Collaboration with NGO for SDG

1. STUDENT VOLUTEERING PROGRAMMES

FOOD FOR GELANDANGAN (FFG-NGO)

Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) joined forces with the NGO Food for Gelandangan (FFG) to distribute food and clothing to the homeless community in Kuala Lumpur on 15 September 2023. This collaborative effort is part of an ongoing initiative to provide immediate relief and support to vulnerable groups struggling with homelessness. A total of 33 students, along with lecturers, collaborated with members of the FFG in carrying out the CSR program: Unity Through Giving, aimed at assisting and supporting the homeless and urban poor in Jalan Belia and Jalan Silang, Kuala Lumpur.

Volunteers from both UPTM and FFG come together to serve meals and hand out essential clothing items to individuals facing difficult living conditions on the streets. The initiative aims not only to alleviate hunger but also to offer warmth and dignity through clothing donations, emphasizing care and solidarity with the homeless population.

This outreach reflects the commitment of UPTM and FFG to supporting social welfare and addressing issues of poverty and inequality in Malaysia. By working closely with local communities, they aim to provide much-needed resources and foster a spirit of compassion and inclusivity.

This collaboration is part of a broader effort to raise awareness and mobilize support for addressing homelessness, encouraging other organizations and individuals to join in making a positive impact on society.

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JOM OOTD HIJAU@UPTM

UPTM staff and student wearing green volunteering on 23 October 2023 to raise awareness about mental health issues. This initiative highlights the role of student volunteer programs in fostering community engagement and collaboration. This campaign exemplifies SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by demonstrating how student volunteer programs can unite diverse groups to address important social issues like mental health. By actively participating in awareness-raising activities and promoting mental health, students are contributing to a collaborative effort that strengthens community ties and supports shared goals. This collective action underscores the importance of partnerships and cooperation in advancing social impact and achieving sustainable development goals.

2. RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

KAJIAN KEBERKESANAN PROGRAM PEMBIAYAAN SPED

In 2023, the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), through Rural Capital Berhad (RCB), successfully distributed business loan funds to 150 small and medium entrepreneurs in rural areas across Malaysia. The SPED financing fund aims to assist in the growth and expansion of their businesses. With an allocation of RM 18,797,000, RCB channeled loan funds to five (5) main business sectors: Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Production, Tourism, and Information Technology.

A study on the effectiveness of the SPED financing program by RCB was conducted by Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia, starting from November 1, 2023, until April 30, 2024. The study's respondents consisted of 30 entrepreneurs who received SPED financing worth RM 80,000.00 and above as the sample for the study. The respondents were entrepreneurs operating businesses throughout Malaysia. The objectives of the study are to: i) Evaluate the effectiveness of the Rural Economic Financing Scheme (SPED) assistance on SMEs in rural areas; ii) Identify the development and progress of Bumiputera entrepreneurs based on economic scope (Services, Retail, Manufacturing, and Tourism); and iii) Assess the SPED program in creating new job opportunities, increasing income generation, and developing new businesses (Spillover effects to other businesses). This study uses a survey method consisting of three (3) sections. The first section covers the Profile of Entrepreneurs/ SPED Financing Recipients (2023), including gender, age, and education level. The second section focuses on information about the Entrepreneur's/ SPED Financing Recipient's business/company. The third section focuses on information regarding the impact of SPED financing and the Entrepreneurs' views on SPED financing funds and improvements to SPED financing.

MARA EV BUS

The primary objective of this research paper is to examine the environmental impact, community well-being, financial and sustainability of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus Program. The study evaluates four critical factors - sustainability, environmental impact, community well-being and financial. The researcher collected 117 questionnaires that were deemed useful for analysis. The study discovered a positive and robust correlation between sustainability considerations and environmental impact. Additionally, the research revealed that there is a strong link between community well-being and sustainability. There is also strong correlation between sustainability and financial aspects. These results offer valuable insights into the essential variables and emphasize the significance of ensuring the sustainability of the Electric Vehicles (EV) Bus Program.

