Muar native Muhammad Naili Jazli Mohd Jamsari, a graduate of the Bachelor of Maritime Management (2015), has left a lasting imprint across Malaysia with his contributions to community empowerment.

Naili’s leadership emerged during his university years, being actively involved in clubs and organisations. He contributed significantly through roles in Sekretariat Rakan Muda, Kelab Debat Intelektual (DEMI), and the Maritime Management Students’ Club, before leading the Johor Students Secretariat UMT (SOHOR) as President.

He demonstrated exceptional commitment in designing programmes, mobilising students and strengthening ties between the university community and external stakeholders. His impact on campus earned him the titles of Ikon Siswa UMT and Anugerah Tokoh Siswa Kebangsaan.

After graduating, Naili carried the values of volunteerism instilled at UMT into communities across the nation, contributing in areas such as educational motivation, disaster relief, social entrepreneurship, and environmental advocacy.

His Panchor Iron Single Mother (PISIM) programme was designed to uplift single mothers in Panchor. Through structured training, business support, and economic empowerment, participants increased their income and rebuilt their confidence to stand independently.

He pioneered Lend Me Your Hand (LEMON), tailored for slow learners and individuals with learning disabilities. The programme introduces participants to commercial hydroponic agriculture, offering them sustainable income opportunities.

His Mommy Duckylicious introduces unemployed youth to duck-layer farming. Beyond technical training, the programme includes marketing strategies, equipping participants with the full suite of skills needed to launch small agricultural enterprises.

Naili established the Garbage Rangers (GARAGE) programme to promote awareness of solid waste management. Communities are taught to produce their own compost and embrace sustainable living practices, reinforcing his holistic commitment to environmental stewardship.

Naili has actively mobilised UMT alumni for various humanitarian and community-based initiatives including flood relief missions, Ramadan aid distribution, festive outreach programmes and motivational sessions for schools across Johor. Through his “Sembang Santai Bersama SOHOR” segment, he has brought together alumni from across the country to contribute to the university and the wider community through impactful engagements.

He has presented social entrepreneurship projects and volunteerism frameworks at global forums in Paris, Seoul, Jakarta, Busan, and Melbourne, elevating UMT’s name on the world stage.

Naili was named Champion of the Johor Premier Youth Award 2022, the Top 3 finalists for the National Premier Youth Award, and the recipient of the Environmental Sustainability Icon 2023 and UMT Volunteerism Alumni Icon 2023.

He believes the true measure of success extends beyond career accomplishments; it lies in our ability to uplift others.

Naili exemplifies that a UMT alumnus is not merely a graduate, but a catalyst for transformation, inspiring communities, strengthening society, and bringing the name of the university to international prominence.

He stands as a beacon of hope, proving that from the halls of UMT emerge leaders not only “capable of taking flight, but soaring far beyond expectations.”

By: Norul Hanizan binti Hazin, UMT Alumni Centre