16.2 – University Governance Measures

16.2.1 – Elected Representation

At Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), the Senate holds the highest representation on the university’s governing body. The Senate, as a decision-making body, plays a pivotal role in shaping academic policies, strategic directions, and governance matters. It comprises elected representatives from various faculties and departments, including academic and administrative staff, ensuring diverse voices and perspectives are considered in university decision-making processes. This structure underscores UKM’s commitment to inclusive governance, where leadership and policy formation are driven by a wide representation of the university community.

The Senate consisted of:

1. The Vice Chancellor of UKM as the Chairman
2. All Deputy Vice-Chancellors of UKM
3. All Faculty Deans of Faculty and all Directors of UKM Campuses, Schools, Centers, Academies and Institutes
4. Not more than 20 professors elected for a period of three years by all full-time professors and associate professors of the UKM
5. Student Representatives

The Senate perform the following functions and exercise the following powers:

1. To establish Faculties, Schools, Centres, Academies and Institutes, and departments, units or bodiTs under such Faculties, Schools, Centres, Academies and Institutes;
2. With the permission of the Board, to award honorary degrees to persons who have contributed to the advancement or dissemination of knowledge, or who have rendered outstanding public service;
3. To form policies and methods of teaching, lessons, examinations, research, scholarship and training carried out in, by or from the University;
4. To ensure the standard of education in courses of study held within, by or from the University;
5. To determine the feasibility or otherwise of any proposal regarding any curriculum or course of study conducted or to be conducted within, by or from the University;
6. To determine the qualifications required to be admitted to any course of study held in, by or from the University;
7. To regulate the conduct of assessments and examinations, confirm examination results and determine appeals;
8. To formulate policies to protect academic freedom and professional excellence; and
9. To do all things that are beneficial or necessary for or incidental to the execution of his functions under this Constitution.

At UKM, the Senate includes key leadership figures from across the university’s various faculties and academic units. This includes all Faculty Deans as well as the Directors of UKM’s campuses, schools, centres, academies, and institutes. Their participation in the Senate is crucial to ensuring that academic policies, strategic initiatives, and decisions reflect the interests and expertise of each discipline and research area within the university.

The Deans and Directors serve as representatives of their respective faculties and academic units, bringing specialized knowledge, as well as insights into the needs and priorities of their students, staff, and researchers. This structure strengthens collaboration and coherence across UKM’s diverse academic landscape, contributing to well-rounded governance that aligns with the university’s mission and goals.

By incorporating leaders from across its academic spectrum, UKM’s Senate ensures that its governance is both comprehensive and inclusive, facilitating informed decision-making that benefits the entire university community.

Table below shows a List of Senate Membership in 2023 consisting of Faculty Deans of Faculty and all Directors of UKM Campuses, Schools, Centers, Academies and Institutes.

