Two PSM UMPSA Lecturers Launch New Books Published by Penerbit UMPSA at PBAKL 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5, 2026 – The Centre for Mathematical Sciences (PSM), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) highlighted its academic excellence through the participation of two distinguished lecturers in the book launch and panel session hosted by Penerbit UMPSA at the MAPIM Pavilion, Level 2, Tun Dr. Ismail Hall, during the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) 2026.

The two academic figures, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ku Muhammad Na'im bin Ku Khalif and Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rashid bin Ab Hamid, were featured speakers in the Republika Merah: Author Discussion program.

Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rashid bin Ab Hamid shared insights from his co-authored book with Prof. Dr. Mokhtar bin Abdullah (Meritus University), titled "Foundations of Excellence: Achieving Sustainable Success Through Values-Driven Strategies". The publication delves into ethical leadership, sound governance, and values-driven strategies as essential pillars for long-term organizational success.

The intellectual forum also brought Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ku Muhammad Na'im bin Ku Khalif with the launch of his co-authored book, "Jom Jadi Usahawan Bersama ILM", officiated by the Minister of Higher Education, YB Dato' Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir. The interactive entrepreneurship book was developed through a strategic collaboration with two lecturers from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Dr. Mohamad Idham Haji Md. Razak and Noraazura Durani. During the discourse, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ku Muhammad Na'im highlighted the role of academic publishing in promoting knowledge-sharing and generating societal benefits.

The engagement session received enthusiastic feedback from academia, students, and industry practitioners, underscoring UMPSA's steadfast commitment to advancing scholarly knowledge and professional development nationwide.

Author: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ku Muhammad Na'im bin Ku Khalif and Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rashid bin Ab Hamid