UPTM-UTEM COLLABORATION VISIT - RESEARCH & INNOVATION

A collaboration visit between Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM) took place on 23 August 2023, at the IGS Lounge. Representing Faculty of Computing and Multimedia (FCOM) were Prof. Dr. Ramlan, Dr. Roslinda, Dr. Mariani, Dr. Shima, Ms. Nor Hafiza, Ms. NurShafinas, and Mr. Khairul Azhar. From UTEM, the representatives included Ts. Hj. Muhammad Suhaizan Sulong, Director of T-JANA Coastal Program, UTeM Holdings Sdn Bhd, and Ts. Hjh. Azlianor Abdul Aziz, Secretary of IS3 RG Innovative Software System and Services (IS3), Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, UTEM.

The discussions included topics such as matching grants, MoUs and MoAs, innovation collaboration, establishing a UPTM-UTEM learning center, and co-supervising postgraduate students.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CROSS-DISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC RESEARCH 2023 (ICAR 2023)

The 2nd International Conference on Cross-Disciplinary Academic Research 2023 (ICAR 2023) which will be held on the 25th September 2023 at PNB Perdana Hotel on The Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference is expected to provide an international platform that allows researchers, academicians, and industry experts to share and discuss their latest research, ideas, and survey reports. Authors are welcome to submit their full papers or abstracts for the conference which will go through blind review processes by at least two independent reviewers.

ICAR 2023 enables collaboration between academicians and industrial players to create international networking to steer the future direction of the generation. The conference allows for substantial opportunities for presentation and intellectual discourse. Attendees will experience various activities in helping to bring together a diverse group of researchers and practitioners from multiple disciplines to generate new ideas, potential collaboration, and business opportunities.

Industry players, academia, governmental research and development enthusiasts, professional practitioners, business owners and managers are welcome to participate in ICAR 2023.

Related link:

https://icar23.kuptm.edu.my/

SIMPOSIUM PENYELIDIKAN KKDW 2023

The Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA), under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), held the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Ministry of Rural and Regional Development Research Symposium on 24 October 2023 at Hotel Tenera, Bangi, Selangor. The event was officiated by YB Datuk Hajah Rubiah binti Haji Wang, Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development.

Also present at the event, themed ' Luar Bandar Sejahtera’,' were YBhg. Datuk Che Murad Sayang bin Ramjan, Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) of KKDW, senior officers of KKDW, and 600 selected participants. These participants included village leadership and the Village-Level Administrative Institutions (IPPK), village heads, Tok Batin (Indigenous leaders), Orang Asli chieftains, agency motivators, stakeholders, and experts in various fields related to rural development. Representatives from UPTM were also in attendance to support and achieve the event's objective of serving as a platform for sharing knowledge from rural research and studies conducted by KKDW. This aligns with INFRA's direction as a center of excellence for rural training and research aimed at target groups. The findings from these studies will also be utilized as references in designing rural development programs and projects in line with the Rural Development Policy (DPLB).

3. DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

EDUCATIONAL VISIT & BENCHMARKING

Faculty of Computing & Multimedia (FCOM) welcome our guests from Institut Pengajian Islam dan Dakwah Sabah (IPDAS) to UPTM campus on 19 January 2023. Their presence is graced by Dean, Ts. Dr. Airuddin bin Ahmad, Dr. Fatimah Bibi binti Hamzah, Deputy Dean of FCOM, and FCOM Business Development Unit team. Delegates are given a short briefing on FCOM academic programmes and its operation by Dr. Fatimah Bibi binti Hamzah and the most awaited activity, campus tour. Together we hope to envision more meaningful collaborations in the future.

These visits can be used to learn best practices from NGOs working on sustainable development projects. UPTM can then integrate these insights into educational resources that teach students how to build and sustain effective partnerships. These visits can also lead to collaborative projects, case studies, and joint research initiatives that serve as educational tools.

A very fruitful discussion has been made between FCOM repsentatives from Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia and repsentatives from Kolej Technology Antarabangsa Cybernetics on 10 February 2023. The meeting was discussing about future collaboration for degree level programmes and other related areas that will contribute to our nation. FCOM were represented by Puan Zurina Jusoh, Coordinator of Bachelor Information Technology in Cyber Security and Puan Aslimariah Ahmad, Head of FCOM marketing unit. Thank you En. Muhammad Ihsan Lim bin Abdullah [Deputy Chief Executive (Academic)] and team from Kolej Technology Antarabangsa Cybernetics for this insightful session.