No.	Name	Membership	Notes
1	Prof. Ts. Dr. Muhammad Rahimi bin Yusop	Co-Opt	The Centre For Research And Instrumentation UKM
2	Prof. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Kamal Ariffin bin Mohd Ihsan	Co-Opt	Centre For Teaching and Curriculum Development, National University of Malaysia
3	Lt. Kol. Bersekutu (PA) Prof. Dr. Roslee Rajikan	Co-Opt	Pro Vice-Chancellor Strategy and Corporate Development
4	Prof. Dato’ Dr. Hanafiah bin Haruna Rashid	Co-Opt	Kuala Lumpur Campus Pro Vice Chancellor’s Office
5	Prof. Dr. Aini binti Aman	Dean	Faculty of Economics and Management
6	Prof. Dr. Mohd bin Makmor Bakry	Dean	Faculty of Medicine
7	Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Syuhaimi Ab Rahman	Dean	Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
8	Prof. Dr. Mohd Mahzan bin Awang	Dean	Faculty of Education
9	Prof. Madya Dr. Ahmad Sunawari bin Long	Dean	Faculty of Islamic Studies
10	Prof. Dr. Tuti Ningseh binti Mohd Dom	Dean	Faculty of Dentistry
11	Prof. Dr. Abdul Halim bin Abdul Gafor	Dean	Faculty of Medicine
12	Prof. ChM. Dr. Ishak bin Ahmad	Dean	Faculty of Science and Technology
13	Prof. Dr. Suzana bt. Shahar	Dean	Faculty of Health Sciences
14	Prof. Dr. Kadaruddin bin Aiyub	Dean	Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
15	Prof. Madya Dr. Nurhizam Safie Bin Mohd Satar	Dean	Faculty of Information Science and Technology
16	Prof. Madya Dr. Jady @ Zaidi bin Hassim	Dean	Faculty of Law
17	Prof. Dr. Khairul Anwar @ Johari bin Mastor	Dean	Pusat Pengajian Citra Universiti
18	Prof. Dr. Zafir Khan bin Mohamed Makhbul	Dean	UKM-GSB Graduate School of Business
19	Prof. Madya Dr. Asyaari Bin Muhamad	Director	Institute of The Malay World and Civilization
20	Prof. Madya Dr. Goh Choo Ta	Director	Institute for Environment and Development
21	Prof. Madya Dr. Nor Azian binti Abdul Murad	Director	UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute
22	Prof. Dr. Syarul Nataqain binti Baharum	Director	Institute of Systems Biology
23	Prof. Madya Dr. Rabiah binti Abdul Kadir	Director	Institute of Visual Informatics
24	Prof. Dato’ Dr. Fariza bt. Md. Sham	Director	Institute of Islam Hadhari
25	Prof. Ulung Datuk Dr. Shamsul Amri bin Baharuddin	Director	Institute of Ethnic Studies
26	Prof. Dr. Sufian bin Jusoh	Director	Institute of The Malay World and Civilization
27	Prof. Madya Dr. Ahmad Rifqi bin Md Zain	Director	Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics
28	Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Adib bin Ibrahim	Director	Solar Energy Research Institute
29	Prof. Madya Dr. Zaini bin Sakawi	Director	Institute of Climate Change
30	Prof. Ir. Dr. Siti Kartom bin Kamarudin	Director	Fuel Cell Institute
31	Prof. Dr. Dayang Anita binti Abdul Aziz	Director	Women Leadership Centre
32	Prof. Madya Dr. Irman Abdul Rahman	Director	Center For Academic Management
33	Prof. Madya Dr. Rorlinda binti Yusof	Director	GENIUS@Pintar National Gifted Centre
34	Prof. Madya Dr. Noor Azuddin bin Yakob	Director	Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small & Medium Enterprises Development (UKM-CESMED)
35	Prof. Datuk Dr. Muhammad bin Hussin	Director	Center for Shaping Advanced and ProfessionalEducation (UKMShape)
36	Prof. Dr. Zulkefly bin Abdul Karim	Professor Membership	Faculty of Economics and Management
37	Prof. Ir. Dr. Abu Bakar bin Sulong	Professor Membership	Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
38	Prof. Dr. Zainuddin bin Sajuri	Professor Membership	Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
39	Prof. Dr. Kamisah binti Osman	Professor Membership	Faculty of Education
40	Prof. Dr. Mohd. Nasran bin Mohamad	Professor Membership	Faculty of Islamic Studies
41	Prof. Dr. Rohaya binti Megat Abdul Wahab	Professor Membership	Faculty of Dentistry
42	Prof. Datuk Dr. Ismail bin Sagap	Professor Membership	Faculty of Medicine
43	Prof. Dr. Ismail bin Mohd. Saiboon	Professor Membership	Faculty of Medicine
44	Prof. Dr. Sharifa Ezat binti Wan Puteh	Professor Membership	Faculty of Medicine
45	Prof. Dato’ Dr. Razman bin Jarmin	Professor Membership	Faculty of Medicine
46	Prof. Dr. Maslina binti Darus	Professor Membership	Faculty of Science and Technology
47	Prof. Dr. Ismanizan bin Ismail	Professor Membership	Faculty of Science and Technology
48	Prof. Ts. Dr. Norinsan Kamil bin Othman	Professor Membership	Faculty of Science and Technology
49	Prof. Dr. Bariah bt. Mohd. Ali	Professor Membership	Faculty of Health Sciences
50	Prof. Ts. Dr. Kadir bin Arifin	Professor Membership	Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
51	Prof. Dr. Rozmi bin Ismail	Professor Membership	Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
52	Prof. Dr. Shahrul Azman bin Mohd Noah	Professor Membership	Faculty of Information Science and Technology
53	Prof. Dr. Riza bin Sulaiman	Professor Membership	Institute of Visual Informatics
54	Prof. Dr. Mohd Fairuz bin Md. Salleh	Professor Membership	UKM-GSB Graduate School of Business
55	Prof. Dr. Kartini binti Aboo Talib Khalif	Professor Membership	Institute of Ethnic Studies

Source: https://www.ukm.my/akademik/ahli-senat-2023-2026/ 

Non-faculty employees also play an integral role in the Senate at UKM. Their inclusion ensures that the governance of the university reflects a broader range of perspectives beyond just the academic faculties. Their involvement allows the Senate to consider the administrative, technical, and operational dimensions of university governance, ensuring that decisions made are practical and beneficial for all stakeholders. This inclusiveness promotes a more holistic and balanced approach to decision-making, fostering a university environment where the voices of all employees—academic and non-academic alike—are valued in shaping UKM’s future. Non-faculty employees in UKM are represented by the UKM Registrar which is Dato’ Dr. Syed Kamarudin bin Sadakkuthulla, Encik Mohd Azli bin Mohd Kasirun (Bursary), Prof. Madya Dr. Salawati binti Mat Basir (Legal Advisor) and Cik Rohaya binti Umar (Chief Librarian), known as Ex-Officio in the Senate. 

At UKM, student representation in the Senate is an important aspect of governance, reflecting the university’s commitment to including the student body’s voice in key decision-making processes. Student representatives are elected or appointed to participate in the Senate, ensuring that the concerns, ideas, and perspectives of the student population are heard and addressed. Their involvement helps bridge the gap between university management and students, fostering a collaborative environment where policies affecting the academic and campus life of students are considered with direct input from those it impacts most. This structure promotes transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness in UKM’s governance. In UKM, the student representative for the Senate is the President of UKM Student Union known as Kesatuan Mahasiswa UKM (KMUKM). In 2023, the student representative was Badrul Aliff Naqiuddin Bin Badrulzaman.