TERENGGANU, 21 Julai 2024 – Seramai 40 ahli Jawatankuasa Kolej Mahasiswa Kolej Siswa Jaya (JKM KSJ) dan Jawatankuasa Kolej Mahasiswa Pelajar Luar Kampus (JKM PLK), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur telah menyertai satu program lawatan akademik dan pemantapan kepimpinan yang berlangsung di Pulau Perhentian, Terengganu selama empat hari, bermula pada 18 hingga 21 Julai 2024.

Perjalanan bermula pada malam 18 Julai, apabila para peserta mula berkumpul di kafe KSJ seawal jam 10.30 malam sebelum bertolak ke Jeti Kuala Besut tepat jam 12.00 tengah malam. Setibanya di Kuala Besut pada awal pagi 19 Julai, rombongan singgah di masjid berdekatan untuk menunaikan solat Subuh sebelum menikmati sarapan pagi dan meneruskan perjalanan ke jeti.

Para peserta menaiki bot ke Pulau Perhentian sekitar jam 11.00 pagi dan selamat tiba setengah jam kemudian. Setelah selesai daftar masuk penginapan, program diteruskan dengan ucapan pembukaan oleh Pengetua Kolej Siswa Jaya, Dr. Azlan bin Suhot pada jam 2.30 petang. Aktiviti kemudiannya diteruskan dengan sesi persiapan persembahan program oleh para ahli jawatankuasa. Waktu malam diisi dengan sesi forum yang bermanfaat pada jam 8.30 malam bersama barisan panel hebat iaitu Prof. Ts. Dr. Ali bin Selamat, Prof. Aminudin bin Haji Abu, Encik Arman bin Md Yasin, dan Encik Syafiq bin Rahmat, serta dimoderatorkan oleh Encik Radhir Sham.

Pada 20 Julai, program dimulakan dengan aktiviti plogging sekitar pantai pada jam 7.30 pagi, di mana para peserta mengasingkan sisa kutipan kepada tiga kategori iaitu plastik, kertas, dan kaca. Selepas sarapan, peserta menyertai aktiviti snorkelling di tiga lokasi menarik sekitar Pulau Perhentian sehingga tengah hari. Pada sebelah petang, satu sesi taklimat telah disampaikan oleh Prof. Madya Dr. Saardin, wakil dari OSHE, berkaitan pengisian borang Event Safety Checklist dan HIRARC dengan cara yang betul. Program disambung dengan sesi pembentangan perancangan program oleh para pelajar dan ulasan dari para pensyarah dan panel.

Hari terakhir, 21 Julai, dimanfaatkan dengan aktiviti bebas pada waktu pagi sebelum proses daftar keluar pada jam 11.00 pagi. Rombongan kemudian menaiki bot kembali ke Jeti Kuala Besut, sebelum menaiki bas pulang ke Kuala Lumpur dengan beberapa hentian bagi makan tengah hari serta menunaikan solat Zuhur dan Maghrib di R&R. Rombongan selamat tiba di Kolej Siswa Jaya pada jam 10.00 malam.

Program ini bukan sahaja memberi peluang kepada para pelajar untuk merasai keindahan alam sekitar dan mengukuhkan semangat kerjasama, malah menjadi platform penting dalam memantapkan ilmu pengurusan keselamatan acara serta kemahiran komunikasi dalam kalangan mahasiswa.

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EDITOR: MUHAMMAD NABIL DANISH BIN AHMAD KHIR

KUALA LUMPUR, 6 JULAI 2024 – USR Alam Sekitar telah dianjurkan oleh Jawatankuasa Kolej Mahasiswa (JKM) Kolej Siswa Jaya (KSJ) dan berlangsung selama tujuh hari bermula dari 5 hingga 9 Jun 2024 serta disambung pada 6 Julai 2024. Program ini dianjurkan sebagai tanda penyertaan dalam sambutan Hari Alam Sekitar Negara yang diraikan setiap tahun pada 5 Jun. Fokus utama program ini adalah untuk mengimbangi ekosistem dengan melaksanakan aktiviti berkaitan pemuliharaan biodiversiti. Antara aktiviti yang telah dijalankan termasuklah Kempen Penjimatan Tenaga, Earth Hour, Hari Tanpa Plastik, Bengkel Ujian Kualiti Air, Aktiviti Menanam Pokok, dan Bengkel Pembuatan Sabun.

Peserta sasaran adalah dalam kalangan pelajar Kolej Siswa Jaya serta komuniti dari PPR Desa Rejang. Pada 9 Jun, sekumpulan pelajar dari Kolej Siswa Jaya (KSJ), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Kuala Lumpur telah berjaya menjalankan aktiviti penanaman pokok bakau di Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau, Kampung Sijangkang. Aktiviti ini merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif kesedaran alam sekitar yang sejajar dengan Matlamat Pembangunan Lestari (SDG). Ia dianjurkan oleh KSJ dan Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT) dengan kerjasama UTM Campus Sustainability (UTMCS) dan Seksyen Keselamatan, Kesihatan Pekerjaan dan Alam Sekitar (OSHE) UTM Kuala Lumpur.

