Hatyai: A total of 36 students and four lecturers from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) have been stranded in Hatyai, Thailand, following floods in the city. UUM deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), who is performing the functions of vice-chancellor, Prof Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed, stated that the group was in Hatyai to participate in the Thai-MYS Cultural Exchange Programme 2025.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the group, hailing from the Tunku Puteri Intan Safinaz School of Accountancy (TISSA-UUM), has been attending the programme since Monday. The programme is scheduled to run until November 30. Prof Dr Ahmad Martadha confirmed that all students and accompanying lecturers are reported safe. The university is coordinating the necessary steps to ensure their programme can continue smoothly once the situation improves.

Prof Dr Ahmad Martadha emphasized that the welfare and safety of students and staff remain the university’s top priority. UUM is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with the Malaysian Consulate in Hatyai to ensure assistance and support are provided promptly.

He advised families of the students and staff involved to remain calm and to refrain from sharing unverified information. Updates will be provided periodically, and UUM is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all its students and staff, especially in unexpected situations such as this.