KIKeK2026 Strengthens Unity and Sportsmanship Among Chemical Engineering Community
Held at the Sports Complex, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Engineering Campus, the carnival served as a vibrant platform to strengthen interaction and cooperation among students from different academic batches as well as staff members of the School.
A Week-Long Celebration of Sports and Team Spirit
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Although the main highlight of the carnival took place on Saturday, 16 May, the competitions had already begun earlier in the week on Monday, 11 May, with preliminary and final matches conducted across various sporting categories.
KIKeK2026 featured a diverse range of events, including:
- eSports (Mobile Legends and PUBG)
- Badminton
- Volleyball
- Table Tennis
- Pétanque
- Futsal
- Basketball
- Netball
- Frisbee
- Track and Field (100 m and 4 × 400 m relay)
The wide variety of sports ensured active participation from students and staff with different interests and talents.
Five Contingents Unite Through Competition
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One of the major highlights of KIKeK2026 was the participation of five contingents, representing both staff and students from different academic years:
- Black Contingent – Staff
- Red Contingent – Fourth Year students
- Green Contingent – Third Year students
- Blue Contingent – Second Year students
- Yellow Contingent – First Year students
Each contingent was led by dedicated staff members who acted as contingent leaders:
- Professor Dr. Abdul Latif Ahmad – Black Contingent
- Associate Professor Dr. Mohamad Hekarl Uzir – Red Contingent
- Ir. Dr. Nur Ayshah Rosli – Green Contingent
- Dr. Suhairi Abd Sata – Blue Contingent
- Professor Dr. Ahmad Zuhairi Abdullah – Yellow Contingent
Apart from competing in sports events, contingents were also tasked with decorating their own tents, adding creativity and festive spirit to the carnival atmosphere.
Resilience Amid Challenging Weather Conditions
Despite the excitement surrounding the event, KIKeK2026 faced unexpected challenges due to adverse weather conditions. Drizzle began as early as 7.00 am., followed by heavy rain around 8.30 am., forcing the cancellation of the planned fun games (sukaneka) scheduled for 9.00 am.
Participants had to quickly abandon their tents on the field and relocate activities to the badminton court within the Sports Complex. Nevertheless, the enthusiasm and determination of the contingents remained strong throughout the day.
Tug-of-War Steals the Spotlight
One of the most anticipated events of the carnival, the Tug-of-War competition, was successfully carried out before the main prize-giving ceremony. The highly spirited contest was ultimately won by the Black Contingent, representing the School’s staff members.
The prize-giving ceremony was presented by the Chemical Engineering Dean; Professor Dr. Zainal Ahmad for all sporting events which was held at the Sports Complex as the rain gradually eased around noon.
At the conclusion of the carnival, the Red Contingent, representing the Fourth Year students, emerged as the overall champion of KIKeK2026.
Building a Stronger Chemical Engineering Community
The event concluded at approximately 1.45 pm., marking the successful end of another memorable edition of KIKeK. Beyond competition and entertainment, the carnival reinforced the values of teamwork, leadership, resilience, and unity among students and staff of the School of Chemical Engineering.
It is hoped that KIKeK will continue to serve as a meaningful platform that strengthens the bond within the Chemical Engineering community and nurtures a positive and inclusive campus culture at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Text by : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR. MOHAMAD HEKARL UZIR
Photo by : CheSS