The Program Pemukiman Arkib PAS 2024, organized for the first time by the Jabatan Arkib PAS Pusat in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, holds significant importance in preserving and storing all types of documents related to the PAS party for future reference. The Secretary-General of PAS and advisor to the Jabatan Arkib PAS Pusat, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, emphasized the crucial role of the central PAS archive in recording and storing essential information.
Maintaining the archive is not an easy task, as it requires commitment and trustworthiness in safeguarding the materials within the organization. The archive serves as a repository for printed materials that need to be cataloged, documented, and stored appropriately. Takiyuddin Hassan stressed the importance of coordination and diligence in handling archive materials, which may include sensitive, restricted, confidential, and open materials.
The inaugural Program Pemukiman Arkib PAS 2024 took place at Hotel Ibus Styles in Kota Bharu from July 19 to 20, 2024. The event was graced by key figures such as the Deputy Secretary-General of PAS and Chairman of the Jabatan Arkib PAS, Khairul Faizi Ahmad Kamil, and the Political Secretary to the President of PAS and Member of Parliament for Bachok, Shahir Sulaiman.
The primary objective of the program was to identify the needs and outline an action plan to make the Jabatan Arkib an efficient and effective branch within the PAS organization. Approximately 40 participants, including Directors of Council Archives and State Archive Managers, attended the event.
Two presenters delivered papers during the program. Mohd Fadli Ghani, a Research Officer at the Kelantan Museum, presented a paper on Archive Policies and Directions, while Farizam Mustapha, Assistant Director of the Kelantan Archive, discussed the Role and Function of Archives in Organizations, Record Management, Documentation, and Archives.
Khairul Faizi Ahmad Kamil expressed satisfaction with the participants‘ attendance, viewing it as a positive sign for advancing the PAS Central Archive in their respective states post-program. He hoped that the resolutions from the event would focus on direction and strategies that require synergy and contributions from committee members at various levels.
The program concluded with a visit to the PAS Kelantan Archive at the PAS Kelantan Liaison Office, where committee members and participants shared ideas and inspiration for implementation in their respective state archives. The aim is to establish a library system that houses books and theses related to PAS history and current issues for reference at various levels.
In conclusion, the Program Pemukiman Arkib PAS 2024 serves as a significant milestone in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the PAS archive system. It underscores the importance of preserving historical records and ensuring access to valuable information for future generations.