Kalumpang, Selangor | 7 – 9 July 2025 – The Department of Trade Union Affairs (JHEKS) successfully organised the Team Building and Strengthening Course 2025 at Kalumpang Resort & Training Center, Selangor. The three-day programme was attended by 35 participants comprising members of the Departmental Joint Council (MBJ) under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA).
The opening ceremony was officiated by YBhg. Tuan Haji Mohd Asri bin Abdul Wahab, Director-General of JHEKS, who also delivered a keynote address highlighting the strategic importance of fostering teamwork as a pillar of organisational excellence. He emphasised that a cohesive and dynamic team structure is instrumental in driving efficient and impactful public service delivery in line with the department’s mission and ministerial aspirations.
The course adopted a holistic and interactive approach, encompassing modules on leadership development, conflict management, effective communication, and team-building challenges designed to stimulate both mental and physical resilience. The programme aimed not only to enhance collaboration and professionalism among participants but also to cultivate trust, shared responsibility, and organisational efficiency.
The positive impact of the course was evident through the participants’ increased motivation, enhanced role awareness, and strengthened commitment to integrity and accountability in their daily responsibilities. It also served as a strategic platform to reinforce inter-unit collaboration and promote a harmonious, high-performing work culture.
In his closing remarks, the Director-General of JHEKS expressed confidence that such initiatives should continue as part of a long-term human capital development strategy centred on values, efficiency, and high-impact outcomes. He also encouraged participants to translate the knowledge and experiences gained into tangible, professional practices that contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the department.
