{"id":30762,"date":"2025-11-10T16:31:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T08:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/?p=30762"},"modified":"2025-11-10T16:31:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T08:31:13","slug":"upsi-global-buddies-and-imac-strengthen-international-student-engagement-through-genting-highlands-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/2025\/11\/10\/upsi-global-buddies-and-imac-strengthen-international-student-engagement-through-genting-highlands-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSI Global Buddies and IMAC Strengthen International Student Engagement Through Genting Highlands Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By: Ahmad Daniel Syah Ahmad Effendi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GENTING HIGHLANDS, 1 November 2025<\/strong> \u2013 UPSI Global Buddies, in collaboration with International, Mobility and Advanced Education Centre (IMAC), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), successfully organized a recreational and educational programme titled \u201cBuddies\u2019 Journey: Genting Highlands Edition.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trip brought together more than 20 international students from UPSI and aimed to provide participants with an enriching experience while exploring one of Malaysia\u2019s most renowned highland destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2-18.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2-18.png 452w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2-18-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Chin Swee Caves Temple viewed from the Genting Skyway, captured by an international student.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-17.png 452w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-17-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>International students taking photos of the scenic highland views and enjoying the cable car ride at Genting Skyway.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-14.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-14.png 452w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4-14-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>International students taking photos of the scenic highland views and enjoying the cable car ride at Genting Skyway.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Programme Director Ashrani Husna Ahmad Asraf, the initiative was designed to strengthen friendship and engagement among international students while promoting Malaysian tourism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis programme provides an opportunity for our international students to experience Malaysia\u2019s beautiful attractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It is also part of our effort to enhance student well-being and ensure their stay in Malaysia is both meaningful and memorable,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey began with a scenic cable car ride on the Genting Skyway, where participants enjoyed panoramic views of the lush rainforest. The group then visited the Chin Swee Caves Temple, a cultural and historical landmark that allowed students to appreciate Malaysia\u2019s serene highland landscape and architectural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The excitement continued as participants explored the Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park and Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, where they enjoyed a variety of recreational rides and entertainment activities. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and enthusiasm as students bonded through shared experiences and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/5-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/5-10.png 452w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/5-10-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Excited international students queuing at the entrance of Genting Skytropolis and SkyWorlds Theme Park before starting their adventure.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6-6.png 452w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6-6-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Excited international students queuing at the entrance of Genting Skytropolis and SkyWorlds Theme Park before starting their adventure.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"827\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7-6.png 827w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7-6-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7-6-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/epena.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7-6-600x451.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A final group photo of international students at Genting Premium Outlets before departing for UPSI.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Madam Nurul Hidayah binti Mohamed Zin, an officer from IMAC who accompanied the group, expressed her satisfaction with the programme\u2019s success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe at IMAC are pleased to see our international students enjoying themselves and immersing in Malaysia\u2019s local attractions. This initiative aligns with IMAC\u2019s goal to ensure that international students have a holistic and fulfilling experience throughout their academic journey at UPSI,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Buddies\u2019 Journey: Genting Highlands Edition not only offered international students a refreshing and enjoyable experience but also reaffirmed UPSI\u2019s commitment to fostering inclusivity, engagement, and student well-being through meaningful co-curricular activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Ahmad Daniel Syah Ahmad Effendi GENTING HIGHLANDS, 1 November 2025 \u2013 UPSI Global Buddies, in collaboration with International, Mobility and Advanced Education Centre (IMAC), Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), successfully organized a recreational and educational programme titled \u201cBuddies\u2019 Journey: Genting Highlands Edition.\u201d The trip brought together more than 20 international students from UPSI and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":30763,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[191],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30762"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30762"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30762\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30770,"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30762\/revisions\/30770"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30762"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30762"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epena.com.my\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30762"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}