Issue 3/2015

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TAR was visited by the High UCommisioner of Uganda at Petaling Council Chairman visits Schools Jaya Campus on 12 May 2015. Visit by High TAR Council-cum-Malaysia The delegation was led by the High UMental Literacy Movement Commisioner of Uganda, His Excellency (MMLM) Chairman Tun Dr Stephen Mubiru accompanied by the First Commisioner of Uganda Ling Liong Sik led a delegation Secretary Mbabazi Samantha Sherurah. On to visit nine secondary schools hand to welcome the guests were UTAR leaders. He further expressed desire for on 27 and 28 April; and 11, 14, President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr “I consider this an important day in our continued collaboration, including the 15 and 28 May 2015. Passionate Chuah Hean Teik, Vice President for R&D lives, as we have place a key into the door possibility of setting up an exchange visits about affordable education and and Commercialisation Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze that opens up to great possibilities in the for staff and students from UTAR and mental literacy for all, the visits Wei, Institute of Postgraduate Studies and future,” said Mubiru with a smile. universities in Uganda. were a continuation of the Teach Research Director Prof Dr Faidz bin Abd “We have a lot to learn from Malaysia To date, UTAR houses one international For Malaysia (TFM) school visits Rahman, Division of Programme Promotion when it comes to technology application,” he student from Uganda who is undertaking the of 2014. Director Lee Choy Fong, and Division of continued. Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons). The secondary schools Programme Promotion Assistant Manager visited were SMK Gemas, Negeri Judith Flora Etabale Wanda. Sembilan; SMK Puchong, The guests were first given a welcoming Selangor; SMJK Yoke Kuan, address by Prof Chuah followed by a viewing Sekinchan, in Selangor; SMK of UTAR’s corporate video. This was followed Second from left: Tun Ling and Chan surrounded by SMK Gemas students Dato’ Wan Ahmad Rasdi, by a broad discussion on education systems of both countries, campus life in UTAR Changkat Jering and SMK from 8 to 9 August 2015. “We’d campuses, and the importance of ICT in Kamunting, Kamunting in be happy to see all of you at the education. northern Perak; as well as festival where the students will The discussion also touched on Penang schools SMK Sungai be shown and taught fascinating the possibility of UTAR conducting an Ara, SMK Sungai Nibong, SMK tips about tapping the potential educational tour to Uganda in the future Permatang Rawa and SMK of the human mind,” he said, and possible collaboration between Uganda Taman Sejahtera. further introducing West Wong and UTAR Institute of Management and The delegation was joined Woon Chieng, a UTAR Actuarial Leadership Development in providing on various days by Tunku Abdul Science alumnus who is dubbed From left to right: Lee, Judith, First Secretary Mbabazi Samantha Sherurah, His Excellency Stephen Mubiru, Prof training for government and corporate Chuah, Prof Lee, and Prof Faidz Rahman University College the “Human Calculator”. (TAR UC) President Datuk Dr Wong demonstrated his Tan Chik Heok, TAR UC Vice extraordinary ability to give President for Facilities and razor-sharp answers in split TAR was visited by a Academic Development Chan From left: TFM Fellows chatting with Tun Ling seconds for whatever equation Udelegation from the Kum Wing, Datuk Lee Leck thrown at him which garnered Tanzanian Ministry of Education Delegates from the Tanzanian Cheng, UTAR Council Member dedication of the TFM welcome top achievers, we’re thunderous applause. at Sungai Long Campus on 23 Hew Fen Yee, Dr Cheong Khai fellows and the success of the also interested in engaging the “It’ll be interesting to let the April 2015. Wing, TAR UC Department of projects in benefitting mostly underachieving but talented, students know that if they can The delegation was led by Ministry of Education Student Affairs Deputy Director underachieving students in skillful students to hone their train their minds, they will also Tanzanian Minister of Education Chew Peck Hoon, Head of TAR various potential ways, Tun Ling existing talents, be it in cooking, be able to calculate digits like and Vocational Training Hon Dr Shukuru UC, Perak Branch Campus also extended his welcome to repairing, arts and performances how West Wong does,” Tun Ling Jumanne Kawambwa, accompanied by Assoc Prof Dr Choy Siew Chee, students of the schools to further and others,” remarked Tun Ling. said. In concluding, Tun Ling the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Prof Chairman of UTAR Education their education at institutions Acknowledging the also emphasised to the students Sifuni Mchome, Deputy Minister of State Foundation Board of Trustees under the University System importance of mental literacy, that, “the language of the brain is (Education) Hon Kassim M. Majaliwa, and Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Sak Cheng Lum of Tunku Abdul Rahman Tun Ling invited the students pictures, and if you pictorialise Personal Assistant to the Deputy Minister of and Head of TAR UC, Penang (USTAR), namely UTAR, to attend the upcoming 11th everything you read, you will Education Raymond F. Gowelle. Branch Campus Amos Teoh Eng TAR UC, the Institute of Malaysia Festival of the Mind remember it better.” On hand to welcome the guests were Hock. Childhood Education-Studies held at UTAR Perak Campus UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation The delegates were cordially and Community Education and Academic Development Prof Dr Ewe received by the principal, (CECE) and KOJADI Hong Tat, Institute of Management and Dr Shukuru (sixth from left), Prof Ewe (fourth from right) and UTAR staff with the delegation from the Tanzanian assistant principals, head Institute. Leadership Development (IMLD) Director Ministry of Education teachers and TFM fellows of “The world is changing Prof Dr Cheng Ming Yu, Division of each school and were introduced and moving forward, and Community and International Networking The discussion also touched on UTAR’s expressed desire for continued collaboration, to the brief history, school and students must know there are Director Dr Tan Sin Leng, Division of planned educational tour to Tanzania including the possibility of setting up an student activities, achievements tremendous opportunities Programme Promotion Director Lee Choy in the coming September and possible exchange programme for UTAR students to and challenges faced. The outside their world to Fong, and UTAR postgraduate student from collaboration between Tanzania and UTAR visit Tanzania. TFM fellows of each school further their education. Tanzania Rashid Nourdin. IMLD in providing training for government The visitors were then brought on a also presented their past and We must guide students in After viewing UTAR’s corporate video, a and corporate leaders. tour of Sungai Long Campus before leaving. ongoing school-based as well as the right direction. They broad discussion ensued touching on UTAR’s “The purpose of our visit is to learn To date, UTAR houses nine international community engagement projects must be given opportunities education system including the affordability the Malaysian experience in education. We students from Tanzania including seven aimed to bring the best out of to further their studies to of its fees for international students and the find that the country provides a conducive PhD students and two undertaking master’s their students. secure future employment,” use of ICT in teaching and learning in the environment for international students studies. Impressed by the said Tun Ling. While we Wong demonstrating his speedy mental arithmetic at different schools university. to study,” said Dr Shukuru. He further 04 Collaborations at Work 05

