9 May 2025 | FIST Laboratory UMPSA Gambang

UMPSA FIST Conducts Mudball Workshop in Preparation for Citizen Scientist Program

Kuantan, 9 May 2025 – The Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), successfully conducted a Mudball Making Workshop today as part of the ongoing CDU grant initiative (CDU240156) titled “Citizen Scientist: Know Your Water Quality”. The session, held at the Bioprocess and Microbiology Laboratories, brought together FIST lecturers and students in a hands-on activity focused on environmental conservation.

The workshop provided a platform for students and staff to connect through practical learning while reinforcing the importance of environmental stewardship. It also served as a prelude to the larger Citizen Scientist event, encouraging greater public awareness and involvement in sustainable practices. During the workshop, participants worked collaboratively to prepare eco-friendly mudballs using effective microorganisms (EM), soil, and molasses. These mudballs will then be used during the SULAM Program "Citizen Scientists – Know Your Water Quality", scheduled for Saturday, 31 May 2025, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Taman Gelora, Kuantan.

The “Citizen Scientist: Know Your Water Quality” public engagement event will feature water quality monitoring activities and environmental education to promote awareness of local water health. The program is open to 100 participants and certificates provided. Come and join us this 31 May 2025 by registering through this link: https://forms.gle/cvJnfKmoPV2QVuYs6.