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The UTAR team inventors of the IoT Detachable Waterway Monitoring Device The IoT Innovation Challenge From left: Ir Danny Ng, Khor Jun Bin, Au Jin Cheng, Lim Wen Qing, Yap Sheng Yao and Tan Kai Siang 2019 trophy

this problem to prevent the people and the educational and the team members were very Senior Technical Editor for Aspencore Media environment from suffering the same fate hardworking and focussed. The collaborative Martin Rowe, Keysight Corporate and again in the future, the UTAR team discussed teamwork to design and put all pieces Portfolio Marketing Vice President Jeff Harris, in great length and came up with this brilliant together eventually was truly gratifying in the General Manager of Keysight Electronic Jin Cheng (left) and Wen Qing, receiving the prize on behalf of the team, invention to help monitor and report on the end. Industrial Products Christopher Cain, and from Joel Conover quality of water in the waterways. Wen Qing, on behalf of his team, said, “I Keysight Education & General Electronics Wen Qing said that, “In my opinion, find the idea behind this challenge very useful Measurement Solutions Vice President Ee First place at the Keysight IoT the two possible reasons why we won this as it greatly benefits the society and it looks Huei Sin. competition are that firstly, this device was into sustainability. The challenge was well UTAR is a not-for-profit university, so created in relation to an actual problem organised and professionally implemented the students did not have access to huge Innovation Challenge Finals in New York that took place in Malaysia. Secondly, this despite being held for the first time. funding for a start. However, these students device is modular. We have incorporated Personally, it was an amazing experience. My were ingenious and resourceful. With much TAR Lee Long Chian Faculty of conception and construction stages, UTAR team’s winning entry, the IoT three energy harvesting systems to charge team members and I feel very fortunate to hard work and determination, they exceled UEngineering and Science students Lim worked rather independently on their Detachable Waterway Monitoring Device the battery. They are solar, hydro and wind have won this challenge.” and built the device using existing resources Wen Qing, Au Jin Cheng, Yap Sheng Yao, Tan own, seeking assistance for supporting with LoRa and Self-Sustainability, is a system energy. The solar panels, wind turbine and The team’s adviser and lecturer, Ir Danny available to them. They also managed to Kai Siang and Khor Jun Bin won first (1st) resources from their advisor and lecturer device that consists of four major component water turbine are detachable. Only the Ng said that, “The IoT Keysight Challenge source a sponsor who lent them testing place in the Smart Water category at the finals Ir Danny Ng Wee Kiat. They spent hours functions which are, monitoring of the water necessary parts will be installed on the device presented an opportunity for the students equipment for the device. These students of the Keysight IoT Innovation Challenge held and brainstorming sessions looking into contents— its acidity, temperature, turbidity, depending on the environment. For example, to compete with others on the world stage. have brought much pride to their friends in in New York, USA from 21 to 22 September the intricacies of the device to ensure etc; reporting of the data using peer-to- in the forest, solar and wind energy are not The opportunity presented also enabled the faculty, their family, the university and the 2019. The winning prize was USD25,000 and that the model is tested for practicality peer LoRa Mesh network; analysis of data reliable. Thus, only a water turbine is attached our students to compete and interact with country. Well done. Keysight test equipment worth USD25,000. and precision. collected in the cloud using machine learning to the device.” students from other international universities Lim Wen Qing, Yap Sheng Yao and Au Keysight Technologies Inc sponsored two The preliminary stage of the Keysight algorithm; and energy harvesting system which He added further that, “This device was during the time spent in New York. Through Jin Cheng are Year Three students who are students from the UTAR team, Lim Wen IoT Innovation Challenge required includes solar, hydro and wind energy for self- put to actual test on a river and it worked. this challenge our students also gained currently pursuing their bachelor’s degree Qing and Au Jin Cheng for an all-expenses participants to present their design ideas sustainability of the device. We spent one week to test out the device valuable technical knowledge that will in Mechatronics Engineering. They are paid trip to New York covering the airfare, via online written and video submissions. According to the team, the node to node in the Kuala Selangor River. The judges were enhance their employability.” actively involved in the UTAR Undergraduate accommodation, meals and transportation, to It saw the participation of universities communication present in each device enables also impressed that this device is very much At the finals in New York, the students Research Scheme (URS), a scheme for UTAR present their invention at the finals before a from three regions, namely the United it to form a large sensor monitoring network. community-oriented. People can easily report demonstrated their design and systems undergraduates to train in various aspects team of judges. States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific & Greater Moreover, Machine Learning is used to analyse on any pollution found in waters by merely device at a live-streamed event before a of research project implementation. Khor The Keysight IoT Innovation Challenge China. The preliminary stage attracted the data collected for anomaly detection. using an app. They can easily gain access to panel of esteemed judges. These judges Jun Bin is also a Year Three student. He is is a design competition that challenges nearly 300 entries worldwide in both The data collected can be used to predict the the data (condition of water) as well.” include United Nations Public Information currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in engineering students worldwide to tracks. future condition of waterways for preventive He elaborated that the most amazing Officer Ariel Alexovich, Founder & CEO of Mechatronics Engineering. Final year student conceptualise low-power sensor networks Among the countries which purposes. It is self-sustainable with the help of feat was that this device was created LunaSonde-cum-Student Innovator Jeremiah Tan Kai Siang is pursuing his bachelor’s to tackle issues brought on by today’s rapid participated in the Asia-Pacific and renewable energy integrated into the system. and built from scratch with support from Pate, Electrical Engineer and YouTube star degree in Actuarial Science. urbanisation. The competition had two Greater China region were Australia, The monitoring device is modular and can be the University. The process itself was a.k.a. “ElectroBOOM” Mehdi Sadaghdar, tracks/categories, namely The Smart Land China, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, modified based on the environment. Another challenge and The Smart Water challenge South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. Within feature of the system device also allows and the challenge was open to all countries in this region, more than 30 universities the public and community to report on any the region of Asia Pacific and Greater China, took part in the competition. From pollution found in waters, hence making it Europe, and the USA. Malaysia alone, 10 universities, both more community-driven. The UTAR students invented a smart public and private, participated in this By creating a massive monitoring network, device that can monitor water pollutants challenge. Ultimately, the UTAR team was the team believes that the system will be able in rivers and lakes with readings that can the only team selected as the finalist from to monitor every single point from all around be downloaded (through an app) by the the Asia-Pacific and Greater China region. the world and an immediate response can be community to monitor the quality of water. A total of six teams from both tracks taken whenever the water quality reaches a This device, titled the IoT Detachable (Smart Land and Smart Water), including critical stage. Waterway Monitoring Device with LoRa UTAR, advanced to the final stage. The concept and idea, according to the and Self-Sustainability, uses natural energy The other five finalists were student UTAR winning team, was inspired by the recent sources from the sun, wind and water. It teams from Massachusetts Institute water pollution and contamination incident is truly an ingenious invention with much of Technology (MIT, USA), Stanford that took place in the state of Johor, Malaysia. From left: Au Jin Cheng and Lim Wen Qing being interviewed by Joel engineering and scientific principles applied. University (USA), Massey University Over 2,500 people were affected by gas The IoT Detachable Waterway Monitoring Device being tested at the Conover and Keysight Technologies Test Gear Expert and Content The team members, at the idea (New Zealand), Institute of Engineering & poisoning and 111 schools were closed as a Kuala Selangor River for 1 week Strategist Daniel Bogdanoff Management (India), and the University of result of illegally dumped chemical wastes in 02 | In Search of Excellence Technology of Compiègne (France). the river. With a great concern to help solve In Search of Excellence | 03 Special Feature UTAR President Prof Chuah retires, Prof Ewe takes over Prof Yow is the new VP (IAD) of UTAR