TAR signed an MoU with China experiential learning and he UTAR Institute of UExecutive Leadership Academy Pudong its focus on contemporary TManagement and Leadership (CELAP) at Shanghai on 12 May 2015. issues such as crisis MoU with CELAP Development (IMLD) organised IMLD conducts Islamic UTAR Vice President for management. executives in China. In addition, more a four-day Islamic Finance Internationalisation and Academic Since its establishment in 2005, CELAP than 5,000 government officials from over training at Beifang University of Development (IAD) Prof Dr Ewe Hong has trained more than 100,000 senior 120 countries attended various courses in Nationalities in Ningxia, China Finance training in China Tat and Vice President of CELAP Dr Jiang government officials and top business CELAP. from 30 March to 2 April 2015. Haishan signed the MOU. Deputy Dean of UTAR “The collaboration between UTAR and Faculty of Business and Finance CELAP will benefit both institutions in (R&D and Postgraduate many ways, particularly in sharing expertise Programmes) Dr Mahmud Bin and joint development of research, as Hj Abd Wahab, Dr Ahmad Nazri well as facilitating academic development Wahidudin, and Department exchanges,” said Prof Ewe. of Finance lecturer Woo Kok The MoU marks the beginning of closer Hoong were the facilitators of ties between UTAR and CELAP. Also present the training programme which at the signing ceremony were Director was attended by lecturers and General Song Jin, Executive Vice President students of Beifang University of CELAP Prof Dr Feng Jun, Transport of Nationalities, regulators from Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong the Securities Commission in Lai, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Ningxia, and representatives Department Datuk Ir Dr Wee Ka Siong, and from Ningxia state-owned banks. Deputy Minister in the Women, Family and In general, the training Community Ministry Datin Paduka Chew provided an understanding Mei Fun. on the principles, practices, CELAP has emerged as a leading and challenges of the Islamic government academy in China because of its Prof Ewe (front left) holding a souvenir with Dr Jiang as (second row, fourth from left) Dato’ Liow, Prof Feng and financial market. The topics innovative delivery methods such as lab and Datuk Wee look on included the history of Islamic Finance, its governing laws and guidelines, the roles and hirty-eight science discipline teachers responsibilities of Shariah The speakers (second from left: Dr Mahmud, Woo, Dr Ahmad) and two Beifang University of Nationalities academic staff Tparticipated in the 3rd Kuala Lumpur Council, fund mobilisation and Engineering Science Fair (KLESF) Mentor 3rd KLESF Mentor financing method, regulatory Following the training was officials on future collaboration direction and prospect of Development Programme which was held framework, ‘Sukuk’, Shariah a discussion between UTAR opportunities. The interactive creating a new financial planning at MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Supervision of Islamic Banking delegates, Beifang University discussion also touched on the centre in the university. Kuala Terengganu on 17 and 18 April 2015. Development Programme from regulatory perspective, of Nationalities Faculty of issues pertaining to the growth The programme encourages teachers, Takaful and human capital Economics management and of Islamic Finance in Ningxia, as parents, and interested members of the development of Islamic Finance. academics, and state bank well as the university’s strategic public to mentor school students in hands- on projects involving STEM subjects, with the aim of raising interest for STEM learning and future career development. During the opening ceremony, UTAR Vice President for R&D and NVIDIA GPU Education Centre at UTAR Commercialisation Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze he Faculty of Information and As a GPU Education Centre, UTAR Cloud Training Platform. GPU Education Wei highlighted the significance of the TCommunication Technology (FICT) at will have access to a number of benefits, Centres were formerly known as CUDA programme. He explained, “Students can UTAR was named a GPU Education Centre including teaching materials, NVIDIA Teaching Centres. be better guided to pursue STEM careers if by NVIDIA, the world leader in visual parallel programming experts and resources, FICT Dean Assoc Prof Dr Liew Soung they are more exposed to learning STEM computing, based in the United States of NVIDIA GPU hardware, and the CUDA Yue explained, “We initiated the application through alternative means like hands-on America. process and NVIDIA granted us the status experiments and design projects. Through GPU Education Centres are recognised after reviewing our subject syllabus. We are this programme we hope to help teachers to institutions that have integrated GPU going to include GPU computing curriculum be more prepared for such a task.” KLESF computing techniques into their mainstream in one of our subjects in FICT.” Steering Committee Chairman Datuk Hong computer programming curriculum. He further added, “As a GPU Education Lee Pee was also present at the opening GPU computing leverages the parallel Centre, UTAR will be identified on NVIDIA’s ceremony. processing capabilities of GPU accelerators website, which can help boost the university’s Facilitators hailing from UTAR’s Faculty Group photo of participants and enabling software to deliver dramatic profile in terms of industry collaboration. of Science and the Centre for Foundation increases in performance for scientific, The students can get access to the latest GPU Studies conducted the two-day workshops Activities that took place were experience sharing sessions. data analytics, consumer, and enterprise computing technologies.” with partners from Universiti Pendidikan experiments on the use of natural dyes, At the end of the workshop, email applications. UTAR has been recognised Dr Liew also said that FICT hoped to Sultan Idris. Three tracks were offered for demonstration of alcohol fermentation and listings of facilitators and participants were based on its demonstrated commitment to promote state-of-the-art technologies such as the workshop: Biology, Chemistry and cheese making, introduction to emulsion in compiled and distributed via email to all advancing the state of parallel education with GPUs to students, be they postgraduates or Physics. Participants comprised of secondary French dressing, DNA extraction projects to assist networking and follow-ups when GPU technology and the CUDA parallel undergraduates, to enhance the University’s school teachers from Sekolah Menengah and simple Physics demonstrations using participants embarked on their mentorship programming model. research profile. Kebangsaan and MRSM. light and water along with brainstorming and programmes. 06 Collaborations at Work In Search of Excellence 07

he 3rd UTAR National Postgraduate Dr Hii Yii Siang from Universiti Malaysia TFundamental and Applied Sciences Terengganu, Dr Siow Lee Fong from Monash Seminar (NPFASS) 2015 was successfully NPFASS 2015 Univeristy Malaysia and Assoc Prof Dr Silvers in Track and Field held at UTAR Perak Campus from 29 to 30 Alan Ong Han Kiat from UTAR Faculty of team of seven UTAR students won three silver medals in the May 2015. presenters, the discussions and exchange of Medicine and Health Sciences. An added AOpen Track and Field Championship - Athletics Association Jointly organised by UTAR Centre for ideas amongst the participants were further bonus to the seminar was a talk by industry of Kerian District 2015 (Kejohanan Balapan dan Padang Persatuan Biodiversity Research, Faculty of Science intensified with enriching keynote addresses expert Marina Yusoff from Medigene on the Olahraga Daerah Kerian Terbuka 2015). The tournament was held (FSc) and the Institute of Postgraduate by five seasoned speakers, namely Prof Dr revolution in microorganism identification. on 26 April 2015 at Stadium Trek Sintetik, Universiti Sains Malaysia Studies and Research (IPSR), the two-day Lee Soo Ying from Singapore’s Nanyang The two-day seminar officially came to (USM) Engineering Campus Trans Krian Nibong Tebal, Penang. seminar was an assembly point for over 85 Technological University, Assoc Prof Dr an end after an announcement of winners for The team was led by UTAR Department of Student Affairs postgraduate students from UTAR and other Tang Thean Hock from USM, Assoc Prof best oral and poster presentations. (Sports and Recreation Unit) Assistant Manager S. Theva Das. They institutions such as Universiti of Malaya participated in seven out of the 30 track and field events, namely, (UM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 100m Track, 200m Track, 100m Hurdles, Triple Jump, Long Jump, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Taylor’s Shot Put and Javelin Throw. University, International Medical University The three silver medals were won by Foundation student Imelda (IMU) and UCSI University. The agenda of Tan Ler Min, Industrial Engineering student Lee Yong Zhe and NPFASS 2015 covered biotechnology, health Advertising student Cheang Wai Leng in the Long Jump, Triple sciences, chemistry, agricultural and food Jump and Shot Put event respectively. sciences-related topics. “The experience of taking part in the tournament was very Also present was FSc Deputy Dean for enriching and enlightening. It is an honour to represent UTAR R&D and Postgraduate Programmes Assoc in the tournament. In the past, I have taken part in a few other Prof Dr Tee Chong Siang who welcomed the tournaments and this is my second medal for UTAR so far. I hope speakers, saying, “It’s a pleasure to have all of to be able to contribute more victories to UTAR in the future,” you here today as NPFASS is a good platform enthused Cheang. for postgraduate students like you to share The tournament was a collaboration between Athletics and discuss your research projects.” Association of Kerian District (Persatuan Olahraga Daerah Kerian), With 10 oral presenters and 27 poster Group photo of 3rd NPFASS 2015 speakers, organising committee and participants USM