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Tengku Mahkota of Pahang launched Kuala Cendekia Bitara Award
Pahang Mahkota Empower ECER recognizes & rewards excellent
lecturers, researcher
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Undergraduates need to be prepared to face globalisation
Contents UMP, Pahang SEDC forged ties to spur
Pahang’s weaving industry
Mentor Minister launched
UMP Cooperative
5 From the Editor’s Desk 34 FIST organised ICONT Conference on 55 SCUN Delegation paid a courtesy call to
Nano Technology UMP
7 Vice-Chancellor’s Voice
36 UMP’s flag flying high on top of Mount 56 UMP and Indonesia’s Polytechnics LP31
8 Tengku Mahkota of Pahang launched Kinabalu forged strategic alliances
Kuala Pahang Mahkota Empower ECER
38 35 volunteers from Faculty of Chemical 57 UMP played host to Affin Bank’s Top
10 Tun Mahathir conferred Honorary & Natural Resources Engineering gained Management
Doctorate In Automotive Engineering valuable experience from 2012 World Gas
Conference 58 UMP strengthens bilateral ties with UoS
12 120 Sinar Ecer participants congregated
in UMP Gambang Campus 40 FIST organised Biotechnology Seminar 59 UMP ties up strategic collaboration with
Elektrisola, Infineon
14 UMP, Pahang SEDC forged ties to spur 41 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (A&I)
Pahang’s weaving industry appointed as MCDD Honorary Assistant 60 UMP to manage Community College smart
Commissioner partnership collaboration programme
16 Riong Poetry Night ingnited a synergy of
new generation 42 Collaboration between UMP and MYC 61 UMP website obtained 5 star rating
to produce knowledgable youths
18 1,000 undergraduates liven up green 62 UMP won gold medals and Special Awards
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campus programme 44 40 participants joined UMP Expedition in In EUROINVENT 2012
forging closer ties with Sabahans
20 Cendekia Bitara Award recognizes & 63 Researchers made their marks at INPEX,
rewards excellent lecturers, researchers 46 Historic win for UMP civil engineering US
undergraduates at Taiwan IEYI 2012 44
22 Malaysia Science Academy visited UMP 64 UMP, DID sought Korean expertise on
48 Team UMP emerged as winner in Malay river management
24 Mentor Minister launched UMP Category in Royal Debate
Cooperative 66 Two NIU undergraduates learned the
49 ‘Jengking’ the Champs in Shell Eco- Malay Language at UMP
26 Higher Education Ministry Secretary Marathon Asia 2012
General joined UMP denizens in breaking 67 UMP-CEC offered 300 job opportunities
of fast and iftar 50 SeMAMPAN organised a Forum Rare Earth
68 UMP-UTY shared good practises in
28 2,000 turned up to celebrate Chinese New 50 SME-University internship unlocked research and patent fields
Year Cultural Night opportunities for undergraduates to offer
business consultation service 70 Learning Mandarin the fun way using
30 130 research findings exhibited at CITREX Smart Partnership Programme
2012 53 Sudan delegation looking for opportunities
to form a co-operation
32 31 medals garnered by UMP researchers
in ITEX 2012 53 Indonesia’s UTY delegation called on
UMP
33 2nd DSSCM Seminar on Inculcating Work
Safety Culture
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From the
Editor’s Desk
EDITORIAL TEAM
Patron
Professor Dato’ Dr. Daing Nasir Ibrahim
Editor-in-Chief
Abd Rahman Haji Safie
Editors
Mohd Rashdan Jamaludin
Roslina Mohamad
Contributors
Safriza Baharuddin
Mohd Raizalhilmy Mohd Rais
Mimi Rabita Abd Wahit
Raihana Sulaiman
Nor Salwana Haji Mohammad Idris
Artists
Azman Md Diah
Noor Azhar Abd Rasid
Greetings to all Pekan Review readers! And thank you for your loyal support as
Photographer we present you the latest issue.
Khairu Aidilnishah Rizan Jalil This edition congratulates Malaysia’s former and fourth Prime Minister, Tun Dr
Mahathir Mohamad, who was recently conferred the honorable degree in Automotive
Distributors
Hafizatulazlin Abdul Aziz
Engineering by the Chancelllor of Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), His Royal
Ahmad Mahdi Sulaiman Highness the Crown Prince of Pahang.
The conferment is timely as a reflection of the contributions made by Tun Dr
Mahathir, who was pivotal in the architecture of the country’s industrial growth
and development, especially in the automotive sector. And UMP believes it is only
befitting to honour Tun Dr Mahathir as the Father of Malaysia’s Automotive Industry.
Pekan Review also wishes to record our deepest appreciation to His Royal
Highness the Crown Prince of Pahang, Tengku Abdullah Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Haji
Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah, who was gracious to officiate the recent launch of
“Empower ECER Kuala Pahang”.
His Royal Highness’ presence at the event in UMP Pekan Campus was a clear
manifestation of his royal concern to see the citizens of Pahang, especially the
younger generations, educate themselves with adequate knowledge and a variety
of skills.
This edition of Pekan Review, furthermore, acknowledges the many activities
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which consistently proves that UMP is on the right track to become a “World Class
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written permission from the publisher. The views or opinions contained in this publication Universiti Malaysia Pahang Technological University”.
do not necessarily reflect the policy and standpoint of Universiti Malaysia Pahang. Universiti Lebuhraya Tun Razak 26300 Gambang Moving forward to 2013, we call upon the undivided support and cooperation
Malaysia Pahang will not be liable or responsible towards any losses experienced by any Kuantan Pahang Darul Makmur from all parties involved to continue to contribute to our beloved university’s vision
parties on performance or non-performance based on information in this publication. The
and mission, to ensure the success of UMP’s founding objectives.
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Vice-Chancellor’s Voice
UMP on the
right track
Assalamualaikum and Salam 1UMP.
With a firm identity as a university focused on engineering and technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
has successfully discovered its own mold and the recipe to produce graduates who are capable of taking on the
challenges of ever-evolving technology, not only for this decade, but also for a long time to come. Ten years since
its establishment, UMP has furthermore exhibited capabilities as a full-fledge university, truly focused on its very
foundation and in fact, doing Malaysia proud.
For that, I wish to record my heartfelt gratitude to be here, together celebrating a decade of UMP’s
establishment. The recent 10th anniversary celebration clearly displayed that UMP was no longer considered a
new university in search of its identity, but has accomplished far more than that. UMP has, as a matter of fact,
registered strings of achievements in both academics and the field of research. What we have here at UMP is now
at par with renowned universities globally, and credit is due to the staff and students who made history and did
the university proud.
It is now plain for all to see that UMP has found its identity and rhythm. With a vision to make UMP a “World
Class Technological University”, we will march forward and no longer look back. We have to be courageous to take
on the risks and aggressive to steer into the future. And with technological developments as our backbone, we
need to be focused to achieve all that we have set our sights on.