Prof Chuah Hean Teik Prof Ewe Hong Tat Ir Prof Dr Yow Ho Kwang

r Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean efforts of the UTAR Kampar Hospital and Dean of the UTAR Faculty of Information r Prof Dr Yow Ho Kwang commenced his polymer/organic-based light emitting devices Teik has retired as President/CEO of will continue to provide his advice on the and Communication Technology in I position as the new Vice President (VP) of (LEDs) and solar cells. UTAR after being with the university for development of UTAR Hospital. November 2008, a position he held I Internationalisation & Academic Development Prof Yow is a registered Professional more than 11 years. Prof Chuah joined UTAR Chancellor Tun Dr Ling Liong until May 2010. Since July 2009, Prof (IAD) of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Engineer with a practicing certificate with the UTAR in March 2008 as the President and Sik, UTAR Education Foundation Board Ewe assumed the position of UTAR from 16 September 2019. Board of Engineers Malaysia. He is a Senior Chief Executive Officer and he has since of Trustees (BoT) Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Vice President (Internationalisation and Prof Yow graduated with a Bachelor of Member of IEEE, USA, and a member of the held the position until his retirement. Dr Sak Cheng Lam and UTAR Council Academic Development). Engineering (First Class Honours) in Electrical Institution of Engineers, Malaysia. He is involved Prof Chuah has had an illustrious career Chairman Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Ting Chew He was also the recipient of a number and Electronic Engineering in 1992 and he in providing consulting and training services to with UTAR creating many firsts for the Peh expressed their appreciation to Prof of awards including The Young Scientist completed his PhD in the same field in 1995, training consulting companies in Malaysia, in the university. He is a visionary with a keen Chuah for having served and contributed to Award of URSI (International Union of both at The University of Sheffield, United areas of cleanroom technology, semiconductor foresight whose strategic decisions have UTAR as President for the past 11 years. Radio Science) in 1996, The Outstanding Kingdom. He subsequently completed his wafer processing and fabrication, semiconductor elevated UTAR to tremendous heights of Representing BoT and Council, Tan Young Malaysian (TOYM) Award in post-doctoral research associate in the same materials and devices, and technical article achievements that brought the university Sri Sak said, “As much as we’ve been very 2005 for Academic Leadership and university in 1997. writing, interacting with engineers from Texas to the world map. reluctant to let him go, we had to accept Accomplishment, and The Toray Science He is also a Professor attached with the Lee Instruments, Keysights Technologies, Broadcom Under his focused leadership and his decision to retire. His contributions to and Technology Award by Malaysian Toray Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Technologies, National Semiconductor, his commitment to quality teaching and UTAR have been immense and invaluable Science Foundation in 2011. in UTAR Sungai Long Campus. He was the Intel, Renesas Semiconductor, and Infineon research, UTAR achieved favourable with his leadership in guiding the He is currently a Fellow of Academy former Deputy Dean as well as the former Dean technologies, to name a few. rankings and attained impressive awards development of UTAR into an esteemed of Sciences Malaysia (ASM), Fellow and of the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering Among his other expertise consultancy from reputable institutions and Malaysian university that benefitted numerous lives Secretary General of ASEAN Academy and Science. Prior to that, he was a Professor works include Technology Assessment for STAR authorities. Prof Chuah also introduced and we would like to record that UTAR of Engineering and Technology (AAET), and Dean of Engineering with the Faculty of Grant and Multimedia Grant Scheme. He is and implemented the UTAR Soft Skills Education Foundation and Council thank Chair of IEEE Geoscience and Remote Engineering at Multimedia University. also Journal Reviewer for IEEE Electron Device Development Certificate (USSDC) him for the great work that he has done Sensing Society Malaysia Chapter, Deputy Prof Yow has spent short stints with Letter, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Programme for the students in the for the university. No words will be able to Chairman of Science, Technology and the industry, working in the areas of III-V Material Science and Engineering B, Journal of university. He has always encouraged express our gratitude.” Innovations Consultative Committee semiconductor-based optoelectronic device Electrochemical Society, Applied Materials and entrepreneurship and supported many His successor is Ir Prof Dr Ewe Hong of ACCCIM, Educational Counsellor and processing, with Siemens Components Interface, and Journal of Alloy and Compound, students in their activities including the Tat who will assume the position as and Regional Chair (Malaysia) of MIT (Advanced Technology) in Malacca; with USA. set-up of a business incubator on campus. UTAR President/CEO after Prof Chuah’s Educational Council, and he was also a Phosistor Technologies Inc in California, USA; Prof Yow has more than 20 years of teaching All these have contributed to our graduates retirement. Prof Ewe graduated with a Council Member of Malaysia Qualifications and with several local training consulting experience in the course areas of Solid State enjoying a high employability rate of 95% Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class Honours) Agency (MQA) from 2013-2018. companies. Electronics, Optoelectronics, Power Electronics, to 97% within six months of graduation. in Electrical Engineering from University of In publications, he has published He has more than 25 years of research Semiconductor Materials and Devices, Device It was also during Prof Chuah’s Malaya in 1992. He completed his Master seven books and book chapters, more experience working in semiconductor material Processing and Technology, for undergraduate presidency that many staff and students of Science in Electrical Engineering and than 160 international journal and and device related technology, and has and postgraduate degree programmes. won numerous local and international Computer Science from the Massachusetts conference papers, and more than 150 authored/co-authored about 67 technical With Prof Yow’s vast experience in academia awards for performances in sports, Institute of Technology (MIT), USA in 1994. newspaper and magazine column articles. international journal papers and conference and the industry, he has much to offer to the academia, projects, research and In 1999, Prof Ewe obtained his Doctor of His research interests include microwave papers, mainly in GaAs-GaInP HBTs, Defect university as the Vice President. UTAR proudly publications. He has indeed created a Philosophy from the Faculty of Engineering, remote sensing, satellite image processing, Detection in Silicon wafers and Semiconducting welcomes Prof Yow as its new Vice President of positive and encouraging environment Multimedia University. wireless sensor network and intelligent Materials Applications. His current research Internationalisation and Academic Development for top performances among both staff After working in Universiti Malaya computing. He is also active in consultancy interests include nanoscale MOS Devices, low- and looks forward to his contribution and and students that led to many milestone and Multimedia University for 14 years, and technopreneur development works and cost nanomaterials for electronic applications, leadership. achievements. Prof Chuah will continue to Prof Ewe joined UTAR as a Professor in was a consultant/advisor for several listed advanced packaging for electronic products, contribute his services in the fund-raising September 2008 and was appointed the and start-up companies in Malaysia.

