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The National University of Singapore Muslim Society (NUSMS), which used to be called the University of Singapore Muslim Society (USMS) [1] or Persatuan Mahasiswa Islam Universiti Singapura (PMIUS), [2] was established in 1963 to provide a platform for students and staff to engage in activities that serve the Muslim community on campus. [3] It is a student-run organisation registered with the Registry of Societies [4] and is currently managed by the 54th Executive Committee (ExCo). [5]

Some of the society's organised initiatives have included Iftar (breaking of the Muslim fast during Ramadan), [6] sports events, Hunger Games, [7] [8] night cycling, [9] [10] freshmen orientation camp, [11] [12] [13] Youth Expedition Projects, [14] [15] and Islamic Awareness workshops. [16] It had published few publications namely Sedar (1978-1980) [17] and Fount Journal. [18] A group of National University of Singapore undergraduates under the umbrella of the National University of Singapore Muslim Society also initiated APEX Programme at Madrasah Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiah among others. [19]

It is part of the Community Engagement Program (CEP) Network that was set up to promote awareness and understanding of the various faiths and cultures within the NUS student community. [20]

Executive Committee (ExCo) members include Muhammad Faiz Rosli (President, 2014-2015), [21] Muhammad Haziq Bin Jani (President, 2012–2013), [22] Zalman Putra Ahmad Ali (President), [23] Danial Faizsal Anuar (President), [24] Walid Jumblatt Abdullah (Vice President), [25] Muhd Nurhakim (President, 2007), [26] Hasanul Arifin (Vice President), [27] Mohamed Nawab Mohamed Osman (President, 2001–2003), [28] Syed Mohammed Ad'ha Aljunied (President, 1990-2000), [18] Idris Rashid Khan Surattee (President, 1981) [29] and Yaacob Ibrahim (Secretary, 1978) [2]

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