This book is a collection of 'colourful' pantun. They depict nature conservation efforts and life in the field of academic research and the implementation of the functions of the various schools or departments in Universiti Sains Malaysia as a research and APEX university. This is in line with the university's tagline of "Ensuring a sustainable tomorrow". The images used in this collection are mainly of the flora, fauna and landscape taken within the university campuses, as are the illustrations that accompany the texts. The pantun verses were written by the university's top management as well as departmental heads, deans, directors and hostel wardens who are generally educated in science. This collection was undertaken in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Universiti Sains Malaysia.