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To be a global university of educational excellence with transformative societal impact

Mission
We are committed to achieving the Vision through:
• Universal values in our beliefs
• Tenacity in overcoming challenges
• Agility in facing new frontiers
• Responsibility in pursuit of excellence

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In carrying out its mission, UTAR is committed to:
• Engage in research, scholarship, teaching and practice at the highest international standards and the value of society, which will enable the greatest number and widest variety of people to develop the capability to shape their future and to contribute to the development of their organizations and communities.
• Ensure that UTAR's Vision and Mission are supported by effective administrative and management structures, policies, practices and systems and that UTAR is managed in a professional and client - focused manner.
• Provide a supportive and challenging environment for faculty and students to realize their full potential and develop the skills and flexibility needed in a rapidly changing world.
• Maintain a strong undergraduate programme, which encourages the intellectual and personal development of students and responses to professional and community needs.
• Conduct major research programmes, which broaden the horizons of knowledge and seek answers to problems of importance.
• Maintain a strong graduate programme, which encourages intellectual, research and personal development of the students.
• Expand the expertise, services and resources offered by UTAR through the development of cooperative educational programmes with other institutions and professions and other local, state, federal, and international agencies.
• Encourage commitment to lifelong learning.
• Offer learning experiences that instill in students a consciousness of their role in a rapidly changing and technological oriented world with a strong sense of professional and social responsibility.
• Inculcate among the faculty and the academic community a culture of commitment to effective dissemination of knowledge and vigorous scholastic research activities with publications of high international standard.
• Promote the use of ICT and IT-intensive learning through innovative courses and learning support systems.

Pillars of Education
• Virtue and Morality
• Knowledge and Intellect
• Physical and Mental Health
• Sociality and Humanitarianism
• Aesthetics and Harmony
• Creativity and Innovation

Academic Faculties & Centres
Kampar Campus
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FAS)
Faculty of Business and Finance (FBF)
Faculty of Engineering And Green Technology (FEGT)
Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT)
Faculty of Science (FS)
Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS)
Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS)
Sungai Long Campus
M. Kandiah Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MK FMHS)
Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM)
Institute of Management and Leadership Development (IMLD)
Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES)*
Centre for Extension Education (CEE)#
Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS)#
Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI)#
*: Previously located at Kuala Lumpur Campus
#: Previously located at Petaling Jaya Campus

Research Centres
Centre for Applied Psychology (CAP)
Centre for Accounting, Banking and Finance (CABF)
Centre for Business and Management (CBM)
Centre for Chinese Studies (CCSR)
Centre For Immersive Technology + Creativity (CITC)
Centre for Economic Studies (CES)
Centre for International Studies (CIS)
Centre for Learning and Teaching (CLT)
Centre for Modern Languages and Literature (CMLL)
Centre for Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility in Business (CSDCSR)
Centre for Bio-Diversity Research (CBR)
Centre for Computing and Intelligent Systems (CCIS)
Center for Cancer Research (CCR)
Center for Communication Systems & Networks (CCSN)
Center for Environment and Green Technology Research (CEGT)
Centre for Healthcare Science and Technology (CHST)
Centre for Infomation System and Software Technologies (CISST)
Centre for Mathematical Sciences (CMS)
Centre for Photonics and Advanced Materials Research(CPR)
Centre for Research in Traditional Chinese Medicine(CRTCM)
Centre for Research on Non-Communicable Diseases(CRNCD)
Centre for Stem Cell Research (CSCR)
Centre for Vehicular Technology (CVT)
Centre for VLSI Design (CVLSI)
Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction (CDRR)
Centre for Cyber Security (CCS)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) Is Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TARUC) and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) same institution? What's the difference between them?
Ans:
• UTAR focusses on academic endeavor at degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD) level only with academic research emphasis, whereas TARUC focusses on professional programmes at Diploma and degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD) level with research emphasis on application research.
• UTAR is private with no funding from the government, whereas TARUC is funded by the government for up to 60 million annually resulting also in opportunities for different financial strata of students.
• UTAR has campuses in Perak, Sungai Long, whereas TARUC has campuses in Setapak, Penang, Perak, Pahang and Sabah.
• UTAR endeavors to be a Research University, TARUC’s aim is industry relevant programmes and industry research collaboration.
• UTAR has about 25,000 students, whereas TAR UC 27,000 students. Each have roughly 1500 staff.
• UTAR is established in 2002, whereas TARUC is established in 1969.

2) What's the medium of instruction for UTAR's degree?
All degree courses are conducted in English except for Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Chinese Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Journalism in Chinese Media and Bachelor of Chinese Medicine (Hons)

3) What's tuition fees for UTAR's Foundation and Degree?
Foundation: RM7,910 (Foundation in Arts), RM8,170 (Foundation in Science)
Degree: RM35,800 to RM254,000 depending on course

5) Do UTAR offer Double Degree Programmes (DDP)?
Yes. Currently have 3 types of Double Degree Programmes (Source: http://study.utar.edu.my/programmes.php#DDP):
-Business Administration & Psychology
-Construction Management & Entrepreneurship
-Public Relations & Entrepreneurship

6) How to check UTAR's MQA Accreditation for all courses?
UTAR Homepage -> Programmes -> MoE/MQA Approvals & Accreditation

7) Which campus I should choose for Foundation course?
Perak Campus is preferable compare to Sungai Long Campus due to better study environment and lower living fees

8) How to access UTAR's student portal?
UTAR Homepage -> UTAR Portal

9) How to check our timetable?
UTAR Portal -> Course -> Timetable

10) How to check our course structure?
UTAR Portal -> Course -> Course Structure

11) How to check our academic advisor?
UTAR Portal -> Highlight -> Academic Advisor

12) How to complain/feedback on UTAR's related issues?
UTAR Portal -> Highlight -> Student Feedback -> Student Feedback Form

13) How to access our course materials?
Web-Based Learning Environment (WBLE)

14) How to check UTAR's academic calendar?
UTAR Homepage -> Academic Calendar

15) How to check UTAR's bus services information?
UTAR Homepage -> Facilities & Resources -> Bus Services

16) How to check UTAR's Research Assistantship/Research Vacancies?
UTAR Homepage -> Research -> Research Vacancies

17) How to check UTAR's Job Vacancies?
UTAR Homepage -> Vacancies

18) How to check UTAR's Open Day info?
UTAR Homepage -> LATEST (What's Hot) -> UTAR Open Days

19) What is the URL of UTAR4u?
Website: http://www.utar.edu.my/utar4u/

20) What is the UTAR's Classification of Degree?
For all Undergraduate programmes with effect from January 2011 Intake, honours classification shall be awarded based upon the cut-off point CGPA as shown below:

For MBBS programme with effect from May 2010 Intake, classification of degree shall be awarded based upon the cut-off point CGPA as shown below:


21) How well UTAR performs in university ranking?

UTAR is ranked 99th in Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Ranking 2018. (Source: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-.../asc/cols/stats)

UTAR also ranked 101-150th in Times Higher Education (THE) Young Universities Ranking 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020. (Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017...-to-world-list/)

UTAR also ranked 501-600th in Times Higher Education (THE) World Universities Ranking 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021. (Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017...rder-says-utar/)

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woah a utar thread, nice

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/SL_development.htm

Lastest update on UTAR Sungai Long Campus New Building

May 2015

Source: https://www.facebook.com/UTARIPSR

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) to offer Master of Engineering (Electronic Systems), in collaboration with Regensburg University of Applied Science (OTH Regensburg), Germany



UTAR Master of Engineering (Electronic Systems) Website:
http://www.utar.edu.my/fegt/index.jsp?fcat...dcontentid=4901

Official OTH Regensburg Website:
https://www.oth-regensburg.de/

Source:
1) https://www.facebook.com/UTARIPSR
2) http://www.maicsa.org.my/students_collaborative_mba.aspx

Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA) Collaborative Masters Programmes



MAICSA is collaborating with the following universities on their MBA in Corporate Governance programmes (Collaborative programmes):
1) Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
2) Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Successful candidates of the Collaborative programmes conducted by these universities will be awarded the Graduate status by MAICSA.

The entry requirements for these Collaborative programmes are related degree holders, i.e. in Law, Business Studies and Accounting/Finance. Non-related degree holders will need to complete two modules in the Professional Part 1 programme of the ICSA International Qualifying Scheme (IQS) by CPE seminars and assignments before they can be admitted to the collaborative Masters programmes.

For further details on the Collaborative programmes, please visit the UPM and/or UTAR website.

UPM MBA website:
http://putrabusinessschool.edu.my/programs/

UTAR MBA website:
http://research.utar.edu.my/ipsrweb/Programme.html

Source: http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=159...Node=11414&mp=1

NTU and UTAR offer a 4-year joint PHD program

Malaysia’s University Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) has been putting great effort into achieving internationalization, as well as maintaining its reputation for students obtaining outstanding academic performances.

UTAR recently announced that it is now jointly offering doctorate programs with National Taiwan University (NTU) for Malaysian students.

Both universities recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Malaysia at UTAR’s Kampar main campus, setting up this new program. National Taiwan University was represented by the International Cooperation Division, and UTAR was represented by the UTAR Council.

According to Ir. Professor Academician Dato’ Dr. Chuah Hean Teik, the President of UTAR, students undertaking the four-year joint PHD program will have to study in Taiwan for between one and one and a half years. Their thesis will be sent to both universities for examination and students who successfully graduate will be conferred a doctorate degree by both of the universities.

There is currently one student from the Faculty of Science already majoring in this joint program, and UTAR is also planning to jointly offer a master’s degree program with National Chiao Tung University.

For more details, please visit official website http://www.utar.edu.my/

new building in sg long looks nice, i wonder hows the insides. Coming sem sg long's gonna be so packed.

Here are some photos for how's the building inside looks like:

Library


Computer Lab


Tutorial Room


Lecture Hall


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it seems like they reused some of the furniture. not blaming them tho.

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=25550

Farewell UTAR PJ and KL Campuses

After 13 years in Section 13, Petaling Jaya (PJ) and about 11 years in Setapak, Kuala 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 is 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 our alumni.

PJ Campus was established as UTAR’s first campus in 2002 with just 411 pioneer students, taking over the building previously occupied by The Star newspaper. Over the years as our student body grew and new faculties and programmes were introduced, UTAR began expanding into separate campuses, eventually totalling four, including Perak Campus and the existing Sungai Long campus. After all these years, it was time to move out from the PJ and KL rented premises into our own university campus in Sungai Long.

