Kota Kinabalu: The recently-concluded University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF) Financial Literacy Day has recorded a positive response, said UCSF Vice-Chancellor Dr Rafiq Idris.
Rafiq said the event was part of its comprehensive Financial Literacy Programme.
“Such initiative is important to equip students with essential skills in finance, alongside green, digital, and entrepreneurship knowledge,” he said in a statement Monday.
He said financial literacy, defined as the ability to manage financial resources effectively for long-term financial well-being, was the focal point of the event.
Financial Literacy Programme head Dr Frederica Mojilis said the Financial Literacy Day featured various engaging activities, including quizzes, games and talks.
Food trucks and product vendors were also present to cater to students and staff’s culinary and shopping needs.
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Information booths by RHB Bank, Bank Islam and Prudential Takaful provided insights into banking and insurance services.
Frederica said the highlight of the event was the Financial Literacy Talk Series 2/2024, held at the UCSF Main Hall.
Industry experts Azrizal Tauffique Ahmad from Prudential Takaful and Natasha Asbi from RHB Bank shared insights on emergency preparedness, financial planning, banking facilities, personal banking, and investments.
“This informative session aimed to enhance financial literacy awareness among UCSF students.
“Their talks were on ‘The importance of preparing for emergencies with appropriate financial planning, protection, and security measures’ and ‘Banking facilities, Personal Banking, and Investments’ respectively,” she said.
She said to promote charitable values among students, the Financial Literacy Unit organised a donation drive supporting The Needy Children’s Home of Toboh, Tambunan.
“The act of charity fosters financial success and stability but contributes to overall happiness,” she said.
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