• Projek ini bertujuan untuk melindungi ekosistem bakau yang sangat penting untuk kestabilan ekologi serta kehidupan marin di kawasan tersebut. Sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha ini, sebanyak 60 anak pokok Rhizophora mucronata atau lebih dikenali sebagai Bakau Kurap telah ditanam. Anak pokok ini berukuran sekurang-kurangnya 55 cm tinggi dan mempunyai empat hingga enam helai daun.

• Spesies Bakau Kurap dipilih kerana ia sangat sesuai tumbuh di kawasan berpaya berhampiran muara sungai, tempat pertemuan air tawar dan air masin. Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau, Kg. Sijangkang merupakan habitat yang ideal kerana ia membantu mengekalkan kestabilan pesisir pantai dan mengurangkan hakisan tanah.

• Selain itu, Rhizophora apiculata atau dikenali sebagai Bakau Minyak juga sesuai untuk kawasan paya bakau. Sebelum ditanam, anak pokok ini perlu mempunyai ketinggian sekurang-kurangnya 30 cm dan memiliki sekurang-kurangnya empat helai daun.

Pengarah Program, Sharifah Aina Zarifah binti Syed Ahmad Zamri, menyatakan bahawa KSJ telah berjaya menganjurkan satu program pendidikan dan kesedaran yang menekankan kepentingan lautan, biodiversiti marin serta cabaran yang dihadapi seperti pencemaran plastik dan perubahan iklim.

“Kami mengiktiraf peranan penting lautan dan ekosistem pesisir dalam kehidupan kita. Salah satu inisiatif utama yang dijalankan hari ini ialah penanaman pokok bakau. Bakau bukan sahaja melindungi pesisir daripada hakisan dan bencana alam, malah menyediakan habitat penting untuk hidupan marin, menyokong kepelbagaian biodiversiti dan berfungsi sebagai penyerap karbon yang berkesan, membantu usaha kita dalam menangani kesan perubahan iklim,” ujar Sharifah Aina Zarifah.

Ketua komuniti, Encik Suhaimi turut menekankan bahawa usaha penanaman pokok bakau ini bukan sahaja membantu pemuliharaan alam sekitar, malah turut memberi pendidikan kepada generasi muda mengenai pentingnya memelihara ekosistem. “Taman Rekreasi Paya Bakau – Kg. Sijangkang mempunyai sejarah yang panjang dan merupakan satu-satunya kawasan paya bakau di kawasan ini. Kami berbangga dapat bekerjasama dengan UTM dan para pelajar dalam usaha memelihara kawasan ini,” katanya.

Aktiviti ini telah memberikan pengalaman yang amat bermakna kepada para pelajar serta menyumbang kepada usaha pemuliharaan alam sekitar. Inisiatif ini dijangka memberi impak positif dalam jangka masa panjang melalui kerjasama erat antara komuniti, institusi pendidikan dan pihak pengurusan taman. Diharapkan usaha seperti ini akan mendorong lebih banyak pihak untuk melibatkan diri dalam aktiviti pemeliharaan alam sekitar dan bersama-sama memastikan kelestarian ekosistem demi generasi akan datang.

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EDITOR: MUHAMMAD NABIL DANISH BIN AHMAD KHIR

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 June 2024 – In a heartwarming display of dedication and community spirit, the Program Tuisyen Rahoma, a volunteer tutoring initiative, successfully concluded its latest edition. Aimed at bolstering the
academic performance of primary and secondary students from the Pertubuhan Rahoma Darul Fakir Malaysia, it was a testament to the power of collaboration between university students and local communities.

Held every Wednesday for ten weeks from April 24th to July 3rd and running from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM, it brought together volunteers and young learners in a shared pursuit of knowledge. The program, organized by the dedicated student committee from the Jawatankuasa Kolej Mahasiswa Pelajar Luar Kampus (JKM PLK) club at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (UTMKL), demonstrated the university’s unwavering commitment to community service. Under the guidance of Dr. Mohamad Azlan bin Suhot, who served as the Patron, and with the invaluable assistance of En. Mohamad Firdaus bin Majid as Advisor and En. Muhamad Sharifuddin bin Abd Rahim as Program Coordinator, the initiative not only provided academic support but also fostered teaching skills and a sense of social responsibility among the student volunteers.

