Ecolife Basecamp: June 2013

Serving the Semai Community

UiTM, the country's premier University was again at the forefront of community service when 27 of its students and a lecturer performed community services at the Semai village of RPS Pos Betau, Kuala Lipis, Pahang from 15-16th June, 2013.

Comprising of second year undergraduates of various courses from its main campus in Shah Alam, Selangor who formed the bulk of the Community Service Club, the students arrived early by UiTM's bus at 10.30 am on 15th June at the Ecolife Basecamp in Pos Betau. Upon arrival, they straight away get down to business, painting the basecamp's Sri Sewang Hall, taking a break for lunch at 1.30 pm, before continuing their paint job until finish.

After that, it was playtime with the kids of Tadika Kemas kindergarten. More than 200 Semai folks came to watch their children took part in the games organised by UiTM students. UiTM students also performed a group song for the audience while the kids presented a cute ritual Sewang dance, which was later joined by the crowd.. The crowd - 100% more than we expected - were later treated with dinner served by the students.

On Sunday morning, 16th June, the students boarded three 4-wheel drives loaded with hampers and goodies to Pos Lenjang, about 40km away from the basecamp to distribute them to poor Semai villagers.The presentation to 20 families was made fronting a beautiful river and joined by the community. The journey to the place was simply breathtaking.

It was certainly a proud moment for the students as they were the first batch of students from any local university to do a community service in Pos Betau of its kind. They should all be given an "A" for their noble efforts for blazing the trail. Well done, UiTM!