UMP’s expansive research and development, teaching-factory learning method, strong university-industry
bond, and highly intellectual and innovative workforce are among the university’s success drivers we can be proud
of today.
And, with the strings of achievements the university has accomplished, I truly believe that UMP is already on
the right track to success – with the right recipe of being focused and innovative. Keep it up!
Spread our spirit UMPians!
Professor Dato’ Dr Daing Mohd Nasir Daing Ibrahim.
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Tengku Mahkota of
Pahang launched Excellence Centre (AEC).
“In fact, commitment
from CENFED and UMP
Zainal Bahari.
Two participants, Zaini
Jusoh and Amran Zakaria,
Kuala Pahang Mahkota Women
(MATAHARI)
successfully
Association
have
realised
received offer letters to
take part in 1Malaysia
cooking course and mobile
Empower ECER
the strategic consensus telephone repair course,
between UMP and respectively.
ECERDC,” he said. They were among 50
Seven people were participants comprising
also presented with letters homemakers, single
of appointment and they mothers and youths
would be involved with selected to participate in
the programme in Kuala
The idea Pahang.
various free skill training
courses for six months.
was mooted They were Sekolah
In the same event,
Menengah Kebangsaan
by Tengku Indera Shahbandar
Tengku Abdullah took the
Abdullah opportunity to mingle with
Principal, Hajah Umi
students from schools
himself who Kalsom Abd Azi, Senior
in Kuala Pahang during
Assistant Teacher
wanted to see (Administration), Rahayu a story book reading
session and visited
youths in the Shaharuddin, Sekolah
exhibition displaying
Kebangsaan Lepar
area attained teacher, Abd Razak Jaafar, activities relating to ECER,
success in automotive and several
H
Sekolah Kebangsaan
is Royal Highness Tengku Runchang Headmaster, government agencies.
Mahkota of Pahang their studies Ismail Md Yassin, Sekolah Also present were
Tengku Abdullah Al-Haj as well as Kebangsaan Indera UMP Board Of Directors’
Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shahbandar headmistress Chairman, Dato’ Mohd
Shah Al-Musta’in Billah officially
improving Zaiton Awang, Sekolah Hilmey Mohd Taib, Pekan
launched Kuala Pahang Mahkota their skills Kebangsaan Serandu District Officer, Dato’
Empower ECER - a human resource Headmaster, Mohd Sufian Mohd Fadzli Mohd Kenali
development programme tailored Mohd Ali and Social ECER- and the university’s senior
especially for the community in UMP Project Manager, officials.
Kuala Pahang, Pekan.
The idea was mooted by Tengku
Abdullah himself who wanted to see
youths in the area attained success
in their studies as well as improving
their skills.
He said they should use the Vice-Chancellor Professor Dato’ Dr. repair works and maintenance for
opportunity wisely so they could Daing Nasir Ibrahim, and East Coast youths in Pekan Agropolitan.
change their lives for the better Economic Region Development Dato’ Dr. Daing said the Mahkota
and become better persons for their Council (ECERDC), represented by Empower ECER programme in Kuala
families, the nation and religion. its Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Pahang was carried out because
“In fact, the programme should Jebasingam Issace John. UMP understood the need for the
be extended to other districts in The cooperation involved the university to make its mark in the
Pahang so others can benefit too,” implementation of four human local socio-economic development
he said before officially launching resource development programmes plan in order to realise its Strategic
the programme at the Student - Mahkota Empower ECER in Kuala Plan (2011-2015).
Centre Square in Pekan UMP on July Pahang, Sinar ECER for Pekan He added that the initiative
18, 2012. Agropolitan children, motivational would be implemented under
Tengku Abdullah also witnessed training for Agropolitan participants Centre for Continuing Education
the exchanging of documents in Runchang, Lepar and Tanjung Batu and Professional Development
between UMP, represented by and trainings in motorised vehicle (CENFED) and Automotive
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in building the national automotive
industry, from the design stage to
engine development.
“In fact, the conferment of
this honorary doctorate will inspire
more success and excellence among
Malaysians,” he said.
Tengku Abdullah also proposed
for UMP to carry on with its
strategic focus to ensure that its
progress would always be on the
right track by means of research
activities, consultation, knowledge
dissemination and human resource
development that would give added
values to society’s advancement.
Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Today, the Malaysian
in his speech, said UMP played an involvement of more local and high automotive brand had a line-up
active role in developing automotive caliber workers,” he added. of various models and designs – a
engineering as among its niche Tun Dr. Mahathir also said he had result of the Malaysian boldness in
areas. full confidence that an imagination taking the risk and trying something
“The cooperation forged for success followed by serious new then, he added.
between UMP and strategic efforts was very instrumental in In addition, Tun Dr Mahathir
partners from Germany through realising a dream. said the automotive industry that
Karlsruhe University of Applied He said this had been proven had been developed was centred
Sciences (HsKA) in its automotive with the development of the on patriotism as well with locals
engineering twinning programme national automotive industry that trusting and appreciating a national
can significantly build up a national was established in 1983, starting brand.
automotive industry with the with Proton Saga. UMP Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Dato’ Dr. Daing Nasir said, the
conferment to Tun Dr. Mahathir in
Tun Mahathir Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), for the first time,
conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Automotive
the special convocation ceremony
was even more meaningful as the
university also celebrated its 10th
conferred Honorary Engineering to former Prime Minister Yang Amat
Berbahagia Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in recognition to
anniversary this year.
He also said outsiders’
Doctorate In
his continuous contribution to developing the nation’s confidence in the progress of
automotive industry. Malaysia’s automotive industry that
was moving on the right track
Automotive today facilitated the cooperation
forged with the prominent university
in Germany that brought about
Engineering the collaboration of the twinning
programme in automotive.
As a form of recognition
U
to the commitment, leadership,
niversiti Malaysia Pahang Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah contribution and determination
(UMP), for the first time, presented the award in a special showed by Tun Dr Mahathir in
conferred an Honorary convocation ceremony held at the spearheading the development of
Doctorate in Automotive Sports Complex Hall, UMP Gambang the automotive and engineering
Engineering to former Prime Minister on May 17, 2012. industry, the conferment simply fit
Yang Amat Berbahagia Tun Dr. Also present were Tun Dr. him, Professor Dato’ Dr. Daing Nasir
Mahathir Mohamad in recognition Mahathir’s wife, Yang Amat said.
to his continuous contribution to Berbahagia Tun Dr Siti Hasmah He also said it was only right for
developing the nation’s automotive Haji Mohamad Ali, Higher Education built up the national automotive UMP to declare Tun Dr. Mahathir as
industry. Deputy Minister, Dato’ Saifuddin industry and turned Malaysia into Malaysia’s Father of Automotive.
