THE School of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, in collaboration with Holy Cross College, successfully organised a programme titled Journey Across Living Malaysian Identity and Nexus (JALIN) for the first time.
This programme involved 27 students from Holy Cross College representing diverse backgrounds and faculties.
The main objective of the programme was to integrate academic learning with cultural exploration through workshops, discussions, and field visits.
Held from 23 to 27 February 2026, the programme covered a number of iconic and culturally significant places. Among the highlights were visits to the Petronas Twin Towers, a walking tour in Malacca around A Famosa and Menara Taming Sari, as well as the Tugu Negara, among others.
During the group reflection session on the final day, Aslin Pushba expressed her excitement about participating in the programme.
“This programme is very interesting as it is my first time coming to Malaysia. I learned about the Baba Nyonya culture in Melaka, and I was especially excited about the canting batik session. It was a meaningful exposure for me personally. Through this programme, I was able to make new friends. “We went to the same college, but we never spoke until we joined JALIN,” she said.