{"id":182797,"date":"2025-01-09T06:57:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T06:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=182797"},"modified":"2025-01-09T06:57:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T06:57:30","slug":"flics-new-president-promises-creativity-and-inclusivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.iium.edu.my\/?p=182797","title":{"rendered":"FLIC\u2019s new president promises creativity and inclusivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By, Shaireza Jaafar<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOMBAK, 9 January 2025: The Friends of the Library Club (FLIC) organised its 6th Annual Grand Meeting (AGM) to celebrate the club’s milestone as well as mark the conclusion and transition of the 23\/24 tenure at the Library Meeting Room of IIUM Gombak, on 3 January 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event began with the opening remarks by the Chief Librarian of Dar al-Hikmah Library and sponsor of FLIC, Madam Yusrina binti Abu Bakar. \u201cIntroduced in 2019, this club acts as the \u201cwings\u201d for the library, promoting its programs and engaging with students and the IIUM community through cooperative efforts between the club and the library,” she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Madam Yusrina delivering her opening remarks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Madam Yusrina also acknowledged the success of the 23\/24 tenure, saying, \u201cMany interesting programmes have been conducted this year and I hope the next tenure will continue to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Secretarial report by Sr. Liyana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Financial report by Br. Farihin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The event continued with secretarial and financial reports by Sr. Nur Liyana and Br. Mohamad Farihin. In the secretarial report, Sr. Liyana unveiled all programmes conducted for the 23\/24 tenure and asserted, \u201cThese programmes are evident that we adhere to the club\u2019s motto – Fun, Literature and Camaraderie.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 23\/24 FLIC’s president, Br. Reza marking the conclusion of his tenure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The appointing of newly elected candidates for the 24\/25 tenure<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In a presidential speech by the 23\/24 FLIC president, Muhamad Shaireza bin Jaafar, he expressed his appreciation towards the members of the 23\/24 tenure, stating \u201cNone of the programmes would be realised without your hard work and dedication.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also thanked the library advisors, saying \u201cYour guidance and support, I will carry them with me forever.\u201d As he marked his tenure’s conclusion, he said, \u201cI am fortunate to be part of this story because this is the club that I call home and I hope the next tenure feels the same way too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Presidential address by FLIC’s new president, Br. Shamueel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The pinnacle of the event saw the transition of the tenure of committees through the appointment of newly elected candidates of FLIC\u2019s tenure 24\/25 followed by a presidential address from the new president, Ahmad Shamueel bin Jalal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an interview with IIUMToday, Shamueel expressed\u00a0his excitement as the new FLIC’s president for 24\/25 tenure, asserting, “I believe the experiences I gained participating from previous clubs and societies have embedded enough confidence within me to lead this club successfully.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I believe we can achieve creativity and inclusivity as long as we align with the Shari’a<\/em> compliance. I also welcome the collaboration with other clubs in promoting the library,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Token of appreciation to Madam Yusrina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The event concluded with a token of appreciation to Madam Yusrina, a photography session and a meal with all the members and advisors.***<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FLIC’s tenure 23\/24, signing off<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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