About Us

The University of Malaya Constitutional Team (UMCT) is a voluntary organisation led by passion-driven law students of Universiti Malaya, who are dedicated to promoting constitutional literacy through various avenues. Our primary objective is to inculcate the spirit of constitutionalism, not only into the young legal minds, but of the general public as well with the help of education, social engagement, and even “edu-entertainment”.

We are constantly churning out content to provide legal exposure pertaining to the Constitution. Our content includes bulletins, law series, infographics, podcasts and even educational TikTok videos, just to name a few! UMCT also works very closely with the Constitutional Literacy Initiative (CLI), a collaboration between the Malaysian Bar and the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya. Our bulletin, the Consti Bulletin, was birthed from this joint effort!

In recent times, we have expanded our focus to human rights issues as well in hopes of aiding the community at large and providing targeted assistance to the impoverished and disenfranchised communities. We believe that actions speak louder than words which is why we have meticulously curated numerous impactful initiatives in the past, achieving a considerable amount of success.

We hope to continue spreading constitutional patriotism amongst our Rakyat, and if you think you have what it takes to be a part of our team, do await our recruitment!

Till then, stick around and stay updated with the UM Consti Team!

"The Constitution is Supreme, The Parliament is Not"

Our Vision

1. To cultivate social integration between the students from the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, and the public.

2. To educate and illuminate the public on matters pertaining to Constitutional and human rights issues in both the local and international arenas.

3. To provide a platform for the students from the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, to engage in a critical, non-partisan discussion pertaining to constitutional issues afflicting both the local and international arenas.

Why should we sponsor UMCT?

We are a club formed on a voluntary basis. Despite our enthusiasm and strong desire to promote the spirit of constitutionalism and human rights issues, as a student body, we are in need of funds to execute our events and plans. With our flagship event for the first semester, the Street Consti Initiative, just around the corner, we require your benevolence now more than ever! Listed below are 3 reasons that differentiate us from the rest of the pack: We are a club formed on a voluntary basis. Despite our enthusiasm and strong desire to promote the spirit of constitutionalism and human rights issues, as a student body, we are in need of funds to execute our events and plans. With our flagship event for the first semester, the Street Consti Initiative, just around the corner, we require your benevolence now more than ever! Listed below are 3 reasons that differentiate us from the rest of the pack: 1. Proven Track-record We are one of the oldest and most well-established sub-projects under the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya. Throughout our establishment, we have planned and conducted over 38 events. All of them have been successful in that we were able to draw large crowds (some even in the hundreds) on a consistent basis. As an organisation well-versed in event planning, we will be sure to deliver quality and cost-effective activities, to the satisfaction of our sponsors so that nothing is done wastefully. 2. We champion social welfare and educational empowerment We believe that to make actual change, we have to get down and dirty by visiting/going directly to the targeted community. At the heart of all our activities, it is to encourage and instil the spirit of constitutionalism. Only when one knows of their right can they demand better and empower themselves. We do not wish to hand out “fish” to our participants but rather to teach them “how to fish”. This enables them to gain independent thoughts and advocate for better welfare for themselves and their community at large. 3. We are one of the largest student bodies We have a strong audience base, often having numerous shares and reposts of our activities on Instagram. This is evident when we have more followers on Instagram than any other sub-projects under the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya. In fact, we have more followers than our parent club, UM Law Society. This indicates our strong social media presence. Hence, if you are interested in the commercial or business opportunities that our organisation may bring, UMCT would be the right pick!
Why should we trust your organisation?

We are aware that numerous parties may have approached your organisation in hopes of securing sponsorship or collaborative opportunities and as such, it is not viable to merely take the words at face value. However, we pride ourselves on the quality of our programmes as well as their overarching benefit to the community. Listen to the testimonies from accredited parties that had previously collaborated or are currently collaborating with us here to further boost your confidence in us.
What activities has UMCT done in the past

Throughout our establishment, we have conducted over 36 activities, numerous of them constitutional-themed based. However, in recent times, we have increased the number of activities surrounding the theme of Human Rights in hopes of aiding the community at large and providing targeted assistance to the impoverished and disenfranchised communities. Click on this link here to view all of our past activities.
What are the sponsorship positions available?