04 | Special Feature Special Feature | 05 the Times Higher Education Asia Pacific University accreditation systems. He was as a prestigious honour. Tan Sri Rankings for 2018 and 2019; and ranked #101- also admitted to the Engineering Chuah is also currently a member 200 in the inaugural Times Higher Education Hall of Fame by the Institutions of of the Civil Aviation Authority of University Impact Rankings 2019. UTAR is also Engineers Malaysia (IEM) in 2019 Malaysia, member of the Engineering ranked #188 in the QS Asia University Rankings for his outstanding professional Accreditation Council, and President 2019. These achievements are significant achievements, and contributions to of the ASEAN Academy of Engineering considering the fact that UTAR was only the engineering profession and the and Technology. established in 2002. UTAR has recently been country. He was awarded a Fellow For Tan Sri Chuah’s immense awarded Premier Digital Tech University status of the Institute of Electrical and contribution and in recognition of by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation Electronics Engineers (IEEE) USA in his meritorious service to UTAR; the s Ir Academician Prof Tan Sri Dato’ Dr (MDEC) for quality and commitment in offering 2014, the first and only Fellow of IEEE university, with the approval of the A Chuah Hean Teik retires from UTAR, top-notch digital technology courses in Malaysia. in Malaysia. This is the highest grade Senate on 5 September 2019, confer both staff and students, received the news This recognition is a result of providing students of membership which is recognised by upon Tan Sri Chuah the Emeritus with a tinge of sadness but a feeling of much with the relevant training in digital technology to the electrical engineering community Professor award. pride for the former president of UTAR, whose ensure our students are professionally qualified accomplishments and contributions to the to fulfil digital job demands locally and globally. university are multi-fold, spanning a period of Tan Sri Chuah’s contributions and service to more than 11 years. As explained in his email the engineering industry have been remarkable, to the staff, it is time for him to retire and for reaching out to many communities far and him to pass the baton to the next president. wide and contributing his expertise in many As an engineer, Tan Sri Chuah is well engineering boards, accreditation bodies and known and well respected in Malaysia, ASEAN, professional organisations including government Asia and the Pacific. Such a feat is certainly agencies. Tan Sri Chuah was recently awarded accompanied by strong leadership qualities FEIAP Engineer of the Year 2019, a prestigious that saw many fortunate universities and regional award; and the World Engineering professional bodies receiving his valuable Organisations 2019 Medal of Excellence in guidance. He has also served and held Engineering Education. These awards are significant decision-making and mentoring testimony of his contributions in helping many positions in 30 professional bodies and developing countries in Asia the Pacific and national committees; has obtained fellowships Taiwan Professional Education and Culture of 97% within the first six months after African countries in setting up their engineering in 11 professional bodies locally and Medal for his significant contributions in graduation. internationally; and most of all, has garnered education and cultural exchanges between With the same mission of enhancing a total of 40 titles, awards and professional Taiwan and Malaysia. the educational experience of UTAR recognition. In anticipating future trends and students, Tan Sri Chuah initiated the Having been in academia since 1986, ensuring that the University progresses New Village Community Projects in Tan Sri Chuah has also held the post of a with time, Tan Sri Chuah initiated more UTAR in 2009. The project aims to bring full Professor for the last 22 years. He was than 50 new academic programmes undergraduate students to the new villages the founding Professor and Dean of the for UTAR which included degrees in for community work and to help boost Engineering Faculty in Multimedia University. international shipping and logistics, the local village industry by introducing In recognition of his vast experience and international economics, internet e-commerce. To-date more than 500 his contributions towards the success of engineering, environmental engineering, new village projects across the country Multimedia University, Tan Sri Chuah was traditional Chinese medicine, games design have been completed and more than a appointed to the post of President and Chief and early childhood education. It was also million people, including staff, students Executive Officer of UTAR in April 2008. during his tenure as President that the and the community, have participated in Within three years of his presidency, Tun Tan Cheng Lock Centre, the China- various community projects and lifelong Tan Sri Chuah managed to link UTAR with Malaysia TCM Centre and the Mary Kuok learning courses over the years. For universities and organisations worldwide. As Library in UTAR Sungai Long Campus, UTAR’s consistent efforts in conducting a result of this initiative and his commitment and the Mencius Institute, Jobstreet community work, the university won the towards internationalisation over the Corner and UTAR Gallery in UTAR Kampar CSR Excellence Award at the Sin Chew years, UTAR now has more than 360 local Campus, were set up within the campus Business Excellence Award (SCBEA) and international MoU partners from 24 itself. 2017/2018 for the Corporate Social economies and international students from During his tenure as the President Responsibility Category. Subsequently, the more than 40 economies. He has been of UTAR, Tan Sri Chuah has also led following year, UTAR won the Sin Chew instrumental in the setting up of many student the university with much dedication Education Awards (SCEA) 2018/2019 for and staff exchange programmes leading to and introduced several remarkable Outstanding Educational Institutions in the students from economies such as Japan, educational initiatives which enhanced Private Universities/Colleges Category. Korea, China, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, the educational experience of students Between 2010 -2012, Tan Sri Chuah Singapore, Germany, Taiwan and France, in the university. Among his many brought in support and contributions from studying and visiting UTAR on exchange academic contributions to UTAR, the various corporations and individuals to set programmes, and UTAR students going there most significant was when he designed up sponsored Chairs, resulting in major on exchange and study tours. This year alone, a structured Soft-Skill Development public listed companies and philanthropists about 2,000 UTAR and overseas students have Certification programme (USSDC) for all sponsoring nine Endowed Chairs for the participated in such inbound and outbound UTAR undergraduates so that they can be university. In addition, further support from exchanges. better trained as wholesome graduates the industry led to many research grants, In addition to the exchanges, R&D in addition to academic studies. This sponsored IT & Engineering laboratories, collaborations between UTAR and Japan, certification programme covers 10 key and scholarship schemes for UTAR Korea, China, Chinese Taipei and Germany components for overall character building students. have been mooted with many UTAR and introduces soft skills training that Under his leadership, UTAR has been academics collaborating on projects and enhance the education of UTAR students ranked #501-600 in the Times Higher obtaining research grants to fund their and contribute towards UTAR graduates Education World University Rankings in projects. In 2016, he received the prestigious enjoying an overall employability rate 2018, 2019 and 2020, ranked top 120 in

