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Kangar, 20 February – Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Macro Dimension Concrete (MDC) Sdn Bhd to meet industry requirements in concrete preparation yesterday.
UniMAP Vice Chancellor Dato’ Prof Dr Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal said UniMAP through the Centre of Excellence Geopolymer and Green Technology (CEGeoGTech) and School of Material Engineering collaborated with MDC to develop scientific research in the field.
He said discussion with CEGeoGTech on the matter begun several months before the LOI was signed yesterday.
"In addition, objectives of this LOI is to strengthen external finance, institutions or departments to conduct research activities between the two parties as well as the mobility of UniMAP staff and students," he said at the signing ceremony. more
Rumah Seri Kenangan Residents Do More Than Eat and Sleep
Written by syedTaiping, 1 December – Some might believe that the elderly who live at old folks' home spend their time only eating and sleeping. In reality they are exposed to various activities including skill-building activities.
This was expressed by Taiping Rumah Seri Kenangan supervisor Ahmad Sukri Abdul Samad who is the Senior Social Welfare Assistant Department of Social Welfare Malaysia (JKM) while briefing 30 Association of Administrative and Professional Officers (POTENSI) from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) during their visit recently. more
Kangar, 23 Nov – Daily marathon training, maintaining a healthy food intake and to be mentally prepared were among the main tips of a student from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) to win Melaka Ultra (MATRA) recently.
The first year student of Faculty of Engineering Technology (FTK), Mohd Zharif Asyraf Ismail said he spent some time after dawn each morning for five kilometres (KM) marathon training.
"In the evening, if there was no class or lecture, I will go for a 10KM run practice. I usually only spend a day or two in a week to rest from training.”
"In addition, taking a balanced nutrition is one of the main factors to keep fit and healthy" he said. more
UniMAP Receives Robots Worth RM400 Thousand From Walta Engineering
Written by syedPauh Putra, 31st October – Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) received two Automatic Pick and Place Robot Machines (APPRM) donated by Walta Engineering Berhad, here, today.
The contribution worth RM400,000 is the result of the collaboration between the university via the School of Mechatronics Engineering and the engineering company since mid-2017.
UniMAP Deputy Vice Chancelor of Academic and International Affairs, Prof Ir Dr Rezuwan Kamarudin said that 10 meetings have had been previously held for the collaboration to discuss research and technology development.
He said four lecturers from the School of Mechatronics Engineering underwent industrial secondment with the company to increase their practical experience. more
Pauh Putra, October 19 – In an effort to honour the sacrifices of the Malaysian Armed Forces, especially the Malaysian Army in safeguarding the peace and sovereignty of the nation, the Centre for International Languages (CIL) from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) organised an English Language Course for army personnel.
UniMAP Vice Chancellor Dato 'Prof Dr Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal said this was the second collaboration between UniMAP and the army after the inaugural programme held in June last year.
"Before this we had no channels to organise such programmes. Organising this course can be considered a small UniMAP contribution to our security forces employing the skills that our language instructors possess. more
Arau, 11 October – Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) received 4 units of electric motorcycles and battery swap stations from Roda Prestasi Sdn. Bhd. (RPSB) to conduct E2W research for the domestic market.
The handover was officiated by RPSB Managing Director Ahmad Sabandi Othman to UniMAP Vice Chancellor Dato' Prof. Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal at the compound of the Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Library (PTSFP) at UniMAP Pauh Putra yesterday.
Also present was the Head of Manufacturing Industry Development Asmazura Ismail representing the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA), a strategic partner in the research.According to Project Leader Prof. Madya Dr. Shafriza Nisha Basah, these vehicles will be used a consumer study to identify factors such as attitude and acceptance of consumers towards E2W, and product price and specifications."The collaborative project with the NCIA will be completed within six weeks as we will conduct a comprehensive study by conducting research and E2W test drive with target groups, and discussions with the target groups to get their thoughts."This will help to identify the appropriate marketing strategy for E2W use in tandem with the government's recommendations in the 11th Malaysian Plan under the sixth strategic thrust that focuses on green growth towards sustainable development," he said when contacted by reporters recently.He added that the target groups are students, workers, corporate consumers and motorcycle vendors."We will start as soon as possible and inshaAllah at UniMAP's 13th Convocation Ceremony which will take place from October 27 to October 29, 2018, we will also conduct a survey and test drive for parents and the graduates themselves," he said.In fact he is optimistic that the findings of this study will provide a conclusion about interested consumer groups, product enhancements that would attract buyers; and suitable pricing.In addition to Dr. Shafriza who specialises in mechatronic engineering, the co-researchers for this project are Prof Madya Muzamir Isa from an electrical engineering background, Prof. Rosni Bakar from economics and Dr. Hanum Hassan from marketing, communication and statistics.
