29/09/2026
KOP HOSTS JPA, KPT AND MSD IIUM DELEGATION FOR ABM 2027 STAFFING CONSULTATION
The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy (KOP), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Kuantan Campus, hosted a delegation from the Public Service Department (JPA), the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT), and IIUMβs Management Services Division (MSD) on 28 September 2026.
The visit was held in conjunction with the Consultation Session on Staffing Applications through the 2027 Operating Expenditure Budget (ABM 2027) for Public Universities (UA) and University Teaching Hospitals (HPU) under the Ministry of Higher Education (Sesi Runding Cara Permohonan Perjawatan melalui Anggaran Belanja Mengurus (ABM) Tahun 2027 di Universiti Awam (UA) dan Hospital Pengajar Universiti (HPU), Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (KPT)).
The delegation included Madam Masni binti Mustapa Kamarul Basah, Chief Assistant Director from JPAβs Staffing and Organisation Division; Madam Shafiqa Adleen binti Samsudin, Senior Assistant Secretary; and Mr. Mohammad Fitry Ariff bin Ahmad Zulkefley, Assistant Secretary, representing KPTβs Human Resource Management Division. Also present were Mr. Kamarrudin Ali, Director; Madam Ayunita Atan, Deputy Director; and Madam Siti Safiyah Awang Kechik, Assistant Director, representing IIUMβs Management Services Division.
The session was attended by the Dean of KOP, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor Ilyani Mohamed Nazar, together with the Heads of Departments and Deputy Directors of KOP.
The engagement provided an opportunity for KOP to present and discuss its staffing requirements under ABM 2027, highlighting the importance of adequate human resources in supporting the Kulliyyahβs academic, research, administrative and operational functions. The session also facilitated constructive discussions on staffing needs and organisational requirements in alignment with IIUMβs strategic direction and service delivery objectives.
KOP extends its appreciation to the JPA, KPT and MSD IIUM delegations for their visit, valuable input and constructive engagement throughout the consultation session.