The Department of Social and Preventive Medicine (SPM), Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, proudly congratulates Pn. Shamsina Shamsuddin, Programme Assistant, for winning third place (joint) in the mixed doubles carom event at the Kejohanan MAKSAK Malaysia 2025, held from 19 to 23 June 2025 in Johor Bahru.

Representing Wilayah Persekutuan with Distinction

Pn. Shamsina was part of the Wilayah Persekutuan contingent, which competed against civil servant teams from across Malaysia in this prestigious national tournament. Her achievement places her among several high-performing UM staff, including champions in men’s singles and men’s doubles carom.

Her participation reflects not only her personal commitment to excellence but also the strong representation of Universiti Malaya within national-level recreational sports.

A Proven Track Record

This accomplishment follows her outstanding performance at SUKUM 2024, where she earned two gold medals in women’s singles and mixed doubles carom. Her continued success is a testament to her skill, strategic thinking, and dedication to the sport.

Sports and Health: A Preventive Medicine Perspective

Pn. Shamsina’s consistent achievements illustrate the integration of active lifestyles into workplace culture—key to advancing occupational health and well-being. Sporting events like MAKSAK offer vital opportunities for civil servants to cultivate resilience, teamwork, and mental wellness, aligning with the core values of social and preventive medicine.

Acknowledgement

The Department congratulates Pn. Shamsina and her teammate for their exemplary performance. Appreciation is also extended to MAKSAK Malaysia and the Pusat Sukan Universiti Malaya for supporting staff participation in national-level sports.

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