Sireh Pulang Ke Gagang - Kamarudin Appointed as UniMAP LPU Chairman
Written byArau, October 4 - Former Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Brig. Jen. Datuk Prof. Emeritus Dr. Kamarudin Hussin has returned to the university after been appointed as the Chairman of the University Board of Directors of UniMAP effective 1st October 2018.
His appointment is to replace Dato' Mohd Sofi Osman for a period of three years effective from 1st October to September 2021.
Dr. Kamarudin expressed his gratitude for the opportunity by the Ministry of Education in appointing him as the Chairman of University Board of Directors of UniMAP.
"I pledge to give UniMAP the best service and I could see few improvements which can be made to drive the university to a brighter future.
"My focus is to provide a better understanding of the university's strategic plan and direction to UniMAP community so that we can move together to enhance UniMAP's glory," he said.
He added that it is impossible for the university to achieve success without the unity of its community and this might happen if UniMAP staff and students are less clear with the goals set by the university.
"Therefore, in order to achieve the goals, I will discuss in depth with UniMAP's top management to reach the consensus and agreement on the direction of the university.
"In addition, with the limited financial circumstances, we need to think of the right mechanism to achieve the expectation at the same time, bring out the visibility of UniMAP in the eyes of the world," he said.
In fact, he will also focus on improving the reputation of the university through the enrolment of students from within and outside the country.
"I would like to see an increase in the number of students from within and outside the country. For that, we will intensify the efforts of popularizing the university so that more young people will love science and technology as well as UniMAP," he added.
For the record, Dr. Kamarudin started as the Rector at Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia (KUKUM) in 2002, who later became the Vice Chancellor after KUKUM was renamed as UniMAP.
He resigned as UniMAP Vice Chancellor in 2016 after serving the university for 14 years and being among the longest serving Vice Chancellors in Malaysia.
Kangar : 16 October 2018 – Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), His Royal Highness Tuanku Raja Muda Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail has met the new chairman of Lembaga Pengarah Universiti (LPU), Datuk Prof. Emeritus Dr. Kamarudin Hussin for the first time.
The chancellor was briefed on the university's direction and strategic planning to move together to enhance UniMAP's glory.
Also present was UniMAP’s vice-chancellor, Dato’ Prof. Dr. Zul Azhar Zahir Jamal and the university’s main officers.
Datuk Prof. Emeritus Dr. Kamarudin Hussin was appointed as the Chairman of UniMAP for a period of three years with effect from October 2018 until September 2021 to replace Dato' Mohd Sofi Osman.
For the record, he started as the Rector at Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia (KUKUM) in 2002 before being appointed as the Vice-Chancellor after KUKUM was branded as UniMAP in 2007.
Datuk Prof. Emeritus Dr. Kamarudin Hussin retired in 2016 after leading the university for 14 years and was among the longest serving Vice-Chancellors in Malaysia.
TUANKU SYED PUTRA FOUNDATION TO RAISE ANOTHER RM5.5 MILLION TO REALISE FIRST AUTISM CENTRE IN PERLIS The full-fledged centre will benefit autism community from the northern states of Malaysia
Written by syed19 July 2018, KUALA LUMPUR – Tuanku Syed Putra Foundation, also known as Yayasan Tuanku Syed Putra (YTSP) aims to raise another RM5.5 million to build an autism centre for the community in Perlis, which would be the first in the state. The centre will also benefit people from the northern region to build a brighter future for people with autism.
Through a collaborative effort with Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) two years ago, the Autism Hub for Educational Resources and Training (A-HEART) initiative was formed and raised RM500,000 to build an autism centre for children at UniMAP’s campus. Moving forward, A-HEART UniMAP Autism Centre is looking to expand to a full-fledged centre to reach out to more people in need. YTSP is now aiming to raise RM6 million over 3 years to realise this expansion.
YTSP is chaired by His Highness Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Ibni Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, The Crown Prince Of Perlis, who is also UniMAP Chancellor while A-HEART UniMAP Autism Centre is under the Royal Patronage of Her Highness Tuanku Hajah Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, The Consort Of The Crown Prince Of Perlis. She is also UniMAP Pro-Chancellor.
Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Kamarudin Hussin who is a Board Member of Yayasan Tuanku Syed Putra (YTSP) and the Chairman of the Board of Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) said: “YTSP aims to develop an autism centre to provide the community with access opportunities for quality education, life skills training and support for the community, parents of autistic children, carers and professionals. The foundation has been receiving encouraging support from corporate bodies that have contributed half a million to the foundation to date. Today, we are honoured to have Acts One Group Inc. to support us to help establish a full-fledged autism centre a reality very soon.”
Founder and Chairman of Acts One Group Inc., Serena Chiam said: “I believe in contributing to the betterment of society. It is the same culture that is embraced in my company - to lend a helping hand to those who are in need.”
