Valentine’s Day saw the spread of love and warmth at the lanes of Ampang Superbowl, as the Faculty of Business and Management organised a lively Family Day Bowling Bash with our latest community partners—the Ray of Hope non-profit organisation.
The event combined friendly competition with community spirit, and it doubled as the moment the two organisations took a big step toward deeper collaboration, as an MoU was signed to formalise their partnership and set out a shared agenda for inclusive education and research.
Over the years, we’ve taken immense pride in our cooperation with the centre for children with special education needs, which has included similar bowling events, Christmas celebrations, as well as fundraising initiatives.
The MoU signed during the opening ceremony creates a durable framework for cooperation. The agreement sets out areas of collaboration such as exchange of knowledge and best practices, joint research activity, and other mutually agreed projects. Present to officiate the tie-up were QIU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Zita Mohd Fahmi and Ray of Hope Chairman Rev. Soon Jun Jer.
On the ground, the energy was unmistakable: teams cheered one another on, QIU students helped steady lanes and scores for Ray of Hope bowlers, and staff from both organisations shared ideas about future activities that could combine community engagement with learning opportunities.
The Family Day project — now into its third year — was not only a celebration but a living example of inclusive education and SDG-focused community partnership, with the Faculty of Business and Management positioning the activity as part of the university’s broader Leadership Cluster and SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals).
The day closed with photographs and prize presentations, but the real takeaway was forward-looking: a signed MoU and a refreshed sense of shared purpose that will guide student placements, joint projects, and research collaborations in the coming years. For participants from Ray of Hope the event was a joyful, empowering outing; for QIU it was a reminder that small, well-planned community events can seed long-term impact and meaningful learning beyond the classroom.
