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About Mahallah Al-Zahrawi

Mahallah Al-Zahrawi is a male student residential college at the Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS), Gambang Campus, providing a safe, conducive, and well-structured living environment that supports the academic and personal development of foundation students. With a residential capacity of approximately 800 students, the Mahallah plays an important role in fostering a vibrant and supportive campus community aligned with the University’s integrated education philosophy

Mahallah Services

Mahallah management is administered by the Student Affairs Department (STAD) which provides the following services:

  1. Residential Management
    • Mahallah administrative offices
    • Principal and Mahallah Fellows (academic wardens)
    • Student discipline and welfare monitoring
    • After-office-hour student support by Fellows
  2. Student Welfare
    • Welfare Fund assistance
    • Zakat assistance
    • Student insurance coverage
    • Mahabbah Food Coupon programme
    • Support for students with special needs
  3. Facilities & Operations
    • Cafeteria and kiosk management
    • Hall and facility reservations
    • Audio-visual equipment support
    • Transportation services
    • Campus business operations management
  4. Student Development

    Managed by the Leadership & Training Unit (LTU):

    • Leadership and co-curricular programmes
    • Spiritual and community engagement activities
    • Audio-visual equipment support
    • Character development and student wellbeing programmes
Main Facilities

The Mahallah is equipped with essential residential and academic support facilities, including:

  • Student accommodation rooms
  • Surau / musolla in every Mahallah
  • Study rooms and resource rooms
  • TV rooms and recreational spaces
  • Self-service laundry facilities
  • RO drinking water machines
  • Student meeting rooms
  • Selected cafeterias
  • Convenience stores
  • Gymnasium facilities
Organisation Chart
Conclusion

Mahallah’s at CFS Gambang and Kuantan function as a comprehensive residential ecosystem, integrating accommodation facilities, academic support, student welfare, and character development initiatives. They play a vital role in supporting a holistic learning experience through the integration of campus living, academic engagement, and student development.

Residents are required to observe and comply with the Student’s Discipline Rules 2021, IIUM Dress Code 2021, and the Mahallah Standing Order 2004, while upholding the values and standards of the University community. Students are also expected to support and assist the University in realising its Philosophy, Vision, Mission, and institutional Roadmap in fostering a disciplined, respectful, and academically focused campus environment

Mahallah Al-Zahrawi

Mahallah Al-Zahrawi