Healthy and Affordable Food Choices

UMPSA is committed to providing healthy and affordable food options for all students and staff on campus. The university implements a variety of measures to ensure that food services align with nutritional standards while remaining accessible to all.

1. Cafeteria Services and Nutritional Standards
The Students Service Centre, Student Affairs & Alumni Department, oversees the healthy execution of catering services at UMPSA. The centre ensures that meals meet the necessary nutritional standards for calories, protein, and other essential nutrients, as outlined in the Food Tender Technical Specifications. This ensures that all food offered is balanced and promotes the well-being of students and staff.

2. Campus Pantry
The UMPSA Campus Pantry’s mission is to alleviate food insecurity and Food among UMP students by providing emergency food to UMPSA students in need. Under Foodbank Malaysia Programme, UMPSA collaborate with Tesco, Giant, AEON Co, AEON Big, NSK, Hero Market,  Econsave, TF Value, 99 Speedmart,  My Family Store,  SegiFresh,  Mydin,  LuLu, UMPSA Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar (MPP) and Kelab Penyayang UMPSA, provides retord food and other essential food such as bread, biscutes cereal and others.

3. Dapur Siswa Program (Students Pantry Program)
Dapur Siswa was introduced as part of the Zero Hunger initiative, aimed at assisting students in need. A total of 38,000 retort food packs are allocated every year to B40 students and those eligible. Students can apply through the eCommunity Pelajar and receive the eKupon Kasih on the ADAB APPS, which can be redeemed at the Campus Pantry in Gambang and Pekan.

4. Food Scholarships and Meal Support
The Student Affairs & Alumni Department of UMPSA, through the UMPSA Campus Pantry, has launch of the E-Kupon Kaseh (RETOT) Program. This program aims to assist students in need by providing vouchers to receive free retort food packs.

Eligible students can apply through the e-coupon system by accessing the following pathway:

E-COMMUNITY > WELFARE > E-COUPON SYSTEM > NEW APPLICATION

5. Affordable Menus at Campus Cafeterias
UMPSA has six active cafeterias and cafes across UMPSA Gambang and Pekan, offering affordable and nutritious meals to students and staff. Vegetarian options are included in all menus, catering to diverse dietary preferences.

Work Station, Pekan Campus	Work Station, Gambang Campus

6. Healthy Beverage Options – Access to Drinkable Water
UMPSA ensures access to healthy beverage options by providing safe drinking water throughout the campus. Free, potable water is available in all dining areas and cafeterias. The water is regularly tested and monitored for compliance with the Malaysian drinking water standards. Students and staff can access safe, drinkable water at designated drinking stations across the campus, which is an integral part of UMPSA’s commitment to offering healthy and sustainable food and beverage options.

7. Monitoring and Feedback
UMPSA takes student and staff feedback seriously to continuously improve food services. All requests, complaints, comments, and suggestions regarding the quality of the food served are forwarded to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This feedback loop helps ensure that food services are responsive to the needs of the UMPSA community.