An academic briefing session was held on 16 February 2023 at MARA Professional College Indera Mahkota (KPMIM) Pahang, to introduce the degree programs offered by the Faculty of Computing and Multimedia (FCOM) at UPTM to the diploma students at KPMIM. The briefing was delivered by Ms. Aslimariah binti Ahmad (Head of Marketing, FCOM) and Ms. Zurina binti Jusoh (Program Coordinator for CT205 & CT206). Also participating in the briefing session was Mr. Khairul Azhar bin Khalid, Executive of FCOM.

On 19 June 2023, a formal visit took place, marking the beginning of the relationship between Faculty of Computing and Multimedia (FCOM) and SEAMEO SEN. The FCOM delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Ramlan bin Mahmod and included several FCOM lecturers: Dr. Saifudin, Dr. Mariani, Dr. Noor Maizatulshima, Ms. Shuhaida, and Ms. Fatanah.

SEAMEO SEN is a specialized center for special education in ASEAN located in Durian Daun, Melaka. The purpose of this center is to promote and enhance the quality of learning among students with special needs in the ASEAN region. In alignment with FCOM's goal of establishing a Dyslexia Research Lab, this collaboration will greatly facilitate joint efforts, such as providing research resources, networking, grant opportunities, training, and participation in innovations. FCOM will contribute its expertise in framework and system development as well as research activities for this collaboration.

It is hoped that this partnership will help both parties achieve their goal of providing the best educational platform through shared knowledge and expertise

CYBER SECURITY CAREER TALK

The Faculty of Computing and Multimedia organized a Career Talk on Cyber security on 14 February 2023, at the Nilam Hall, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM). The talk was delivered by Dato’ Ts. Dr. Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab, the CEO of Cyber Security Malaysia and Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Computing and Multimedia (FCOM), UPTM. By hosting talks on cybersecurity, UPTM can develop educational materials that emphasize the role of secure digital infrastructure in supporting global partnerships.

The program was designed to provide exposure and knowledge to students of the Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Information Security and Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) in Cyber Security about career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity, which is in high demand in the industry, especially with the advancements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The event was attended by lecturers and 105 students.

This event illustrated SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts between academic institutions and industry leaders. By involving the CEO of Cyber Security Malaysia, the talk fostered partnerships that bridge the gap between education and real-world cybersecurity challenges, demonstrating how such collaborations can advance the field and prepare future professionals.

KARNIVAL JOM KERJA KHAS BELIA PERKESO

On 15th March 2023 (Wednesday), from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the event took place at Al-Khawarizmi Library, UPTM, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. The primary objective of the event was to assist individuals in finding job opportunities by providing valuable resources and guidance to support their job search efforts. There were 15 sectors represented at the event, offering a total of 1,500 job opportunities to attendees.

This career fair can focus on opportunities in sectors that contribute to sustainable development and require strong partnerships. UPTM could use this platform to create educational resources that guide students on how to seek and foster partnerships in their future careers, particularly in industries aligned with the SDGs.

MICRO CREDENTIAL COURSE SYLLABUS DEVELOPMENT

The Micro Credential Course Syllabus Development session, delivered by Ts. Dr. Azizul Azri Mustaffa from UTM-CDex, was successfully conducted 12 May 2023, starting at 9 AM at Hotel Maluri.

The session began with a welcoming speech from the Micro Credentials Committee Coordinator, Dr. Mariani Mohd Dahlan, followed by an opening address by the Deputy President of Academic Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Zahrah Yahya. Participants included representatives from FCOM and other faculties at UPTM.

The workshop commenced with Session 1, focusing on the methods for developing and filling out the MC Course Description Form. The workshop continued in the afternoon with group work aimed at refining the syllabus, assessment materials, and slide presentation content. These courses could serve as modular educational resources, enabling learners to gain specific skills related to global partnerships.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

The Financial Management program, which was delivered by Mr. Franciss Chim Tse Piau, Founder/CEO of Chartered Fin Consultant, aimed to teach students proper money management skills. The program was held on 29th August 2023, from 10 am to 12 pm at Dewan Nilam, UPTM. Educational resources developed in this area can focus on teaching students how to manage finances in international projects and collaborations, ensuring that partnerships are financially sustainable and impactful.