06 | Special Feature Special Feature | 07 08 | Special Feature Special Feature | 09 10 | Special Feature Special Feature | 11 You are like the lamppost that lightens the darkest of streets. It is sad to say goodbye but it is the perfect occasion to let you know that you were the best leader in the world for us and you will always be. You performed your duties like a role model. Thanks for getting UTAR to be among the top universities in the country. I am proud to be a UTAR alumni because of your contribution. We wish you nothing but the best on your retirement. You deserve the greatest ovation upon your retirement.

Kee Chia Hee Branch Manager of HSBC Amanah Malaysia Bhd, Kota Damansara

As the chairperson of UTAR Student Representatibve Council (SRC) 2019-2020, I am pleased to send my greetings to Prof Chuah upon his retirement. Whenever we meet him, he always shares his own experience with us and gives us good advice which are new and educational to us. I know him as a former president who cares and worries about his students, Although sometimes he might not agree with us, he listens to our opinions and explains. indeed he is a great man with a great personality. The SRC thanks him for his years of contribution to UTAR and the society. We hope he enjoys his retirement and be in the pink of health always. Leo Cheong Zhe Chairperson Student Representative Council 2019-2020, UTAR Sungai Long

I remember the first time I approached Prof Chuah about the formation of a new club. He was very patient and friendly. I was very unsure at first and I took a bold step to approach him personally. I went to his office not knowing what to expect and I was scared as well. I never expected him to support the formation of the club. He even gave me good advice and much help. He motivated me and gave me faith in doing what I love. Before meeting him, I was told that he is very strict but upon meeting him, I found him to be very approachable and kind. To me, he is my idol, someone whom I fully respect and look up to. Prof Chuah isn't just the former President of UTAR, he is more of a friend to every student in UTAR. I have seen him many times and no matter how exhausted he is, he would still give time to listen and help. I can never thank Prof Chuah enough for making my experience in UTAR memorable. I wish him a happy retirement and look forward to telling him the success of my projects in the future. Lim Kai Wen Student Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering

