Alor setar: Research and studies carried out by the Malaysian Silat Cekak Association (PSSCM) are seen as capable of helping to nurture a critically minded and morally upright society, which in turn can contribute to national development.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Raja Muda of Kedah, Tengku Sarafudin Badlishah Sultan Sallehuddin, who is also the Deputy Patron of PSSCM, noted that over its 60-year history, the association has successfully produced many scholars and generated 60 academic research and study titles. He emphasized that the etiquette and customs of this silat art form serve as an indirect learning method passed down from generation to generation, safeguarding religion, race, and nation. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has also recognised silat as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting its value as a source of academic research in anthropology, sociology, physical education, and cultural heritage.

Tengku Sarafudin stated that such scholarly and cultural research activities open avenues for new discoveries that enrich the nation's body of knowledge. He expressed pride in PSSCM for becoming a silat institution that actively promotes scholarly research and cultural studies, which are essential for future generations. These efforts contribute to the empowerment of knowledge, strengthening national identity, and recognition of cultural heritage on the global stage.

Meanwhile, PSSCM president Datuk Maideen Kadir Shah explained that the selection of Kedah as the venue for the programme was a tribute to the origins and heritage of silat, which began in the state before spreading nationwide. He highlighted the importance of ensuring the sanctity, authenticity, and continuity of Silat Cekak, with the royal institution playing a pivotal role as a symbol of unity and protection for this martial art. He also expressed aspirations to introduce silat to the international community, promoting unity and harmony, noting its successful development in Sydney, Australia, with hopes for expansion to other countries.