By Maisarah MOHD
GOMBAK, 31 May 2023: The final dialogue for the IIUMSU Election 2023 was held Monday (29 May) between the candidates for the Presidential seat and Deputy President 1 seat.Â
During the dialogue, the Deputy President 1 candidate, Yuveraaj Pillai shared some beneficial insights on what he wishes to accomplish during his tenureship and other arising issues.
In dealing with students problems and issues, Yuveraaj said, œHow long have we been diplomatic to the university? Just fight, what can we do? as he disagreed with Muntasirs diplomatic approach.
He clarified that some things need to be pushed relentlessly for them to be solved, however respective manners should still be applied, œNone of us want to be unnecessarily rude to the management.
When asked about women’s representation in the IIUMSU Election, Yuveraaj admitted that the number of female students participating in the election has decreased greatly and most are only working behind-the-stage.
He added, œWe are looking forward to implementing an anti-discrimination policy, by opening positions and setting a quota of female representation for the upcoming tenure.
On IIUMSUs image branding, œIIUMSU should not limit ourselves to focus on the welfare of IIUM students only.
Yuveraaj justified that students welfare issues can also be untangled by being involved in the governments policymaking as IIUMSU is representing all university students in Malaysia.
Both the candidates see eye to eye on how IIUMSU is not the students’ problem solver, however they promised to make sure the students voices are always heard by the higher authority.
Yuveraaj concluded by stressing on students to come to IIUMSU and voice their concerns, so that the Union will help them resolve their issues.
The dialogue was moderated by the former President of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Students’ Society (IRKHSSS) 20/21, Anas Hayyan, and was conducted at the Experimental Hall, IIUM.***