At INTI International University, five students took a class project and turned it into something much larger—an initiative that not only educated their peers but also encouraged open conversations around women’s health, a topic still considered sensitive by many.
(Left to right) Al Mohi Noor Alam Tahseen, Zhang Yuzhe, Huang Wensheng, Wan Nur Dhiya Wan Zainal Abidin , and Shi Yateng from the Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain & Logistics, Faculty of Business & Communication, led the Women’s Health Awareness Day initiative at INTI International University
Led by Wan Nur Dhiya Wan Zainal Abidin, a student from the Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain & Logistics programme under the Faculty of Business & Communication, the team organised Women’s Health Awareness Day as part of their Business Communication course. What began as a classroom requirement became a meaningful campaign to increase awareness of health issues commonly affecting women, particularly those often misunderstood or left undiscussed.
An INTI student receives a complimentary health checkup from Aurelius Hospital during the campaign at the INTI Physiotherapy Clinic.
“We realised how little people knew about conditions like PCOS,” said Dhiya. “Diseases like PCOS are often mistaken as period pains and simply irregular periods. When tasked to conduct a campaign for our course, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to raise awareness within the INTI community.”
Weeks of planning and coordination went into the event. With only five members, scheduling and task management proved challenging. Still, the students pulled through with the support of their advisor, Ms Klara Arokiyasamy, who guided them through the process and helped them stay on track.
“As a team of five, it was not easy to have everyone on the same schedule,” Dhiya shared. “We had help from our advisor, Ms Klara, who managed to drive us through hurdles when we could not.”
The campaign was held on campus and featured a full day of activities. These included free health screenings, expert-led talks, wellness sessions such as Zumba and yoga, and informational booths highlighting various aspects of women’s physical and mental well-being. The event created a safe and inclusive platform for open discussion, especially on taboo issues among youths.
Students also collaborated with industry partners to enhance the campaign’s impact. Aurelius Hospital Negeri Sembilan, represented by Corporate Communications Senior Executive Mohamad Nor Afendi, conducted a dengue awareness segment and offered complimentary health checkups. Alpro Pharmacy contributed by promoting accessible sanitary care products and advocating for open conversations around menstrual health.
“With Alpro and Aurelius Hospital in presence, we hoped that our event could leave a lasting impact by reminding not just women but everyone regarding their health and environment,” said Dhiya. “Taking care of our health and wellbeing remains our top responsibility regardless of gender.”
For Dhiya and her teammates, the most important outcome wasn’t the turnout or how smoothly things ran—knowing they had opened up a space for conversations that don’t happen often enough. And sometimes, that’s enough to get people thinking differently
INTI students receive menstrual care packages from Alpro Pharmacy as part of the Women’s Health Awareness Day campaign.