MMU continued its commitment to community engagement and financial well-being through the Knowledge Transfer Programme titled “Financial Health Check-Up and Scam Awareness 2.0”, which was conducted in two locations: Pusat Komuniti Desa Jelintoh, Perak, and Pusat Komuniti Desa Pengkalan Lama, Melaka, in June 2026.
The programme, led by Siti Zarifah binti Amir from the Faculty of Business (FOB), brought together a team of academics comprising Dr. Siti Zakiah Melatu Samsi, Dr. Mohammad Tariqul Islam Khan, Fathiah Athirah Haris, Norashikin Sahadan, Nurul Atiqah Mohd Shukry, and Ummu Umairah Mohd Yunus. The team represented various research centres under the Centre of Excellence (COE) framework, including the Centre for Management and Marketing Innovation, the Centre for Accounting, Finance and Economics, and the Centre for Legal Research, under the COE of Business Innovation and Communication as well as the COE of Sustainability and Governance.
The first session involved 62 participants, mainly housewives, pensioners, and small business owners. Participants were introduced to practical financial planning techniques, including budgeting, financial health assessment, savings strategies, and debt management. The session also highlighted common scam tactics and provided guidance on how to recognise and avoid financial fraud, particularly in today’s digital environment.
A second workshop involved 20 participants comprising single mothers, housewives, pensioners, and small business owners. Despite differences in background, participants actively engaged throughout the session and contributed to an interactive and supportive learning environment.
Across both locations, the programme focused on strengthening participants’ financial knowledge and improving their ability to make informed financial decisions. The initiative reflects MMU’s ongoing efforts to support lifelong learning and community empowerment through targeted knowledge transfer activities.
The programme is part of MMU’s broader commitment to community development through the Office of Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT), contributing to enhanced financial awareness, improved economic resilience, and stronger protection against financial scams among local communities.