“We play our part in shaping a better future for all and hope that more corporations and individuals will be encouraged to donate to YTSP with the goal to fund the expansion of the A-HEART UniMAP Autism Centre.”
Also present was UniMAP Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dato’ Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, who expressed his gratitude towards corporate bodies that have lent their support not only through monetary value but also organising community events. “Just recently, Bank Rakyat organised the ‘Bank Rakyat-A-Heart Autismlympic Carnival’, a unique sporting event to encourage sports in autism students. Then in February this year, YTL donated RM100,000 to YTSP. Last year, we had Bank Rakyat again to organise the ‘Bank Rakyat A-HEART Rainbow Walk’ that saw 1,398 participants made up of children from orphanages and university students to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month.”
“Having said, I believe that by creating awareness at different layers and levels of the public will contribute positively to the provision of a dynamic eco-system to the autism group. We hope more corporate bodies, individuals and parties will come forward to support this long-term Corporate Social Responsibility of UniMAP. Not to miss out, I am very proud of the dedication shown by the UniMAP’s educators and students who have been managing the current centre. Through this initiative, I hope it will continue to boost their enthusiasm to doing good for the community.”
Meanwhile, Autism Buddies who is supporting the cause plays an instrumental role in the A-HEART initiative was represented by Puan Sri Dato’ Akmal Abdul Salam, who is also the patron of Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA).
She said: “Although public awareness of autism is high, understanding is still low. In a few years, there will be a challenge for education services authorities to meet the needs of the growing group of Malaysians with autism. So, we need to increase our resources in the country to develop facilities and programmes to cater to this community that demands for such services.”
Currently, the A-HEART UniMAP Autism Centre is fully operated by the university. The centre is equipped with various facilities and interactive teaching aids. Beyond these facilities, the expansion of A-HEART UniMAP Autism Centre is committed to offering services such as early detection and intervention through treatment, therapy and the best educational approach to children with autism as well as support to the parents, carers and professionals.
Additionally, the center will provide education and skills training for young people with autism based on their different abilities and interests. This means that the approach adopted by A-HEART UniMAP Autism Centre will help those with autism build their own lives in the future. Ultimately, it hopes to be a referral point to other parties that are keen to serve the autism community in Perlis.
Acts One Group Inc. is also the corporate sponsor for YTSP to raise funds for A-HEART UniMAP Autism Centre through the GOLD A-HEART Fundraising appreciation dinner that will be held on 19 October 2018 at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Acts One Group Inc. is a leading multi-disciplinary holding company and its subsidiary, Aureo Gallery Ltd is the Sole Distributor of Creative Art in South East Asia specifically for Kim Il Tae’s Gold Art. Acts One Group Inc. and Aureo Gallery will be contributing two special pieces of Gold Art which are the only two pieces in the world for auction at the appreciation dinner. In addition to the two Gold Art pieces for auction, there will be other collectors’ items for auction as well.
For more information about GOLD A-HEART Fundraising appreciation dinner, please contact Edna Lee at 016-246 3186.
20 UniMAP Students Taken By Tessolve Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd.
Written by syedKangar, 20 Julai – 20 final year students of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) were offered employment at Tessolve Semiconductor Sdn. Bhd. in Penang before graduating in October 2018.
"They will start their duties in August," said Dr. Ruswahida Ibnu Ruslan, the Senior Assistant Registrar of Centre for Industrial and Governmental Collaboration (CIGC).
"This is the first and the second batch involving 58 students called for an interview session in May at UniMAP and June in Penang”, she added.
11 students were offered jobs in the first batch, and 9 in the second batch. They will start working in August, two months before their graduation date," said Dr. Ruswahida.
The students are from different schools; School of Microelectronics (5 students), School of Computers and Communication (11 students) and Faculty of Engineering Technology Electronics (4 students).
Dr. Ruswahida also mentioned that most interviewers come from Bangalore, India and only two are interviewers from Malaysia.
She added that these students are fortunate to have the opportunity to grow their career in Tessolve because it is a company that provides maintenance and solution services for Chip Solutions, Hardware Solutions, Software Solutions and Embedded Solutions.
"The company provides services to companies such as Intel, Broadcom, Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, NXP, National Instruments, Cadence, Jetter, Coyote.
"The opportunity to work before graduation shows that the graduates of UniMAP are at the job market and at the same time proving that the UniMAP’s curriculum is in line with the industry requirements," she concluded.
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Pauh Putra, 12 Julai – Raja Muda Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail and Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) have launched International Project : Volunteerism & Corporate Social Responsibility (iVCORE) at the UniMAP Campus yesterday.
The project was organized for the first time by Majlis Persatuan Pentadbir Universiti Awam Malaysia (MASTI) via Persatuan Pegawai Tadbir & Ikhtisas (POTENSI) UniMAP.