First of all, I would like to thank you for being our UTAR President, our Student Representative Council (SRC) 2016-2017 "Father figure", as well as a life mentor to me. We and the SRC members have learnt a lot from you and we truly appreciate your guidance, your patience and most importantly, your passion in education. I remembered the first time we had lunch together with other SRC members and you shared a lot of stories and experiences with us. The one thing that I remembered the most was this quote: "Your university degree is your bronze card, Your personal experience is your silver card, Your connections (in total) is your gold card, but your mindset is your one & only trump card" It is so meaningful and we carry this principle with us ever since that day. After we stepped down as SRC members, I still remember, the second lunch we had together and you told us your hopes for UTAR Kampar Hospital. Your vision and your sincerity in students' education touched our hearts deeply. As one of your disciples, I felt very proud and inspired. When you told us that you were retiring, we felt sad but at the same time we were happy for you Ng Zi Kent as you finally get to retire and enjoy life. When we met again recently, you shared a wise quote with us SRC Chairperson 2016/2017 again. "上台靠机会，下台靠智慧". I know that this quote will serve as a guide for us always. & SRC Sungai Long Campus If you want me to use a word to describe you, I would say Wise. Your wisdom reflects your 2016/2017 knowledge and experience in life. Thank you Prof Chuah, for elevating UTAR towards international recognition. Stay healthy and stay happy always. 12 | Special Feature Special Feature | 13 Congratulations to Prof Chuah our Faculty of Business and Champion in CFA Society FFinance (FBF) students emerged as the Malaysia National Champion on being conferred the PSM in the Chartered Financial Malaysia Ethics Challenge 2019 Analyst (CFA) Society Malaysia Ethics Challenge 2019 held at InterContinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 21 September 2019. ur heartiest congratulations to Ir Organised by the CFA Society OAcademician Prof Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Malaysia to improve students’ Chuah Hean Teik on being conferred the awareness of the potential ethical Darjah Kebesaran Panglima Setia Mahkota dilemmas and issues faced by (PSM), which carries the title Tan Sri, by investment professionals in the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah investment management industry, Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on the challenge required the 9 September 2019 at the investiture participating teams to analyse real ceremony held at Istana Negara. cases and formulate solutions to This title was conferred to recognise them. Prof Chuah’s significant contributions and Mentored by Finance lecturer services to the nation. The ceremony was Lim Chong Heng, the UTAR held in conjunction with Yang di-Pertuan FBF team consisted of Finance Agong’s birthday this year. students Lay Yi Cong, Hor Cindy, The conferment of the awards, Kong Jia Hui, and Financial honours and medals was Yang di- Economics student How Chao Xun. Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah’s Throughout the competition, the first investiture ceremony after he was quartet proved their mettle in a installed as the 16th Yang di-Pertuan 10-minute presentation which saw Agong on 30 July 2019. them demonstrating their maturity and understanding of the case, further impressing the judges with their precision in answering the judges’ questions in the subsequent session. The quartet will represent UTAR at the Regional Grand Finals From left: Kong, Hor, How, and Lay receiving the award from CFA Society Malaysia President Justin Ong Outstanding reviewer for Internet Research in Singapore on 19 October 2019. Kean Hu while Vice President Muhammad Faridq Rashid Bin Ridzuan (most right) look on

