UniReady 2026 Helps Youths Enter Varsity With Confidence - Dr Wan Azizah

KAJANG, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- UniReady 2026 is not merely an academic preparatory platform but an important exposure ground for young people to step into university life with greater confidence and maturity, said Bandar Tun Razak Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

Dr Wan Azizah, who is the wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said the initiative by Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) reflects the institution’s commitment not only to academic excellence but also to expanding access to education for the younger generation.

She said life experience plays a crucial role in shaping personal strength beyond the knowledge gained in lecture halls.

“Experience is important. Life is built on knowledge, but it is experience that teaches us how to face life’s challenges,” she said when officiating the UniReady 2026 programme here today.

Also present were Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Razak Abdul Majid and UNITEN vice-chancellor Prof Ir Dr Khairul Salleh Mohamed Sahari.

Dr Wan Azizah also shared that after graduating from Universiti Malaya, the Prime Minister had been offered a well-paid position with the United Nations in New York but chose instead to return home to serve in the education sector and assist the underprivileged.

She said the second chances given to students who had previously failed demonstrate that everyone deserves the opportunity to rise and succeed without being labelled.

“Opportunities like this are rare. Grab it with sincerity and the right intention to help build the nation. You are the future. Malaysia must continue on the path of goodness so that our people live with knowledge, integrity and the MADANI values,” she said.

Dr Wan Azizah also shared her personal experience of furthering her studies in Ireland on a scholarship, which broadened her perspective and strengthened her confidence and communication skills.

She said academic and career success alone are insufficient without strong faith and moral values, especially among the younger generation who will take over the nation’s leadership.

She also reminded youths not to be easily influenced by information widely circulated on social media without proper verification.

Referring to Surah Al-Hujurat, verse 6, she stressed that any information received, particularly from unclear sources, must be verified to avoid harm caused by ignorance or haste.

Meanwhile, UNITEN vice-chancellor Khairul Salleh said UniReady 2026 is more than an academic camp, describing it as a holistic development platform that emphasises leadership building, communication skills, character development and exposure to campus life.

“This approach is in line with UNITEN’s aspiration to produce graduates who excel academically and are ready to assume leadership roles in the future,” he said.

Khairul Salleh added that this year’s programme differs from previous editions as it integrates micro-credentials as a core component, introducing a more dynamic, industry-focused modular learning approach aligned with future skills requirements.

UniReady 2026 is implemented through a strategic collaboration between UNITEN, Yayasan Gerbang Bandar Tun Razak and the Education Bureau of the Federal Territories State Leadership Council, with support from TNB, involving 250 participants.

-- BERNAMA