ACADEMIA-INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION

ACADEMIA-INDUSTRIAL COLLABORATION has made a historic mark for Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) with the signing ceremony of a collaboration agreement between UPTM and 24 leading industries, held this morning at the Nilam Hall, Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia.

This event is the first of its kind organized by UPTM, marking a significant milestone as it formalizes the Collaboration Agreement between Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) and 24 prominent industries representing various sectors. The ceremony witnessed the simultaneous signing of agreements with 24 industries.

All collaboration notes were signed by Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Zahrah Binti Yahya, Acting President and Deputy President of Academic Affairs at UPTM, in the presence of Deans and Heads of Islamic Studies Center at UPTM, along with representatives from the participating agencies. Industries that signed the collaboration notes include Malaysian Craft Council, AKPK, Kembara Sufi, Warnakala Studio SDN. Bhd, Lil Critter Workshop Sdn Bhd, Bluesify Solution Sdn Bhd, Delta Spike Asia Sdn Bhd, Crpo Solutions Sdn Bhd, Microsoft, Nexagate Sdn Bhd, SA Accountant PLT, De Majestic Universal Preschool & Playschool, Brainy Bunch Sdn Bhd, Love& Laugh Group, Keeddsflix, Pusat Pendidikan Al-Hikmah Sdn Bhd (PPAHSB), Sekolah Menengah Islam Al-Amin Gombak, VFIVE, Arthos Sdn Bhd, Asia IKnowledge Sdn Bhd, Muhibbin Group Sdn Bhd, AKH & Partners PLT, and FWD Takaful.

Also present were Tuan Haji Ramli Bin Mohd Jawi, Deputy President of Student Affairs KPTMSB, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syamsul Fozy Bin Osman, Deputy President of Student Development & Campus Lifestyle UPTM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhamad Nizam Bin Jali, Deputy President of Research & Innovation UPTM, Mr. Kassim Bin Osman, Registrar of UPTM, Ms. Che Norhaslina Binti Harun, Deputy Bursar UPTM, Management members of KPTMSB & UPTM, Deans & Deputy Deans of UPTM.
In conjunction with the ceremony, UPTM also organized a Career Exhibition from the participating agencies, held simultaneously at the Al-Khawarizmi Library of UPTM, as well as a special briefing session delivered to final-year students by industry representatives who were also present at the event.Overall, the collaboration established today is not merely symbolic but signifies the beginning of a robust academic-industrial partnership, enhancing professional enrichment between UPTM and industry partners. UPTM hopes that this commitment-driven journey to improve academic and industrial fields in harmonious unity will lead to holistic growth and advancement of the educational landscape within the industry.UPTM also values the willingness of industries to engage in this collaboration and is prepared to strengthen and refine its academic programs in line with the dynamic demands of the industry. This collaborative initiative functions as a channel to facilitate student internships, provide practical training in specific fields, and support career placements within the industry. This holistic approach, focusing on enhancing student employability, reflects the core objective of this partnership, which aims to foster professional development and smooth integration of UPTM graduates into the workforce in the future.

DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIES: SHAPE YOUT PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY WITH MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY

The Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS) organized the "Discover Opportunities: Shape Your Professional Journey with Master of Accountancy in collaboration with Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). CIMA is the global professional management accounting body based in the UK. CIMA offers training and qualification in management accountancy and related subjects. It is focused on accountants working in industry and provides ongoing support and training for session on 25 October 2023. Presented by En. Hadli Shah and En. Rushdan (CIMA Country Manager), the event provided participants with valuable career insights, networking opportunities, and specialized knowledge, all in alignment with SDG 17's focus on strengthening global partnerships.

TALK ON MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE

On 23rd October 2023, at the Level 5 Main Hall of UPTM, the Institute of Professional Studies extended its deepest gratitude to En. Muhammad Nadzreen Bin Ithnin from Pusat Kesihatan Cheras (PKC) for his insightful talk on “Anxiety Ke... Anxiety Disorder?” and to En. Mohd Faisal Abd Jaafar from Dotterra (M) Sdn Bhd. for his enlightening presentation on “Beat The Stress Away”. Together, we are building a community that understands and prioritizes mental health. Educational resources can be developed to address the role of mental health in maintaining healthy and productive partnerships, highlighting the human element in global collaborations.

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