UCAPAN PENGETUA

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,

Salam Sejahtera dan Salam UNIMAS Gemilang.

Yang Berbahagia, Yang Berusaha, para tetamu yang dihormati, rakan-rakan warga Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, para pelajar yang dikasihi, serta tuan-tuan dan puan-puan sekalian.

Alhamdulillah, segala puji dan syukur dipanjatkan ke hadrat Allah SWT kerana dengan limpah rahmat dan izin-Nya, kita diberikan kesempatan untuk bersama-sama pada hari ini.

Terlebih dahulu, izinkan saya memperkenalkan diri. Saya Ustaz Muktar bin Muhmad, Pengetua Kolej Seroja, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). Bagi pihak seluruh warga pengurusan Kolej Seroja, saya ingin mengalu-alukan dan mengucapkan selamat datang ke Kolej Seroja kepada semua tetamu dan para hadirin.

Kolej Seroja merupakan salah sebuah kolej kediaman di Universiti Malaysia Sarawak yang berperanan menyediakan persekitaran kediaman yang selamat, selesa dan kondusif kepada para pelajar. Dalam melaksanakan tanggungjawab tersebut, pengurusan kolej bukan sahaja memberi perhatian kepada aspek penginapan dan kemudahan, malah turut menitikberatkan aspek kebajikan, keselamatan, disiplin, pembangunan sahsiah, kepimpinan serta kesejahteraan pelajar.

Kami percaya bahawa kolej kediaman bukan sekadar sebuah tempat untuk pelajar tinggal sepanjang tempoh pengajian. Sebaliknya, kolej merupakan sebahagian daripada ekosistem pendidikan universiti yang turut menjadi ruang pembentukan jati diri, kematangan, kepimpinan, semangat kebersamaan dan rasa tanggungjawab dalam kalangan pelajar.

Sehubungan itu, pihak pengurusan Kolej Seroja sentiasa berusaha mewujudkan suasana kehidupan kampus yang harmoni dan inklusif melalui kerjasama erat antara pihak pengurusan kolej, Felo, Pembantu Felo, staf, Jawatankuasa Perwakilan Kolej (JPK) serta para penghuni kolej.

Kita juga amat menghargai kepelbagaian latar belakang, budaya dan pengalaman yang dibawa oleh setiap pelajar. Kepelbagaian ini merupakan satu kekuatan yang dapat memperkayakan pengalaman kehidupan di kampus serta membentuk sebuah komuniti yang saling menghormati, memahami dan membantu antara satu sama lain.

Harapan saya adalah agar setiap pelajar yang berada di Kolej Seroja bukan sahaja memperoleh pengalaman akademik yang bermakna di UNIMAS, malah turut membawa pulang kenangan, pengalaman dan nilai-nilai positif yang akan menjadi sebahagian daripada perjalanan kehidupan mereka pada masa hadapan.

Akhir kata, sekali lagi saya mengucapkan selamat datang ke Kolej Seroja dan Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. Semoga keberadaan tuan-tuan dan puan-puan bersama kami memberikan pengalaman yang bermakna dan semoga segala program serta urusan yang dirancang dapat dilaksanakan dengan lancar dan mencapai objektif yang dihasratkan.

Sekian, terima kasih.

Ustaz Muktar bin Muhmad

Pengetua

Kolej Seroja

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

ENGLISH VERSION

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh, Good Day, and Salam UNIMAS Gemilang.

Distinguished guests, respected colleagues, members of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, dear students, ladies and gentlemen.

Alhamdulillah, all praise and gratitude are due to Allah SWT for His blessings and grace, which have given us the opportunity to gather here today.

First and foremost, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ustaz Muktar bin Muhmad, Principal of Kolej Seroja, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). On behalf of the entire management team and community of Kolej Seroja, it is my great pleasure to extend a very warm welcome to Kolej Seroja to all our distinguished guests and participants.

Kolej Seroja is one of the residential colleges of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, providing students with a safe, comfortable and conducive living environment. In fulfilling this responsibility, our role extends beyond providing accommodation and facilities. We also place great importance on student welfare, safety, discipline, personal development, leadership and overall well-being.

We strongly believe that a residential college is more than simply a place for students to stay during their studies. It forms an important part of the university's educational ecosystem and provides an environment where students can develop their character, maturity, leadership qualities, sense of community and responsibility.

Therefore, the management of Kolej Seroja continuously strives to create a harmonious and inclusive campus living environment through close cooperation among the college management, Fellows, Assistant Fellows, staff, the College Representative Committee (JPK), and most importantly, our students.

We also greatly value the diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences that every student brings to our community. We believe that this diversity is one of our strengths. It enriches the campus experience and helps us build a community based on mutual respect, understanding and support.

It is my sincere hope that every student who stays at Kolej Seroja will not only have a meaningful academic journey at UNIMAS, but will also leave with valuable experiences, wonderful memories and positive values that will remain with them throughout their lives.

Once again, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to Kolej Seroja and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. May your time with us be meaningful and memorable, and may all the programmes and activities planned for this occasion be carried out smoothly and successfully achieve their intended objectives.

Thank you.

Wassalamualaikum.

Ustaz Muktar bin Muhmad

Principal Seroja College

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

College Seroja is one of the residential colleges of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), strategically located at the University’s East Campus. Recognised as the first residential college established in UNIMAS, College Seroja holds an important place in the University’s history and the development of its student residential services. The construction of the college was completed in June 2004, and it began accommodating UNIMAS students from the 2004/2005 academic session.

Since June 2010, College Seroja has been designated primarily as the residential college for UNIMAS Pre-University students. This dedicated role enables the college to provide a residential environment that supports students during their transition from secondary education to university life. Beyond providing accommodation, the college serves as an important platform for student development, community engagement, leadership activities, welfare support, and the overall residential experience of Pre-University students.

One of the distinctive features of College Seroja is its dormitory-style residential concept, which differs from the accommodation arrangements adopted by several other residential colleges within UNIMAS. The college comprises five residential blocks – Blocks A, B, M, N and P – together with various facilities and supporting amenities designed to meet the daily needs of its residents.

The facilities available within the College Seroja complex include the College Administration Office, cafeteria, mini mart, laundry facilities, surau, study rooms and other supporting spaces for student activities and residential services. These facilities contribute towards creating a convenient, supportive and conducive living and learning environment for the college community.

Over the years, College Seroja has continued to evolve in response to changes in student enrolment, accommodation requirements and the operational needs of the University. While maintaining its historical significance as UNIMAS’ first residential college, College Seroja continues to play an important role in supporting the welfare, development and campus experience of UNIMAS Pre-University students.