Program Tuisyen Rahoma was planned with several objectives in mind, including: providing social support and a
thirst for learning for students who are in need of a positive educational environment; fulfilling UTM’s mission in
prospering lives through knowledge; contributing to three sustainable development goals (Quality Education,
Gender Education, and Sustainable Cities and Communities). Pertubuhan Rahoma Darul Fakir Malaysia, just a
five-minute walk from Residensi UTMKL, serves as a haven for children from vulnerable families and was the
perfect setting for this initiative. Over the course of ten weeks, the small court of Pertubuhan Rahoma
transformed into a bustling center of learning and mentorship.

EDITOR: MUHAMMAD NABIL DANISH BIN AHMAD KHIR

CAMERON HIGHLANDS, 21 May 2024 – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), in collaboration with industry partner Theta Edge Berhad, has successfully implemented four high-impact programs at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Lemoi, Cameron Highlands. This initiative, part of the Programme to Elevate Indigenous Schools Through STEM Education, includes the ‘Fun Learning Toy Library’ (FLTL), Digital Literacy, Information Literacy, and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in Schools.

The collaboration involves several UTM departments, including Campus Sustainability (UTMCS), UTM Library, Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE), Kolej Siswa Jaya (KSJ), UTMKL Sports Excellence, Adopt a Kampung Team, Theta Edge Berhad, and the Pahang State Education Department. The team camped at Pos Lemoi for three days and two nights to execute these programs.

Despite significant challenges accessing Pos Lemoi, a remote location only reachable by four-wheel-drive vehicles and motorcycles, the 47 participants, including students and staff, remained enthusiastic about serving and elevating the indigenous school in Pos Lemoi, Cameron Highlands.

Theta Edge Berhad funded the sponsorship of 10 computers for SK Lemoi. Chief Executive Officer Ts. Syahrul Hafidz Suid and Business Development Director Dato Suhairi Saad expressed their excitement about this collaboration and pledged continued support for other indigenous schools in Pahang. Additional funding from KSJ, the OSH Section, UTM Library, and the Office of Campus Sustainability ensured the smooth execution of the program.

The following four programs were carried out:

1. Development of a Mini Fun Learning Toy Library (FLTL) at SK Lemoi’s Pre-School: Led by Dr. Mohamed Azlan Suhot and Puan Harnani Sharuddin, this program focused on STEM education for pre-school students. They transformed the pre-school classroom into a Mini STEM FLTL, providing an interactive and enjoyable STEM learning experience.
2. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH): Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Sa’ardin Abdul Aziz led this program, emphasizing the importance of safety and health practices among teachers and indigenous students. Safety control simulations, conducted by Saudara Stanislaus Johny, included fire safety and basic first aid.
3. Digital Literacy at the School Resource Centre: Dr. Nor Fazilah Mohd Hashim led this program, assessing the impact of digital literacy by measuring computer learning before and after transforming the resource centre into a digital technology hub. The program introduced students to digital technology, providing computer access and basic IT training.
4. Information Literacy for SK Lemoi Students: Led by Puan Nik Masriza Zakaria, this program aimed to enhance students’ skills in finding, evaluating, and effectively using information. She stated, “By fostering a reading culture and encouraging interest in learning STEM, we can provide early exposure to engineering fields.”

The implementation of these programs aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG4 (Quality Education), SDG7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG10 (Reduced Inequality), and SDG17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

The program was inaugurated by En. Muhamadiah Iskandar b. Mohamed, Assistant Director of the School Management Sector, Pahang State Education Department, and witnessed by Professor Ts. Dr. Abd Latif bin Saleh, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (UTM Kuala Lumpur Campus), along with Tuan Ahmad Saidin bin Mohamad Idris, Headmaster of SK Lemoi.

“With this effort, UTM and the industry can bring positive and lasting changes to the education of the indigenous community, equipping them with engaging tools and the knowledge needed for a brighter future. May this Sustainable Education Discourse provide ongoing impact to UTM in advancing the localization of SDGs and fostering a sustainable culture within UTM,” said Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Shamsul Sarip from UTMCS.

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EDITOR: MUHAMMAD NABIL DANISH BIN AHMAD KHIR

KUALA LUMPUR, 28 April 2024 – The Residential College Committee of Kolej Siswa Jaya (JKM KSJ) organized the ‘Silent Symphony: Sign Language Workshop’ on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Bilik Kebudayaan Blok A, KSJ. This event aimed to bridge the gap between the hearing and deaf communities. The workshop featured two esteemed representatives from the Malaysia Federation of the Deaf (MFD), Pn. Saadah and En. Muhammad Fakhrurazzi, who are deaf, along with a translator, Cik Zuraidah, to facilitate communication. The involvement of MFD was important as they brought expertise and firsthand experience to the workshop.

The main objective of the program was to provide participants with an opportunity to learn Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) from professionals and to foster greater understanding and awareness of the deaf community in Malaysia. The workshop began with an insightful session about the mission and vision of the MFD and the crucial role it plays in supporting the deaf community. Participants also gained an in-depth understanding of the deaf community’s unique ways of communication, culture, challenges, and the importance of inclusivity. Professionals from the MFD led the interactive segment, which covered the fundamentals of BIM—including self-introduction, verbs, the alphabet, numbers, colors, and more—to ensure accurate and efficient learning.

