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THE CREW GREETINGS FROM GOMBAK NEWS SPLASH WISHES FROM THE VIPs SPECIAL INTERVIEW THE WACKOS #tweetupERUDITION WHATS ON YOUR MIND? BLOG OF THE MONTH WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT . . . APPLICABLE PRACTICES OF THE PROPHET WHEN THE PEN MEETS THE PAD

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Greetings from Gombak
your own batch in each class (weirdly, this is not implemented in Gombak. Your classmates can be from different departments so you have to make new friends always) or how you dont have to rush for preregistration since you can always do it when next semester comes. I missed the great events that I would no longer be a part of (I was in almost all the events last semester; IBG, Taaruf Week, MOCIS, etc) and I missed my friends at SCIENCESS who I hope is and will be doing a great job for KOS this year. But most of all, I missed my life in Kuantan, being surrounded by my peers from Batch Awesome and CTS 112 and anyone I consider a friend. The fun things you do. It will be hard to find something similar to that here in Gombak. I would like to apologize to those who had counted on me for SCIENCESS and other societies in Kuantan. I wished there was a way for me to help out from Gombak and if there is, just call me. I might not regret changing my course but I do regret not being a part of Kuantan anymore. I hope for the best for all in Kuantan especially the societies I was a part of; Faciteam, PGG, Wawasan Club, Wackos and of course, SCIENCESS. I also wished my friends and students of Kuantan to enjoy themselves and the best in this world and hereafter . Hope to see you again. Missing Kuantan,

Assalamualaikum and as the title stated, greetings from Gombak. My name is Idlan Zahari and for those who know me, knows that I was a student from Kulliyah of Science. But I wasnt just a student; I was also supposed to be the new Head of Public Relations and Information for SCIENCESS 2012/2013, which would explain why I was given this opportunity to write for ERUDITION. Its a shame, truly, that I could not fulfil my role as the Head of PR and I since I had so many plans and dreams for SCIENCESS. However, I had to sacrifice these dreams for a personal one. This personal dream of mine (which I want to keep private) was the reason why I transferred to Gombak and now a student of Human Science Department. I had to switch, not because I could not handle the science subjects, but because I simply dont enjoy studying it anymore. I dont think that I could handle learning something I dont love for another 3 years. I do however enjoy being a student of KOS. I missed a lot of things from KOS. I missed how you are surrounded by a great group of close friends from
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IIUM Deputy Rector Futsal Challenge Trophy 2013

A closed tournament for IIUM students Students formed any team regardless their kulliyyah, campus or their own team IIUM Kuantan formed one team which includes 8 SCIENCESS students and 2 HEALS students Won the 4th place (the only nonGombak team that managed to get a placing)

Football match between Kuantan FC and Human Science for Sultan Haji Ahamd Shah Cup at Sport Complex , IIUM Kuantan
Last Sunday, our beloved IIUM Kuantan FC had their match against the Human Science team from Gombak and Alhamdulillah, we won(IIUM Kuantan FC 6-1 Human Science)awesome right? Congratulations to the team and as a spectator, the match was very interesting. Well this indeed proves that we Sciencess dont talk the talk, but we walk the walk.Again, congrats to all the players.

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On behalf of Kuliyyah of Science and all academic and non academic Staff, I wish to all the student to have a nice good sleep, I wish all of you good luck, and all the best for the upcoming midterm examination and I pray for your good result. Prof K.

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You may not have a good start, but you can have a good finish. Good luck in this coming mid-semester exams. May Allah ease our way tosuccess.Ameen.And happy holiday to everyone. Make sure to use this holiday to do good to our parents, family, society and also to Islam. Fadzli, President SCIENCESS.

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Name: Zakuan Azizi bin Shamsul Harumain Matric No: 0438447 Birthday: 23rd March 1985 Status: Married and have 1 daughter Current position: Academic Trainee for Department of Biotechnology Future Plans: Going to pursue his PhD at University of York, UK. Achievement: Vice President of Sciencess 2007 Assist Head of Marketing and Promo Wackos 2007. Vice President Kelab Debat Bahasa Melayu 2008 Ex Officio Wackos 2008 President of Sciencess 2008

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Sharing moment session with Bro Zack

How do you know about IIUM in the first place?

It all started after I finished my SPM. I really like biology but I dont want to be a doctor. So I called my counselor in my previous school and she advised me to continue my studies in Biotechnology at IIUM. At that time, Biotechnology was considered as a new field and a new prospect so it actually suits me. That was when I decided I want to be a part of IIUM family.

Wackos was actually an idea initiated by one of my senior Sister Hidayati. She entered an Environmental Awareness Campaign and had to come out with an idea on how to increase environmental awareness among students.So she came out with an idea to provide a resource center so that they can insert the environmentalawareness among
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students in the resource center. Turned out, she won the competition and as the prize of the winning, she had the chance to make the idea come true.