In total PJ Campus will close block PC, PD, PE, PH and the 2nd floor of Plaza Hamodal, while KL Campus will decommission block SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF, and SG. In total, the Faculty of Creative Industries, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, and Centre for Foundation Studies will be moved to the new City Campus in Sungai Long, as well as the libraries and the various administrative divisions and departments.

The UTAR City Campus will commence full operations on 1 June 2015. In the days before the relocation, staff members were busy wrapping up work and packing all belongings. Boxes piled up as cabinets were emptied, files sorted and documents packed. Eventually rows of boxes dotted the campus hallways and corridors. Partitions were taken down, chairs stacked, computers bubble-wrapped and work stations disassembled. Slowly, everything was placed on wooden pallets and fork-lifted into massive trailers for the journey to new offices in Sungai Long. It was the end of a memorable journey for many in PJ and KL.

Thousands of students have walked our halls, many with nostalgia of their days spent on the two campuses. Many will remember fondly of raucous laughter filling the hallways, days spent absorbing precious knowledge in classes, happy times eating with friends at the cafeteria and hanging out at the mamak stalls along the roads. Many of our alumni will look back to those times and agree that these are memories to be cherished for a lifetime.

The new UTAR City Campus will bring with it new and fresh memories of days ahead in bright offices and improved learning environment in our very own purpose built campus building. This move will inject a refreshing shot of vigour and energy urging all onwards towards the university’s mission to be a global institution of educational excellence.

Once again, we bid you PJ and KL campuses, farewell!

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=25553

The UTAR City Campus in Sungai Long will now house the all the administrative divisions and the following faculties, centres and institutes:
Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM)
Faculty of Medicine and Health Science (FMHS)
Faculty of Creative Industries (FCI)
Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES)
Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS)
Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS)
Centre for Extension Education (CEE)
Institute of Management and Leadership Development
Institute of Postgraduate Studies and Research

The UTAR City Campus in Sungai Long will house about 8000 students and about 800 staff.

Some of the main facilities in the new UTAR City 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
A student activity centre

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/dsa/index.jsp?fcati...contentid=34814

Public Amenities around UTAR Sungai Long Campus

Banks
Maybank, Bandar Sg. Long
Hong Leong Bank, Bandar Sg. Long
CIMB, Balakong
Public Bank, Bandar Mahkota Cheras

Hospital
Hospital Sg. Long
Hospital Kajang
KPJ Kajang

Post Office
Lot F27 Aeon Cheras Selatan

Police Station
Jalan SL 1/13

Nearby Shopping Complexes
Aeon Mahkota Cheras
Aeon Big, Bandar Tun Hussien Onn
Aeon Cheras Selatan
The Mines

Not bad

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=25584

NVIDIA GPU Education Centre at UTAR



The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT) at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) has been named a GPU Education Centre by NVIDIA, the world leader in visual computing, based in the United States of America.

GPU Education Centres are recognised institutions that have integrated GPU computing techniques into their mainstream computer programming curriculum. GPU computing leverages the parallel processing capabilities of GPU accelerators and enabling software to deliver dramatic increases in performance for scientific, data analytics, consumer, and enterprise applications. UTAR has been recognized based on its demonstrated commitment to advancing the state of parallel education with GPU technology and the CUDA parallel programming model.

As a GPU Education Centre, UTAR will have access to a number of benefits, including teaching materials, NVIDIA parallel programming experts and resources, NVIDIA GPU hardware, and the CUDA Cloud Training Platform. GPU Education Centres were formerly known as CUDA Teaching Centres.

FICT Dean Dr Liew Soung Yue explained, “We initiated the application process last month and NVIDIA granted us the status after reviewing our subject syllabus. We are going to include GPU computing curriculum in one of our subjects in FICT.”

He further added, “As a GPU Education Centre, UTAR will be identified on NVIDIA’s website, which can help boost the university’s profile in terms of industry collaboration. The students can get access to the latest GPU computing technologies.”

Dr Liew also said that FICT hopes to promote state-of-the-art technologies such as GPUs to students, be it postgraduates or undergraduates, to enhance the University’s research profile.

Source: http://www.topuniversities.com/university-...s=false+search=

UTAR is once again ranked Top 300 in QS Asian Ranking 2015

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=26625

Selected for Huawei UAE



UTAR graduates Koh Fang Han, Lim Kai Huei and Lee Jia Jun were among the selected 18 out of 84 graduates interviewed for employment with Huawei United Arab Emirates (UAE). The three fresh graduates are the first batch to commence work in Dubai and are probably the highest paid UTAR fresh graduates with a monthly salary of Emirati Dirham (AED) 12,000 per month (equivalent to about RM 12,262) with Huawei UAE. They will commence work on 1 July 2015 at the Huawei UAE office in Dubai.

“I’m really excited. This is an opportunity for me to look forward to a change in my life in a foreign country and in a completely different environment. I look forward to the experience and I am very thankful to be given this opportunity which I think is a rare opportunity for a fresh graduate. Through UTAR, I was given this opportunity. I am happy to say that UTAR really is my choice”, said Kai Huei, a petrol-chemical engineering graduate.

Meanwhile, Fang Han felt that the job was a good career opportunity. “I think this is huge potential growth for me, and I view the risks I’m taking as a long-term investment in my future. The career prospects look good with a fair chance for promotion. The web-based learning system in the company will make it easier for me to learn more about the operations and our supervisor will be our mentor so we won’t feel so lost,” he said. “There were three rounds of interviews; the first two being the most important because it was a test of our command of the Mandarin language, our communication skills, problem solving skills and our personality,” added Fang Han, a civil engineering graduate.

Jia Jun, a graduate in IT Communication and Networking, said that, “ Huawei is a reputable IT company and my family encouraged me to take on this offer for a chance to explore working overseas to gain the experience and exposure for my future career. I would like to add that I have no regrets studying at UTAR and now being given this wonderful opportunity. I must say that the lecturers in the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology are really knowledgeable and experienced. We are constantly kept informed of the latest in the industry and the lecturers share so much knowledge with us. I feel the quality of education is high and I am glad I chose UTAR.”

Huawei UAE approached UTAR through Dr Choo Peng Yin, Deputy Dean (Student Development and Industrial Training) of the UTAR Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT) after Huawei UAE did some background search and consulted an internal senior engineer who cited UTAR as the top choice.

“I was really surprised at Huawei’s offer to UTAR students. I thought it was too good to be true so just to confirm, I made a few phone calls and did some checking. The next thing I knew was that a team from the Huawei Human Resource Department flew in from Dubai for the recruitment interviews. So, I quickly helped to arrange for interviews at both UTAR Perak Campus and the KL Campus. Altogether about 84 students from the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Business and Finance, Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology and the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science attended the 3-stage detailed interviews. ” Dr Choo said.

Dr Choo learned later that Huawei was very impressed with UTAR graduates who can communicate in both Mandarin and English proficiently and confidently. Throughout the interview sessions, the students were assigned various tasks including a debate and open discussion session among the interviewees.

The other selected graduates from UTAR will be heading to Huawei offices in Kuwait and Bahrain later on in batches.

Huawei UAE is part of Huawei Technologies Company Limited, a Chinese multinational networking and telecommunications equipment and services company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. It was founded in 1987 and has offices in 140 countries around the world.

Rm12k there isn't that much to spend over there tho.

Research Assistant Vancancy
1) One fully funded Research Assistant positions for 1 year (Extensible to another year) available under the UTAR Research Fund grant
Project title: Secret Sharing Schemes with Nice Access Structures Based on Error Correcting Codes
Salary = RM 2500 monthly
Please email Dr. Denis Wong (deniswong@utar.edu.my) and yapws@utar.edu.my if you are interested

2) Two fully funded Research Assistant positions for 2 years (starting from May 2015) available under the MOSTI Science Fund grant
Project title: Design and Development of a New Symmetric Key Generation: Application to Multi-Factor Authentication Solution
Salary = RM 2500 monthly
Please email to yapws@utar.edu.my if you are interested

3) One fully funded Research Assistant positions for 1 year (Extensible to another year) available under the UTAR Research Fund grant
Project title: The Study of Image Encryption Schemes against Various Advanced Cryptanalytic Methods
Salary = RM 2500 monthly
Please email to yapws@utar.edu.my if you are interested

Student Assistant Vacancy
1) A Part-time Student Assistant with fluency in Excel, SPSS and survey data processing is needed urgently
Payment = RM500 per month
Approx 4-5 hours of commitment per week
Pls send your particulars and contacts to limpi@utar.edu.my if you are interested

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Interested applicants please send their resumes to chongzk@utar.edu.my

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=26748

MoU with National Yang-Ming University

UTAR and National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) signed a Memoredum of Understanding (MoU) for dual Master’s degree programme at UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 3 August 2015.

“Today marks a new begining for Yang Ming and UTAR. Today’s event is just the beginning for many greater collaborations between us”, said National Yang-Ming UniversityPresidentProf DrLiang Kung-Yee.

“Even though today’s MoU is for dual Master’s degree programme, I hope our institutions will not only collaborate on the field of medicine, but also in other science and technology areas,” said UTAR President Prof Academician Dato' Dr Chuah Hean Teik.

Also present at the ceremony were, Vice President of UST Prof Cheng Cheng-Chen, UTAR Vice President (Internationalisation and Academic Development) Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat, Dean of UTAR Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Emeritus Prof Dr Cheong Soon Keng, Deputy Dean of Medical School NYMU Prof Huang Chih-Hsien, and Dean of Office of International Affairs Li Chuan.

Also, The 4th UTAR Seminar on Stem Cell and iPSC Research (SCiP) were held in conjunction with the 1st UTAR-UST Symposium in Stem Cell Research on 3 and 4 August.

In 2014, an MoU on research collaboration was signed between UTAR and the University System Taiwan (UST), Taiwan, which includes four prominent national public universities, Yang Ming, Tsing Hua, Central, and Chia Tung.

It was agreed between UTAR and UST to regularly hold joint research symposia between the two university systems. UTAR has now taken the lead to hold the first joint research symposium in stem cell research in 2015.