Tun Dr. Mahathir is the country’s Abdullah and UMP Board of Director's a highly competitive country in the Later, Tengku Abdullah and
fourth Prime Minister. Chairman, Dato’ Mohd Hilmey Mohd international scene today. Tun Dr Mahathir, accompanied by
UMP Chancellor, His Royal Taib. “After 29 years, Malaysia is other guests, visited an automotive
Highness Tengku Mahkota of Pahang In his speech, Tengku Abdullah proud for being able to make useful fair as well as an exhibition on the
Tengku Abdullah Al-Haj Ibni Sultan said Tun Dr. Mahathir had successfully of its local experts to move ahead life of the former prime minister.
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between RM1,000 and
RM2,000 monthly in the
120 Sinar Ecer
first three years and
RM5,000 a month in the
long run.
UMP Vice-Chancellor,
participants
Professor Dato’ Dr. Daing
Nasir Ibrahim said there
was high commitment by
the ECERDC management
congregated in UMP Gambang on the Sinar ECER
programme to improve the
children’s competitiveness
Campus that involved two schools –
Sekolah Kebangsaan Lepar
and Sekolah Kebangsaan
Runchang in Pekan.
They received
guidance from staff and
The programme undergraduates of UMP as
was an extension well as support from the
of the tuition Pahang state government.
classes, He added that
motivational the Sinar ECER was
a manifestation on
camp and the awareness that
group training responsibility to ensure
conducted under the wellbeing of the
the Sinar ECER people was not the sole
duty of the Government
project that was
A
total of 120 aimed at creating
children whose awareness on the
families were importance of
involved in the education among
Pekan Agropolitan project
took part in a two-day the children so
Sinar ECER Innovation they would not for the university had its commitment showed Chairman and Bebar
and Creativity Day be left behind in role to assist in the effort by the responsibility State Assemblyman, Dato’
organised by Universiti as well. centres, staff association Haji Ishak Muhammad
their studies. “UMP is proud to be a and undergraduate
Malaysia Pahang (UMP) officially launched the
on January 14 and 15, partner with ECERDC in the organisation was a Innovation Day and closed
2012. Sinar ECER programme testimony that there
the Sinar ECER 2011.
The two-day that was conducted was no gap between the
Also present at the
exposure gave them throughout 2011. It campus community and
involved the Center for local community. function were Pahang
the sense of being
with the guidance of trainer The Sinar ECER conducted to support the Continuing Education & One of the Pekan ECER Managing Director,
‘undergraduates’ and
experienced a campus Zulfadzli Haron from project was among the families in the agropolitan Professional Development Agropolitan participants, Mazlan Sharudin,
life aimed at helping to Zulldesign Autotronic. efforts taken under the scheme. (CENFED), UMP Women Abdul Malek Awang Kechik, Assistant Vice-Chancellor
motivate them to take up The programme was East Cost Economic Region “The programme Association (Matahari) said he was grateful with (Student Affairs &
science and technology an extension of the tuition (ECER) masterplan. takes on a comprehensive and undergraduates from the concern showed Alumni), Professor Dr.
subjects. classes, motivational ECER Development approach that involves the In-Smartive Club,” he by the Government in Yuserrie Zainuddin,
They visited the camp and group training Council chief executive self-development, said. developing the rural Matahari Association
laboratories, learn to use conducted under the officer Dato’ Jebasingam academic achievement Dato’ Dr Daing Nasir society, conducting free Advisor, Datin Fazia Ali,
the computers and be Sinar ECER project that Issace John said the and competitive team said with the success of the extra classes and having
was aimed at creating programme had three participation,’’ he said. Matahari Association
creative. Sinar ECER programme healthy activities for the
awareness on the modules – academic He also said under President, Associate
The participants, last year, UMP was always children in a move as part
importance of education class, interactive activities the ECER masterplan, committed and willing of their efforts to enhance Professor Dr. Mimi Sakinah
comprising pupils of six
and 12 years old, were among the children so and children camp. the agropolitan scheme to work together with the lifestyle of villagers Abdul Munaim, CENFED
taught about computers, they would not be left He added that these targeted an increase in ECERDC to carry on with living in remote areas. Acting Director, Tuan Haji
alphabets and innovations behind in their studies. were a holistic approach a household income of the initiative in the future. State Entrepreneur Jamil Basri and Project
He also said the high Development Committee Manager, Zainal Bahari.
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Chairman, Dato’ Shafik Fauzan Resources Engineering and Dato’ Sri Diraja Haji Adnan suggested that
UMP, Pahang SEDC forged Sharif.
In his speech, Dato’ Sri
Diraja Haji Adnan suggested that
Associate Professor Dr Zularisam Ab
Wahid of Faculty of Civil Engineering
& Natural Resources.
researches be carried out to identify methods that
could ensure products produced by the industry
ties to spur Pahang’s researches be carried out to identify
methods that could ensure products
produced by the industry could be
Dr. Mimi Sakinah would work
on making permanent coloured
threads by using bio-mass material
could be marketed in a large scale, completed in a
short time and sold at a lower price.
weaving industry marketed in a large scale, completed
in a short time and sold at a lower
price.
such as dragon fruit while Dr.
Zularisam Ab Wahid would treat
the industrial waste by using
He also suggested that the membrane bio-reactor (MBR) so the
products be diversified and made discharge is safe and harmless to
I
into things such as bags, chair pads the environment, he added.
n an effort to boost Pahang’s Pahang Royal Weaving Excellence and shoes. He also said they would engage
weaving industry in Centre. He noted that product branding Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia UMP was represented Deputy was equally important and hoped Shah Alam, Perbadanan Kraftangan
Pahang (UMP) joined forces Vice-Chancellor (Research & that products created could be Malaysia dan SIRIM Berhad in the
with Pahang State Economic Innovation), Professor Dato’ Dr. patented as soon as possible to works.
Development Corporation (SEDC) Rosli Mohd Yunus while Pahang see to it the safety and security of Later, Dr. Mimi Sakinah received
by signing a memorandum of SEDC by its Chief Executive Officer, intellectual property. a letter of appointment as a member
understanding (MoU) at Sultan Haji Dato’ Haji Lias Mohd Noor. Professor Dato’ Dr Rosli Mohd of the Pahang Royal Weaving
Ahmad Shah Pahang Royal Weaving Also present were Pahang Yunus said the collaboration would Excellence Executive Council.
Development Complex in Kampung Mentri Besar, Dato’ Sri Diraja involve the expertise of two UMP’s More than 500 people turned for
Soi, Kuantan on May 23, 2012. Haji Adnan Haji Yaakob and State researchers – Associate Professor the event and had the opportunity
It was held in conjunction with Tourism, Heritage, Family and Dr. Mimi Sakinah Abdul Munaim to witness the launching of Blueprint
the official opening of Tunku Azizah Women Development Committee of Faculty of Chemical & Natural 2012-2016 and visited the complex.
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Riong Poetry
Night ingnited a
synergy of new
generation ‘Mat 34’ which had the guest tickled.