aculty of Business and Finance (FBF) academic Dr Garry FTan Wei Han, was recently awarded as “2019 Outstanding Reviewer” for Internet Research Journal in the Emerald Literati PR graduate wins Supernewsroom Awards for Excellence 2019 by Emerald Publishing. The award was given based on the nomination from the Editor of Internet Research, Prof Christy M.K. Cheung from Young PR Professional Award Hong Kong Baptist University. “My gratitude goes to Prof achelor of Communication (Hons) Public Relations Cheung, a prominent academic in Information Systems, for the B(PR) graduate Ku Wen Xin has added another mark of nomination. I am also very grateful to my supervisor Prof Ooi recognition to UTAR’s list of academic achievements by Keng Boon. His guidance, dedication, enthusiasm and optimism winning the “Supernewsroom Young PR Professional Award has led me to become a better reviewer,” enthused Dr Tan. 2019” on 29 July 2019 at Kampar Campus. “Emerald Publishing Limited, United Kingdom, celebrates The award was presented by Chief Executive Officer of and rewards outstanding contributions of scholarly research intelectasia Consultancy and Founder of Supernewsroom reviewers through its prestigious Emerald Literati Awards Manminder Kaur Dhillon, who is also the Industry Advisor for Excellence. Specifically, the Outstanding Reviewer Award (IA) for UTAR’s Department of Public Relations. Others provides reviewer the recognition and international credit present at the award ceremony were intelectasia Chief they deserve for ensuring that every paper published makes Strategy Officer Puspavathy Ramaloo, Dean of UTAR Faculty a genuine impact to the academic field. Therefore, I am very of Arts and Social Science Dr Lee Lai Meng, Department honoured and humbled to receive the award. In view of its of Public Relations Head S. Maartandan, UTAR staff and prestige, I am delighted to play a role in the growth of the students. journal,” said Dr Tan. Ku, the fourth recipient of the award, received RM500. Internet Research is a ranked A journal by the Australian She was selected among three shortlisted names for the Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List and has Dr Tan (left) receiving the award from Elvin Cheah, representative of Emerald interview process with FAS Dean, Deputy Dean, Head Publishing an Impact Factor of 4.109 according to the Journal Citation of Department and Manminder. She was selected based Reports (JCR) 2018. Dr Tan has reviewed over 260 articles on her excellent academic, soft skills and co-curriculum indexed in Clarivate Analytics (SSCI;SCI; SCIE; ESCI) and Scopus In view of his contribution in reviewing, Dr Tan was also invited by performances. as to date. He was the recipient of the Outstanding Reviewer Emerald Publishing and Xiamen University (Malaysia Campus) as one of Supernewsroom Young PR Professional Award was for the Journal of Industrial Management and Data Systems their speakers to share on 'How to Critically Evaluate a Manuscript' in 2017 inaugurated to encourage and recognise PR students for (Emerald; Clarivate Analytics SCIE) in the 2016 Emerald Literati and 2019 respectively. Additionally, he also sits as an editorial review board their exceptional dedication, outstanding achievements and Network Awards for Excellence, recipient of the 2017 and 2018 members for Industrial Management and Data Systems (Emerald, Clarivate academic excellence throughout their academic journey. Publons Global Peer Review Award and the 2019 National Analytics; SCIE), International Journal of Bank Marketing (Emerald; Clarivate It is an initiative by UTAR and intelectasia Consultancy Outstanding Reviewer by Private Education Co-operative Analytics; SSCI), Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies to understand and appreciate young PR talents who will Malaysia (with support from Emerald Publishing, United (Emerald; Clarivate Analytics; ESCI), Internet Research (Emerald; Clarivate Proud winner Ku (middle) with Maartandan (left) and Dr Lee help contribute to developing a collaborative network for Kingdom and The Ministry of Education, Malaysia). Analytics; SCIE; SSCI) and Tourism Review (Emerald, SSCI), which is one of advancing education and vacation. the oldest and most established Tourism journals in the world with more 14 | Special Feature than 70 years of history in publishing. In Search of Excellence | 15 Ikigai, Daoyin and Rasayana UTAR TCM Collaborations student Muhd at the 9th INTRACOM Shafiq (left) and TCM eople of various cultures lecturer have their own practices for Dr Yap Yau P Pin leading healthy ageing. The Japanese (Photo from Sin Chew) propose the concept of ikigai, the tai chi exercise a reason for being and the thing that you live for. The Chinese practise daoyin, an ancient mind-body exercise that channels your qi in your body through traditional physical exercises. The Ayurvedic practitioners in India propose the rasayana, the path of essence, to lengthen lifespan. All these and more on the integrated approach to healthy ageing were elaborated