Prof Liang and Prof Chuah with the signed MoU agreements

For more info, please visit http://www.utar.edu.my/

UTAR is on the right path. They have world class facilities and infrastructure. The only thing they are lacking now is human talent and funds. UTAR should be able to benefit greatly if there is more donation from alumnus and the public.

West Coast University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Westkuste) Master of Art in International Tourism Management current student are allowed to study at UTAR



http://www.fh-westkueste.de/index.php?eID=...b07faa9998d32ee

Hi everyone, currently I am still confused in choosing kind of MBA. There are 3 kinds of MBA available at Sungai Long campus:

Normal MBA
MBA in Corporate Governance
MBA in Building Management

I personally prefer Building Management because I want to learn more about investment in property, taxation of property sector, property law, etc...

How is the demand of employer for these candidates graduated from Building Management?

anyone study mba here?

anyone in UTAR graduated electronic looking for job in penang?

PM

Hi. Regarding the PTPTN loan, I received an announcement from the student portal saying that PTPTN Online Loan Application is now open to all UTAR students. But I thought Oct trimester have to wait till Jan only can apply PTPTN ? I'm Oct 2015 intake student. Advice needed, thanks.

In Oct Semester (My year is 2012), PTPTN dont accept application

I suggest that you e-mail to Division of Examinations, Awards and Scholarships (DEAS) for confirmation on this matter

For more details on PTPTN, please visit https://www.utar.edu.my/deas/index.jsp?fcat...fcontentid=1776

Ok thanks. I feel weird also. Called them yesterday but they say they don't work on weekend lol.

Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015...-marketability/

No job woes for Utar graduates, thanks to marketability

KAJANG: Nearly all Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar) student secure jobs upon graduation due to their marketability, said Utar president Datuk Prof Dr Chuah Hean Teik.

“I was a bit worried for our students owing to the current domestic and global economic situation.

“But based on a survey in July, six months after students’ final examinations earlier this year, 97.27% out of 2,000 graduates secured jobs after graduating,” he said.

He added that about half of Utar students found jobs even before sitting for their final examinations.

He attributed their marketability to Utar’s up to-date syllabus, soft skills training and collaboration with 198 foreign and local institutions and industry partners.

“We found that industries are looking for graduates who are multi-lingual and able to adapt in a multi-cultural environment,” Dr Chuah said, citing the recent hiring of Utar graduates by Huawei in the United Arab Emirates as an example.

He said this in his speech during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Utar and the Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS) here yesterday.

Speaking to reporters later, MACS president Datuk William Wei How Sieng hailed the collaboration with Utar as paving the way towards producing better qualified and trained company secretaries.

Utar council chairman Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik witnessed the signing ceremony.

Some 40,000 students have graduated from Utar since it was set up in 2002.

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=26927

MoU with MACS

The university signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS) at Sungai Long Campus on 29 September 2015.

The special guest invited to grace the signing ceremony was UTAR Council Chairman Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik. Signing the MoU were UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik and MACS President Dato William Wei How Sieng. The witnesses for the signing were Faculty of Business and Finance Dean Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong and MACS Deputy President Tuan Hj Johari Bin Hj Zakariah.

The MoU established a base for UTAR and MACS to facilitate professional and academic development via research opportunities, academic-industrial collaborations, joint industry activities, mutual visits, training, conferences, internships, and exchanges of expertise.

“UTAR students are well-received by industries due to its industrial-driven syllabus, soft skills training, and active collaboration with 198 local and international partners,” said Prof Chuah. Citing the recent employment of some UTAR graduates at Huawei in their United Arab Emirates office, he added, “According to the survey results in July this year, 97.27% out of 2,000 graduates found jobs six months after their final examinations.” He attributed the high employment rate of UTAR graduates to the students’ adaptability to multi-cultural and multi-lingual environments.

Dato William Wei said, “MACS will ensure successful collaboration with UTAR by keeping the university abreast of the changing policies of the Company Secretarial profession. Besides, I’m glad that this MoU provides research and academic opportunities for MACS members at postgraduate level,” adding that, “I believe the MACS representatives could also give talks and workshops on new learning technologies, as well as career and profession development. I look forward to fruitful and meaningful collaborations with UTAR soon.”

“There are vast opportunities for both institutions and I hope this MoU will be the beginning of more collaborative activities for MACS and UTAR staff and students. I emphasise that we not only see this as a means of finding job placements and training for students, but rather advocate and affirm this as a strengthening of the relationship between industry players and the university,” said Prof Chuah.

MACS’s main objective is to promote, improve, upgrade, and advance the professional status of company secretaries in Malaysia. It is an independent, self-regulating local professional body established and registered under the Societies Act 1966 on 30 November 1989 and has been a Prescribed Body under Section 139A(a) of the Companies Act, 1965 since 1 September 1997. Fellows and full Members of the Association are qualified to practise as Certified Company Secretaries. For more information, go to http://www.macs.org.my/.

Source: Berita Harian

Pelajar Melayu Cemerlang Pengajian Cina



Nur Amanina peroleh ijazah sarjana muda dengan kepujian di UTAR

Dear all, my case is like this, i currently having internship for 6 months for October 2015.

On January 2015 semester, i am having probation. May 2015 semester, the result haven't out yet but i am taking all tough subject which is hardest in BAT course and now October 2015 intake which is short sem for me to have my internship. My internship requirement is 6 months (1 short and 1 long sem).

My internship start on 5th October 2015. I am afraid that if i failed my May 2015 semester, i am being terminated. Once appeal, my status will become probation again. Here is the question, once i become provation, i only can register a total of 7 credit hours to my October 2015. However, my internship is 8 credit hours. Can i ask UTAR to give me extra 1 credit hours to me so i can take intership? By the way, all the short semester subject i clear already.

Please advice~

This post has been edited by AppleForMyLife91: Oct 6 2015, 06:38 PM

For your case, I would suggest to ask your course industrial training coordinator or Department of Alumni Relations and Placement (DARP)

Planning Your Career Path Day

CALLING FOR UTAR MASTER STUDENTS!

Interested in applying for Research Scholarship Scheme? Here is one project you might be interested!

Project Title: A new Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm with Curvature Flight Path
No. of Vacant(s): 1 (one)
Appointment Duration: 1 October 2015 - 1 September 2016
Location: UTAR, Kampar Campus
Stipend: RM 2,500/month
Education Level : Bachelor of Computer Science/ Information System Engineering
Specific Skills/ Knowledge Required: Optimization, Swarm Intelligence
Job Description: A master opportunity for researching in particle swarm optimization algorithm with curvature flight path.

If you are interested, kindly email Dr. Kheng Cheng Wai at khengcw@utar.edu.my

Check out the other projects at the link below:
http://research.utar.edu.my/opp_vac/index.jsp

Hi Seniors in UTAR , i wanna ask whether will UTAR help u to CERTIFY ALL CERTS ( spm / stpm / offer letter etc for ptptn application purpose ) ? If yes where do we go to certify them ? Thanks !

Apply for Master Programme Admission Through APEL

It has been your lifelong aspiration to pursue a Master’s degree study but do not have the requisite Bachelor’s qualification to apply for admission?

Dream no more. Now you CAN!

With the announcement by MQA via its notification letter No. 2/2014 [Ref No. MQA.100-1/7/2(1)] dated 13 Feb 2014 on the implementation of APEL, you can now apply for admission into the following Master’s degree programmes by Coursework in UTAR through APEL:

1. Master of Business Administration
2. Master of Business Administration (Corporate Governance)
3. Master of Business Administration (Building Management)
4. Master of Business Administration (Corporate Management)
5. Master of Project Management
6. Master of Information Systems

For more info, please visit http://research.utar.edu.my/ipsrweb/apel.html

CALLING FOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES!

Interested in applying for Research Scholarship Scheme? Here is one project you might be interested!

Project Title: Making GST Works for and Acceptable by All Malaysians: From Tax Design to Implementation
No. of Vacant(s): 1 (one)
Appointment Duration: November 2015 - November 2016
Location: UTAR Kampar Campus
Stipend: RM2,500/month

Education Level :
Bachelor of Economics / Finance or other relevant disciplines
Specific Skills / Knowledge Required:
Basic practical knowledge in (any) econometrics software

Job Description :
1. To collect and systemize data
2. To perform preliminary econometric test
3. To enroll in a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in UTAR

If you are interested, please contact Dr. Eng Yoke Kee by email at engyk@utar.edu.my

Check out the other projects at the link below:
http://research.utar.edu.my/opp_vac/index.jsp

This post has been edited by cnvery: Oct 31 2015, 05:05 PM

hi there i would like to know whether i can use my a level trial result to apply for jan intake for degree coruses?

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MoU with JobStreet.com

UTAR signed an MoU with JobStreet.com Sdn Bhd aimed at providing students with greater career opportunities at UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 13 November 2015.

This MoU was signed between Ir Prof Academician Dato' Dr Chuah Hean Teik and JobStreet.com Country Manager, Malaysia & Singapore Chook Yuh Yng. It was witnessed by UTAR Vice President of Internationalisation and Academic Development Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat and JobStreet.com Candidate Marketing Manager Catherine Lim.

Also, present were JobStreet.com Graduate Employability Advisor Edmund Teh, Division of Community and International Networking Director Dr Tan Sin Leng, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science Dean Prof Ir Dr Goi Bok Min, and Department of Alumni Relations and Placement Head Lim Swea Jen.

“I am very pleased to know that this new MoU will open up many more opportunities for both parties to collaborate and promote knowledge exchange, recruitment information, networking, and job opportunity consultation for UTAR students,” said Prof Chuah.

“Through this MoU, JobStreet.com will set up a career corner in both UTAR Campuses. It will provide students career information through the university career page at the corner on a monthly basis. And a Jobstreet.com consultant will be stationed at the career corner at least two times a year to assist students,” said Chook.

In addition, JobStreet.com will train ten selected UTAR students as Career Assistants under the Student Ambassador Programme, tasked with helping their peers on career related matters annually. This programme will provide exposure for the Career Assistants at JobStreet.com’s events, such as Human Resource Networking Event (HRNE), Malaysia Career and Training Fair (MCTF), and many others. Both parties have also agreed to organise and participate in joint academic-industrial collaborative activities such as conferences, workshops, publications, and seminars.