The Silent Symphony workshop had a significant impact on the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) community. Through this program, UTM students and staff acquired valuable skills in sign language, enhancing their ability to communicate with the deaf community. This newfound skill set has not only enriched their personal and professional lives, but has also contributed to a more inclusive campus environment.

Nur Arina, the director of this program and a member of JKM KSJ, expressed that the workshop was a fantastic opportunity for both students and community members to immerse themselves in the world of sign language and the deaf community. She believes that understanding and learning BIM can help foster a more inclusive environment for everyone.

The workshop also highlighted UTM’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the university’s proactive approach to creating an environment where all students, regardless of their abilities, feel welcomed and supported.

The Silent Symphony workshop marked a significant step towards inclusivity and mutual understanding. By participating in this program, individuals not only acquired valuable language skills but also contributed to a more inclusive and empathetic society. The workshop sets a model for other institutions to follow, demonstrating the benefits of integrating such programs into their communities.

“This initiative by JKM, KSJ and MFD sets a precedent for other educational institutions. It’s inspiring to see such dedicated efforts to bridge communication gaps and promote understanding,” commented Dr. Azlan bin Suhot, the Principal of KSJ.

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EDITOR: MUHAMMAD NABIL DANISH BIN AHMAD KHIR

KEDAH, 12 Mei 2024 – UTM Techmission@Pulau Songsong, Kedah 2024 yang berlangsung pada 9 hingga 12 Mei 2024 yang disertai oleh 51 orang peserta ini telah mencapai objektifnya dengan cemerlang. Program ini dirancang untuk memberikan pendedahan yang baik kepada warga yang terlibat mengenai sosiobudaya dan ekonomi komuniti setempat supaya usaha ‘bebas jurang’ antara warga UA/IPT dan komuniti setempat dapat direalisasikan. Di samping itu, dapat mempromosikan serta menaikkan imej dan nama UTM. Program ini telah dirasmikan oleh Prof. Ts. Dr. Abd Latif Saleh, Pro-Naib Canselor (Kampus UTM Kuala Lumpur). Program anjuran Jawatankuasa Kolej Mahasiswa Kolej Siswa Jaya ini telah mendapat kerjasama yang baik daripada Majlis Daerah Yan, Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Kedah, Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Daerah Yan, RELA Daerah Yan, Persatuan Rekreasi Luar Daerah Yan, Jabatan Timbalan Naib Canselor (Penyelidikan dan Inovasi) dan MJIIT.

Program UTM Techmission@Pulau Songsong ini dijalankan bagi menyalurkan bantuan teknikal berasaskan teknologi kepada komuniti setempat daerah Yan khususnya di Pulau Songsong. Dengan wujudnya kerjasama antara agensi kerajaan dan bukan kerajaan, program ini telah berjaya melaksanakan pelbagai aktiviti seperti pemasangan solar sebagai tenaga yang boleh diperbaharui oleh MJIIT serta pelepasan tukun tiruan oleh JTNCPI bagi menjaga ekosistem akuatik daripada di ancam kepupusan selaras dengan inisiatif Sustainable Development Goals iaitu SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy dan SDG 14: Life Below Water. Selain itu, program ini bukan sahaja berfokuskan di Pulau Songsong tetapi juga sekitar daerah Yan iaitu di Hutan Lipur Titi Hayun di mana peserta dan penduduk setempat bekerjasama membersihkan kawasan Tangga Kenari serta melaksanakan Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP) berkaitan pembuatan tukun tiruan yang dikendalikan oleh staf teknikal daripada JTNCPI.

Hasil yang telah dicapai setelah tamat program ini ialah:

1. Memasang sebanyak sembilan (9) solar bagi kemudahan komuniti iaitu tujuh (7) di Pulau Songsong dan dua (2) di Tangga Kenari
2. Melepaskan tiga belas (13) tukun tiruan bagi pembiakan ikan dan tiga (3) tukun tiruan bagi Knowledge Transfer Program (KTP)
3. Mengecat Tangga Kenari iaitu laluan pendakian ke Gunung Jerai yang terletak di kawasan Hutan Lipur Titi Hayun
4. Mencapai sasaran bagi Sustainable Development Goals iaitu SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy dan SDG 14: Life Below Water

Sehubungan itu, inisiatif dan komitmen yang disepakati antara pihak UTM bersama dengan agensi Kerajaan serta komuniti di daerah Yan melalui program ini diharapkan dapat berkekalan dan memberikan manfaat yang berpanjangan kepada komuniti setempat.

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EDITOR: MUHAMMAD NABIL DANISH BIN AHMAD KHIR