S
Among the highlights
ome 3,000
The efforts that we have taken today und ergrad uates
including a recital by 2004 South
East Asia (SEA) Write winner Dr.
will have an impact to the strength including those Zurinah Hassan with a poem titled
and stability to develop the country’s from AMIK Tunas ‘Selamatkan Anak-anak Kita’ (Save
Bangsa, Indonesia turned Our Children), 2005 SEA Write
future socio-economic and politics up to be mesmerized winner Abdul Ghafar (Pak Agi) read
by singers and poets the ‘Gurindam Negara Bijak’ (Poem
performing a variety of of A Wise Nation) while Universiti
poetic songs and lyrical Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)’s
poems during the Riong Malay Literature Head Department,
Poetry Night organised Profesor Madya Datuk Dr Mohd Rosli
by Berita Harian and Saludin delivered ‘Teromba Wahai
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Anak Muda’ (Saga of A Young Man).
(UMP) at the Sports The monologue performances
Complex in Gambang on were interspersed with recitals
March 9, 2012. of Quranic verses by reality
Last year, the theme Association with MYC in politics,’’ he added. programme Imam Muda season
was on abuse, abandonment of babies and toddlers and implementing youth development Dato’ Dr Daing Nasir led the two winner, Imam Hassan, who also
infanticide while this year, the message was on youths. programmes especially in Pahang, poetry recital with a piece by gave heartfelt advices.
The night’s theme was ‘Generate the Mind, he added. Wan Helmy Zain titled, ‘Wasiat Other performances were by
Transform the Youth: Aspiration of the New Generation’. Dato’ Daing Nasir said the Perjuangan’ (The Battle Will). Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
The event was jointly also organised by Malaysia future of the country and its people Others included Assistant Puncak Alam Campus’ Performing
Youth Council (MYC) and UMP Women Association was strongly related to how far the Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs Arts Faculty Lecturer, Wani Ardy who
(Matahari) and was held in conjunction with the commitment and efforts were put & Alumni), Professor Dr. Yuserrie sang ‘Askar dan Belajar’ (Soldiers
university’s 10th anniversary this year. in to have youths, whom largely Zainudin, Berita Harian Education and Learning), rock group Jinbara
According to UMP Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dato’ included undergraduates, on the Editor, Muhd Yusof Abu Bakar and vocalist Tia (Shamsul Bakhtiar
Dr. Daing Nasir Ibrahim, the event was held to show right track. Ifhamuddin Mohamed of MYC. Zakaria) and reality programme
how proud UMP felt in being able to build and sustain “The efforts that we have taken Veteran art activist and comedy Akademi Fantasia season nine
relationships with the literary group, youths and locals. today will have an impact to the actor, Sabri Yunus was the master winner, Hazama who sang two songs
It also reflected the link brought about from a strength and stability to develop the of ceremony for the night and he ‘CintaTeragung’ (The Greatest Love)
strategic alliance struck between UMP, via Matahari country’s future socio-economic and also recited a humorous poem called and ‘Pokok’ (Tree).
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More than 1,000 “One’s affection for the campus does not necessarily need to mean one
Universiti Malaysia Pahang
(UMP) undergraduates in merely being involve in a campaign but needs to make the efforts more
Pekan campus turned up meaningful by protecting the natural setting in the campus.
to take part in the Green
Campus programme
and No Plastic Bag On in a campaign but needs students’ hostels. well as able to increase Dato’ Dr. Rosli Mohd
Saturday campaign aimed to make the efforts more The Vice-Chancellor awareness on the Yunus, Assistant Vice-
at enhancing awareness meaningful by protecting also planted a tree – importance to preserve Chancellor (Student
on preserving nature. the natural setting in the Golden Chain tree, as the environment for the Affairs & Alumni),
This was in line with campus. a show of support to sake of future generation. Professor Dr. Yuserrie
the call made by the “This includes making the “Green The Earth’ Among those present Zainuddin and Dean of
Government. sure cleanliness of the campaign in the Pekan were Deputy Vice- Faculty of Electrical &
The university’s environment and being campus. Chancellor (Research & Electronics Engineering,
management also took civilised enough when According to Innovation), Professor Ir. Zulkeflee Khalidin.
part in the activities using facilities in the Programme Director and
outlined which started campus. bachelor degree Faculty
with aerobic exercise at “At the same time, we of Mechanical Engineering
7.30am. need to show concern in u n d e r g r a d u a t e ,
It was followed by protecting the nature and Hamizatun Mohd Fazi, 22,
other events such as support the Government’s she was thankful that the
cycling from the Students efforts in making programme, held for the
Activity Centre Square Saturdays as No Plastic first time, received good
to the lake, which was a Bag day. response especially from
three-kilometre ride. He said this in his the Police Undergraduate
UMP Vice-Chancellor, speech at the launching Voluntary Corp (SUKSIS),
Professor Dato’ Dr Daing of the two events in UMP Naval Reserve Officers
Nasir Ibrahim led the Pekan campus on March Training Units (ROTU),
activities and participated 3, 2012. Civil Defence Voluntary
1,000 undergraduates
in the walking event, He hoped that the Corp and UMP staff
canoeing and later, campaign would be made themselves.
released fish fry in the into an annual event, not Siti Maryam Nordin,
liven up green campus
lake located next to the merely a seasonal one. 20, an industrial
library. In fact, the biotechnology bachelor’s
Professor Dato’ Dr. campaign could give degree undergraduate
programme
Daing Nasir Ibrahim said a new phenomenon from Faculty of Industrial
the objective was to create to undergraduates in Sciences & Technology
a livelier surrounding in the supporting the Green said, she was all for
campus to make it more Campus campaign the programme for it
cheerful and conducive for especially the ‘No emphasised the need
learning. Plastic Bag on Saturday’ to appreciate the
“One’s affection for campaign. environment.
the campus does not He added that they The programme also
necessarily need to mean could start not using helped to forge closer ties
one merely being involve plastic bags in the Café or among the students as
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The research and
Cendekia Bitara development (R&D)
as well as innovative
Meanwhile, UMP
Chancellor, Professor Dato’ Dr
Vice-
Daing Mohd Nasir Daing Ibrahim,
Award recognizes & activities conducted by
UMP should continue
highlighted that in comparison to
2010, the university saw 13.5%
rewards excellent
increase in the number of research
to add value to the activities conducted in 2011,
totaling some 215 projects with
national agenda,
lecturers,
grants worth RM9.95 million.
especially when this “Overall, the country also
saw a rising number of impactful
year is contemporarily
researchers declared as the driving
publications and journals. At UMP,
the figure surged 26% from 103
year of Science & in 2010 to 130 last year,” the Vice-
Chancellor added.
Innovation With such significant rise,
Professor Dato’ Dr Daing said
the university has taken into recognitions, respectively.