UTAR first signed an MoU with JobStreet.com Sdn Bhd in 2010 and this MoU was renewed in 2013 for another three years on collaborative research, job placements, recruitments and joint organisation of career fairs and conferences. From 2009 to 2011, a research project on the development of job matching algorithm with collective learning methods under the helm of Prof Ewe Hong Tat was conducted and the project was funded by JobStreet.com. Another research project on labour market study of selected Southeast Asian countries was conducted from 2010 to 2012, also in collaboration with JobStreet.com.

Since 2010, JobStreet.com has been offering the JobStreet.com Best Graduate Award to the best student from eight UTAR faculties (Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Faculty of Creative Industries, Faculty of Accountancy and Management, Faculty of Business and Finance, Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, Faculty of Science, & Faculty of Information and Communication Technology).

JobStreet.com is Asia's leading online employment marketplace. It facilitates the matching and communication of job opportunities between jobseekers and employers in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Currently, about 30,000 UTAR students and alumni are active members on JobStreet.com.

yes, they will arrange a session to certify all the required documents.

Yes you can. But your official result must hit the requirement, otherwise you might be suspended or terminated.

Really?! That time I email utar and asked then they reply "sorry we only accept official a level result"

Source: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jobs...e/413694?tsId=1

Malaysia Marine Research Programme By Frontier

Job Description
Malaysia is a paradise of lush forests, pristine beaches and tropical islands. World renowned for its diversity of wildlife and people, this incredible country offers visitors a wealth of activities and fascinating things to see and do. The result of this fantastic melting-pot of culture is a relaxed, open-minded way of life, and the Malaysian people are famous for their hospitality. If you can picture yourself living and working on a tropical island, contributing towards ground-breaking conservation research, whilst sampling the fantastic Malay cuisine, then this beautiful country is the place for you.

Based in the beautiful Perhentian Islands, which are often described as “Thailand 20 years ago”, this project makes a valuable contribution towards the protection of the spectacularly rich and diverse coral reefs which encircle the islands. The focus of the project is in capacity building and empowering the local community to take ownership for protecting their own precious natural resources. Learn how to dive and take an active role in the conservation of this unique, enchanting environment by conducting in-depth underwater surveys, and raising awareness of marine conservation issues.

WHAT DOES THE PROJECT DO?
The Perhentian Islands are some of the most beautiful tropical islands in the entire world. The islands, surrounded by turquoise blue seas are home to countless species of fish and colourful coral reefs. The shallow water and weak currents create the ideal location for learning to dive and developing your conservation research techniques. The project is based in the local village, and encourages the inclusion of all members of the community to take an active role within conservation efforts. The local boatmen will join you in conducting coral reef surveys, the local shop, restaurant and accommodation owners directly benefit from your financial contribution to the village, and local children will stop you on the street to practise their English!

You will make a valuable contribution towards research concerning the health of the coral reef and its protection. The scientific data you collect will directly contribute towards PhD Thesis study with quantifiable results, and may even be published in international journals. This project is perfect for anyone wishing to undertake a career in marine biology, or just those who love trying new things and helping to make a difference.


WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
1) Scuba Diving Course
During week 1 you will partake in a scuba diving course, this could be PADI Open Water or PADI Advanced Open Water. You will be trained by our two PADI Instructors who are focused on diving skills and students who are environmentally aware. If you don’t want to take a dive course, no problem at all, it just means you can start any week you like.

2) Marine Research
You will be given lectures on the scientific methods used, fish, coral and invertebrate identification and conservation efforts in the islands. You will dive twice a day with many of the dives involving collecting data for a GIS Map Survey of the coral reefs around the islands. The GIS Map will be built up using 30m transects around the island, first one buddy team will record the fish along the transect line and then the next buddy team will collect substrate data. The GIS Map will build up a detailed representation of the coral reefs around the islands and can be used to assess the growth and health of the coral reefs year on year.

3) Sports Clubs
Monday to Friday you will be able to help the volunteer football coach with football classes for the school children in the village. Sports are a great way to engage the children and help break barriers that language can create. By engaging the children, especially the boys, in these activities they will passively improve their English through interaction with non-Malaysian speaking volunteers. This is something that has worked via our environmental school clubs but many of the boys decide not to go, so the football club provides a more suitable activity to engage with them.

4) Awareness Booth
Every Saturday you will join the community volunteers with the weekly awareness booths, designed to educate the tourists visiting the islands about marine conservation and how they can help protect the islands marine ecosystems.

5) Thesis Research
We have many research questions that we want answered. We appreciate your time and effort when conducting research hence we offer a lower price for any researcher (Bachelor’s,Master’s or PhD students) who wish to conduct their research with us. Topics include:
- Coral reef GIS mapping
- Nudibranch population surveys
- Impacts of divers & snorkellers on coral reefs
- Biorock Feasibility study – Masters/PhD only
- Feasibility study of using plants to treat the grey water from the village – Masters/PhD only
- Impact of Ecotourism/voluntourism in the islands

If you wish to conduct your research with us and have your own topic please feel free to propose it to us.

UTAR URS-List of Registered Research Projects 2015
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IO8...9745633&vpid=A7

Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply

Source:
https://sites.google.com/site/utarlabviewacademy/
https://sites.google.com/site/utarfegtee/

UTAR Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT) is proud to be the FIRST University to be register and awarded the National Instrument (NI) LabVIEW Academy program in Malaysia.

What is this LabVIEW Academy program?
This is how NI describes the LabVIEW Academy program:
"The LabVIEW Academy program provides academic institutions with a classroom curriculum package that supports both credit and noncredit courses. LabVIEW Academy is for anyone seeking LabVIEW education and knowledge through an academic institution over the course of a semester. After completing the program, students have the opportunity, knowledge, and tools to attempt the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) exam."

NI LabVIEW Academy Program:
http://www.ni.com/academic/labview_academy.htm

LabVIEW Academy Schools in your region:
http://www.ni.com/academic/labview_academy_schools.htm

Can the student request to allocate a few extra credit hours during the semesters?

Click this link and http://www.utar.edu.my/pdf/rules/reg2.pdf and refer to Section 4(2) and 4(3)

Right now the student are allocated with 20 credit hours per long semester. All of the subjects I will be taking is 3 credit hours per subject. This translate into a maximum of 6 subjects per long semester (3x6=18). Can I request to have a bother credit hours to be given so that I can take up a total of 21 credit hours per semester or in other word, 7 subjects?

Nope

I'm very impressed with the library facilities here

keep up the great work

I bought tis MBA Company Secretaryship course book in extra, if in case any new student interested to buy it kindly let me noe, this book is compulsory if u take Company Secretaryship subject, Thanks!

The original price is rm29 from popular bookshop, I am willing to sell it at only rm20. It is 100% brand new.

Is there any way to apply for additional credit hour from UTAR?

I was an exchange student for one sem under a UTAR program but originally I can still graduate in time. However, UTAR recently made changes & decreased their max credit hour to 20 hours in a long sem and because of this, I have to extend one long sem just to take ONE subject. The problem is that I must complete my studies in the original time period to qualify for PTPTN loan exemption.

I have only exceeded the max limit by 1 credit hour, can I apply for an additional credit hour?

Completed TARC foundation, want to join UTAR degree
CGPA3.9, any scholarship available?
Read from UTAR website, it offers 100% tuition waiver to TARC diploma only.

This post has been edited by Jack234: Jan 15 2016, 06:42 PM

Source: http://www.ia.nctu.edu.tw/files/11-1000-273-1.php?Lang=zh-tw

National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) Taiwan is offering Dual Degree on Master and PhD programmes in collaboration with Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

This is the wrong place to ask.

Go speak to your academic advisor or deputy Dean. Worse case, try appealing to the President.

Source: http://research.utar.edu.my/opp_vac/2016(02).jsp

A Comprehensive Study on Implementation of Knowledge Sharing in Small and Medium Enterprises

No. of Vacant(s): 1 (One)
Appointment Duration: 1 April 2016 - 31 March 2016
Location: UTAR Kampar, Perak
Stipend: RM2,500/month
Education Level: BS Computer Science / Information Technology (4 years degree)
Specific Skills / Knowledge Required: Research Skills, Knowledge Management , Information Systems
Job Description: To complete a research project under complete supervision of the supervisor. Appointee has to conduct research, collect data, analyze and publish research work. The research requires data collection from Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and its analysis. The appointee will complete his Master level research on this project.

If you are interested, please contact Dr. Mobashar Rehman by email at mobashar@utar.edu.my

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Undergraduate Research Scheme (URS)



For more information, please visit http://research.utar.edu.my/news_update/news(8).jsp

Source: http://greenmetric.ui.ac.id/overall-ranking-2015/

UI GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities 2015
16th Universiti Putra Malaysia
44th Universiti Utara Malaysia
65th Universiti Malaya
106th Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
117th Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
173rd Universiti Malaysia Sabah
361st Islamic Science University of Malaysia

UTAR made it to the list

Source: http://www.rsc.org/Education/courses-and-c...urses/index.asp



Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Bachelor of Science (Hons) Chemistry is accredited by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

Besides that, HKU, NUS, Monash, UM, USM, UPM and Purdue Chemistry degree also accredited by RSC.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/dcinternetutar/

UTAR Student Exchange Programmes







Eligibility: UTAR full time undergraduate students who have completed at least two semester with a 2.5 CGPA or higher
Duration: One semester to one academic year

Application:
-Interested students should submit hard copies of all UTAR transcripts certified by Division of Examinations, awards and scholarship (DEAS) and the completed Preliminary Application Form for Outbound Student Exchange Programme to Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet).
-Do not staple your documents.
-Fill out the form by typing text into the appropriate areas.
-Download the preliminary application form
-All submitted documents will not be returned.
-The announcement of the selected candidates will be made via email by end of April 2016.
-Selected students who receive the offer have one week from date of offer to accept. If the offer is not accepted within one week, it will be cancelled.

For more information, please contact Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) or visit http://www.utar.edu.my/dcinternet/ website for more information.