As of now, there are 2 means of sponsorship: 1. In-Kind Sponsors Sponsors may have services or goods that may be provided instead of cash sponsors. We appreciate every kind of sponsorship and will make good use of them! 2. Cash Sponsors We highly appreciate any amount our sponsors and collaborators are willing to give. We have created different tiers of cash sponsors with differing benefits which are BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD, and PLATINUM to cater to your preferences. However, we are always open to new suggestions and different categories of sponsorship. If your organisation wishes to contribute to us in any other form or medium, kindly reach out to us and our representative will get in touch with you!
How can I contribute?

Sponsors may provide cash, cheque, or perform an online transfer. We will provide the account details upon transfer. If you wish to support us in other forms, such as in-kind sponsorship and media sponsorship, you are welcome to do so. Kindly contact us and we will be ready to assist you with further arrangements.
Whom should I get ahold of if I have any queries pertaining to sponsorship?

You may contact us on any of our social media platforms and our representative will get in touch with you at the soonest. However, for sponsorship purposes, we would recommend that you reach out to the two individuals listed below: Director: Yashwinie Dhanaraj myumconstiteam@gmail.com Managing Director of Marketing & Sponsorships: Marisha Annie A/P Selva Ganapathi umconstiteam.marketing@gmail.com
Does UMCT only accept sponsorships? Is there a possibility for collaboration?

We do accept collaboration. In fact, numerous activities in the past by UMCT were a synergy between our club and external or internal organisations. If you intend to collaborate with us, do feel free to reach out to us on any of our social media platforms and our representative will get in touch with you at the soonest!
Do I need to be equipped with constitutional knowledge to join UMCT?

Not at all! UMCT is a learning platform for all, including yourself. Rest assured that you will be well guided by our qualified board of committee throughout the tenure to ensure that your experience is a pleasant one. As long as you are willing to learn and share the same passion, UMCT is the one for you!
How many bureaus does UMCT have?

We have six bureaus: 1. Academics 2. Logistics & Protocol 3. External Relations 4. Marketing & Sponsorship 5. Multimedia & Publicity 6. Editorial Each of them comes with its own unique set of responsibilities. Choose to your liking!
Does UMCT only focus on constitutional-related activities?

No. Albeit our primary aim is still to inculcate the spirit of constitutionalism within the public, we are active advocates for Human Rights issues as well. In recent times, the number of human rights-centric activities has increased and more such activities will be conducted during this tenure.
Why UMCT?

The answer varies depending on the individual. However, if you identify yourself as someone who: a. loves being involved in impactful activities during your university life b. wish to interact with brilliant legal minds and build up your legal network c. is passionate about constitutional and human rights issues d. wish to gain a head start over your peers on constitutional law Then, UMCT is just the right place for you! If you’re interested and would like to find out more, head over to our social media platforms or drop us a message!
I am a little confused regarding the initiatives by UMCT. Could you perhaps provide some clarification?

Sure thing! As of now, we have 5 mainstays. 1. The Consti Bulletin The Consti Bulletin was birthed from the collaboration between the Malaysian Bar Council and the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya. It covers contemporary issues, primarily in the local hemisphere whilst occasionally covering prominent developments in the international arena. Legal. Recently, we have added informational opinion pieces, books and conferences centres around the legal field 2. The UMCT Law Series The Law Series is a student-run online newsletter. Every month, the Consti Team writes on an array of issues, perceived through the lens of constitutional law, to raise public awareness and most importantly, constitutional literacy. 3. Keeping Up With The Konstitution UMCT invites eminent guests from the legal fraternity to discuss and share their views on contemporary issues plaguing our society. The topics that we are planning on discussing for this tenure include the Anti-Hopping Bill, the Generational Endgame Bill, Abortion in Malaysia, Sri Lankan Crisis, Prison Reforms, Migrant Rights, Climate and the Constitution as well as several other interesting topics. 4. Short Informative Tik Tok Videos/IG Reels In an effort to keep up with social media trends to reach a wider audience, we film and upload short informative videos that are memorable and appealing to our audience. 5. Infographics Infographics are generated regularly to demystify contemporary issues both locally and abroad and simplify complex constitutional and/or human rights concepts for our audience. Our bite-sized infographics are well-received and have garnered substantial engagement from the public. Hope this clarifies your queries!