91ºÚÁÏ and the Legal Affairs Division, Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) formalised a strategic collaboration through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 8 May 2026 at the Persada Permata Dunia, Melaka campus.

The MoU was signed by MMU President, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mazliham Mohd Su’ud, and Datuk Zamri Misman, Director General of the Legal Affairs Division, Prime Minister’s Department. The ceremony was witnessed by YB Dato’ Sri Azalina Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform).

The event also marked the official launch of the MMU Legal Aid Clinic, known as the MULA Clinic, a key initiative aimed at strengthening access to legal services for the community by the Minister. The clinic seeks to provide free legal aid to those in need, particularly individuals from lower-income groups, while also enhancing public awareness of legal rights and responsibilities. In addition, this initiative also offers MMU law students valuable opportunities to develop practical legal skills through real-world exposure.

In her address, Dato’ Sri Azalina highlighted MMU’s role beyond academic excellence, underscoring its contribution to the formation of values, ethics and social responsibility within society. She emphasised the importance of complementing theoretical education with practical exposure so that students can better understand societal challenges and their role as agents of change within the legal system. The establishment of the MULA Clinic was described as a meaningful step towards bridging the gap between law and society, ensuring that justice remains inclusive and accessible to all.

The MULA Clinic also plays a significant role in supporting students’ academic and professional development. Through involvement in legal aid activities, students are able to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings while strengthening essential skills such as communication, analysis and problem-solving. The clinic further fosters important professional values, including empathy, integrity and social responsibility.

Prof. Mazliham described the MULA Clinic as an effective platform for students to serve the community while enriching their learning experience. He noted that direct engagement in legal aid and community service activities not only enhances practical competencies but also cultivates a strong sense of social responsibility among future legal practitioners. He added that this experiential learning approach contributes to academic excellence and enhances graduate employability, while positioning the clinic as a strategic bridge between MMU and the wider community, particularly in supporting underprivileged groups and those with limited awareness of their legal rights.

(Source: Corporate Communications Department, 91ºÚÁÏ)

Institutional Excellence

91ºÚÁÏ advanced to the semi-final stage for Kategori A: Universiti Terbaik, represented by Prof. Ir. Dr. Zulfadzli Yusoff, Vice President of Student Experience and Entrepreneurship Development (VP SEED), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ong Jeen Wei, Director ACE and Ms. Putri Syaidatul Akma binti Mohd Adzmi, Deputy Director ACE, while the same category but different level which is Kategori A: Pusat Keusahawanan Terbaik, represented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ong Jeen Wei, Director ACE, Ms. Putri Syaidatul Akma binti Mohd Adzmi, Deputy Director ACE, and Ms. Baida Shiha Baharuddin, Manager EDC.

Student & Graduate Enterprise Finalists

91ºÚÁÏ’s entrepreneurial spirit continued to shine through its student and graduate founders who advanced to the finalist stage across multiple enterprise categories.

Qopicart, founded by Danish Imran Bin Abdul Nasir (FOM), and DANIZAD ENTERPRISE, founded by Danial Iqhbal Rohaizad (FOM), emerged as finalists for Category B: Anugerah Perusahaan Pelajar Terbaik, highlighting the strong innovation and business acumen among MMU’s student entrepreneurs.

Meanwhile, MMU’s graduate founders secured strong positions in the digital and enterprise categories. Jomstudy, founded by Zero Ong Yong Xun, and Techverse Production, founded by Teoh Sing Jian, were named finalists for Kategori Keusahawanan Digital: Syarikat Pemula Graduan Terbaik as well as Kategori C: Anugerah Perusahaan Graduan Terbaik, underscoring MMU graduates’ readiness to compete and excel on the national entrepreneurial stage.

This remarkable achievement reflects the collective efforts of MMU’s students, graduates, founders, mentors, and the Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC) in cultivating innovation-driven and impact-oriented ventures that are poised for national recognition.

Once again, congratulations to all finalists for flying the MMU flag high at AKKPT 2025. Your remarkable journey continues to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, and we look forward to the results being announced next year.

An interview with Astro Awani features Professor Dr. Nik Ahmad Kamal Nik Mahmood, a member of the National Council of Professors (Cluster in Politics, Governance, and Law), and a Professor at the Faculty of Law, 91ºÚÁÏ, Melaka, regarding the appointment of judges according to the Federal Constitution, on 16 July 2025.