Engineering Campus Trans Krian Nibong Tebal and Kerian District Education Office (Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Kerian). Aimed at encouraging students’ participation in co-curricular ver 140 participants activities, the tournament involved more than 420 student athletes Tan posing with her medal Lee (left) and Cheang with their medals after the prize giving converged at UTAR Perak O from institutions of higher learning as well as schools. ceremony Campus from 16 to 17 May 6th Malaysian Symposium of 2015 for the 6th Malaysian Symposium of Biomedical Science 2015 organised by the Biomedical Science 2015 Department of Biomedical collaborations.” re-establish, and broaden the The Symposium ended Science. Head of Department of aspects of our roles.” on 17 May 2015 with UTAR Best Poster Award at IBS 2015 Themed “Highlighting Biomedical Science Dr Tan There were presentations by Vice President for Student TAR students Ooi Eu Hock and the first time I presented my work outside the future and diversity of Gim Cheong said, “We should UM Head of Research Business Development and Alumni Lai Hey Yue clinched the Best the university. I want to acknowledge Biomedical Science”, the annual U continue to be proud and Unit, High Impact Research, Relations Assoc Prof Dr Teh Poster Award in the 26th Intervarsity my final year project supervisor Dr Eddy affair was hosted by UTAR embrace the profession of Prof Dr Koh Chong Lek; UPM Chee Seng gracing the closing Biochemistry Seminar (IBS) held at Cheah Seong Guan, and my teammate Lai. for the first time after being Biomedical Science, as without Senior Lecturer of Department ceremony. “I believe that through Monash University Malaysia on 16 May Without them, I would not have completed given the honour during the us, there won’t be medication, of Human Anatomy, Dr Cheah such a symposium, all of you 2015. this project let alone win the competition.” 5th Malaysian Symposium of vaccines and diagnostics. Pike See; and Chairperson of are able to build friendships and Both are third-year Bachelor of Meanwhile, Lai was buoyed by the Biomedical Science in 2014. Therefore, we should look UTAR Centre for Biodiversity network with one another. This Science (Hons) Biotechnology students win and enthused, “By participating Participating universities into the needs of our country Research, Assoc Prof Dr Say Yee is a good academic platform to from the Faculty of Science. They won and presenting in this seminar, I had included the University of and subsequently, re-evaluate, How. share thoughts and knowledge.” with their research titled ‘Screening the chance to share my final year project Malaya (UM), Universiti for the presence of Mycobacterium findings and exchange my research Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), paratuberculosis in bovine faeces and experience with undergraduates from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), bovid-contacted soil via a combined phage other universities in the country.” Universiti Putra Malaysia amplification and Polymerase Chain Themed ‘Emerging Frontiers in (UPM), Management and Reaction (PCR) assay.’ They received a Biochemistry and Life Sciences: Progress Science University (MSU) and certificate of achievement and a Starbucks for a Better Tomorrow’, the 26th IBS was Asia Metropolitan University gift card each. jointly organised by Monash University (AMU). Their research aimed to address Malaysia and Malaysian Society for Organising Chairperson Johne’s disease, a chronic intestinal Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. It Angela Goh said, “This disease among ruminants caused by was held to provide an opportunity for symposium highlights the Mycobacterium avium subspecies undergraduate students to share their research findings and final year Paratuberculosis (MAP) by developing final year project research findings and projects of local Biomedical and evaluating a combined phage and to exchange ideas and experience in the Science undergraduates and PCR assay for detection of MAP in bovine fields of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, provides more opportunities faeces and bovid-contacted soil samples. Biotechnology and Bioinformatics. to exchange ideas and seek Ooi (left) and Lai with their award-winning poster and prizes Ooi said, “I am glad to win as this is potential for further research Group photo at the majestic Dewan Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik 08 In Search of Excellence 09

TAR Institute of Chinese research team of four from UStudies (ICS) Deputy Dean AUTAR won a Gold Award at for R&D and Postgraduate Win in Malaysian History Essay the 26th International Invention Gold award at ITEX 2015 Programmes Assoc Prof Dr and Industry Design and Wong Wun Bin was recently Technology Exhibition (ITEX), announced as one of the winners Writing Competition 2014 held at the Kuala Lumpur of the Malaysian History Essay Convention Centre from 21 to Writing Competition 2014 and deserving entries, it’s indeed 23 May 2015. (Pertandingan Menulis Sejarah an honour and delight to be one Their winning invention, Malaysia 2014). of the winners,” said Dr Wong, the Bio-Crypto Authentication Organised annually by the who also thanked those who Solution (BCA), is a two-factor Malaysian Historical Society have assisted him in the research authentication solution that (Persatuan Sejarah Malaysia) and translation. relies on a user fingerprint and a and funded by the Prime “Not many people have user token (e.g., smart card and Minister’s Department, the heard or even know about smart phone) that stores a user competition saw a total of 75 the existence, the roles and secret cryptographic key. entries. Dr Wong’s essay titled contribution of the early Chinese “The presented invention “Kajian Kapitan Cina Melaka community during the Dutch is unique such that it does not Pada Akhir Dinasti Ming Malacca period,” explained Dr require database in storing Sehingga Awal Dinasti Qing” Wong, who added that the study fingerprint for matching (Study on Chinese Kapitans was conducted based on field purposes. Besides, the in Malacca from end of Ming trips to Cheng Hoon Teng and fingerprint of a user is protected Dynasty to early Qing Dynasty) Bukit China as well as references using template protection won the consolation prize and to evidence such as artifacts and technique and thus the user From left to right: Dr Tan, Prof Goi, Yap and Jin Zhe with the Gold Award was one of the six winners in the old texts. “With the translation privacy is preserved. Since Public/University Category. into Malay and possibly even database is not needed, the and Science were Ir Prof Dr Goi innovative invention will become platform for creators and “According to the report English, more will learn about database management and Bok Min, Dr Tan Syh Yuan, Yap a turnkey to enable a paperless inventors across the world on the competition, entries this the rich and colourful history of security related issues can be Wun She and Jin Zhe. and storageless authentication to showcase one of a kind time have displayed encouraging this country. Such competition ignored”, explained by team “We gratefully acknowledge solution”, said Dr Goi with a inventions from categories such scholastic qualities. The report can spark people’s interests in leader Ir Prof Dr Goi Bok Min. the financial support from smile. as engineering, enviromental also indicated that the writers researching more about our The team from Lee Kong UTAR that makes this invention ITEX is an annual science, telecommunications and were serious in their researches, country and its communities, Chian Faculty of Engineering a reality. We believe our convention that acts as a many more. fact-finding process and analysis. further enriching Malaysia’s Therefore, with so many quality history,” he shared. Dr Wong with the congratulatory letter and the winning entry