at the 9th International Conference on Traditional and Complementary Front row, from left: Prof Chuah, HE Shri Mridul Kumar, YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkerfly, Medicine (INTRACOM) by 50 Datuk Dr Noor Hisham and Dr Goh with participants Warming up with tai chi exercises at the opening ceremony speakers from 10 economies who consisted of accomplished Dr Goh giving her welcome speech Opening speech: researchers, professors, YB Datuk Seri Dr academics, T&CM practitioners, Dzulkefly thanking Datuk Dr Noor health specialists, doctors, organisers, Hisham gave ministries, policy makers, speakers, a keynote licencing authorities, agencies sponsors and address titled “Creating and international organisations participants for coming a Healthy including WHO. Ageing Opening Ceremony of 9th INTRACOM (from left): Prof Chuah, HE Shri Mridul Kumar, YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly, together to The 9th INTRACOM Nation Datuk Dr Noor Hisham and Dr Goh share and was held from 3 - 5 August exchange through 2019 at One World Hotel in knowledge Integrated Petaling Jaya. The conference participation of more than 400 local and international Malaysia. The co-chairperson was Assoc Prof Dr on T&CM Approach” was organised by the Ministry participants from World Health Organisation (WHO), Te Kian Keong, Head of UTAR Chinese Medicine in support at the of Health (MoH), Malaysia in China, UK, Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Department in the Faculty of Medicine and of healthy opening ceremony collaboration with UTAR. This Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, Singapore, Hong Kong, Health Sciences and Chair of the Centre for ageing was the first time the Ministry UAE and Serbia. The conference aimed to promote Research in TCM. More than 40 UTAR students of Health collaborated with healthy ageing through integrated approaches and in the Chinese Medicine degree programme UTAR for this international holistic management of health, and provide networking pooled their efforts together to be on duty to Dr Park Yu-Lee from WHO Prof Dr Tetsuya Ohira T&CM conference and UTAR opportunities to share and exchange knowledge and support and contribute as helpers for the three- Regional Office for the lightening up the is indeed proud to have been experiences on healthy ageing. day event on a voluntary basis. Western Pacific presenting audience with his a part of this international The advisor of the 9th INTRACOM organising The opening ceremony was graced by the her paper on “Healthcare presentation on conference to support the committee was Datuk Dr Hj Rohaizat Hj Yon, Deputy guest of honour YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Financing in Ageing Laughter is the Best Ministry. Director General (Medical), Ministry of Health Malaysia Ahmad, the Minister of Health, Malaysia. Also Population. Where does Therapy for Happiness T&CM Stand?” She The international while the chairperson was Dr Goh Cheng Soon, Director present was His Excellency (HE) Shri Mridul and Healthy Life talked about healthcare Expectancy. He conference saw the of the T&CM Division in the Ministry of Health, Kumar, the High Commissioner of India to financing in an ageing Malaysia; YBhg Datuk Dr Noor Hisham b engaged the audience population and the with his humour and Abdullah, the Director General of Health, acceptance of T&CM in laughter exercises Malaysia; Dr Goh; and Ir Prof Academician healthcare insurance Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik, who was the UTAR president at that time. The closing ceremony included the presentation of the prizes for the poster competition held in conjunction with the 9th INTRACOM. The first prize for the poster presentation competition went to Dr Krishan Kariippanon from University of Wollongong, the second prize went to Dr Radzuan Mat Ibrahim from the T&CM Unit of Hospital Rehab Cheras Dr Sare and the third prize winner was Assoc Prof Dr Davutoglu Qodriyah Hj Saad from UKM. (Turkey) The 9th INTRACOM was supported by the Dr Justin talked Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia, Hanse about Fasting, Lee (Korea) Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Visit Nutrition and presented Well Being. She talked Truly Asia Malaysia, Ogawa, Sahajidah Hai-O, Korea’s model on the Prof Dr Keith Hill from Monash University about the benefits of fasting and referred Almaa, International SOS, and Tanamera. A National Health Insurance System on Australia presenting his paper on Health to historical practices of fasting Prof Chuah presenting a healthy gift to YB Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly at the opening total of 34 booths was set up at the conference coping with the aged in the country Benefits of Exercise for Older People - the showcasing various services, products and Research Evidence and Approaches to 16 | Collaborations exhibits. Maximise Participation Collaborations | 17 More than 2,000 Sungai Long community members turned up to celebrate the autumn festival