Kampar Campus
Ms. Ally Chin / Ms. Khoo Shi Yin
Email: chinsl@utar.edu.my / khoosy@utar.edu.my
Tel: 05-468 8888 Ext: 2538

Sungai Long Campus
Ms. Furnny Ong / Ms. Soo Hui Wen
Email: ongyf@utar.edu.my / soohw@utar.edu.my
Tel: 03-9086 0288 Ext: 138 / 137

This post has been edited by cnvery: Feb 11 2016, 02:14 PM

Source: https://sites.google.com/site/jjuspa2016/

Invitation to the JPA/JSPA/UTAR Seminar on Physiological Anthropology (JJU SPA) 2016



Dear Prof./Dr./Mr./Ms./Miss,

On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to invite you to join us in the Seminar on Physiological Anthropology 2016 jointly organized by the Journal of Physiological Anthropology (JPA), Japan Society of Physiological Anthropology (JSPA) and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR). We are deeply honoured that UTAR has been selected to host this seminar on 3 March 2016 in UTAR, Kampar Campus, Malaysia.

Physiological anthropology is a research on the physiological functions of modern mankind, with an emphasis on the bio-cultural effects on human adaptability to the current environment.

This seminar participation is open to all academicians, researchers, students (undergraduates and postgraduates) and the general public.

Undergraduate students who completed the seminar will awarded:
10 USSDC points under Lifelong Learning & Information Management.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

For further information, please visit:
https://sites.google.com/site/jjuspa2016/

or email:
jjuspa2016@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Say Yee How
Organizing Chairperson
JSPA/JPA/UTAR Seminar on Physiological Anthropology 2016

Source: http://doctorjob.com.my/scholarship/matrix...rship-2016.aspx

Matrix Invent Scholarship 2016

Awarding Body
Matrix Invent MSC Sdn Bhd

Level Of Study
Undergraduate

Closing Date
Ongoing

About The Scholarship
Matrix Invent’s reputation and expertise has always been in the areas of Business Process Automation, Information Delivery and Security, and etc.

Eligibility
Open for Malaysian students
Possess good academic school results
Candidate who want to continue his / her study from Certificates to Diploma OR Diploma to Degree.
Candidate who is interested to enroll in Software Engineering course (PART-TIME).
Willing to serve in Matrix Invent for a specified period. This is a good starting point to begin your career at Matrix Invent.

Value Of Award
The rate of sponsorship varies depending on students’ course fees, duration of studies and college/ university’s placement.

How To Apply
Candidates may send their details (Resume, Cover Letter & Academic Result) to: konlian@matrixinvent.com or contact us at: 03-7722 2035 (Ext:180)

For More Info
http://www.matrixinvent.com/

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=51230

UTAR seeks to emulate successful hospitals

In order to better facilitate the training of Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) medical and health science undergraduates, the university has embarked on the plan to set up a hospital in its Kampar Campus in Perak. The hospital is expected to function as an advanced teaching-learning hub for UTAR’s medical and health science students in addition to providing affordable medical services to the surrounding community.

The university has been visiting several hospitals in the country and overseas to look at the various models of operations and adopt best practices for its own hospital in Kampar. In addition to visiting hospitals in Taiwan, a recent trip was made to India.



UTAR Council Chairman Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik and his spouse Toh Puan Ena Ling together with UTAR Vice-President for R&D and Commercialisation Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei, UTAR Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) Dean Emeritus Prof Dr Cheong Soon Keng, FMHS Deputy Dean of Academic Development and Undergraduate Programmes Emeritus Prof Dr Boo Nem Yun, Dato’ Dr Neoh Soon Bin and Datin Mah Swee Bee visited two hospitals in India; namely,Usha Mullapudi Cardiac Centre (UMCC) in Hyderabad and Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani (SSSS) Hospital in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

The visits to the two hospitals in India aimed to look at good approaches and practices to adopt for UTAR’s hospital which is also a not-for-profit hospital. The visits also explored opportunities for collaborations such as educational visits, training, placements and staff and student exchanges. It is envisaged that the UTAR medical and health science students could seek placements at the SSSS Hospital for a period of between one and three months especially for those doing clinical placements. There could also be exchange visits for nurses and specialists especially cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in addition to providing assistance in setting up a paediatric cardiac centre in UTAR Kampar Hospital to serve the ASEAN communities.

Tun Ling said, “The teaching hospital will be run as a not-for-profit hospital and will be self-sustained. The university views this as a responsibility to contribute towards the community and nation in the provision of quality education and training of medical and health science students to meet the future needs of the community for improved quality of living and affordable health care services.”

UTAR FMHS was established on 16th November 2009. It aspires to be the preferred centre of education and research for medical and health sciences. The Faculty is devoted to providing a conducive environment for the acquisition of knowledge and skills for effective clinical practice; develop values and attitudes of dedication, ethics and professionalism in the delivery of healthcare; and produce graduates who would serve and improve the quality of life of the community.

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/tour

UTAR Guided Campus Tours For Kampar Campus



Session:
Morning 10.30am-12.30pm
Afternoon 2.30pm-4.30pm

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=51285

UTAR and TAM Seal Pact


Seated, from left: Dr Lo, Dr Yap, Ir Tang, and Ooi posing for a group photograph with senior officials from UTAR and TAM

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between UTAR and Technological Association Malaysia (TAM) at UTAR Kampar Campus on 26 February 2016.

Signing on behalf of the two parties were UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik and TAM President Ir Tang Heap Seng, while UTAR Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT) Dean Dr Yap Vooi Voon and TAM’s Vice President Ooi Kah Biew were the witnesses for the respective parties.


Dr Yap (left) and Ir Tang delivering their opening addresses

“This MoU signing marks the partnership between UTAR and TAM in the mutual interest of promoting the art and science of engineering. The collaboration between UTAR and TAM will include co-organising workshops, seminars, talks, technical visits, as well as funding for joint research in UTAR and other activities of common interest to TAM and UTAR. Besides that, the collaboration is also aimed to enhance the learning, teaching, and research at UTAR and to provide a valued channel to network and build industry link for our students,” said Dr Yap on behalf of Prof Chuah who signed the agreement earlier as he could not attend the ceremony. He also thanked all parties for their effort in making the collaboration possible, and conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to Ir Tang for his support in fostering the UTAR-TAM partnership.

Ir Tang in his speech said that TAM is proud to be associated with UTAR and expressed his confidence that the collaboration with UTAR would be a fruitful partnership. “The MoU signed here today will provide us with a committed approach to working more closely with UTAR, especially in the disciplines of science and engineering.”


Dr Yap (second, from left) and Ir Tang signing the memorandum of understanding while Dr Lo and Ooi look on

After the MoU signing, Ir Tang delivered a talk titled “Engineering Mobility for Sustainable ASEAN Economic Community” to over 50 FEGT students. The ceremony also witnessed the launching of TAM’s website.

Also present at the signing ceremony were FEGT staff comprising Deputy Deans Dr Lo Po Kim, Dr Ng Choon Aun and Dr Tan Kok Tat, UTAR staff, students, as well as TAM members.

TAM is an organisation for all levels and disciplines of technologists, from the professionals to students and everyone whose career is technological in nature. TAM was established in the year 1946. It is the oldest serving technological organisation in Malaysia aimed at bringing about a clearer understanding and appreciation of technology, and to instill among members an impelling desire to achieve professional competence and the highest standard of technological skills.


Dr Yap presenting souvenirs to Ir Tang

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=51307

For Sustainable Future Cities

The first International Workshop on Sustainable Future Cities (IWSFC) was jointly organised by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), University of Strathclyde (UoS) Glasgow, and Sunway University Malaysia on 2 March 2016 at Le Meridien Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

Present at the workshop were IWSFC Honorary Chair and UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik; Newton Programmes Manager Liew Siew Hui from British Council Malaysia; from British High Commission, Newton Fund Programme Manager Izza Ismail and Science and Innovation Officer Lee Ching Heong; and IWSFC Organising Chairman and UTAR Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT) Dean Dr Liew Soung Yue.


Front, from left: Prof Ivan, Lee, Prof Chuah, Liew, Ismail, with Dr Liew (back, second from left), delegates from UoS, and some speakers

In his speech at the opening ceremony, Prof Chuah emphasised, “The concept of Sustainable Future Cities brings together the integration of various technologies including contemporary automation and green engineering to create a future urban landscape that is more inter-connected. With this kind of urbanisation, we must be able to foresee the challenges in multiple areas such as transportation, water, environment, energy, and air. Therefore, professionals from different backgrounds and expertise in the areas of local and national policy, engineering, ICT, business, healthcare, and agriculture for instance, must work hand-in-hand to gear towards building more liveable future cities.” He said, “This workshop is a very important networking platform to allow us to share and exchange ideas. I am glad that the university through FICT can work with our friends from local and international universities and organisations for such meaningful collaboration.”


Prof Chuah delivering his opening remarks

The first IWSFC saw some 90 participants comprising 21 International and local universities, as well as representatives from the industries. The workshop also received delegates from UoS including Institute of Sustainable Cities and Engineering Policy Director Richard Bellingham, and Prof Ivan Andonovic, Dr Robert Atkinson, and Dr Christos Tachtatzis from the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Besides, there were representatives from Kuala Lumpur City Hall, led by City Planning Department Director Tuan Haji Sahrom bin Ujang.

IWSFC was set with the primary goal to assemble academic researchers, industry players, administrative councils, and policy makers to explore ideas, problems, and solutions on the topic of Sustainable Future Cities. The workshop also intended to establish connections between research centres, faculties, and varsities with industries to explore more about future cities through aspects such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Industry 4.0. Besides, the workshop served as a platform for the invited UK and Malaysia experts to share their insights and research outcomes on future cities as well as to boost collaborative opportunities among the participants, and to further promote awareness of sustainable future cities lifestyles.

British Council’s Liew said, “The Newton-Ungu Omar Fund is part of the UK development assistant programme that uses UK research strength to promote social welfare, global initiatives and innovation, and economy in many countries around the world. It also helps to establish connections which are linked to a country’s needs. We believe by working together on research and innovation projects, the UK will be able to build strong and sustainable relationships with the partners, especially the developing countries. As in Malaysia, the focus is on climate change and sustainability. British Council received the highest number of application from Malaysia for potential projects in 2014 and 2015. It was really competitive but UTAR managed to win the grant.” The Newton Programmes Manager also mentioned, “Last December, the UK Minister for University and Science, Jo Johnson announced that the UK will extend the Newton Fund to 2021 instead of 2019. This will provide more opportunities for researchers from UK and Malaysia to work together in the future.”