ishon Shun, a UTAR Best Presenter Award at RICS-RISM RBachelor of Arts (Hons) English Language student, beat Miss Perak Tourism 2015 TAR student Lim Che Liang 13 other finalists to be crowned other contestants. During the Conference awarded “Best Presenter” for his Miss Perak Tourism 2015 at the interview and Q&A session, I U paper, “The Impact of Proximity to LRT pageant finals at Syuen Hotel, was able to converse well using Station and City Centre on the Value of Besides UTAR, the participating Ipoh, on 18 May 2015. perfect sentences in English. I Condominium in Kuala Lumpur”, at the university comprises of Universiti The 21-year-old lass of think my eloquence convinced 7th RICS-RISM International Surveying Malaya, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Indian-Chinese parentage them about my ability to carry Conference for Undergraduate 2015, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti walked away with RM6,000, a myself well in the public eye.” held on the 23 and 24 May at INTI Teknologi Mara, Taylor’s University, crown, sash, a RM20,000 pearl Offering her advice to International University, Nilai, Negeri Assumption University, International necklace with precious topaz, a aspiring beauty queens, Rishon Sembilan. Islamic University Malaysia, Hong Kong holiday package for two to Korea said, “Beauty is more than just His paper aimed to find out how the Polytechnic University, ChongQing and other beauty and health meets the eye. Pageant organisers proximity to LRT station and city centre University and Huazhong University of products. She is also the winner are increasingly looking for affects the value of condominium in Science and Technology. of the Miss Popularity, Miss girls with the complete package, Kuala Lumpur. This year’s theme, “Young Glamorous and Miss Elegance which consists of brains, beauty, “The study also wished to establish Surveyors: Assets of National Growth”, subsidiary titles. personality and talent, to be a regression model to explain the acted as a platform for undergraduate “I am very thankful for their company’s image and relationship of property value of students pursuing quantity surveying everything and I hope you will ambassador of goodwill.” condominium and the proximity to LRT in universities across Asia Pacific to continue to support me in my As Miss Perak Tourism, she Rishon (centre) flanked by first runner-up Davina Naidu (right) and second runner-up station and City Centre”, said Lim. learn, exchange and also share their journey. This title will now Nicole Tan Yi Pao will represent Perak to the Miss “I am really pleased and honoured undergraduate research papers. bring me closer to achieving Malaysia Tourism pageant which for being awarded the best presenter for The Royal Institution of Chartered my dreams,” said Rishon, who also acknowledged her family education she received in UTAR will be held in Kuala Lumpur in Parallel session 7 on behalf of UTAR. Surveyors (RICS) and The Royal aspires to become a model. She members, friends and supporters for helping her to shine in the September 2015. It means a lot to me. I would like to Institution of Surveyors Malaysia thanked the pageant organisers, and called them ‘her greatest competition. She said “Being thank my advisor, Dr Chia Fah Choy for (RISM) organise this annual conference sponsors and crew members for source of strength’. an English Language student Lim (left) receiving his “Best Presenter Award” guiding me,” he said with a smile. annually with participating universities. making the night possible. She Rishon credited the gave me a competitive edge over 10 Special Feature 11 Farewell PJ and Setapak, Hello Sg Long! fter 13 years in Section 13, Petaling Jaya (PJ) and about 11 years in Setapak, AKuala Lumpur (KL), the two UTAR Campuses have ceased operations and moved into the new City Campus built opposite the existing Sungai Long Campus building. For many of us it was a bittersweet moment to finally say goodbye as the memory of work and studies in these buildings will continue to represent UTAR as we knew it, particularly for many of our alumni.

PJ Campus was established work and packing all belongings. It was the end of • Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI) as UTAR’s first campus in 2002 a memorable journey for many in PJ and KL. • Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and with just 411 pioneer students, The UTAR Sungai Long Campus now houses Science (LKC FES) taking over the building previously the all the administrative divisions and the • Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) occupied by The Star newspaper. following faculties, centres and institutes: • Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS) Over the years as our student • Faculty of Accountancy and Management • Centre for Extension Education (CEE) UTAR Sungai Long Campus body grew and new faculties and (FAM) • Institute of Management and Leadership programmes were introduced, • Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Development UTAR welcomed the new students of the June 2015 intake with When queried about his decision to study in UTAR, Year One UTAR began expanding into (FMHS) • Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research orientation activities from 1 June to 5 June 2015. It was a special MBBS student Lim Boon Tsann said, “Whenever anyone mentions separate campuses, eventually moment for the university as the new facilities finally debut to the UTAR, many good impressions come to mind. I have heard many totalling four, including Perak students. good recommendations from my family and friends. Now I am Campus and the existing Sungai UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik experiencing this myself and so far, I am not disappointed. The new Long Campus. After all these years, welcomed the new students in his speech during mass call as did the campus building looks impressive from outside. I look forward to it was time to move out from the various Deans, and Heads of Departments. Students were also briefed meeting other students from various faculties.” PJ and KL rented premises into our on university policies, safety, welfare, rules, and procedures, while This move to Sungai Long is one of the most defining moments own university campus in Sungai students who wished to apply for financial aid were also briefed on in UTAR’s history and it injects a refreshing shot of vigour and Long. various sources of financial assistance including PTPTN loans. energy urging all onwards towards the university’s mission as UTAR Thousands of students have Throughout the orientation week, various tours, talks and enters its next decade of excellence in education. Now UTAR has two walked our halls, many with icebreaking activities were held to familiarise the students with purpose built university campuses: the UTAR Perak Campus and the nostalgia of days spent in the two the campus and its facilities, and for the benefit of the students to UTAR Sungai Long Campus. campuses. Many will remember foster new friendships and feel more at home in the Sungai Long The consolidation of all its Klang Valley campuses to Sungai fondly of raucous laughter filling PJ Campus PD Block PJ Campus Plaza Hamodal community. For many new students who came to Sungai Long for the Long enables UTAR to provide an improved learning environment the hallways, days spent absorbing first time, it was indeed a memorable experience, not just for them to enhance the learning experience of its students with better library precious knowledge in classes, but also many parents who came to see the new campus. facilities, a more efficient management of resources in the building happy times eating with friends at New intake accounting student Divenesh Sivanathan said, “The and with better security in the one-building complex. This will also the cafeteria and hanging out at the brand new campus and learning environment will give us a chance provide more opportunities for the UTAR community of staff and mamak stalls. Many of our alumni meet and interact with other students from different programmes students to network and participate in the various programmes of will look back and agree that these where we can learn more from our differences.” the university which will make the campus a vibrant hub of activities. are memories to be cherished for a Another accounting student Lai Shu Ting had her future in UTAR now owns both its campuses, reflecting the foresight of the lifetime. mind, saying that “UTAR is famous for accounting; therefore, I university in gathering its strength and resources in anticipation of The UTAR Sungai Long decided to pursue my degree here to be highly employable after greater growth ahead. Campus commenced full graduating. It is also nice to be studying in a new campus building.” operations on 1 June 2015. In the days before the relocation, staff members were busy wrapping up PJ Campus PC Block PJ Campus PE Block Some of the main facilities in the new campus building are: • 34 tutorial rooms • 20 lecture rooms • 10 lecture theatres • A multipurpose hall • 45 Science and Engineering labs • 4 broadcast labs • 6 architectural studios • A library with 800 seating capacity • 32 computer labs • A gymnasium KL Campus in Setapak • A student activity centre First day of classes at the Sungai Long Campus New students, orientation committee members and staff at the Sungai Long Campus 12 In Search of Excellence 13 Third in Microsoft Imagine Cup Malaysia AppAsia Mobile Challenge 2015 team of UTAR students won the third place in the Innovation ollowing its launch on 21 January this year, the AppAsia Mobile Freak’ and ‘Nintendo’s Pokemon’ video games by parsing commands ACategory in the Microsoft Imagine Cup Malaysia finals which FChallenge 2015 reached its final on 17 April 2015 at the Faculty of sent by users via the channel’s chat room. The team walked away with was held at Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, from 16 to 18 April Information and Communication Technology (FICT), UTAR Perak a trophy, a certificate each and RM 5,000 cash. First runners-up went 2015. Campus. to team ‘Conawa’ which bagged RM 2,000, while second runners-up