Kolej Sepuluh, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), 17 May 2026 – The Academic and Intellectual Development Secretariat (ACAEX) under the Majlis Perwakilan Kolej (MPK) Kolej Sepuluh, Session 2025/2026, successfully organized the "Mind Wars: The Battle of Strategy" program at the Bilik Ilmiah, Kolej Sepuluh, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).

The program, held from 1:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., received an encouraging response from students of Kolej Sepuluh as well as participants from other residential colleges, including Kolej Pendeta Za'ba and Kolej Canselor. It was organized to develop students' strategic thinking, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills through a gamified learning approach.

Throughout the event, participants were divided into six teams and competed in two main sessions, The Tycoon Race and The Survivor Ladder. A variety of interactive games, including Family Feud, Monopoly, Text or Sink, and Snake and Ladder, challenged participants to solve problems, make decisions under pressure, and collaborate effectively within their teams. These activities created an engaging learning environment while fostering critical thinking, resilience, and teamwork.

The program was officiated by the Head Fellow of Kolej Sepuluh, Mr. Ts. Saiful Ramadzan Hairani. Its successful implementation made possible through the strong collaboration between the college management, the Student Union (KM), the Student Affairs Division (BHEP), and the organizing committee, all of whom ensured the smooth execution of the event.

Overall, the "Mind Wars: The Battle of Strategy" program successfully achieved its objectives by providing participants with a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience. The program can be continued inspiring students to become creative, strategic thinkers while strengthening their leadership and interpersonal skills for future challenges.

Figure 1: Participants taking their seats for Slot 1: The Tycoon Race activity.

Figure 2: The Survivor Ladder activity in progress.

Figure 3: Prize Distribution Ceremony.

Figure 4: Group photography session with the participants.

Date of Input: 12/07/2026 | Updated: 12/07/2026 | ruzaimi