gathered as early as 9 a.m. at the Main Stage of the Putra Canselor Festival beside the parade ground. The event began with a warm-up and aerobics session led by the program committee members.  Principal of the College, YBrs. DR. Syed Agil Bin Sheikh Al Sagof, was given the honor of flagging off the participants, marking the start of this cycling adventure.

The cycling journey covered a distance of 7.5 kilometers along a predetermined route that encompassed the campus and its surroundings. This route was carefully selected to ensure the safety of the participants and to give them the opportunity to enjoy the green and beautiful scenery around the campus. Along the way, participants were greeted with views of the university gardens and several significant landmarks that are the pride of the university.

 The Canselor’s Cycling Adventure Program concluded with a lucky draw for selected participants. Prizes were provided for seven lucky participants. Seven draws were made by the monitoring fellow, Mr. Abdul Zaidi Bin Abdullah, accompanied by the deputy director, Ms. Maizatul Ainaa binti Muhammad Sayuti. The event ended with a photography session with the participants and committee members as a memento. Through this program, the university hopes to continue organizing activities that support a healthy lifestyle and strengthen the sense of community among campus residents.

prepared by : Nursuria Ezzati

Date of Input: 21/06/2024 | Updated: 21/06/2024 | fuziah