UMP as their first choice university cognizance the importance of Meanwhile, among 14 others
in pursuing tertiary education in the securing intellectual property rights, who received their Cendekia Bitara’s
fields of engineering and technology,” and has submitted applications for publication in impact journal
emphasized Tengku Abdullah at 57 patents, six copyrights, four categorical awards include Associate
the opening of the Cendekia Bitara trademarks and one industrial Professor Dr. Zularisam Abdul Wahid
Award Night ceremony. design to be accredited to UMP for from the Faculty of Civil Engineering
The Crown Prince also its R&D projects and output. & Earth Resources (FKASA) for
recommended that the deciding Out of these projects, he said, his research on water; Dr Syed
criteria in awarding the winning five were successful contracts Mohd Saufi Tuan Chik (FKKSA) for
research, academic publications worth RM 1.54 million carried out his research entitled “Journal of
and innovative activities should in collaboration with the Ministry of Chromatography A”; and Professor
take into account their feasible Science, Technology & Innovation Dr Jose Rajan from the Faculty of
implementation and benefits to the (MOSTI), Pahang State Agriculture Science & Industry Technology. Abdul Aziz (PBMSK); Luqman Hakim
communities at large. & Industry Development Board This year, UMP also presented Ahmad Shah from the Faculty of
(LKPP), SIRIM Bhd, Indah Water a new award category – APC – Mechanical Engineering; and Lee
U
Konsortium Bhd and Universiti Kuala in appreciation of outstanding Chia Kuang from the Faculty of
niversiti Malaysia Pahang excellence (APC) – received the Lumpur. academic staff and their excellent Technology.
(UMP) recently held its Cendekia Bitara awards from HRH Completing and complementing teaching and learning methods, According to Professor Dato’ Dr
annual Cendekia Bitara Tengku Abdullah. the university’s R&D ecosystem, the applying the innovative and creative Daing, he hoped the APC initiative
2011 Award Night – with In his address, the Crown Prince Vice-Chancellor highlighted that UMP approaches to produce holistic will encourage UMP academicians
the theme “Metamorphosis” – to proudly acknowledged the continued now has 148 PhD academic staff and and competitive human capital to excel further and readily support
reflect the decade-long journey commitment by the university’s 505 doctoral postgraduates to carry resources. the university’s efforts in academic
UMP undertook to transform the management to hold the event out activities of research, academic The three winners in their quality enhancement – which forms
university into an excellent and annually as a dedicated manifesto publications and innovations. respective engineering, applied part of the University Key Result
creative engineering and technology to encourage the acculturation of At the Cendekia Bitara award science and applied social science Areas (UKRA).
academic higher institution, in research, academic publications and presentation that night, seven faculties were Associate Professor Other components of the UKRA,
support of the larger national clarion innovations as the very backbone of winners – from the faculties of Dr Mimi Sakinah Abdul Munaim which will help propel UMP into a
call to boost the quality of Malaysia’s UMP. Electrical & Electronics Engineering from FKKSA (for engineering); world class technology university,
tertiary education. “The research and development (FKEE) and Chemical Engineering Aziman Abdullah from the Faculty include academic programme
UMP Chancellor, His Royal (R&D) as well as innovative & Natural Resources (FKKSA) – of Computer Systems & Software empowerment, infrastructure,
Highness (HRH) the Crown Prince of activities conducted by UMP should received their accolades in the field Engineering (FSKKP – applied quality student intake and
Pahang Tengku Abdullah Al-Haj Ibni continue to add value to the national of research: Dr Rizalman Mamat, Nor science); and Dr Nik Aloesnita academic staff recruitment, said the
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in agenda, especially when this year Maniha Abdul Ghani and Associate Nik Mohd Alwi from the Centre Vice-Chancellor.
Billah officiated the event held at is contemporarily declared as the Professor Dr Ahmed N Abdalla for Modern Languages & Human “In addition, the APC category
the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kuantan driving year of Science & Innovation. from FKEE; and Dr Iqbal Ahmed, Science (PBMSK – applied social has been identified to be the
on April 28, 2012. “Tonight’s award presentation, Associate Professor Dr Hayder A science). Each of the winners platform from which UMP will
Also present that night were the as an appropriate avenue Abdul Bari, Dr Arun Gupta and received a certificate of appreciation nominate qualified teaching staff to
chairman of the university’s board to announce the excellent Associate Professor Dr Abdurahman and RM5,000 cash prize. partake in the National Academic
of directors Dato’ Mohd Hilmey achievements made by UMP in Hamid Nour from FKKSA. Three other lecturers also Award (AAN), in accordance to
Mohd Taib and board member Dato’ research, academic publications All seven recipients took home received tokens of appreciation – the criteria and standards set by
Sri Abdul Aziz Abdul Abdul Rahman. and innovations, should be publicly certificates of appreciation and cash they were Hazizulden Abdul Aziz the Ministry of Higher Education
Twenty four winners – including highlighted to endear it to be the prizes worth RM5,000 and RM3,000 (FKEE); Wan Muhammad Syahrir (MOHE),” concluded Professor Dato’
three in the category of teaching driving factor for students to opt for international and domestic Wan Hussin (FSKKP); Nor Ashikin Dr Daing.
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The delegate members
comprised a group
of independent think
tank in science and
technology and
members of the National
Professors Council (NPC)
- a body of more than
1,500 from public and
private universities
Malaysia Science
Academy visited UMP
A
20 member delegation of more than 1,500 from public and Germany and Jack Lifton, co-founder the university had many researchers in electronic material application for
from the Malaysia Science private universities. of Technology Metals Research LLC conducting studies relating to rare consumer daily usage which would
Academy (MSC) and They were involved in a from the US. earth. be more environmental-friendly.
academicians from local and comprehensive study on rare earth The delegate members were “The visit also gives the She also said the compound
abroad visited Universiti Malaysia issues as well as its potentials that received by UMP’s Vice-Chancellor, opportunity to UMP to hold had potentials for microwave
Pahang (UMP) to hold discussion could contribute to the country’s Professor Dato’ Dr. Daing Nasir discussion on working together ceramics application sample with
and share expertise in research economy. Ibrahim, Deputy Vice-Chancellor with KIT and Peking University in low dielectric loss that would be
findings on May 8, 2012. Among those present were (Academic & International), academic and research areas,” able to react by making full use of
They also toured the university’s ASM Vice-President ASM, Datuk Ir Professor Dr. Badhrulhisham Abdul he said after presenting a briefing the rare earth elements in thulium.
laboratory facilities. Ahmad Zaidee Laidin who is also Aziz and Assistant Vice-Chancellor on UMP to the delegation at the The research finding made
The visit was held on the UMP visiting professor and Alastair (Student Affairs & Alumni), Profesor banquet hall, UMP Chancellery. two years ago was published in the
sidelines of the delegates’ trip to S Neill, a rare earth expert from Dr. Yuserrie Zainuddin. Dean of Faculty of Industrial Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Lynas Advanced Material Plant Canada and Dacha Strategic Metals According to Professor Dr. Sciences & Technology, Professor Dr this year.