MASTI's intention to widen humanitarian aid to Thailand is supported by the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs), said Tuanku Syed Faizuddin. MAIPs also allocated RM10,000 to assist the asnaf there.
Tuanku Syed Faizuddin also added that the allocation was to support iVCORE's aspiration to be presented to the asnaf and orphans in the neighboring country.
"Such cross-border initiatives should be praised as it is a channel of assistance to those who are in need out there as compared to us in Malaysia.
This is because in Malaysia, various government agencies are still able to perform the responsibility of helping the asnaf but in other countries such as Thailand, this responsibility has only been mobilized by mere concerned individuals," he said during the iVCORE launching ceremony.
Also present during the launching ceremony were Deputy Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni (HEPA) UniMAP, Associate Professor Dr Mohd Foad Sakdan and the president of POTENSI, Raja Shah Erman Raja Ariffin.
The president of MASTI, Azri Hohad said iVCORE was launched in 2015 in Perlis before being implemented in several states such as Sabah in 2016 and Terengganu (2017). He also said that Sarawak will be the next destination this year.
He added that this time MASTI and POTENTIAL intend to widen humanitarian aid internationally by selecting Khokkek Village in Chana, Thailand from tomorrow (today) until July 15.
"Two main activities have been identified as the contribution and construction of schools in the mosque as well as sports activities and motivational talks with the orphans of the Santiwit School,” he said in his speech.
iVCORE received contributions not only from MAIPs but also from various parties with nearly 50 participants participating in the successful event. In addition to the humanitarian aid, MASTI also visited Prince of Songkhla University (PSU) to exchange ideas on university administration as well as to strengthen existing relationships.
“Projek Bas Balik Raya UniMAP” Programme Sends 263 Students Home For Raya Celebration
Written by syedPauh Putra, 13th June – 263 Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) students did not have to struggle going to the bus station to catch their express buses in order to return to their hometowns for Aidilfitri as buses had been booked for them to depart from the campus.
The UniMAP Balik Raya Bus Project Programme was organised by the Student Representative Council (MPP) to help students return to their hometowns and launched by UniMAP Vice Chancellor Dato' Prof Dr Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal from the Tun Abdul Razak Residential College (PFI2) at the UniMAP campus at 10.00 PM here today.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni (HEPA) Professor Dr Mohd Foad Sakdan was also present at the launch.
UniMAP MPP President Muhammad Amir Hakim Razali said that the programme was carried out with the cooperation of the IR-SAF bus company which provided eight buses for the programme.
“MPP was concerned with UniMAP colleagues who could not buy bus tickets as they were sold out ahead of the celebrations, so this initiative was conceived to help our friends return home.
“In addition, the fare is cheaper than the normal buses and our friends' travel costs are reduced as they need not take other public transports to get to the bus station,” he said when met after the launch of the programme.
Meanwhile, first year Mechatronic Engineering student Abdul Rafieq Haiqal Abdul Rahman who was bound for Kuala Lumpur said that he was excited to be able to go home for the celebrations with his UniMAP compatriots and did not have to travel far to catch an express bus.
He said he would be able to get to know new friends and share with them en route.
“Some would not sleep in transit because of the fun chatting before arriving at our respective destinations and eating sahur together,” he said.
Besides launching the programme, Dr Zul Azhar also spent time distributing moreh meals to students on the bus before the bus departed.
Padang Besar, June 25 – Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), which has always been determined to produce holistic human capital that contributes to the country’s development and industrial competitiveness agenda, has widened its enrolment for the first time to accept a disabled (OKU) student in its diploma programme.
Perlis-born Muhammad Adib Wajdi Dzulhawira, 18, has been offered a place in the Diploma of Microelectronics Programme for three years or six semesters and is expected to complete the course at the end of 2020.
UniMAP Vice Chancellor Dato' Prof. Dr. Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal said UniMAP received information about the student who had failed to secure a place at other higher education institutions due to his disability.
“He obtained good Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results and should be given the opportunity to further his studies.
“But it was informed that he did not make the first intake was due to his leg disability and this should not be the case,” he said after the 2018/2019 Academic Session Student Welcome Ceremony at the UniMAP Uniciti Alam campus yesterday.
He added that UniMAP is convinced that everyone should be treated fairly and any differences should not be a barrier."UniMAP is ready to help him realise his dreams and the first step is to offer him a place of study," he said.
Meanwhile, Muhammad Adib Wajdi, the eldest of two siblings, wants to prove to the world that his disability is not a barrier to becoming successful.
“As the eldest, I want to be the best example to my brother and to make my parents proud.“Thanks to UniMAP for this opportunity and InsyaAllah it will not be wasted,” he said.
