“We have long been united under the slogan We Are UniKL. But I envision taking it beyond a mere slogan—turning it into a steadfast movement toward authentic unity.”
With a goal to break barriers, the newly minted President of the Universiti Kuala Lumpur Student Representative Council (USRC), Muhammad Anas Ishak, is determined to transform We Are UniKL into an even more powerful force—one that truly unites all 12 campuses into one cohesive family.
Officially receiving the Letter of Appointment on 7 March, the Bachelor of Maritime Operations (Hons) student from UniKL Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL MIMET) wholeheartedly acknowledges that the responsibility comes with a gauntlet of hurdles ahead.
While realising the vision is a challenge worth conquering, he said a proper plan should be meticulously laid out with the help of USRC members.
“What I have considered from the beginning is how to foster a sense of unity across campuses. Since UniKL has multiple campuses, each with its unique strengths and specialisations, the challenge lies in achieving alignment and cohesion among them.
“However, to address this, I plan to establish a more systematic communication framework. By doing so, both the campuses and the Chancellery can implement a structured approach to identifying and addressing gaps at each campus.
“Gradually, from the ground up, this will ultimately bridge any existing disparities and work towards greater uniformity and inclusivity,” he said.
Bringing together all 12 campuses into a unified voice is the pinnacle of his vision. However, his ambitions for the transformation of UniKL students extend beyond the university level, driving the establishment of the Private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS) Student Council (ISC).
As this initiative takes shape, the USRC plays a vital role in streamlining efforts to ensure the ISC’s successful formation.
Muhammad Anas Ishak added that, as a member of the Board of Government-Linked Universities Student Leaders (BLOGS), they presented the idea to the Minister of Higher Education, Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, during the In-Person With Doc Zam x LEADx Symposium held at UniKL MIMET on 14 March.
“ISC is an initiative and idea from BLOGS, which is already part of Majlis Perundingan Pelajar Kebangsaan (MPPK). Our goal is to bring a unified voice for IPTS students as well.
“We established a team to conduct groundwork for ISC’s formation, including structuring and implementation strategies. From all the work done, we presented it to other IPTS student representative council presidents during a symposium at UniKL MIMET. Alhamdulillah, based on the information shared, we gained strong support and commitment from them, reinforcing that the formation of ISC should take place.
“Our goal is to represent their voices in the form of resolutions, which we then submitted directly to the Minister of Higher Education. On that very day, he acknowledged our efforts and took it to the next step,” he said.
As the President of USRC, he aims to carry out his responsibilities with full dedication, amplifying the voices of students to ensure their concerns are heard and brought to the right channels.
“This role is not about putting my name and face forward—it is a responsibility I embrace wholeheartedly.
“I am here because they chose me, and I strive to learn and serve to the best of my ability. With the support of my fellow USRC members, I hope to address arising issues effectively and bring meaningful change,” he said.
