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The Sekretariat Anak Johor Darul Ta’zim (SEJATI) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia organized a Basic Protocol Course to strengthen student leadership and professionalism. The course, led by Deputy Registrar Mohamad Redha Md Dali, covered protocol management, professional etiquette, and event coordination. The program aimed to equip student leaders with practical skills and professional values to effectively manage official events and represent their organizations.
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 25 – Sekretariat Anak Johor Darul Ta’zim (SEJATI), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), organised a Basic Protocol Course at Building L50, UTM, bringing together 90 student leaders to strengthen their competencies in protocol management, professional etiquette and the coordination of official events.
The Basic Protocol Course was conducted by Deputy Registrar of the UTM Centre for Corporate Communications, Mohamad Redha Md Dali, who shared his professional knowledge and practical insights into fundamental protocol principles, formal etiquette and best practices in managing official ceremonies and institutional events.
Drawing on his experience in university corporate communications, he highlighted the importance of proper protocol arrangements, professional conduct and attention to detail in ensuring the effective coordination and smooth execution of formal engagements.
Participants were also introduced to practical considerations in managing official functions, including understanding roles and responsibilities, maintaining effective coordination among team members and responding appropriately to situations that may arise during an event.
The programme further emphasised effective communication, teamwork, confidence and organisational discipline as essential qualities for students undertaking leadership responsibilities and representing their organisations professionally. These competencies are particularly relevant when student leaders are involved in programmes that require engagement with university management, government agencies, industry representatives and other external stakeholders.
President of SEJATI, Dhia Hanin Ma’isyah Md Haniffa, said the programme provided members with valuable exposure to skills relevant not only to organising student activities, but also to developing their professionalism and confidence as future leaders.
“Through this course, we gained a better understanding of protocol and how it should be applied when organising official programmes. It was also a valuable opportunity for us to learn directly from the speaker’s experience and the practical insights he shared with us,” she said.
She added that opportunities to learn directly from experienced university officers allow students to better understand the standards expected when managing formal programmes and engaging with different stakeholders.
As part of the programme, Dhia Hanin presented a token of appreciation to Mohamad Redha in recognition of his contribution and knowledge-sharing throughout the course.
The course reflects SEJATI’s commitment to nurturing competent student leaders equipped with practical skills and professional values. By complementing academic development with experiential learning, initiatives such as this aim to strengthen students’ leadership capabilities, communication skills and understanding of formal protocol.
The exposure is also intended to help student leaders coordinate future programmes more effectively, uphold organisational credibility and foster positive relationships with stakeholders. Such preparation supports their role as representatives of their organisations and contributes to the professional delivery of activities involving the wider university community.
