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8.2.2 – Employment Practice Unions

¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 recognises unions for all, including women and international staff. All unions at ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 are officially registered and represent staff at every level, including academic, professional, and support staff.

Table shows list of unions in ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 

No.	Name of Unions
1.	¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Academic Staff Association (PKA¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹)
2.	Administrative and Professional Officers Association (PERTADI)
3.	Administrative and Operations Assistants Association (PTPO)
4.	¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Secretaries Association (PS¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹)
5.	¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 General Staff Union (KES¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹A)
6.	¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Security Officers Association (PAKAT)
7.	¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Assistant Administrative Officers Association (PERPENTA)
8.	¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Women’s Association (S¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹ANITA)
9.	¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Retirees Association (PP¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹)

1. ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Academic Staff Association (PKA¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹)

The ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Academic Staff Association, also known as PKA¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹, serves as the best platform for academic members to collectively advance the development of higher education in the country. 

In line with its motto, “Caring for Members’ Welfare,” PKA¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 symbolises the aspirations of academics in seeking protection should their fundamental rights as educators and lecturers be compromised. PKA¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 took its first steps in the early 1980s, ensuring the welfare of academia. At that time, the main focus was on educating the nation’s youth to face the new era, both in terms of competence and national identity, in the workforce.

2. Administrative and Professional Officers Association (PERTADI)

The Administrative and Professional Officers Association, or PERTADI for short, was officially inaugurated by Y.B. Tan Sri Dr. Anuwar bin Mahmud, Vice-Chancellor of ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹, on August 15, 1977. The ceremony was held in the Senate Room at ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹, and was also attended by senior ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 officers, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Registrar, the Treasurer, and the Chief Librarian.

PERTADI initiated the Bulletin Ilham, published quarterly in digital format, as a platform for members to showcase their talents in writing short stories, poems, and novels, as well as to report their participation in various activities. These contributions are shared with all members, allowing them to engage and celebrate each other’s achievements.

Bulletin Ilham Edition 1/2024 Link:

www.ukm.my/pertadi/buletin-ilham-edisi-1-tahun-2024/

Source: www.ukm.my/pertadi/news/

3. Administrative and Operations Assistants Association (PTPO)

The Administrative and Operations Assistants Association (PTPO) was established following a meeting and discussion between Mr. Muhammad Yazid bin Othman, Ms. Noor Darlina Kasumawati Mohd Yusof, and Mr. Abdul Rahman Mohd Nordin, President of KES¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹A, on September 29, 2017.

PTPO is an active union, consistently organising activities to enhance the skills of its members.

4. ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Secretaries Association (PS¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹)

The ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Administrative Secretarial Assistants Association, now known as PS¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹, was established in 2001. It began with an Ad-hoc Committee in April, which held meetings and prepared a proposal for approval by the university. Finally, on October 17, 2001, PS¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 was successfully established with the approval of MPU No. 39/2001. Alhamdulillah, it has continued to thrive and now has nearly 200 members, including Associate Members. The founder of PS¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹, Puan Salmah Kasmani, along with her colleagues, worked tirelessly until PS¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 was officially formed in 2002. In its early days, PS¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 successfully organised the first National Secretarial Seminar. To this day, PS¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 continues to hold the seminar every two years. The ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Administrative Secretarial Assistants Association has since been rebranded as the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Secretaries Association (PS¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹).

5. ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 General Staff Union (KES¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹A)

The Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia General Staff Union, or KES¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹A for short, was registered on April 19, 1977, under the Trade Unions Act 1959 with registration number 519 in Selangor. Its history began as the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia General Staff Association [PERKAM], which was established in 1972. It has since evolved from an association into a trade union representing nearly 2,000 support staff members from Groups I and II at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

6. ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Security Officers Association (PAKAT)

PAKAT is the association for all security officers at ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹, with a primary focus on the welfare of its members. The association plays a vital role in assisting its members by safeguarding their well-being and acting as a liaison between employees and employers.

7. ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Assistant Administrative Officers Association (PERPENTA)

Purpose of the Association:
To enhance professionalism, empower the members’ voice, strengthen relationships among members, promote career development, and advocate for the welfare of its members.

Role of the Association:
To represent members on work-related issues, organise development programs, training, and courses to improve members’ skills in governance, office management, and the latest technologies. Additionally, PERPENTA provides counselling or advice on career and personal development issues, including assistance in overcoming challenges in the work environment. It also encourages members to consistently uphold good work ethics and maintain professionalism in all aspects of their work.

8. ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Women’s Association (S¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹ANITA)

The Women’s Association of the University (¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹), or better known as S¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹ANITA, was officially registered on March 23, 1982. The members of S¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹ANITA consist of female ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 staff and the wives of ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 staff. This voluntary association is actively involved in charitable, religious, health, educational, and community activities. 

S¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹ANITA initiated SUARANITA, an e-bulletin designed to showcase a variety of topics, including featuring prominent women figures

SUARANITA Edition 77/2024 Link: www.ukm.my/sukmanita/suaranita/

9. ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Retirees Association (PP¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹)

The establishment of the ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 Retirees Association (PP¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹) was officially registered by the Registrar of Societies Malaysia, effective from September 22, 2010.

It is an association that reunites all former ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 staff who have retired, allowing them to maintain and foster close ties with ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹. Through this association, various activities can be planned and carried out for the benefit and welfare of ¼¯ÃÀÂ鶹 retirees.