Nicknamed iCu, the four-member team comprised Joseph Organised by FICT and sponsored by AppAsia, the Mobile from the Faculty of Creative Industries received RM 1,000 for their Foo Chean Hsu, Ngoo Chun Sin, Ng Yuxin and Tan Khai Ching. Challenge was open to all UTAR students to design original mobile ‘Lunch Hunter’ app. They are third-year Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) applications. The Challenge saw a total of 40 submissions from Communications and Networking students who received a mock individuals and groups showcasing concepts and ideas which could cheque of RM2,000 and certificates of participation. contribute as handy mobile application to users. Their project, titled ‘Smartphone Discovering Application’, aimed Nine outstanding finalists presented their application ideas to provide an overlay network that does not require any server and during the final. The judges comprised AppAsia Chief Technical sends and receives distress signal using the Mobile Ad-Hoc Network Officer Joekie Thong, FICT lecturers Yong Tien Fui and Lai Siew (MANET) technology. The application is used for search and rescue Cheng who judged and evaluated each application based on its team in areas where there is no connectivity at all. creativity, originality, ease of use, visual appeal and other features. The team expressed their appreciation towards their mentor, “We are heartened to see that the submissions by UTAR students FICT lecturer Tan Teik Boon. “It was Mr Tan who proposed to us the are up to standard and innovative in terms of originality and project idea. We are thankful to him for his invaluable advice and commercial value,” commended Organising Chairperson-cum-FICT guidance, and for helping us to clinch the third place in the national (From right) Ng, Foo, Ngoo and Khai Ching (left) posing with their mock cheque and lecturer Tou Jing Yi, who also hope that AppAsia Mobile Challenge finals,” said Foo. Tan (second from left) after the competition will motivate more students to design and develop mobile apps with The team started to work on the project one month before their ideas convincingly to the judges. good commercialisation values. the competition. After much research on MANET and Microsoft Founded in 2013, the Microsoft Imagine Cup is a global student The champion of the Challenge went to team ‘Collective Mind’ technology, they submitted their proposal as entry for the Imagine technology competition that provides opportunities for students whose application was inspired by ‘Twitch Plays Pokemon’, a social ‘Collective Mind’ team members receiving the award from Thong (second from right) Cup. across all disciplines to team up and use their creativity, passion and experiment consisting of a crowd-sourced attempt to play ‘Game while Tou (right) looks on In developing the project, they managed to overcome challenges knowledge of technology to create applications, games and integrated such as integrating MANET into Windows phone and how to deliver solutions that change the way people live, work and play. First prize in public speaking TAR launched its first Basketball UChampionship League on 31 January TAR Faculty of Arts and Social Science this year and the finals were played on 20 First Basketball Usecond-year Journalism student Sivaraj March at the UTAR Perak Campus Sports a/l Lingaraj emerged as champion of the Complex. Intervarsity Bhajan Competition held at the Organised by the Department of Championship League 2015 Faculty of Built Environment, University of Student Affairs (Sports and Recreation Malaya on 24 May 2015. Unit) of Perak Campus, the basketball said, “It was a very humbling experience to After the finals, 16 players were chosen Sivaraj was presented with RM1,000 cash championship was open to all UTAR be part of this championship as there were so to undergo training to be part of the UTAR and a certificate of achievement for his topic students. The championship saw a total of many fast and skillful players in the game. It basketball team. Over the years, UTAR’s on ‘Scientific Terminology of Sivapuranam - seven participating teams with each team was a good platform for me to mingle with basketball team has won many competitions A Spiritual Hindu Poem’. comprising 12 players showcasing their the players and learn more about teamwork with many skilful players making the team Organised by the 1Malaysia Indian intense involvement, skills and teamwork in and communication.” proud. Student Movement, the competition aimed the games. to promote and instill morality, positive UTAR’s Sports and Recreation Unit values, discipline and unity among young Senior Assistant Manager Adrin Yeap Wai Indians, as well as to promote public Kuan said, “The main objectives of this speaking skills in Tamil. Fifteen contestants championship are to promote and develop from seventeen universities and colleges the standard of basketball game among across Peninsular Malaysia participated in UTAR students as well as to encourage the competition by delivering a five to seven healthy sporting activities and university- minute impromptu speech. wide participation by students in the game.” “Participating in this competition was Four teams in the finals were awarded an enriching experience. It was challenging Sivaraj (third from right) receiving his prize from Prof Rajendran while others (from left) Mahaganapathy, Umasudhan and Livanyah look on prizes. The Little Apple team won the because most of the contestants were really championship with a cash prize of RM800. articulate and well-trained. I did not expect Secret Service won second place with a to win the competition and it came as a my parents, lecturers and friends who gave ceremony were Director of 1Malaysia cash prize of RM500, Falcons Flare won surprise to me. It was very exciting and we me much encouragement and to UTAR for Indian Student Movement, Mahaganapathy third place with a cash prize of RM300 and had to think very fast to speak impromptu giving me this opportunity to represent the Dass; Director of Intervarsity Bhajan Mocking Jay won fourth place with a cash upon receiving the topic,” enthused Sivaraj, university in the competition.” Competition, Umasudhan; and President of prize of RM100. Apart from cash prizes, each who had so far accrued 12 winning titles in The guest of honour who gave out the Hindu Association of University of Malaya, team also received a trophy and individual public speaking. prizes was a lecturer of Universiti Pendidikan Livanyah Priya Manimaran. medals. Clockwise from top, left: The winning teams comprising Little Apple, Secret Service, Mocking Jay and Falcons He added, “Public speaking in Tamil is Sultan Idris, Prof Datuk Dr Rajendran One of the participants, Ong Wei Yong Flare pose for their group photograph like my second nature. I would like to thank Nagappan. Also present at the prize giving 14 Students in Action 15

he Department of Early Childhood and exhibits on teachings TAR alumni enjoyed a trip to Sabah organised by the TStudies (ECS) of UTAR Faculty of aids made from recyclable UDepartment of Alumni Relations and Placement (DARP) from 1 Creative Industries (FCI) organised a items by third year ECS Exhibition on early May to 5 May 2015. Alumni trip to Sabah preschool education exhibition titled “Let’s students. The trip exposed UTAR alumni to the natural beauty of Kota Play!” on 13 April 2015. While expressing her Kinabalu. Among the highlights of the trip included a city tour in The objectives of the event were to gratitude to the working childhood studies Kota Kinabalu, dinner at the scenic Tanjung Aru beach, and an promote awareness of children’s holistic committee, lecturers and in designing practical and marketable excursion to the Mari Mari Cultural Village, situated in a forest development through exhibits, talks, participants, Chee Theng enthused, “We teaching materials. Much attention and time setting in Kionsom, Inanam. workshops, hands-on learning experiences received a lot of positive feedback from the have been spent on the making and setting The trip to the Cultural Village was an eye-opening experience. as well as showcasing ECS students’ teaching participants which motivates us to be better up of the teaching aids on display today. The Apart from savouring authentic Sabahan delicacies, they also skills and creativity through teaching aid as future facilitators of childhood education.” various displays are not only for children watched demonstrations of blowpipe-making, tattoo-making and materials designed. Geraldine added that, “I am impressed with normal learning abilities, but also for fire-starting using bamboo. FCI Deputy Dean for Student by the efforts of the ECS students, especially children with special needs.” The trip also brought the alumni to the Desa Cattle Farm which Development and Industrial Training David produces 900,000 litres of milk every year. Nestled at the foothill of Tneh Cheng Eng officiated the event. Also Mount Kinabalu, the farm offered one of the most breathtaking views present were ECS Head Cik Jamela