Dedicated outreach educational activities
17.4.3 - Does your university as body have dedicated outreach educational activities for the wider community, which could include alumni, local residents, displaced people?
OUTREACH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
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ALUMNI
ICT GOT TALENT 2
The ICT Got Talent 2 event was successfully held on 4 April 2024 at Lecture Theatre 5.1 (LT 5.1). The program was made even more meaningful with the presence of UPTM alumni who have excelled in the ICT industry and returned to share their expertise with current students. Their participation as industry judges added value to the event, inspiring students to pursue excellence and professionalism in their future careers.
We were honored to welcome:
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Mr. Tajul Josalmin bin Tajul Ariffin, Head Digital Forensics Specialist, CyberSecurity Malaysia
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Mr. Mohamad Saiful Zaiham bin Md Zain, IT Executive, UKM Holdings Sdn Bhd
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Mr. Muhammad Suhaib bin Mansor, Senior Software Engineer, Bizobjek Sdn Bhd
Their valuable feedback and industry insights provided students with real-world perspectives and encouragement to continue innovating in the field of ICT.
Congratulations also go to all final-year students from programs CT206, CT204, and CT203 for their impressive presentations during the competition. Your creativity and dedication are a testament to ICT excellence at UPTM.
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CITRA ALUMNI JAYA EXTREME ALUMNI UPTM 2024
The Counselling and Alumni Division of UPTM successfully organised the Extreme Alumni Citra Alumni Jaya UPTM 2024 program at Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara Pahang, on 18 until 19 May 2024.
The program, which brought together 40 participants under the theme “Self-Wellness,” aimed to promote work-life balance as an essential aspect of maintaining physical and mental health, as well as strengthening social bonds, especially among newly acquainted alumni. Participants consisted of graduates from Kolej Yayasan Pelajaran MARA Kuala Lumpur, Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Kuala Lumpur, KUPTM, and UPTM.
Associate Professor Dr. Syamsul Fozy Osman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student and Alumni Affairs, also presented the Citra Alumni Jaya UPTM 2024 Icon Awards, which were judged by an experienced panel. The honorees were Ms. Farah Syamila Mohamad Nor (BE101 graduate, currently serving as an Administrative and Diplomatic Officer with the Commonwealth United Kingdom), Mr. Yasit Abd Razak (AB101 graduate, currently serving as an Administrative and Diplomatic Officer at the Ministry of Finance Malaysia), and Mr. Mohd Azidee Mohamad Zin (AB301 graduate, currently serving as Assistant Registrar of Marketing at UPTM).
The three awardees were evaluated based on their achievements in career excellence, community service and volunteerism, publications, industry experience, international relations, and organisational leadership.
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CITRA ALUMNI JAYA INVITATION (KIPMA NEGERI SEMBILAN 2024)
Citra Alumni Jaya Invitation (KIPMA Negeri Sembilan 2024) was held on 22 July 2024 at Pall Mall, Negeri Sembilan. The event featured Dr. Nisrin Alyani Ishak as the alumni representative, who shared her inspiring journey and reasons for choosing Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) as her higher education institution. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS), UPTM.
CITRA ALUMNI JAYA WEBINAR SERIES 9/2024
New students of Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) are invited to join the UPTM Alumni Talk Session titled Webinar Citra Alumni Jaya UPTM Series 9, which will be held on 10 August 2024, from 8.00 PM to 9.00 PM. The session will be streamed live via the UPTM Counsellor YouTube Channel.
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WALL OF FAME 2024 (30 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI)
YBhg. Encik Radzuan bin Razali, Chief Executive Officer of KPTM Sdn. Bhd., together with the senior management team from the headquarters, conducted a working visit to UPTM on 19 November 2024 (Tuesday).
The visit also included the official launching of the UPTM Zakat Unit and the Wall of Fame featuring 30 Outstanding UPTM Alumni, officiated by YBhg. Encik Radzuan bin Razali.
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COLLEGE CUT PODCAST: CITRA ALUMNI JAYA
On 6 December 2024, an online podcast was broadcast live on YouTube, attracting an audience of 1,000 graduates. The session aimed to raise awareness among the UPTM community particularly graduates, alumni, and lecturers about the importance of the SKPG. The podcast also served as a platform to share the latest information and address various questions posed by viewers in real time. It provided an opportunity for graduates, alumni, and the general public to gain deeper insights into all matters related to the upcoming Convocation Ceremony.
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- WIDER COMMUNITY
RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR THE 3M COMMUNITY OF THE ORANG ASLI SOCIETY
Dr. Madihatun binti Zainuddin, a Senior Lecturer from the Centre of Islamic, General and Language Studies (CIGLS), led the Program Pembangunan Keagamaan dan Pendidikan 3M Komuniti Masyarakat Orang Asli (Religious and Educational Development Program for the 3M Indigenous Community) start from 6 January until 27 April 2024.
The program, conducted in collaboration with the All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia for Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG), UPTM (CIGLS & FCOM), JAKOA, PMOA (Penggerak Masyarakat Orang Asli), JHEINS, and the District Islamic Religious Officer (PAID) Rembau, was successfully implemented from January to April 2024 at Surau Al-Hidayah, Kampung Pabai, Miku Rembau, Negeri Sembilan.