Visitors flooding Persiaran SL 1 as early as 7:00 p.m

Drums’ echo officiates the colourful evening (from right): Leo, Prof Choong, Prof Ewe, YB Dr Ong, YB Lee, Kwan and Thiagarajah (far left)

ersatuan Penduduk Bandar Sungai Long, Ong Kian Ming, Selangor State Legislative to witness Bandar Sungai Long community PMajlis Perwakilan Penduduk (MPP) MPKj Assemblyman for Kajang YB Hee Loy Sian, joining the event, Prof Ewe said that UTAR Zon 11, Penggerak Belia Tempatan (PeBT) UTAR President Ir Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat, regularly organises community projects with Visitors taking photos with the giant moon 1,000 mooncakes with assorted flavour for the visitors 2,000 lanterns were given away to visitors to Zon 11, and UTAR Student Representative Selangor State Legislative Assemblyman the locals. As a result, UTAR had established a to enjoy light up the evening Council (SRC) joint hands to organise the for Balakong YB Wong Siew Ki, Chairman good relationship with the locals. Organising mid-autumn festival at Persiaran SL 1, Bandar of PeBT Zon 11 Raymond Kwan Say Chairperson Kwan thanked everyone and Sungai Long on 13 September 2019. The Hong, UTAR Vice President for Student said that the programme was successful event was organised in collaboration with Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr because of the cooperation it received from various institutions and societies, namely SJK Choong Chee Keong, Member of Kajang the youths who were committed to serving (C) Bandar Sungai Long, Persatuan Peniaga- Municipal Council (MPKj) Thiagarajah society from all walks of life. Peniaga Kecil Bandar Sungai Long, Persatuan Rajagopal, UTAR SRC Chairperson Leo The night was filled with multicultural Penjaja Pasar Malam Bandar Sungai Long, Yu Cheong Zhe, Selangor State Legislative performances of traditional dances, lion Lan Sheng Hui Bandar Sungai Long, Bandar Assemblyman for Kuala Kubu Bharu YB dance, diabolo, lucky draws, singing Sungai Long Community Police, Persatuan Lee Kee Hiong, Selangor State Legislative performance and more. With the theme Peniaga Bandar Sungai Long dan Bandar Assemblyman for Teratai YB Brian Lai, local Meraih dan Berarak Bersama Di Bandar Mahkota Cheras, Yang Wu Martial Arts & Lion residents, UTAR staff and students as well as Sungai Long (celebrate and parade in Bandar Dance and Persatuan Tzu Chi. the public. Sungai Long), the event also saw the crowd The first of its kind, the community- In his speech, YB Dr Ong thanked UTAR celebrating the festival in a traditional way based celebration was attended by Deputy for its kind cooperation and for providing a by parading around the commercial area of Minister of International Trade and Industry- venue to organise the event. He also hopes to Bandar Sungai Long with a variety of lanterns, cum-Member of Parliament for Bangi YB Dr see more events as such in the future. Happy accompanied by lion dances.

From left: YB Dr Ong, Prof Ewe and Kwan 18 | Collaborations Guests and the crowd ready to parade with their lanterns Collaborations | 19 Energetic lion dance performance by Yang Wu Martial Arts & Lion Dance

Beautiful traditional Chinese dance performance by PeBT presented a remarkable Indian traditional Silat Sukmo Rogo performers demonstrating their UTAR students dance skills

Diabolo performance by UTAR Diabolo Team Adorable Meow Meow Dance performance by SJK Ukulele performance by students of SJK (C) Bandar (C) Bandar Sungai Long students Sungai Long

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