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Institutional development · Student experience, equity and outcomes · Malaysia

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia holds two-day student mental health festival in Nilai

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia ran its Mental Health Awareness (MeHASS) Festival 2026 on 16-17 October, offering students health, recreation and creative activities.

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Why it matters: Students and the campus community at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia were the audience for the festival's health, recreation and creative activities.

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) said it held the Mental Health Awareness (MeHASS) Festival 2026 on 16 and 17 October to raise awareness of student mental health and well-being.

According to the university, the festival ran under its Fi Qalbi programme and featured health, recreational and creative activities along with campus community involvement.

Editor’s view

Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

Students and the campus community at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia were the focus of the two-day festival, held on 16-17 October under the Fi Qalbi programme with health, recreation and creative activities.

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