Begam one could ever imagine. The alumni tried their hands at the milking binti Oli Muhamad, Department of Mass process and fed calves with bottled milk and goats with grass. Communication Head Chew Wee Lee, The group also dropped by the Poring Hot Springs where one Department of General Studies Head Cik can unwind and reduce their muscle aches by soaking in the spring’s Ira Meilita binti Ibrahim and ECS lecturer hot sulphuric minerals, deemed to have healing properties. Geraldine a/p Pangiras, as well as the student The trip concluded with a snorkelling spree at the Manukan UTAR alumni posing for a group photo in Kundasang, overlooking the majestic organising committee Chairperson Chew Island and Sapi Island. From the crystal clear waters to the coral reefs Mount Kinabalu Chee Theng. and eye-catching fish, the islands are a paradise for nature lovers The exhibition was a learning experience looking to indulge in an unforgettable rendezvous. networking opportunities. For the trip, DARP gathered alumni who through events such as interactive learning The trip served as a platform for alumni to meet regularly for love to travel, some from as far as Penang, Sandakan and Tawau, to tools ‘Texture Boards’ and ‘Sound Shaker’, a social and intellectual engagement, and to encourage friendship and visit alumni living in Kota Kinabalu. shadow play workshop and a ‘Peek a Build’ teaching aid competition for the students. Other highlights were the talk on ‘Why Story-telling’ by Tree Top House School Senior Principal or Trainer Loh Lin Khuan, ECS students assisting a participant at the ‘mix-and-match’ booth Buddhist Society theatrical performance n inaugural UTAR Buddhist Society Choong was so impressed by the The performance depicted five Atheatrical performance (“登嶝澄燈”舞 theatrics and he announced that Dato’ students who lost their way in the jungle he International Students Interaction 台剧) was successfully held at UTAR Perak Mah, on behalf of the Perak Health, Public but eventually forged closer bonds as they TDay was organised by the Department Campus on 13 June 2015. Transport, Non-Islamic Affairs, National overcame all odds, to find their way out. The of International Student Services (DISS) at Interaction Day for Co-organised by Young Buddhist Integration and New Villages Committee will story was an allusion of people blinded with UTAR Perak Campus on 11 April 2015. Association Malaysia (YBAM) Perak State donate RM3,000 to support the organising materialism lost in darkness, only freed once More than 50 international students took Liaison Committee, the event aimed to committee’s initiative. they discover the humanity in their hearts. part in the Interaction Day. The students international students cultivate loving kindness and raise funds for come from countries as diverse as Hong charity, attracting 2,000 participants. Kong, China, Pakistan, the United States Present at the opening ceremony were of America, Canada, Kenya, Sudan, South Choong Shin Heng representing of Perak Sudan, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Germany, State Executive Council Member Dato’ Dr Myanmar, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Mah Hang Soon, UTAR Vice President for and Iran. Student Development and Alumni Relations Kicking off the day were welcome Assoc Prof Dr Teh Chee Seng, UTAR remarks by Head of DISS Perak Ngan Buddhist Society Spiritual Advisor Venerable Mun Wai. Besides giving an overview of Tong Ming, Chairperson for YBAM Perak DISS, Ngan also advised the international State Liaison Committee Lau Seong Wah students to approach DISS for enquiries and and Chairperson of Kinta Buddhist Society assistance on living and studying in Malaysia. Lim Hoei Yien. They were accompanied by UTAR Vice President for Student UTAR Buddhist Society Advisor Dr Tan Development and Alumni Relations Assoc Hung Khoon and Organising Chairperson Prof Dr Teh Chee Seng also gave a brief The international students posing for a group photo with Ngan (third row, second from left) and Dr Teh (second row, Lim Hooi Shi. address to the international students. He third from right) Venerable Tong Ming lauded UTAR said, “I hope that you will have an enjoyable Buddhist Society efforts in promoting life experience with us, and that your horizons “It is fun to be present at such a that a Master in Engineering would give values. “The heart-wrenching calamities will be broadened by the education you gathering where I am able to meet students me good career advancement prospects. worldwide serve as a wake-up call for us to receive in UTAR.” from different parts of the world,” said I researched universities in Malaysia and reflect on impermanence and compassion. The day included games and activities Manan Ahmed, a UTAR Master of found that UTAR is a top university with It is times like this we should shower the for the students to make new friends and for Engineering Science student. good facilities, affordable fees and a good unfortunate with our compassion and loving some fun and laughter as a break from the When asked what influenced his reputation.” kindness. May our sincere help and positive routine of studies. The day concluded with a decision to study in UTAR, Manan said, “I thoughts for their well-being allay their pain buffet dinner of local food. was already working in Malaysia and I felt and sorrow,” she remarked. The main casts showcasing their acting talents 16 Community at Heart 17 Closing ceremony of PR Campaign 2015 EXE camp for school students he Public Relations (PR) Campaign 2014/2015: Volunteerism ifty-nine lower secondary students from SMK Sentosa, Kampar IV, co-organised with Kampar District Council (MDKpr) and T had an enriching learning experience during the EXtra English Kampar District Police Headquarters (IPD), officially ended on 8 F (EXE) Camp at the Faculty of Arts and Social Science, UTAR Perak May 2015 at the Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FAS), UTAR Campus on 11 April 2015. Perak Campus. Organised by the Department of Languages and Linguistics PR Campaign’s main director Chia Yi Jing said, “Planning and (DLL), the one-day camp aimed to make English learning simple and executing events are not simple but we gained extra skills, invaluable enjoyable for the secondary students, further spurring them to take experience as well as forged close friendships in the process.” interest in using the language on a daily basis. The camp engaged 10 “I’m very proud that through the campaign activities, some English Education (ED) undergraduates as teachers so that they are of our collaborators and guests from renowned organisations exposed to real classroom teaching and management scenario. were impressed by the students’ positive attitude, determination After an ice-breaking session, the participants were then evenly and creativity. Some students were offered internships with the divided into Red, Blue and Yellow groups for the classes where they organisations,” said PR lecturer, Diong Fong Wei. (From left) Dr Alia, Dr Teh, Nor Akmal, Leong, ACP Suresh, Supt Ng, police officers learnt vocabulary, reading and grammar. The syllabus was developed Themed ‘Embracing Volunteerism, Enriching Lives’, the PR and Group One mascot Ant-Traffie by the ED students along with lecturers Lee Ling Khai and Teh Tze Campaign consisted of five student groups. Each championed a Chien. different sub-theme, namely: Road Safety, Food Tourism, Vandalism, at the launch were FAS Dean Dr Alia Azalea, UTAR Vice President “Teaching these students has been an interesting experience. The Environment, and Charity. for Student Development and Alumni Relations Assoc Prof Dr Teh Participants in the ice-breaking session EXE Camp is a good platform for us to be in real classroom situation Group One and Three jointly organised a musical drama titled ‘If Chee Seng, MDKpr Secretary Nor Akmal Yang Ghazali, Group before we begin our internship,” said Year Two ED student Cheah Shi adjectives better,” shared Zulaikha. 如•果’ which aimed to raise awareness of road safety and prevention One Director Melody Leong Wai Lok, Timbalan Ketua Jabatan Thing. EXE Camp came to an end following Head of DLL Christina of vandalism. To reinforce its message on road safety, Group One Pencegahan Jenayah dan Keselamatan Komuniti (JPJKK) Ibu Pejabat Classes aside, the EXE Camp also introduced intriguing language Ong Sook Beng’s closing speech which encouraged the participants kicked off an outreach cycling event titled ‘One Ride One Kampar’ Kontinjen (IPK) Perak ACP Suresh Kumar a/l Suppiah and Kampar games such as ‘Reading Bingo’, ‘Code Breaker Game’ and ‘Visualising to discover the fun in learning and using English. “English is an aimed to highlight the importance of installing cycling lights. Present District Police Chief Supt Ng Kong Soon. Riddles’ which Form One student Zulaikha binti Sidek thoroughly important language; I hope all of you had fun learning today and will enjoyed. “I’m happy to learn how to use synonyms, vocabulary and start using English not only in class, but on a daily basis.”