in Gebeng, Kuantan and the Vice Executive President. Badhrulhisham, the visit provided Mashitah Mohd. Yusoff said findings Dato’ Dr. Daing said he hoped
International Rare Earth Symposium Others included Peking the opportunity for UMP to share on rare earth study carried out the visit would be a beneficial
organised by ASM in Kuala Lumpur University’s Chemical Material and knowledge in findings on rare earth by her and Professor Jose Rajan, one, to be followed by creating
recently. Rare Earth Application Laboratory study with the foreign experts. together with Trivandrum College a cooperation networking where
The delegate members Director, Professor Chun-Hua Yan, Professor Dr. Badhrulhisham, University (India) dan Noritake expertise could be shared with
comprised a group of independent Karlsruhr Institute of Technology who has been appointed to sit in Company (Japan), managed to foreign experts.
think tank in science and technology (KIT)’s Safety Management ASM Rare Earth Committee and produce new complex dielectric “This, in turn, could further
and members of the National Department Analytical Laboratory Chairman of UMP Rare Earth compound in nanocrystal form. encourage an active research
Professors Council (NPC) - a body Head, Christoph Wilhelm from Research Work Committee, said She said this could be exploited culture in UMP,” he added.
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The National Cooperative Policy 2002-2010
introduced by the Government gave room
for cooperative management to grow in a
more systematic way such as having proper
business development programmes, better
access to financing resources, helping to instill
entrepreneurial values and form an improved
means to regulate the cooperative
as a whole,’’ he added. making profits,’’ Professor Dato’ Dr
He also said UMP’s management Daing Nasir said.
viewed the development as positive He added that with high
especially in its effort to carry out commitment, honesty, strong
UMP Strategic Plan 2011-2015 that governance and excellent corporate
involved four University Key Result culture, Koperasi UMP Berhad could
Areas (UKRA). be turned into a respected and
With the right and focused competitive cooperative movement.
business plan, Professor Dato’ Dr. Dato’ Sri’ Ismail Sabri also gave
Daing Nasir said the cooperative away incentive grants of RM1,000
Mentor Minister launched
UMP Cooperative
D
omestic Trade, Co- the targeted increase of five percent submitted by the latter’s members.
operatives and to the GDP could be achieved by He added that the movement
Consumerism Minister 2013. played a role in creating awareness
and Universiti Malaysia “This clearly shows that the and providing information on
Pahang (UMP) Mentor Minister Dato’ role of cooperative in helping to consumerism to students, parents
Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob launched generate the nation’s income is no and public on prudent spending and
Koperasi UMP Berhad and UMP Co- small matter. to not to be easily duped. would be able to make important each to UMP, UiTM Jengka and universities including UMP that
op Book Shop at the Chancellery “The National Cooperative UMP Vice-Chancellor, Professor contribution that fulfilled the strategy Ikip Pahang for setting up student offered KR1M and MR1M products.
Square, Gambang on March 10, Policy 2002-2010 introduced Dato’ Dr. Daing Nasir Ibrahim said and initiative under the second consumer movements in their Also present were Malaysia
2012. by the Government gave room since the university’s inception 10 UKRA – financial sustainability. campuses. Cooperative Commission Pahang
Koperasi UMP Berhad is a for cooperative management to years ago, several attempts were He also said the cooperative An additional RM2,000 each was
Branch Director, Zahari Abdul Aziz,
cooperative that unified all staff grow in a more systematic way made by staff and undergraduates management must work closely also given to UMP and UNITEN in
members and undergraduates with such as having proper business to set up a cooperative. and move together with UMP Muadzam Shah to get them started Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic
a business plan that offered long development programmes, better “Due to the unanimity showed management to ensure that the with consumerism programmes. & International), Professor Dr.
term profits to be enjoyed by all. access to financing resources, that was based on the union of mind objectives and aims of the Koperasi Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri also visted Badhrulhisham Abdul Aziz, Deputy
Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri said as helping to instill entrepreneurial and unity in action all this while, UMP Berhad were translated Kedai Produk 1Malaysia (KR1M) Vice-Chancellor (Research &
of end of January this year, 9,141 values and form an improved means Koperasi UMP Berhad became a accordingly to the benefits of its and spent time mingling with UMP Innovation), Professor Dato’ Dr.
cooperatives had been registered in to regulate the cooperatives,’’ Dato’ reality. members. undergraduates at the cafeteria that Rosli Mohd Yunus, Assistant Vice-
the country including 690 in Pahang. Sri Ismail Sabri said in his speech. “The UMP Co-op Book Shop to “The cooperative management served the Menu Rakyat 1Malaysia
Chancellor (Student Affairs &
He said if in 2009, the He also announced a grant be launched soon after this is the needs to make the best in (MR1M) as well as students’ menu
cooperatives only contributed one of RM30,000 to Koperasi UMP first initiative that reflects Koperasi creativity and be sensitive in order offered at the rate of RM2 for Alumni), Professor Dr. Yuserrie
percent to the Gross Domestic Berhad and another RM30,000 to UMP Berhad’s commitment in to concentrate, explore and seek breakfast and RM3.50 for lunch. Zainuddin and Koperasi UMP
Product (GDP) but with the growing UMP Undergraduates Consumer giving a significant impact on opportunities and potentials that He added that to date, Berhad Chairman, Abdul Aziz Mohd
number of cooperatives registered, Movement - based on projects UMP’s denizens’ welfare and need, can bring in added values while there were 90 premises and five Azoddein.
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Higher Education Ministry
Secretary General joined UMP
denizens in breaking of
fast and iftar
The guests
comprised
students from
schools in Pekan,
participants of
Women in Social
Enterprise (WISE)
programme, and
UMP denizens.
H
igher Education Datuk Ab Rahim also of higher learning social-economic standing, co-curriculum activities developed among the
M i n i s t r y gave away contributions undergraduates with AIM he said. in their respective public public institutes of higher
S e c r e t a r y of RM200 each to 33 recipients who become Some 800 institutes of higher learning and industry in
General, Datuk UMP undergraduates and their foster families and in undergraduates, 400 learning. a bid to help develop the
Ab Rahim Md Noor joined 22 Sultan Ahmad Shah the process, are trained to entrepreneurs, 100 UMP Vice-Chancellor, local community.
some 700 guests in Polytechnic (Polisas) develop and improve their instructors and 20 AIM Professor Dato’ Dr. Daing Later, Datuk Ab
breaking of fast and iftar at students as well their business skills,” he said. officers had taken part Nasir Ibrahim hoped the Rahim mingled with the
UMP Mosque in Gambang ‘foster families’ who He added that the in the WISE programme programme, managed guests, performed the
on July 28, 2012. were beneficiaries under programme would groom since it was launched in by UMP Entrepreneurial solat ‘terawih’ and joined
The guests comprised the Amanaih Ikhtiah undergraduates to April. Centre, could provide in the ‘moreh’.
students from schools Malaysia (AIM) and WISE become more competitive Datuk Ab Rahim also added values to the He also had his
in Pekan, participants of participants. and having civic leadership said the undergraduates undergraduates. ‘sahur’ with more than
Women in Social Enterprise “The WISE with the right skills. involved would be He also said the 300 undergraduates at
(WISE) programme, and programme is about In fact, it could help to evaluated by their programme could further the cafeteria.
