Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), through UniHEALTH and in collaboration with Student Affairs Section (HEP), organised the Movember 2025 Awareness Campaign—a month-long initiative aimed at promoting men’s health and well-being among students and staff.
The session began with welcoming remarks by Dr. Deeni Rudita Idris, Deputy Director of UniHEALTH and Co-Chairperson of Movember 2025, followed by the recital of Surah Al-Fatihah and Doa Selamat.
The campaign commenced with an insightful public lecture titled “Men and Anabolic Steroids: Gym Supplements and Health Effects,” delivered by Mr. Cheong Mun Khiong, Head of the Compliance and Licensing Section, Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health. The lecture highlighted the growing concern surrounding supplement misuse and its potential impact on men’s physical and mental health. Subsequently, an interactive dialogue allowed participants to engage in open discussions and clarify misconceptions about men’s health.
Throughout November and December, the Movember campaign featured a series of engaging activities, including: Walkathon in Blue (12 November 2025)—promoting prostate cancer awareness and encouraging active lifestyles around the UBD campus, Mental Health Wellness Interactive Lecture and Grounding Technique Workshop by UniHEALTH and the Psychological First Aid Responders (PFAr) (14 November 2025), and Wellness Talk: “Jom Ngopi & Sembang tentang Prostat dan Andropause” (10 December 2025), which aimed to foster open dialogue and reduce stigma surrounding men’s health issues.
To conclude the opening event, Dr. Mursidi Haji Ali, Dean of Students, Student Affairs Section and Co-Chairperson of Movember 2025, presented a certificate and token of appreciation to the guest speaker. The campaign’s activities reflected UBD’s strong commitment to fostering a healthy, supportive, and inclusive campus environment.
For more details on upcoming events or student resources, visit UBD’s official website or Instagram at @ubdbuzz @studentaffairsubd @unihealth.ubd