Liew speaking at the opening of IWSFC

The highlight of the workshop was 10 keynote addresses by speakers from academia and industries who share common interest and expertise in the subject of sustainable future cities. Keynote addresses by speakers from universities were “Future Cities – Using City Observatories and Living Labs to Solve Key urban Challenges and Opportunities” by Bellingam, “Conserve: ICT-Enabled Smart City Solutions” by Dr Atkinson, “Sensing the City” by Dr Tactatzis, and “Smart Agriculture with Intelligent Transportation System for Sustainable Future Cities” by UTAR FICT Computer and Communication Technology Department head Dr Goh Hock Guan.

On the other hand, keynote addresses presented by the industry representatives were “Green Technology in City Development” by Tuan Haji, “Cognitive City: What a city can do” by IBM Malaysia Software License Governance Manager Tang Cheong Weng, “IoT Computing Platform for Smart Cities” by Intel IoT Group Software Validation Director Dr Kenny Puah Lai Kian, “Facilitate Smart Cities with IoT for A Better Living” by Huawei Malaysia Solution Manager Muhamad Hazwan, “IoT and Indoor Positioning” by National R&D Centre in ICT (MIMOS) IoT Location Services of Wireless Innovation Lab Head Dr David Chieng Heng Tze, and “Creating Resillient and Sustainable City with IoT – An Opportunity for Malaysia’s Cities to Be Competitive” by Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) IoT Project Delivery Manager Ooi Chong Kheng.


KL City Hall City Planning Development Director Tuan Haji Sahrom was one of the keynote speakers of the workshop


Participants listening attentively

FICT Dean Dr Liew said, "A comprehensive and forward-looking city plan is required to ensure cities are sustainable with a thriving community to solve issues like overpopulation, congestion, and resource scarcity. This is where technology plays a vital role to assist in diverse tasks such as monitoring, security, logistics, and communications. However, an effective and comprehensive research requires integrated expertise through cross-disciplinary collaborations. In UTAR, a number of research centres are also working on topics related to Sustainable Cities such as urban agriculture and food provisioning by the Centre of Information Systems and Software Technologies. I hope to see more collaborative partners from the faculties and other universities as well as industries for future research." The Dean enthused, "I am also glad to see participation from postgraduate students as I believe this workshop can provide them an exposure to the current research trend. It is also very important for these novice researchers to identify their role in the subject of Sustainable Future Cities."

The first IWSFC was sponsored by British Council, Newton-Ungku Omar Fund, Malaysian Industry-Government Group (MIGHT), and Science to Action (S2A).


Dr Goh presenting his research

Source: http://www.webometrics.info/en/Asia/Malaysia%20

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) Webometrics Ranking January 2016

Ranked 4th place in the category of private universities in Malaysia.
Ranked 17th place overall in the category of Malaysian universities; out of 200 universities and colleges.
Ranked 49th place for Southeast Asia region universities; out of 1,375 universities.
Ranked 601th place for Asia region universities; out of 8,992 universities.
Ranked 2,052th place for worldwide universities; out of 12,000 universities around the world.

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=52320

Japanese Students Visit Urban Poor


PPR flats in Kota Damansara

Eight students from Rikyyo University, Japan paid a visit to Projek Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) on 6 March 2016 in Kota Damansara, to learn more about public housing and urban poverty. PPR is a Malay acronym that stands for public housing project.

The students, ranging from a variety of courses such as management, philosophy, community studies, tourism, and law, were briefed about the history of PPR flats. They were also shown photos taken five years ago which depicted the deplorable conditions that the residents had to endure before intervention measures were taken by local NGO, Friends of Kota Damansara to improve them.


Phang (left) taking students on a tour of a PPR flat

The neglected infrastructure at the flats includes rusted railings which have caused the deaths of two children, one in 2013 and another in 2015. The transformation of the building only came about after news reports on the death of the second child. Furthermore, overgrown and unkempt fringe areas of the flats became breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which have caused many dengue cases among the residents.


Students learning about the mosquito breeding grounds

A visit to the home of a resident was also arranged where she talked about her experience of staying in the PPR flats. She is the sole breadwinner of the family as her husband is unable to work due to an earlier accident. She told the story of how one of her children hurt her backbone during a balcony accident. In addition, she revealed that two of her children are no longer attending school due to insufficient funds.


Rikkyo University students learning the function of the centre

This was followed by a visit to the community social entrepreneurship centre. “The centre employs residents from the PPR flats and teaches them sewing skills which they use to do piecemeal work to earn compensation. The goods are then sold to American companies,” said Friends of Kota Damansara representative Lena Yusuf.

“Most single mothers with the responsibility of looking after their children are not able to secure employment far from their homes. This initiative provides them with the opportunity to earn a living,” Lena explained.

Next, the students were taken to observe the English tuition classes for the children that have been taking place for over five years. The classes cater for different age groups and levels of English proficiency. The 25 tuition teachers are all individual volunteers; among them are a medical professional, a professor, government teachers, managers, and homemakers. Apart from classes for children, adult classes were also introduced in response to requests from those who seek to communicate in English.

Lena also spoke of exciting plans for 2016 as many funders and government agencies have expressed interest in seeing their model further developed and replicated to other communities of urban poor. She elucidated about the state survey that was recently conducted and that PPR will soon have a complete database of information that will help with identifying people in need more easily.

This educational visit was hosted by UTAR Faculty of Accountancy and Management lecturer and Friends of Kota Damansara Chairman Jeffrey Phang.

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=52323

Seminar on Physiological Anthropology


The seminar speakers and participants

It was a first for UTAR’s Centre for Biodiversity Research (CBR), the Journal of Physiological Anthropology (JPA), and the Japan Society of Physiological Anthropology (JSPA) to join hands in organising the JPA/JSPA/UTAR Seminar on Physiological Anthropology 2016 at UTAR Kampar Campus on 3 March 2016.

Over 80 participants including UTAR staff and students from the Faculty of Science (FSc), Faculty of Business and Finance, and Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES) attended the inaugural physiological anthropology seminar which highlighted novel researches on physiological functions of modern man, focusing on the bio-cultural effects on human adaptability to the current environment.

According to Organising Chairperson Assoc Prof Dr Say Yee How, the seminar was the fruit borne of a collaboration between UTAR CBR and JSPA, as the latter intended to promote and create awareness in the multi-disciplinary field of physiological anthropology in Malaysia, as well as to foster research exchange and collaborations between Malaysian and Japanese young researchers.


Dr Say welcoming the speakers and participants

Heartened by the success of the inaugural seminar, JPA Deputy Editor Prof Harunobu Nakamura said, “Today’s seminar is an opportunity for JPA to be introduced to many. And I’m happy that this is a platform which will promote academic exchanges involving young researchers from both Malaysia and Japan.”


Prof Nakamura extending his gratitude to the organising committee

Presenting the seminar topics were home turf researchers, namely LKC FES lecturer Chong Yu Zheng, Dr Victor Selvarajah a/l Selvanayagam from University of Malaya, Dr Ng Yee Guan from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Dr Cameron Teoh from HELP University, and Dr Yan See Wan from Taylor’s University. Other researchers hailing from the Land of the Rising Sun were Assoc Prof Dr Hitoshi Wakabayashi from Chiba Institute of Technology, Assoc Prof Dr Keita Ishibashi from Chiba University, Dr Takayuki Nishimura from Nagasaki University, Dr Yoshiki Yasukochi from Mie University, and Dr Yuko Tsunetsugu from Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute.

Topics discussed during the enriching sessions included ergonomics, occupational health, sports science, neuroscience, human nutrition, and biomedical engineering, further sparking interactive discussions amongst the speakers and participants.


Clockwise from top left: Dr Wakabayashi, Dr Teoh, Dr Ng, Dr Selvanayagam, Dr Yan, Chong, Dr Tsunetsugu, Dr Yasukochi, Dr Nishimura, and Dr Ishibashi

“Physiological Anthropology is something new to us. I’m sure we can learn something new from this as it will enrich our understanding on how humans live and how this will help improve our daily living,” said Dean of FSc Assoc Prof Dr Lim Tuck Meng at the closing ceremony, who also expressed his anticipation for further collaborations in the near future.


Dr Lim giving the closing remarks

UTAR Biotechnology freshmen Keng Chan Ming and Krishni a/p Sugumaran were inspired by the research presentations, as well as the creativity and novelty showcased by the speakers. “We may be first year students who are still new to research but the seminar has given us a glimpse of how research benefits people,” Keng mentioned. Krishni concurred, and said that the topics have also enriched her list of potential research areas.

Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2016...masters-degree/

Grandpa graduate eyes master’s degree

KAMPAR: Now that he has gotten his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Lim Yook Sai wants to continue to a master’s degree.

The only catch is that Lim is 70 years old with three grandchildren.

In fact, Lim even had to put off his studies at the foundation level after his first grandchild was born.

“I took a longer time to complete my foundation studies because I had to take care of the baby, who was just born then,” he said in an interview.

Lim received his scroll from Utar council member Tan Sri Dr Fong Chan Onn at Dewan Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik here yesterday.

The former inspector of works in construction said it had always been his dream to have a degree but had to put this off due to family commitments.

“I couldn’t find the time and money to further my studies. Besides, I was based in Alor Setar.

“There weren’t many private institutions there that could offer me the course I was interested in,” he said.

Finally, in 2009, Lim saw the opportunity to begin his foundation studies at the Utar Kampar campus when his youngest daughter, then 18, enrolled there.

Although he had to defer his studies again at the degree level after injuring his right hand in an accident, Lim said he was excited by the tertiary experience.

“Surprisingly, I didn’t have any problems making friends as there were some who came forward.

“But there were many others who shied away from me because they might have thought that they were too young to talk to me or that we wouldn’t have anything in common,” he said.

Lim plans to move to Penang to do his master’s.

“My wife has no problem with me moving away for a while to pursue my dream,” he said, adding that he was grateful that his family was understanding and supportive of his goals.

Lim’s wife, children and grandchildren were present during Utar’s 22nd convocation ceremony.

UTAR-JACTIM Career Fair 2016

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UTAR and AICB sign MoU




From left: Prof Ewe, Prof Chuah, Tay, and Kristine

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 23 March 2016.