A total of 20 Orang Asli muallaf participants successfully completed their studies and showed great enthusiasm to continue their pursuit of knowledge even after the program ended. This initiative focused on enhancing religious and general education among the Orang Asli community by emphasizing the 3M elements Membaca, Mengira dan Menulis (Reading, Counting, and writing) in both English and Islamic learning (Iqra’ and Fardhu Ain). The collaboration with APPGM-SDG aims to empower the community through education and strengthen their understanding of fundamental Islamic knowledge, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
The Aspiration Award and Raya Hi-Tea with the Muallaf (New Converts) Community of Orang Asli, Kg Pabai Rembau was held on 4 May 2024.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone involved, especially the UPTM Team and the SDG representatives, Ms. Nurul Syahirah, SDG Monitoring & Project Management Officer, and Mr. Yoogeswaran A/L Kanis, SDG Monitoring Officer for the Southern District of Negeri Sembilan for their presence and continuous support towards my program, the Religious Development and 3M Program for the Muallaf Orang Asli Community.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY PRESERVATION PROGRAM
The Faculty of Business and Accounting (FABA) and the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM) collaborated in the Social Forestry Residency Program Kedah 2024. This University Social Responsibility (USR) initiative took place on Monday, 22 July 2024, at Kampung Belantik, Sik, Kedah.
The UPTM delegation was led by Associate Professor Dr. Norreha binti Othman, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Accounting (FABA), together with Dr. Noor Rohin binti Awalludin, Ms. Nor Hayati binti Wahib, and Mr. Fazrul Radzi bin Shaharom. The team shared their knowledge and expertise in their respective fields to help ensure forest sustainability, enabling local communities to benefit collectively from the preservation of natural resources.
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UPTM EDU FAIR: EMPOWERING NATION TOWARDS IR 5.0
On Sunday, 28 July 2024, the Faculty of Computing & Multimedia (FCOM) and the Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS), Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM), successfully organized the “UPTM Edu Fair: Empowering Nation Towards IR 5.0” together with the University Social Responsibility (USR) program. The event was held from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at Dewan Gemilang, Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Serting, Negeri Sembilan.
The closing ceremony was officiated by YB Dato’ Haji Shamsulkahar bin Haji Mohd Deli, Chairman of Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Sdn. Bhd. and Member of Parliament for Jempol. A symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for the handover of a petanque court to MRSM Serting was also conducted during the event.
Distinguished guests in attendance included YBhg. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah Syahirah binti Sy Sheikh, Vice-Chancellor of UPTM; Mr. Mohd Ali bin Mohd Yusof, Principal of MRSM Serting; Ms. Noremy binti Mohd Jais, Assistant Community Development Officer; members of the UPTM management team; school teachers from the Jempol district; and representatives of the local community.
The program attracted participation from several schools under the Jempol District Education Office, including SMK Bandar Baru Serting and SMK Batu Kikir, while Form 5 students from MRSM Serting also took part actively. In addition, the event saw the involvement of local residents from 36 FELDA settlements, further strengthening the collaboration between UPTM and the surrounding community.
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COMMUNITY NURSERY WORKSHOP
As part of its commitment to national sustainability efforts, UPTM demonstrated active engagement in SDG initiatives through the participation of four lecturers from the Faculty of Business & Accounting as speakers and facilitators in the Social Forestry SDG Program, organized by the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM). Through the Community Nursery Workshop to Empower the Buyback Guarantee Model, held in Kampung Rening, Cameron Highlands, from 23 to 25 August 2024, local environmental and community challenges were identified, sustainable strategies were developed, and capacity-building among rural communities was promoted. This collaboration reflects the university’s active contribution to SDG-related policy development, particularly in advancing SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
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FUTURE CALIPH CENTER
The first session of the Community Learning Center (CLC) community program under APPGM-SDG was successfully conducted today by Dr. Madihatun Binti Zainuddin, comprising lecturers from Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia (UPTM) in collaboration with the Anjung Hikmah Community Center start from 18 October 2024 until 17 Januari 2025..
The project, named “Future Caliph Center,” aims to promote quality education development among school youth, particularly students from underprivileged or B40 groups.
The program began with the first slot — Quran Recitation Session, where students were introduced to the differences in sounds, pronunciation, and articulation points (makhraj) of the Arabic letters (Huruf Hija’iyyah). This was followed by lessons on basic Tajweed rules, specifically Mad Asli/Tobie. Students then referred to the Quran to identify and apply these Tajweed rules.
The second slot was an IT Innovation session, where students learned how to use Canva to create posters in groups, guided by Teacher Nisrin. This activity helped students enhance their creativity and digital skills in designing appealing posters.
The third slot featured a Mandarin Language session led by Sir Johan. In this introductory session, students learned the correct pronunciation and articulation in mastering basic Mandarin. We look forward to the upcoming sessions. May this program bring meaningful benefits and foster self-development among youth,equipping them with both Fardhu Ain and Fardhu Kifayah knowledge.
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