Leadership Breakthrough Programme

(From right) Dr Teh, Chang, Hajah Hasnah, Bey, Dato’ Nolee, Group Two mascot Ant- Group photo at the newly painted mural with Dato’ Lee (in red shirt) and Khairul (in Cheffie, Nor Akmal and the sponsors blue shirt) and the volunteers ollowing the success of the first ‘Leadership Breakthrough!’ programme To promote Kampar as a food paradise, Group Two kick-started Group Three spread their message of stopping vandalism F in December 2014, UTAR and Universiti a social media photography competition and an on-campus food through an outreach event titled ‘Ayuh! Bersihkan Air Terjun Batu Sains Malaysia (USM) jointly organised the exhibition. “Our group initiated a self-designed map to indicate the Berangkai’. Group Three Director Soon Chia Jun said, “Graffiti second instalment at UTAR Perak Campus location of famous hawkers, eateries and restaurants,” said Group Two around the waterfall prompted us to educate the people about from 29 to 31 May 2015. Director Bey Bun Kiat. Perak Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee taking good care of public properties. We organised a mural A total of 48 students took part in the Chairman Dato’ Nolee Ashilin Binti Mohd Radzi, Dr Teh, Nor Akmal, competition and also encouraged the locals to volunteer to clean programme aimed to nurture budding MCA Kampar Division Deputy Chairman Chang Gwo Chyang and up the surroundings.” Present at the event were Deputy Minister of leaders and empower them with leadership Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia Perak Office representative International Trade and Industry Dato’ Lee Chee Leong and MDKpr qualities through workshops, outdoor Hajah Hasnah Binti Abd Kadir attended the event. President Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir. activities and games. Participants from diverse backgrounds came together to put the leadership skills learnt in practice to solve problems. USM Master of Computer Science student Choong said, “This programme has given me valuable insights into the importance of leadership. I learned that a good leader is also a good listener and a good Group photo with (third row, from right) Ng, UTAR staff, student helpers and corporate trainer Ng Thian Watt team player.” (front, centre) Dr Alia (front row, second from left) and Ir Sanusi (in white shirt) holding the signboard VIPs and guests giving their thumbs up at the ‘Charity Begins with You’ event Meanwhile, USM student Teo Keng presented by Heong (first row, left) Boon said, “This programme has taught USM friends to UTAR. We hope you have The wonderful times we spent together To intensify their efforts in conserving the environment, an on-campus Group Five launched the ‘Charity Begins With You’ that leadership is not just about giving benefitted and that it has helped to uncover has strengthened the bonds of friendship symposium titled ‘Youth Environmental Symposium (YES) 2015’ was held outreach event and ‘Jom! Timbang Carnival’ on-campus charity commands. To be a good leader, you must hidden talent or skills that you can develop between UTAR and USM.” by Group Four. “One of the issues close to our heart is the excessive use of drive, which encouraged visitors to donate 1kg of sundry goods be able to communicate with and maintain further.” The closing ceremony ended with a disposable chopsticks. In order to obtain the raw materials, deforestation in exchange for an entrance ticket. The group successfully good rapport with subordinates.” Representing USM Deputy Vice certificate presentation to the participants, an must occur,” explained Group Four Director Heong Kian Kee. A signboard collected over 7,000kg of sundries which were then handed At the closing ceremony, Deputy Dean Chancellor Prof Dato’ Dr See Ching Mey, exchange of mementos between UTAR and made of disposable chopsticks bearing the acronym ‘FAS’ was presented to MDKpr for distribution to the needy. Group Five Director of UTAR Faculty of Arts and Social Science student leader Ng Liu Yi said, “I would like USM, a group photo-taking session and a to Dean Dr Alia witnessed by Solid Waste Corporation Deputy Chief Joycelyn Teh Pooi Yee said that such activities aimed to inspire Ng Eng Kiat said, “It is our pleasure to to thank UTAR for your dedication and group dance performance. Executive Officer (Technical) Ir Hj Sanusi bin Alwi. others to help the less fortunate within their means. ■ collaborate with USM and welcome our hard work in preparing this programme. 18 拉大视野 19 第一届中医系师资培训本校生喜获花踪新秀新诗组优秀及评审奖曼大学中医系于2015年5月12日至15日拉在双溪龙校区举办了第一届中医系师资培训课程。主办单位很荣幸地在这项为期四天的师资培训课程中邀请到南京中医药大学中医骨伤科专家马勇教授和中医耳鼻喉专家蒋中秋教授前来给中医系的讲师们授课。马勇教授和蒋中秋教授分别给讲师们讲解《为你撑伞》（节选）郑羽伦骨伤科和耳鼻喉科的教学体例、备课和教学重点，以及示范教学。 …… 课程的最后一天，来自本校中医系的讲师你就坐在人群里阅读蔡伟聪、陈美瑜、刘锦辉和南方大学学院的以每个昨日的雨沾染欠交的历史作业苏俊雄讲师皆参加了试讲环节，并得到了在仿若堵塞的交通与经济里场者详细而有针对性的评教。这让在场的参激荡起一朵骄傲的花，玻璃般与者都有很好的启发。地存在。你说，值得一提的是，这次的师资培训促进了南珍贵的事物总是易碎，如心之廉诚。京中医药大学、拉曼大学和南方大学学院授因而我们必须学会护花，让花课讲师之间的交流。参与者皆表示从中获益淡雅成一座城市匪浅，并且期盼这项有规模的师资培训课程我在伞下阅读一本诗集，把心事拉曼大学和南方大学学院中医系讲师与南京中医药大学的马勇教授（后排左二）和蒋中秋教授将成为中医系的年度活动。