FIVE USM STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN PROSTAR 2.0 PROGRAMME WITH PENANG STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT

PENANG, 31 October 2025 - Five students from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) took part in the Kembara PROSTAR 2.0 programme organised by the Penang State Health Department of the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) on 30 and 31 October 2025.

The programme aimed to raise awareness among the public, especially youths, on the prevention of infectious diseases, adolescent reproductive health and the importance of practising a healthy lifestyle.

The USM participants were Muhammad Thaqif Hisham Zamri, Raz Balkish Razali, Mohamad Haniff Iznee Hylmee, Muhammad Ridhwan Rahmat and Farisha Najla Mohamad Marzuan, who are first and third-year students.

Kembara PROSTAR 2.0 is a continuation of the Healthy Without AIDS Programme for Adolescents (PROSTAR), an initiative by MOH to strengthen public health advocacy among the younger generation.

Through various interactive and community-based activities, participants also had the opportunity to engage with local communities to share health messages more creatively and effectively.

This initiative is in line with the aspirations of MOH and USM to develop students who are caring, knowledgeable and actively involved in contributing to the well-being of society.

Text and photos: Courtesy of Muhammad Nuraiman Mohd Yusrino and participants of Kembara PROSTAR 2.0 Penang