Alhamdulillah, another meaningful milestone has been achieved in fostering a culture of knowledge, collaboration, and innovation at the Tunku Abdullah Ahmad Badawi Cancer Centre (PKTAAB), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

On 7 October 2026, the Pre-Launch (Soft Launch) Ceremony of Anjung SERASI was successfully held. Designed with an industrial-inspired concept by Mr. Hizam Hanif, Head of the Engineering Section, this new space was created to serve as a welcoming environment for students, academic staff, researchers, and the PKTAAB community to interact, engage, and exchange ideas.

More than just a lounge, Anjung SERASI is envisioned as a vibrant hub for intellectual discussions, knowledge sharing, academic engagement, and research collaboration.

The name Anjung SERASI was selected from 24 proposed entries submitted by PKTAAB staff and students. What makes it even more special is that the winning name was proposed by Dr. Syahril Herman, a Master's candidate in Transfusion Medicine. His inspiration came from the concept of human blood group compatibility, where compatibility forms the foundation of relationships that complement and strengthen one another.

This inspiration carries profound significance, as SERASI is more than just a name. It embodies the philosophy that remarkable achievements emerge when harmony, shared knowledge, mutual understanding, and synergy come together among people, expertise, and ideas.

It is hoped that Anjung SERASI will become a meeting point that connects people, knowledge, and innovation, inspiring new research opportunities, strengthening academic networks, and fostering meaningful collaborations in support of the continued excellence of PKTAAB and Universiti Sains Malaysia.

Congratulations to the Organising Committee from the Research, Innovation and Networking Division of PKTAAB for their dedication, commitment, and hard work in making this initiative a success.