Signing on behalf of the parties were UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik and AICB Chief Executive Officer Tay Kay Luan. It was witnessed by UTAR Vice-President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat and AICB Head of Marketing and Communications Kristine Anne Williams.

The MoU established a base for UTAR and AICB to have future collaborations in sharing leading practices, knowledge in banking trends, and developments through industry surveys, publications, and talks at conferences and seminars. Other future collaborations that were agreed on include sharing of experience in research, teaching applications and pedagogical materials. Besides, there will be exchange of information, through thought leadership activities such as forums and seminars.

The MoU showcased UTAR’s continuing effort to collaborate with industry partners so that its students are qualified and well trained to become employable talent upon graduation. Banking and Finance degree graduates with a GPA of 3.0 and above will have the opportunity to attain professional membership with the Executive Banker certification awarded by AICB. This is the first level of the Chartered Banker qualification.

Both parties will map out the syllabus for Banking and Finance degree to identify exemptions for UTAR’s students. Depending on the outcome of the mapping, students may be exempted from taking all three modules in the Professional Banker level or only need to complete one or two modules and sit for the examinations by AICB.

“I hope this will be a meaningful and active collaboration with AICB. We will help each other to ensure students are well trained for the banking and finance industry. We also envision that this MoU will serve as the platform where intellectual discussions and new breakthroughs and ways of doing things may be discovered and tested,” said Prof Chuah.

Tay said, “We advocate for high quality in education and the sharing of intellectual properties in the banking and financial services industry. As the professional body of choice for bankers, we aim to assist universities such as UTAR to produce graduates with quality exposure that are ready for employment. We look forward to a meaningful partnership not only in intellectual development but also in other areas which include research and transfer of knowledge. Together, we can promote high standards of education excellence in the banking and financial services industry.”

Furthermore, AICB has generously agreed to sponsor the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers Industry Award to top students of Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Banking and Finance at the convocation ceremony of UTAR, in recognition of their achievements.

UTAR's Banking and Finance degree graduates will now be given exemptions by the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (ACIB) in pursuing the Chartered Banker education. Our graduates will be exempted fully from the Executive Banker (1st level) and 1 of 3 modules in the Professional Banker (2nd level). Two more modules plus another 3 in the final Chartered Banker level to be completed.

UTAR's BBA (Hons) Banking and Finance:
http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_proglist.j...ntid=8050&fid=9

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Source: http://www.mis-asia.com/tech/applications/...malaysias-utar/

Cloudera formalises big data analytics partnership with Malaysia's UTAR


Photo - Daniel Ng, Senior Director, APAC, Cloudera

Data management and analytics platform provider Cloudera has officially announced that Malaysia's Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) University has joined Cloudera's Academic Partnership, which will help equip students with big data analytics skillsets

The collaboration, which was recently mentioned by Cloudera's senior director of marketing for APAC Daniel Ng as part of plans to support Malaysia's ambitions to become a big data analytics (BDA) hub, will mean that UTAR students can access the latest Apache Hadoop curriculum and gain employment opportunities through Cloudera partnerships.

Previously, Ng said that industries were facing a global talent crunch for data professionals. In Malaysia, the number of IT graduates produced each year, which numbers about 30,000, is not enough to cater to the growth of the industry, according to the country's National ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Association (PIKOM). The Association also believed that the current workforce requires upgrading and upscaling.

"A rapidly evolving data landscape is giving rise to a strong demand for skilled professionals that are able to deploy and manage big data initiatives on the Apache Hadoop data platform. CAP is one of the ways that Cloudera is leading the way in putting more data-skilled talents into the workforce," he said.

"The CAP program not only equips students with valuable skillsets, but it also benefits public and private sector organisations as they can harness these data talents to drive innovation and gain competitive advantage. We are currently also working with partners across industries to form an ecosystem to groom more data professionals. More will be announced regarding this initiative in the coming weeks," he said.

Regional BDA hub

Ir Dr. Karl Ng, director of Innovation Capital at national ICT agency Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) said: "Data professionals are very much in demand right now and they are in short supply. Malaysia is poised to become one of South East Asia's leading BDA hubs and with Cloudera's CAP program, we hope to close the talent gap as well as spread the awareness on the need for more data professionals including data scientists."

"MDeC is set to embark on a major regional big data platform where the agency brings together innovative talent development models and showcases the latest Big Data Analytics (BDA) technologies," said Dr Ng. "MDeC believes that talents from the CAP programme will be able to fill the demand for skilful data scientists when the platform is launched."

UTAR is the first university in Malaysia to join the CAP program, which already counts over 100 academic institutions across the globe as members.

Ir Prof Academician Dato' Dr Chuah Hean Teik, President/CEO, UTAR, said: "As a global university of educational excellence, we are committed to promote the use of ICT and IT-intensive learning through innovative courses and learning support systems. Cloudera's CAP program allows us to put together a strong curriculum that encourages the intellectual and personal development of students. The program also allows our students to gain valuable skills that are in demand across sectors in the industry."

Established in 2002 with just 411 students, today, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) offers more than 110 programmes in fields including Accounting, Business and Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics and Process Management, Agriculture and Food Science, Arts, Social Sciences and Education, Creative Industries and Design, Engineering and Built Environment, Information and Communication Technology, Life and Physical Sciences, and Medicine and Health Sciences to over 25,000 students in its nine faculties, three institutes and three centres located at the Sungai Long Campus and Kampar Campus. UTAR has more than 43,000 alumni.

For more info on UTAR, kindly visit http://www.utar.edu.my/

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Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=59384

A closer relationship with Majlis Daerah Kampar

UTAR and Majlis Daerah Kampar (MD Kampar) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MD Kampar office in Kampar on 6 April 2016.


YDP Khairul Amir (left) and Prof Chuah signing the MoU

Signing the MoU on behalf of the parties were UTAR President Ir Prof Academician Dato’ Dr Chuah Hean Teik and Yang Dipertua MD Kampar Khairul Amir bin Mohamad Zubir, while UTAR Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FAS) Dean Dr Alia Azalea and Secretary of MD Kampar Tuan Nor Akmal bin Yang Ghazali signed as witnesses. Also present at the MoU signing ceremony were District Officer Dato’ Latipah binti Sehibi, UTAR Vice-President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Assoc Prof Dr Teh Chee Seng, Huges Corporation Executive Director Hew Fen Yee, UTAR staff, and Kampar District Council Members.


Prof Chuah delivering his speech

“UTAR is very pleased to formalise this collaboration with MD Kampar which will establish a basis for both UTAR and MD Kampar to explore further areas of cooperation. We appreciate MD Kampar’s warm reception of our previous collaborations and initiatives which included the hosting of our students as interns, especially those from our FAS and Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology. There were several collaborative projects with our students on community service, new village projects, sporting activities, campaigns, municipality matters, and many more. UTAR is indeed thankful to MD Kampar for your constant support of our initiatives and your efforts for a closer working relationship.”

“We therefore look forward to this MoU for further collaborations that will include more community projects, talks, seminars, campaigns, and especially final year projects for our students in terms of research and surveys. Kampar has given our university a great environment for both staff and students to study, live, and work in. It’s a beautiful town full of synergies and we believe that working together with MD Kampar will further enhance the spirit of community living, which is also in line with UTAR’s goal to empower our staff and students to use their knowledge and education for the development of the communities around them. ”


YDP Khairul Amir delivering his speech

Prof Chuah’s sentiments were echoed by Khairul Amir. “Partnering with UTAR exemplifies our commitment to the academic community as well as to the local community in Kampar. The influx of UTAR and its students transformed Kampar into a young, vibrant, and international education hub, which also encouraged the growth of businesses and start-ups. Through this MoU, MD Kampar therefore looks forward to further win-win associations that will include more community projects, campaigns, and volunteerism projects.”


From left: Tuan Akmal, YDP Khairul Amir, Dato’ Latipah, Prof Chuah, and Dr Alia

The MoU was intended to establish a basis upon which UTAR and MD Kampar may explore areas of cooperation. In this regard, the parties agreed to the following goals and objectives as part of their international collaboration programmes, namely to organise and participate in joint collaborative activities such as new village projects, career talks, conferences, workshops, publications, and seminars; to facilitate internships for UTAR students; and to promote collaborations between the two parties in final year projects of students and other activities.


Prof Chuah presenting a token of appreciation to YDP Khairul Amir while Tuan Akmal looks on

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=59386

Big wins at iCompEx'16

Setting yet another rousing example, four teams from the Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology (FEGT) were awarded medals and certificates for their innovative inventions in the National Innovation and Invention Competition through Exhibition 2016 (iCompEx’16). The competition, which took place from 22 to 24 March 2016, was held at Politeknik Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (POLIMAS), Jitra, Kedah.

Organised by POLIMAS, the event saw the FEGT teams win in the category of Agriculture, Environment & Renewable Energy. Each team presented their winning inventions, with which one team won a gold medal and cash prize of RM400, two teams won a silver medal and a certificate each, and the last team won a bronze medal.

As part of the students’ final year project, their participation in the competition has given them the opportunity to gain experience in the research field and exposure to various new innovations. Nor was the competition only an eye opener, but was also a platform for all innovators and inventors to present their inventions to the world.

“Winners never stop trying,” expressed Engineering doctorate student Sharmeeni Murugan joyfully when her research project won the gold medal. The team also walked home with a certificate. Her teammate, final year Petrochemical Engineering student Chai Chun Leong also expressed his gratitude to their advisor, Department of Petrochemical Engineering Head Assoc Prof Dr Yamuna a/p Munusamy, for being their pillar of support throughout the competition. “Through this competition, we were able to promote our research project which uses eggshells to replace commercial calcium carbonate,” continued Chai.

The gold award winning research project, titled “Development of New Bio-Filler for Polymer Product from Waste Chicken Eggshell”, functions by using waste eggshells as a bio-filler for polymer products, thus minimising the requirement of obtaining calcium carbonate from the natural environment. With this invention, natural resources such as limestone can be conserved, while also reducing the quantity of waste eggshells at landfills.


