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SINGAPORE – More than 500 Muslim students and youth received awards for their achievements from the Yayasan Mendaki self-help group on Saturday (October 3).
The annual event, held virtually this year, celebrates students who displayed exceptional academic achievement or excelled in a different area of life.
The Minister in Charge of Muslim Affairs and President of Mendaki, Masagos Zulkifli, who was the guest of honor at the event, applauded the recipients for their achievement and urged the community to stay in touch with Mendaki so they can receive information and support that help them. get ready for what awaits you.
Said Mr. Masagos: “Given the uncertain times, some of you who recently graduated may be struggling to secure your ideal jobs. As a resilient community, I encourage you to keep an open mind and take advantage of available opportunities, such as the SGUnited internships, to gain experience, improve their skills and build their networks and portfolios. “
Four recipients were recognized for their contributions to the community. They received the Anugerah Gemilang Mendaki (Pinnacle Award) for embodying character, competence, and citizenship. Among them was Muhammad Ismail Shogo Sahul Hamid, a friend trained in the Family and Remates Through-Care Assistance Haven (Fitrah) inmate rehabilitation initiative.
Mr. Ismail, 26, is currently doing an internship at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Center for Family and Population Research.
As an undergraduate student reading political science at NUS last year, Ismail was interested in understanding criminality and the basic realities of convicts. He enrolled in Fitrah’s training program, combining the sessions with his studies.
Before Covid-19 disrupted operations, Mr. Ismail conducted home visits, assessed inmate needs, and worked with incarcerated individuals and with families who have members on death row.
Contrasting his classroom and grassroots experience, Mr. Ismail said: “When we studied about rehabilitation or reintegration at university, we took a theoretical approach, but through Fitrah, I was able to understand the issues on the ground and gather new perspectives. on how to help these vulnerable groups. “
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