By: Mrs. Ayna Marliana Mohamad Sari

PUTRAJAYA, 23 January – The Counselling Division of Universiti Putra Malaysia (BKUPM) has conducted the BKUPM 2026 Strategic Planning and Direction Workshop as a strategic initiative to strengthen the planning and direction of the university’s counselling services for 2026. The workshop emphasized the importance of professional development and mental well-being to ensure that the counselling services provided remain relevant, effective, and aligned with Universiti Putra Malaysia’s vision.

The workshop, held on Saturday, 20 December 2025, took place at Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A total of 16 BKUPM staff, including psychology officers and administrative staff, actively participated in the workshop. Their participation provided an opportunity to share experiences, ideas, and knowledge comprehensively to enhance the quality of university counselling services.

The workshop aimed to provide a strategic discussion platform for BKUPM personnel, where the achievements of 2025 could be reviewed comprehensively, current challenges identified, and strategies and targets for 2026 could be formulated more effectively. The main focus of the workshop was to ensure that counselling and campus well-being programs have a positive impact on the university community, in line with the university’s efforts to create a conducive campus environment that supports holistic well-being.

In his speech, Head of Division Dr. Mazila Ghazali emphasized the importance of continuous professional development and focused collaboration. He stated that the workshop serves as a key platform to strengthen teamwork, refine strategic objectives, and enhance the quality of counselling services for the university community.

During the workshop, participants were divided into several discussion groups focusing on performance analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs) setting, and the presentation of the BKUPM 2026 Strategic Plan framework. In addition, discussions emphasized aspects of mental well-being, self-development, career counselling, and strengthening the university’s psychological support system, ensuring that counselling services remain responsive to the needs of the campus community.

The implementation of this workshop reflects BKUPM’s commitment to enhancing professionalism, collaboration, and work alignment among staff, while supporting the university’s efforts to create a more conducive and well-being-focused campus environment. It is hoped that the outcomes of this workshop will serve as the primary guide for implementing BKUPM programs and initiatives throughout 2026, contributing to the holistic and continuous enhancement of the well-being of Universiti Putra Malaysia’s campus community.

Date of Input: 23/01/2026 | Updated: 23/01/2026 | ayna