UNIMAS, in collaboration with the coastal community of Kg. Asajaya Laut, successfully conducted a Service Learning Malaysia (SULAM) project focused on mangrove restoration and coastal protection. Led by Prof. Dr. Khairul Adha A. Rahim under the Aquatic Resource Science and Management Programme, students from STA2043 Mangrove and Estuarine Ecology and STA3033 Coastal Zone Management courses participated in removing ghost nets—abandoned fishing gear that threaten marine life and mangrove habitats. The initiative provided hands-on learning opportunities for students while promoting community engagement and environmental stewardship, demonstrating a practical approach to preserving coastal ecosystems.

UNIMAS hosted a Knowledge Sharing and Technology Transfer Workshop on Grouper Seed Farming in Kampung Tanah Hitam, Sematan, under the Komuniti@UniMADANI initiative funded by the Ministry of Finance. The workshop brought together 30 fishermen from the Sematan/Lundu Area Fishermen Association (PNK) and representatives of LKIM Sarawak, where they learned sustainable aquaculture practices and smart water-quality management, such as monitoring temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, and nitrite. Experts from UNIMAS, including Prof. Dr. Khairul Adha A. Rahim and Dr. Ahmad Syafiq Ahmad Nasir, taught the theory of grouper biology and nutrition, while Ts. Mohd Nasarudin Harith emphasized consistent water-quality management to ensure optimal growth and disease prevention. Advanced smart-farming technology—like mobile app–based real-time monitoring systems—was introduced by Dr. Mohd Farid Atan and Mr. Mohamad Saufian Suhaili, helping farmers make data-driven decisions in real time. Participants also engaged in practical training, including testing water quality and managing feed. The program sought to strengthen the economic resilience of local fishing communities by combining science and tech, aligning with Sarawak’s vision of a high-income future under the Madani economic framework. Community leaders and seasoned fishermen praised the initiative for offering new skills that can diversify income and promote sustainable livelihoods.