交托雨伞，但你告诉我（后排右四）开心合照。那不是我们要的隐喻伞的开合本不该有太多遐想郑羽伦（右）和陈奕进（左）分别以《为你撑伞》和《为青春填写的赎罪劵》夺得但要怎么沉着面对一场第13届星洲日报花踪文学奖新秀诗歌组的首奖和评审奖。精心策划的雨景？自香港树仁大学（仁宛若一场以历史之名的暴风雨大）历史系的莫世祥教曼大学生物科技系的郑羽伦和中文系生陈奕进分别以《为你撑来 ——以路人与造路者之名的香授和周子峰博士于2015年6月伞》和《为青春填写的赎罪劵》夺得第13届星洲日报花踪文学奖拉伪天气 8至13日间到访拉曼大学霹雳新秀诗歌组的首奖和评审奖。星洲日报花踪文学奖新秀奖是第13届星洲我不知道。校区中华研究院和师生进行日报花踪文学奖的一部分。港不知道一场雨淋湿的是一份早餐，还是交流。随行的包括仁大历史一群干旱的鱼系大二生韦卓贤、锺勇宏、郑羽伦：诗有一定的美学魔力 “就让我们用伞，维护最后的纯真吧。” 树潘俊恩及陈淑芳。新诗首奖得主郑羽伦表示，“花踪文学奖是大马文坛重大的奖项，另外，拉曼大学出席交能够在新秀奖中获得优秀奖是对我诗歌写作的肯定。”其获奖作品《为流会的有中华研究院副院长你撑伞》是他在实验室里等待实验结果时诞生的，“我既喜欢科学，同仁黄文斌副教授、林志敏博时也喜欢文学，所以我不断地在两者之间寻找平衡。写诗能够点缀一个《为青春填写的赎罪券》（节选）陈奕进士、系主任杜忠全、课程主人的生活，因为诗有一定的美学魔力，它能够让我们在压抑的生活中稍任陈明彪博士、大学公宣处作休息，以沉醉在文字的奥秘之中。” 值得一提的是，他也于去年荣获 …… 大主任卓瑜进以及一众研究生台湾第十二届宗教文学奖新诗奖。罪状一：教唆睡眠偷窃时光和本科生。《为你撑伞》的内容以年轻人的角度出发，兼容爱情与政治。这首黄文斌副院长代表致欢诗以香港占中事件为背景，讲述一对年轻情侣在民主边缘所做的身理与一睁眼，往事已被砸碎学迎词时表示，香港树仁大学心理抗争，以内心的部分教女孩如何更成熟地面对现实，要勇敢，不能散落于求学时期泛黄了的课本里和拉曼大学一样都是私立大逃避。此外，倾向于写抒情诗的他，希望用自己擅长的方式去为社会尽捡起，像是握住锋利的迟暮学，而且也在去年正式成为一份力，就如香港的占中事件让他很震撼，但实在无法亲临现场，唯有一不小心就割伤现实黄文斌副院长（右二）代表中华研究院赠送该院出版品给仁大，并由莫世祥教授（左二）接收；历了姐妹校，寄望未来两校师以自己能及的力量写下《为你撑伞》来声援占中事件的人们。仿佛一条古道被轻轻划开右一为杜忠全主任，左一为周子峰博士。那是意识曾经迷失的路途史生有更多的合作与交流。同陈奕进：计划将来更深入地钻究文学写作和文学研究书本无神地张口时，他也鼓励学生不妨考虑对于热爱写作的中文系生陈奕进来说，此次获奖来得太突然了，让企图诱捕过度清醒的灵魂以学分转移的方式到仁大去他欣喜不已。他表示，“获得评审奖让我体会到什么是值得我一生去追我闭上双眼避开所有蛊惑系短期学习。求的。”他也计划将来更深入地钻究文学写作和文学研究。将视线前的文字眯成咒语从香港远道而来的莫世《为青春填写的赎罪劵》的创作主题为作者感叹毕业将近，青春流防身祥教授和周子峰博士分别进逝的事实。关于这首诗的诞生，他打趣地回答说，“只因‘人不轻狂枉直到厚厚的尘埃把中年压醒师行了以“马来亚华侨与中国少年’，青春就这样轻易地流逝，只剩下癫狂时所造成的遗憾。这些一个问号瘫坐在岁月隔壁抗战——1937-1941年香港报遗憾，从青春期的尾端幻化成蛇一样追赶着自己到今时今日。有时仿我只好以此为钩，垂钓刊记录的历史”以及“港英佛感觉自己被它缠住了，像绳索一样要把我五花大绑，交由自己的良心已过的永远生政府与香港殡仪文化之演变去审判。中年的日子在前头不断招手，自己的事业、健康和婚姻是否准 …… （1895-1980）——以殡仪馆备好迎接一个全新的人生旅程呢？在这之前，我得把身上那罪孽一般的为中心之讨论”为题的短讲遗憾和悔恨清除干净，于是‘填写’了这首诗。”他补充，“虽然每当的座，让与会者获益匪浅。回头看那些带着遗憾和无奈的往事会感到难过，但生活还是必须继续前除了校内交流，仁大团行。” 值得一提的是，陈奕进也在花踪后浪文学营特设的“花踪后浪文队也在拉大师生的陪同下参学营创作奖”的新诗组中以《得奖感言》荣获评审奖。到观了金宝周边如怡保、务边两位年轻诗人受访时不约而同地表示拉曼大学如诗如画的校园氛围全文请阅拉曼大学官网等地的历史古迹。不多不少影响了他们的创作。他们也希望师生们可在校园内多筹办诗 www.utar.edu.my > Media, News & Publications > Awards 访仁大团队在霹雳校区地标之一的孔子与爱因斯坦弈棋铜像前合照留念。社，培养文学创作的风气，让文学创作在校园内蓬勃发展。 > First prize in Newcomer Literature Award 20 Sudut Utarian Ceramah kesedaran pencegahan jenayah abatan Keselamatan dan Jabatan JKompetensi Kemahiran Insaniah UTAR bersama-sama dengan KickStart Academy telah menganjurkan sebuah ceramah kesedaran pencegahan jenayah pada 4 April 2015 bertempat di Kampus Petaling Jaya. KickStart Academy merupakan sebuah pertubuhan bukan kerajaan yang memberi tumpuan dan menawarkan pelbagai program seni pertahanan diri yang intensif. Tujuan utama ceramah ini diadakan adalah untuk mendidik seluruh komuniti Universiti mengenai langkah-langkah keselamatan diri serta cara-cara mudah yang harus diketahui oleh seseorang individu untuk melepaskan diri daripada serangan penjenayah. Ceramah tersebut dihadiri oleh para pelajar, dan kakitangan universiti yang terdiri daripada kakitangan pentadbiran dan akademik. Antara penceramah yang memberi ceramah kesedaran pada hari tersebut ialah Master Saiful Hamiruzzaman Bin Mohd Hazir dari Yayasan Pencegahaan Jenayah Master Saiful (berbaju warna merah jambu) dan pelatih-pelatihnya memberi pendedahan mengenai teknik-teknik Malaysia (YPJM) dan Pengarah KickStart pertahanan diri kepada para peserta Academy Puan Azalea Binti Abd Wahab. Ceramah tersebut bermula dengan merupakan satu seni mempertahankan peserta supaya bertenang dan tidak kelam- satu pembentangan mengenai usaha-usaha diri yang paling berkesan,” kata Master kabut jika diserang oleh penjenayah. Beliau dan langkah-langkah penting yang harus Saiful. Beliau turut menjelaskan bahawa berkata, melalui cara ini seseorang itu boleh diambil orang awam dalam menangani seni mempertahankan diri merujuk kepada mengelakkan dirinya daripada tercedera jenayah. “Kami di YPJM selalu memberi mana-mana langkah yang diambil oleh dan juga dapat mengurangkan risiko. Beliau nasihat kepada orang awam untuk lebih seseorang untuk melepaskan diri daripada turut mengulas, “Apabila anda diserang prihatin dan sentiasa berwaspada dengan penjenayah dan serangan jenayah. Menjerit oleh penjenayah atau peragut, satu perkara keadaan persekitaran supaya mereka boleh meminta pertolongan, atau menggigit tangan yang perlu diingati oleh semua adalah mengelakkan diri daripada jenayah. Kami penyerang juga merupakan salah satu kaedah bertindak bijak dan mementingkan nyawa. juga berpendapat bahawa kemampuan seni pertahanan diri. Anda tidak seharusnya mempertahankan mengelak jenayah daripada berlaku Master Saiful juga menasihati para barangan berharga semasa diserang oleh peragut, sebaliknya harus bertindak untuk menyelamatkan diri terlebih dahulu.” Master Saiful yang juga merupakan ketua jurulatih di KickStart Academy menggesa peserta untuk sentiasa berwaspada serta meminta para peserta mengamalkan sikap berhati-hati di mana-mana saja dan tidak memberi ruang kepada penjenayah untuk melakukan jenayah. Ceramah tersebut berakhir dengan persembahan teknik pertahanan diri yang disampaikan oleh Master Saiful serta para pelatih dari KickStart Academy.

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