From left: Sharmeeni, Dr Yamuna, and Chai displaying their gold medal and certificate

As for final year Environmental Engineering students Klinsmann Ng Weng Sum and Leong Wai Lun, alongside their advisor, FEGT lecturer Dr Sumathi a/p Sethupathi, their research project titled “Microwave Assisted Palm Oil Sludge Char: The Heavy Metal Remover” earned them a silver medal. Their invention is meant to help create a safe environment by eliminating waste and reutilising the waste to suppress soil contamination and water pollution. It works by using a microwave heat technique to modify palm oil sludge (POS). The carbonised POS will then be converted to a carbonaceous inert material. The invention also tested positively for removing certain heavy metals.

Another entry that bagged a silver medal was “A Novel Absorbent Produced from Unwanted Sea Mango by Microwave Induced KOH Activation”,by final year Environmental Engineering students Chia Ken Lin and Tay Ming Xian, with their advisor, FEGT Department of Environmental Engineering Head Dr Mohammed J. K. Bashir. Their eco-friendly invention works as an adsorbent to simultaneously remove organic and inorganic compounds, which is a treatment solution to the problem of hazardous landfill leachate. Using a microwave heating technique, the adsorbent converts unwanted materials to value-added products, with little energy and time consumption.


From left: Ng, Leong, Tay, and Chia displaying their silver medals and certificates

Regardless of winning a bronze medal, final year student Chai Huey Yee was delighted to have the opportunity to participate in the competition. “The competition is a good event that enables students to share knowledge with others and to enhance our innovative projects,” said Chai. Given that it was her first time participating, she was grateful to her advisor, Deputy Dean for Academic Development and Undergraduate Programmes Dr Ng Choon Aun, for being the source of motivation throughout the competition.

Joining Chai in the project were teammates Lim Ping Feng and Tai Chee Yong, with their research titled “Performance of Innovative Hybrid Microbial Fuel Cell (MCF) in Treating Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)”.The MCF technology functions by using microorganisms to oxidise organic and inorganic wastewater compounds while generating electricity. The brilliant invention also demonstrated significant improvements in electricity production, Chemical Oxygen Demand removal rate, and biogas production.


From left: Lim, Dr Ng, Chai, and Tai displaying their bronze medal

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=60387

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Seminar


Presentation of cheque to National Cancer Society of Malaysia

The UTAR Centre for Cancer Research (CCR) organised the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Seminar on 31 March 2016 at the Multi-purpose Hall in Sungai Long Campus.

The seminar aimed to create public awareness about colorectal cancer and to promote an understanding of healthy lifestyles in accordance with the CCR’s commitment to educating the public on the importance of screening and prevention.

The seminar’s chairperson, Sheela Devi in her opening speech said that World Cancer Day is a chance to make a change. There is much to be done to eradicate colorectal cancer and we must first understand that early detection can save lives. She also said that UTAR CCR has always shown support in order to bestow awareness of cancer and its prevention strategies.

“Awareness is very important. In UTAR we not only encourage staff and students to do research in cancer, but also to go out and get involved with society to heighten awareness,” said UTAR Vice-President R&D and Commercialisation Prof Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei in his speech. He also said that medical expenses can be reduced if society learns to lead a healthy lifestyle.

The one day seminar comprised of six talks, which include “Colorectal Cancer: A Lifestyle Cancer”, “Updates on Colorectal Cancer”, “Cancer Prevention using Traditional Chinese Medicine”, “Bowel Screening for Colorectal Cancer”, Benefits of Probiotics on Gut Health”, and “Benefits of Exercise & Oncology Rehabilitation for Colorectal Cancer”.

Centre for Cancer Research Chairperson Prof Dr Lim Yang Mooi introduced the six speakers who were experts in their respective fields, namely National Cancer Society of Malaysia, Cancer and Health Screening Clinic Head Dr Dalilah Kamaruddin, KPJ Kajang Specialist Hospital Consultant General, Gastrointestinal, Endo-laparospic Minimally surgeon Dr S. Kumar, National Cancer Institute, Traditional and Complementary Medicine Unit Head Dr Lim Ren Jye, UTAR Department of Medicine Head Prof Dr Shelly Soo, Chr. Hansen sales manager in Asean region Cheah Tien Keat, and UTAR Physiotherapy lecturer Imtiyaz Ali.

“By coming to this seminar, we have learnt how to give correct information to the patients and society,” said Aisyah, a nurse from the National Cancer Institute. Her colleague Haslina added that they learned from the seminar new techniques to handle patients in certain cases and that the talks really helped them in their line of work.

During the seminar, Prof Lee presented a cheque worth RM1,048 by UTAR CCR to the National Cancer Society of Malaysia. The donation came from 50 percent of the proceeds from sales of cancer support ribbons.The participants in the seminar came from the National Cancer Institute, Tung Shin Hospital, Kuala Lumpur Hospital, Sungai Long Medical Center, and UCSI University, besides those from UTAR and the public.


From left: Sheela Devi, Imtiyaz, Prof Lim, Prof Lee, Dr Dalilah, and Prof Soo


Prof Lim introducing the speakers


Dr Dalilah presenting her talk “Colorectal Cancer: A Lifestyle Cancer”


Cheah elucidating the benefits of probiotics


An exhibition booth by the National Cancer Institute


Colorectal cancer models


Sungai Long Medical Center delegates


Nurses from the National Cancer Institute

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=60388

VR technology at Malacca


Front row, fifth from left: Yapp, Datuk Wira, and Datuk Haji Khamis

The Centre for Immersive Technology and Creativity (CITC), a research centre with a vision of heritage and cultural preservation, presented a virtual reality (VR) walkthrough featuring traditional Malay houses at the Malay and Islamic World Museum (Muzium Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI)) in Malacca from 23 March to 19 April 2016.

The main organiser of the exhibition was Seremban Chinese Culture Society (SCCS), along with CITC and DMDI as co-organisers. Ten Diamond served as the main sponsor. The exhibition was launched on 23 March 2016 by Pengerusi Lembaga Pengarah Perbadanan Muzium Melaka (PERZIM) Datuk Wira Haji Hamdin Bin Abdollah and Pengurus Besar Perbadanan Muzium Melaka Datuk Haji Khamis Bin Haji Abas. The opening ceremony was attended by local NGOs, culture developers, press, and students.

The Traditional Malay House VR Walkthrough by CITC's VR and AR Division 2 (VRAD2) was presented during the launch. The VR walkthrough was modeled by CITC Chairperson Aloysius Yapp and developed by Lim Chai Kim.

During the launching of the exhibition, Yapp shared his insightful thoughts on using virtual reality as a new media for preserving and presenting local culture, such as the intricate architecture of traditional Malay houses. He shared that it is important for the younger generation to pick up an interest in and take care of their heritage and culture. He also looked forward to future collaboration with PERZIM in the area of virtualisation.

It was an interesting and fascinating event that came about through the merging of traditional culture and modern technology.


The VIPs and guests at the launch


Exhibition Hall


Renderings on display

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=60390

Huawei recruitment drive

After successfully employing a total of seven alumni who possess good work ethics from UTAR last year, Huawei United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Huawei Middle East (ME) returned for another recruitment drive from 24 to 29 March 2016 at both UTAR Kampar and Sungai Long Campuses.

The positive attributes of UTAR alumni at work had greatly impressed Huawei and ensured they came back to look for potential graduating students to be recruited. This time round they were mainly seeking telecommunications engineers, but still keep an eye out for potential candidates for other positions. Huawei is a global technology company supplying telecommunications and networking equipment and solutions, and is also a collaborative partner of UTAR.

This year, the selection was made based on two exclusive interview sessions, namely a group interview and an individual interview where more than 100 eligible year three students from various faculties partook in to expose themselves to this huge career opportunity.

The candidates were tested on their knowledge of Telecommunications, Computer Technology, Information Technology, and Wireless Communications, and Automation. Apart from that, the students were also tested on their presentation skills, language competency, and ability to work together and communicate in a multicultural setting.

The recruitment drive was monitored by Vice-President of Huawei UAE Yu Junkui, Human Resource Director of Huawei UAE Zhang Huaqiao, Service Solution Speciallist of Huawei UAE Huang Hun, Procurement Manager of Huawei UAE Oon Hsu Zhen, Director of Huawei ME Network Technological Department Zhang Honghua, and Human Resource Speciallist of Huawei ME Mu Siqin.

“We would like to thank UTAR for providing us with talented individuals who will be the backbone of our company in the future. The good qualities of UTAR graduates such as dual language competency, communication skills, organisational skills, and good discipline has impressed us to be here again to recruit more UTAR graduates,” said Honghua. He added, “Today’s recruitment session is open to all and it was also aimed to spread more information about Huawei and its corporate culture to more UTAR students.”

Apart from that, a career talk was also held in conjunction with the recruitment drive. More than 100 students participated in the career talk to enlighten themselves more about Huawei and its working culture. Also present at the career talk were Deputy Dean for Student Development and Industrial Training of Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT) Dr Choo Peng Yin, FICT lecturer Wong See Wan, and Deputy Director of Centre for Foundation Studies Lim Jit Theam.


Eligible candidates at the registration booth


Group interview


Seated, from left: Huang, Oon, Huaqiao, Honghua, Yu, Dr Choo, Wong, Lim, and Mu with UTAR students after the career talk

Source: http://www.utar.edu.my/econtent_sub.jsp?fc...contentid=60426

UTAR-JACTIM Career Fair


Students at the booth

UTAR Department of Alumni Relations and Placement (DARP) jointly organised the 2016 UTAR-Japanese Chamber of Trade and Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM) Career Fair that was held at UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 6 April 2016.

The UTAR-JACTIM Career Fair has been held annually for the fifth time since 2012. The career fair aims to provide employment opportunities for the matching of jobs and training programmes between employers, UTAR students and alumni. It also provides an insight into Japanese companies in Malaysia and their business activities.

There were 7 Malaysia-based Japanese companies that took part in the fair; namely, Renesas Semiconductor KL Sdn Bhd, Hiro Food Packages Manufacturing Sdn Bhd, TORAY Group, NIFCO Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, NSK Micro Precision Sdn Bhd, HIROSE Electric (M) Sdn Bhd, and Top Thermo Manufacturing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. The companies provided information on company profiles, skills requirements, employment benefits and other related employment details.

JACTIM, formed in 1983, was established with the objective of promoting economic relations between Malaysia and Japan in the areas of international trading, commerce, industry and investment. It also promotes mutual friendship and social interaction among member companies.


The registration booth


Recruitment staff guiding the students


The HIROSE recruitment team presenting their company profile