1. EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH HORTICULTURE 2. KHIDMAT MASYARAKAT KOMUNITI RUMAH BELAYONG, EMPAIT ULU ROBAN, SARATOK, SARAWAK

1. This SULAM Project has brought many positive impacts to the community, especially the students, which were the targeted audience and the project communities. Students, specifically “Sains Pertanian” Form 4, have gained new knowledge by participating in the program. They are able to learn about horticulture in advance before they enter Form 5. Through this, the students can have a clearer picture on the syllabus that they will be studying in later. Furthermore, some students have stated that this workshop has gained their interest in growing their own vegetables at home, which could contribute to addressing food security through urban agriculture. The program's multifaceted nature, encompassing knowledge-sharing talks, interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and engaging quizzes and games, has successfully created an immersive learning experience. These carefully designed components work synergistically to ensure that participants not only grasp the fundamental concepts of horticulture but also understand its practical applications and broader significance in contemporary agriculture and environmental sustainability. The success of this initiative demonstrates the vital role that universities can play in community development and education. By sharing expertise and resources with local institutions, UNIMAS has not only fulfilled its social responsibility but has also created a model for future community engagement projects. The knowledge and skills gained through this program will continue to resonate with participants, potentially inspiring future careers in horticulture and related fields while strengthening the bonds between educational institutions and their communities.

2. Program ini boleh memberi impak positif dalam aspek ekonomi, alam sekitar, dan sosial kepada komuniti Rumah Panjang. Dari segi ekonomi, komuniti kini lebih sedar tentang potensi madu lebah dan kelulut sebagai sumber pendapatan, selain mendapat pendedahan daripada pegawai penyelidik MARDI mengenai peluang keusahawanan pertanian. Perkongsian ini membuka ruang kepada generasi muda untuk melibatkan diri secara serius dalam sektor ini dengan bantuan kerajaan, sama ada dalam bentuk bantuan kewangan mahupun khidmat nasihat. Dari aspek alam sekitar, aktiviti penanaman pokok limau kasturi dan terung asam bukan sahaja membantu memelihara kepelbagaian tanaman, tetapi juga meningkatkan sumber makanan untuk komuniti serta lebah kelulut, yang memainkan peranan penting dalam ekosistem. Sementara itu, dari segi sosial, program ini telah mengeratkan hubungan antara pelajar universiti dan komuniti luar bandar, sekaligus membuka peluang kepada lebih banyak kolaborasi pada masa hadapan.