UMP denizens. matching public institute improve their lifestyle and supervisors as part of their enhance strategic alliance
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2,000 turned up to
celebrate Chinese
New Year Cultural
Night The country’s multiracial
society calls for each
citizen, regardless of
ethnic background, race
and religion, to identify
unity as something that
is unique and the kind
of multiracial unison not
found in other countries
C
lose to 2,000 people from
all walks of life turned up
to watch a cultural show
held in conjunction with the
Chinese New Year celebration at the
Sports Complex on March 17, 2012.
It was organised by Universiti
Malaysia Pahang (UMP)’s Chinese
Cultural and Arts Secretariat and
Chinese Cultural Committee.
Also present was Member of the programme by promoting the the surrounding community. community.
Parliament for Paya Besar Dato’ Haji cultures of Malaysia. Programme Director, Tan Ban The visitors were also
Abdul Manan Ismail. Assistant Vice-Chancellor Lin, 21, was very happy that the entertained to a variety of
He lauded UMP for holding (Student Affairs & Alumni), Professor celebration was well-received by performances and among them were
the event which was considered Dr. Yusserrie Zainudin said the the society around the campus but traditional and modern dances, a
as an effort to promote unity and programme’s objective was to give especially so the support showed by Chinese orchestra, a Dragon dance
the 1Malaysia concept, bringing the opportunity to undergraduates UMP denizens. and mask-changing show.
together people from all races and to share their understanding on the According to 35-year-old
faiths. Chinese culture through academic- Sudanese Mustafa Mohamed
“The country’s multiracial related activities. Mustafa who is a Technology Faculty
society calls for each citizen, He added that it would also masters’ degree student, he was
regardless of ethnic background, encourage the society to place excited to be able to be involved
race and religion, to identify unity importance on unity, regardless of in the programme that was rich
as something that is unique and the race and country, upholding and in knowledge about the Chinese
kind of multiracial unison not found responding to Prime Minister’s call people, their tradition and culture.
in other countries,” Dato Abdul to embrace 1Malaysia. He added that programme such
Manan said when officially launched He said the university always as this would indirectly encourage
the programme. encouraged undergraduate people from different races to
He hoped the present younger associations to be actively involved be appreciative of each other
generation would make use of in holding activities that had and promoted harmony among
academic impact on them as well as university staff, students and local
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130 research
findings exhibited
at CITREX 2012
The competition,
which attracted 88
academic staff and
42 undergraduates
representing eight
faculties, aimed at
highlighting research
findings in UMP to be
contested at a higher
level, be it national or
international level.
faculties, aimed at highlighting Associate Professor Dr. in the work were Dr. Wan Mohd More than 500 visitors turned
research findings in UMP to be Abdulrahman Hamidnour of the Faizal Wan Ishak, Mohammad Iqram up at the event and among them
contested at a higher level, be it Faculty of Chemical & Natural Zulkifli and Muamar ZulIkhman were secondary students from
national or international level. Resource Engineering (FKKSA) won Nazeri. around Kuantan including Maktab
According to Deputy Vice Best of the Best Award category Others who took home the Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM)
Chancellor (Research & Innovation), for his project, ‘A Technique for gold medal were Centre for Modern Kuantan, Sekolah Menengah Teknik
Professor Dato’ Dr. Rosli Mohd Yunus, Emulsion Fuel’. Languages & Human Sciences Kuantan, Sekolah Menengah
the programme was also the best Professor Dato’ Dr. Rosli Mohd (PBMSK) lecturer Abdul Kamil Kebangsaan Seri Pekan and Sekolah
platform to evaluate creativity of Yunus, Dr Azhari Hamid Nourdan Jamaludin for his project, ‘Kit Menengah Sains Sultan Haji Ahmad
M
the researchers and undergraduates Agung were also involved in the Interview Akinnah Hati’, Ir Zulkeflee Shah (SMSAS).
ore than 130 research and contribute to the development research. Khalidin with his research on
findings of Universiti of technology for the future. The Best of the Best Award electronic angklung while Husna
Malaysia Pahang (UMP) “Out of the total projects for student category was won by Hashim for the ‘My Cash Kit’.
were displayed at the exhibited, 22 products were Norazura Abdul Halim and Rosyati For the student category, the
Creation, Innovation, Technology awarded with gold medals, 44 with Hamid with their project, ‘Detection gold medal winners were Rawaida
and Research Exposition silver medals and 39 with bronze and Summation of Pus Cell for Jaafar and Faradila Naim of the
Competition (CITREX 2012) held medals,’’ he said in his speech Sputum Quality Testing’. Faculty of Electrical & Electronics
at its Sports Complex on March 28, during the closing of CITREX 2012. The Special Award (Green Engineering (FKEE) for their project
2012. He also presented the medals Technology), sponsored by the – ‘Unclean Hand Detection Machine
It was jointly organised by to the deserving winners. Faculty of Civil Engineering & Earth Using Vision Sensor’, Muhammad
the Research and Innovation Professor Dr. Rosli Mohd Resources (FKASA), was won by Siti Iqram Zulkifli with ‘I-POA Filter
Department and Student Affairs and Yunus added that the capability of Fatimah Haji Che Osmi from the Media for treatment Industrial Waste
Alumni Department (Saffad). researchers in creating new products same faculty with her work on ‘Waste Water’ and Nurul Ain Zainodin for
The competition, which and knowledge-based technology to Wealth: Ei-MAS Filter Media for ‘The Suitability of Anadora Granosa
attracted 88 academic staff and 42 would be able to place UMP on the Drinking Water Purification. As An Alternative To Limestone
undergraduates representing eight international map. Other researchers involved For Ameliorating Surface Water
Acidification’.
