Alumni urged to awaken KYSER’s full influence

Kolej Yayasan Saad alumni have been urged to step forward and activate the full strength of their network, with KYSER president Alif Adam Zulkifli saying that most of its potential remains untapped.

Delivering his 100-day address, Alif said the alumni body today reflects only a fraction of what it could become, noting that just 8% of the 2,490 KYSERs are registered members.

“That’s not a network. That’s a fraction of a sleeping giant,” he said.

He said the challenge ahead is to convert shared pride in the institution into active participation, adding that alumni engagement must go beyond occasional gatherings.

“Pride without participation is just nostalgia,” he said.

The address was unveiled via KYSER’s newly redesigned website, as part of broader efforts by the current committee to re-energise the alumni body. The team is also bringing back the flagship KYSER Weekend, last held in 2019, signalling a renewed push to rebuild momentum.

With a series of initiatives lined up, including regular engagement sessions and large-scale gatherings, there are early signs of a resurgence within the KYSER community.

Alif said the KYS experience, shaped through spaces such as the Great Hall, the dining hall and the “tangga kejayaan”, had instilled values that extend far beyond school years.

“These places were never just spaces. They were architects,” he said, adding that alumni carry forward three defining pillars, heritage, networking and influence.

He said heritage reflects the traditions, teachers and formative experiences that shaped KYSERs, while networking represents a lifelong system that connects alumni across industries and geographies.

However, he said the true impact lies in influence, which he described as the responsibility to lead, contribute and create pathways for future generations.

“KYS never raised us to be spectators,” he said.

Alif said unlocking this influence requires stronger participation from alumni across all 29 batches, noting that the current structure includes both fresh graduates and senior professionals at different stages of life.

He said KYSER’s approach moving forward will focus on building consistent engagement through structured activities.

These include a monthly “KYSER Hang Out Series” featuring small, industry-focused sessions aimed at fostering meaningful connections, as well as quarterly “Active Lifestyle Series” events such as a pickleball tournament, football and golf.

He said a wellness programme will also be introduced in hybrid format, featuring alumni with expertise in health, mindset and performance.

For younger alumni, Alif said KYSER will launch “KYSERs Develop KYSERs”, aimed at guiding recent graduates and students navigating post-SPM pathways.

He said the flagship KYSER Weekend will return in October, with a target of up to 1,400 participants, significantly expanding its scale and reach.

Beyond physical events, Alif said the alumni body is developing a unified digital ecosystem to address gaps in connectivity.

He said this includes a central KYSER website and a purpose-built networking platform, KYSERSPACE, designed to enable cross-batch engagement through profile discovery and direct connections.

“We are building a system,” he said.

Alif added that a structured procurement framework is also being developed to allow alumni to contribute services to KYSER and the school on a merit-based basis.

He urged alumni who have yet to register to step forward, saying participation is key to transforming the organisation into a more impactful force.

“If you are not yet a registered member, step in,” he said.

“Not out of obligation. But because you understand what this could become.” For the full statement, click here.