Managing the Unseen: Human Insight and Risk Practices in Malaysian Co-Curricular Programs

In Malaysian educational institutions, participation in co-curricular activities isn’t optional, it’s an established part of the system. These activities, which include uniformed groups, clubs, and various associations, are designed to promote learning beyond traditional classroom settings. Yet, with all these opportunities, there are inherent risks: injuries, loss of property, unexpected accidents. This reality underscores the importance of effective risk management, especially within the Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia (TEIM). Hence, this study focuses on how key stakeholders like trainers, participants, support staff, service providers, and external agencies to address and manage these risks when overseeing co-curricular activities. The researchers employed the Fuzzy-Delphi method, gathering consensus from 30 experts via online questionnaires. The findings indicate strong agreement among these experts that human-related factors significantly influence the success of co-curricular programs. As a result, the study recommends increased attention to these human elements, recognizing their direct impact on participants’ well-being and overall program outcomes.