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31 medals
garnered 2nd DSSCM Seminar on
Inculcating Work Safety Culture
by UMP were a study by Professor
Dr. Korada Viswanatha
Modern Languages
Human Sciences (PBMSK)
&
The seminar was also a platform where participants could share their experience and
researchers Sharma from the Faculty
of Mechanical Engineering
titled, “New Coolants for
(1), Faculty of Computer
Systems & Software
Engineering (FSKKP) (1),
expertise as well as discuss about the new direction in OSH’s leadership and management,
be it at the national level or globally
in ITEX 2012 Enhanced Performance in Faculty of Technology (FT)
A
Automobile Radiators and (2), Faculty of Electrical
Manufacturing Process.” & Electronics Engineering second seminar on and maintaining a conducive
The research was (FKEE) (4), Faculty of developing and sustaining working place that is healthy
also a joint effort with Chemical & Natural work safety culture in and safe by combining three or
researchers Dr. Kumaran Resources Engineering Malaysia (DSSCM II) was four components – employees,
Kadirgama, Dr. Rizalman (FKKSA) (3), Faculty of held at Astaka Hall, Universiti employers, environment and
Mamat, Professor Dr. Mechanical Engineering Malaysia Pahang (UMP) in Gambang behavior,’’ she said.
Rosli Abu Bakar, Wan (FKM) (2) and Faculty on May 24, 2012. Eight local and foreign
Azmi Wan Hamzah, Dr. of Industrial Sciences & It was jointly organised by professionals and experts were
DM Reddy Prasad and Dr. Technology (FIST) (4). Faculty of Technology, UMP, Higher invited to share their knowledge and
Arun Gupta. Education Leadership Academy expertise in the seminar. Among
Among the interesting
The third gold medal (AKEPT), Centre for Continuing them were DOSH director Professor
research works conducted
belonged to researchers Educational and Professional Dato’ Dr Ir Johari Basri with his
were electronic ‘angklung’
from Faculty of Development (CENFED) and themselves had a bigger role to paper titled, ‘Future Challenges
created by the Dean of
Mechanical Engineering Malaysia Occupational Safety play - which was to make sure a in Developing & Sustaining
Faculty of Electrical &
- Ahmad Basirul Subha and Health Officers Association safe working place for employees Safety Culture’ AKEPT Deputy
Electronics Engineering,
Alias, Asnul Hadi Ahmad, (MySHO). instead of putting too much effort Director (Leadership, Research
Ir. Zulkeflee Khalidin,
Dr. Mahadzir Ishak @ The theme was ‘Driving Zero on making profits so much so that and Innovation Centre), Associate
Nik Mohd. Zaitul Akmal
Muhammad, Ir. Mohd Harm through Effective Leadership their safety was compromised. Professor Dr. Mohd Fadzil Mohd Idris
Mustapha and Wan in Developing Safety Culture for who spoke on ‘Effective Leadership
Rashidi Maarof and Mohd She reminded occupational
Norhisham Mohd. Rashid
Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) Sazali Salleh for their
as well as a kit to check
the Survival of Future Generation’, safety and health officers as well in Developing Safety and Health in
work on “Heat Regulator focusing on topics relating to as occupational safety and health Higher Education: Transition from
researchers garnered 31 medals – System in A Furnace.”
the liver’s condition called action and behavior of workers at committees in work places to carry Education to the Workplace’ and
Akinnah Intervention Kit,
five gold medals, 17 silver medals Two more gold
produced by Abdul Kamil
workplaces and adopting safety out their functions with credibility Golder Associates Inc Consultant
medals were awarded culture. and integrity. from Hawaii, USA Jas Singh with
and nine bronze medals in the to Dr. Ahmad Razlan Jamaludin, Associate It was officially closed by The Programme Chairman and his paper – ‘Dynamic of Industrial
International Invention, Innovation Yusoff, Hazami Che Professor Dr. Muhammad Human Resource Deputy Minister, Faculty of Technology Lecturer, Dr Hygiene Assessment in Oil and Gas
Hussain, Muhamad Nubli Abdul Wahab dan Senator Dato’ Maznah Mazlan. Norazura Ismail said the seminar Industries’.
and Technology Exhibition 2012 Hafifi Mansor from Tuan Sidek Tuan Muda. In her speech, Dato’ Maznah could help inculcate safe work Others included Social Security
(ITEX) Faculty of Manufacturing The nine bronze said although Malaysia had a culture in work places by instilling Organisation (SOCSO) Deputy
Engineering for their work medals were contributed comprehensive legal framework zero-harm mindset. Chief Executive (Operation),
by FIST (3), PBMSK (2),
U
on “Intelligent Milling on occupational safety such as the She added that this could be Dr. Mohammed Azman Aziz
niversiti Malaysia Resources Engineering, Tools for High Productivity FSKKP (1), FKEE (1), Occupational Safety and Health Act done by creating the awareness Mohammed, Dean of Faculty of
Pahang (UMP) together with researchers in Machining Operation” FKKSA (1) and FKASA (1). 1994 (Act 514) which was under the and instilling the habit at institutes Mechanical Engineering, Professor
researchers - Associate Professor Dr. while Dr Fathima UMP Vice-Chancellor, ministry’s purview, risks of accidents of higher learning and industries for Dr. Zahari Taha, Malaysian Institute
garnered 31 Md Maksudur Rahman Shahitha, Professor Dr Professor Dato’ Dr. Daing and dangers at workplaces were the good of the future generation. of Nuclear Technology (MINT)
medals – five gold medals, Khan, Dr. Mohammad Mashitah Mohd Yusoff and Nasir Ibrahim, in a meeting still high if awareness on these The seminar was also a platform Waste Technology Group Chief, Dr
17 silver medals and nine Dalour Hossen Beg, Dr. Chong Kwok Feng from with the researchers, things was low among employers where participants could share their Mohd Abdul WahabYusof, INFINEON
bronze medals in the Professor Dato’ Dr. Rosli the Faculty of Industrial said he was proud with and employees. experience and expertise as well as Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
International Invention, Mohd Yunus, Dr. Iqbal Sciences & Technology, their achievements and “In view of this, the ministry’s discuss about the new direction in Occupational Safety and Health
Innovation and Technology Ahmed and Ong Huey for their research titled hoped that the success occupational health and safety OSH’s leadership and management, Senior Manager, Dr Khatijah
Exhibition 2012 (ITEX) Ruey took home the gold “Metal Nanofibers with attained would spur more department (DOSH) is serious in its be it at the national level or globally. Jumangat and Associate Professor
held in Kuala Lumpur medal for their work titled, Unmatched Surface Area new findings discovered enforcement aspect to ensure that “Malaysia’s vibrant economic Dr Ahmad Rahman Songi.
Convention Centre on May “Development of Jatropha for Electronic Application.” through better innovative employers and employees adhered development is fuelling the growth More than 300 participants
19, 2012 recently. Oil based Bio-Adhesive for The 17 silver medals means with the benefits to the provisions under Act 514 and of a variety of domestic industries. from various industries attended the
Dr D.M. Reddy Plywood Application.” were contributed by and expertise extended all related legal subsidiaries,” she “As such, it is a must for seminar that included exhibitions by
Prasad from the Faculty Other works that research works carried and enjoyed by the people added. organisations in every industry to at least 12 agencies from the public
of Chemical & Natural out by the Centre for and country. She also said the employers give high commitment in developing and private sector.
won the gold medals
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