What is Wackos?

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How was life back then when you were a student?

I spent 2 years in Gombak and 2 years in Kuantan, so I really got the chance to experience the best of both worlds. IIUM Gombak was livelier and had better facilities while IIUM Kuantan was still very new and was lacking in term of facilities and staff. Despite the hardship we face back then, our students were very motivated and very independent. There were as if

no batches and no difference between junior and senior as we mingled with everyone. Lucky for us that our relationship with KOS staff was very great. We receive a lot of support from our Dean, Head of Department, and most of all our Assistant Director Brother Malik who was very supportive and very generous in term of granting budgets.

What was your most precious memory with IIUM?

I miss all the fun and excitement I had with all my friends
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andthe time we spent together was considered most precious to me. And truth be told, I really miss playing Futsal with my friends at OSC parking lot in the evening, before it was built.

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A little word of wisdom to the students

My advice to all the student is you should be more proactive in the right direction. Appreciate your time and use it wisely. Undergraduate only come once in a lifetime. Last but not least, respect the your elder and love the younger. I am a proud KOS product. So should you !

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I tend to see cooking as art. I like

the idea of selecting different ingredients and putting them together to produce something beautiful. While this may sound almost `mechanical', I say that the work, like many things I enjoy doing in life is really far from that. Like painting (one of my other passions), I do believe beautiful things are results of passion, love and hard work with technical details taking a back seat. There's always something bland about being completely focused on technical perfection only, which lacks romance in its luster.Now, am I really good in cooking? Honesty, I don't know. I just know I love to do it. When my dish comes out as I like it, then I'm the happiest fella in the world.For the record though, as this question was motivated somewhat by the sciencess "masterchef competition" last semester; I'd like to say something on it. While technically my team won, in truth, I thought that
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some of the student teams produced extremely delicious dishes. Given their young age and other challenges faced on that day, with such wonderful food they prepared, I honestly felt that they were really the winners. I did not think my cooking was much better than theirs. My only real personal triumph in that competition was to have managed the opportunity to work with my dear friend Dr. Suryadi and produced something I was really happy with, though perhaps not any much more delicious than some of the other teams'.Thinking about it, in some ways, I guess its the same reason why I do scientific research; to be able to put together whatever little knowledge I have of things to result in a new scientific discovery. It may not be much, it may not be ground breaking science, but if its decent and beautiful, then I'm happy to have been part of it.

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Assalamualaikum and greetings I bid to you , the reader of Erudition . Before that , I want to congratulate the new Erudition team for the comeback ! You guys totally nailed the promotion through Fb and blog . I hope this brand new season is as hot as fire . Now where are we ? Oh yes .The wacKOS . By now ,Im sure you guys have heard bout it . It s like the basic knowledge of being a KOS student ,aint it ? You must be wondering where does the word wacKOS came from . Let me tell you about it . It is actually came from the word wacky + KOS = wacKOS. Meaning to be a spot where you can relax after a day full of classes and mould a better bonding in this kind of surrounding. WacKOS is initially a students drive program that intended to form a lounge to provide a leisure space for students activities. Thus, in preceding the idea, the group of students presented their idea to Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE) and won the competition in objective of environmental awareness. In realising the motives of building a students lounge and promoting the environmental awareness campaign, the idea was carried into Maxis Cyberlinq Competition in 2007 as a way to generate money. Through these achievements, the money was used to improve the condition of the wacKOS. With a stable initial financial source, the wacKOS is upgraded with several basic needs and facilities. Few couches, bookshelves, books, journals and magazines were provided.

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With that idea in our mind , We would like to continue their dream of seeing the wacKOS as the prime center of students activities , in our own version . It is going to be a place where you can do anything you want and express everything you feel there.A space to gather with your friends and make memories together. I dont really want to kill the thrill , but I will tell you some of the improvisation we are planning to do . In order to give you guys a chance to show your hidden talent , we will build a mini stage near to the exit door . A mini caf is going to be established to accommodate it with hot and cold water so you can make a drink whenever you want . A few exciting and more fantastic games will be provided at the game area . As to induce a sense of sentimental value , we will make the wacKOS as a gallery for us to recall back all the legacy and history we have made . Hence when we came back after 10 years , we can reminisce back all the good and bad memories . Some activities will also going to be held such as Open Day and Movie Night.Plus , the kiosk will be moved into the wacKOS too ! I guess thats all for now people. I wont let anymore cat out from the bag. Just wait for the surprise. What we really anticipate from this project is the support from you people of KOS . We want all of us to see this project as the realization of a generation of students and a reflection of values,upon what we are made of.We think this as a project that created by students , for students . What a pleasure to be in team!Thank you Erudition for this opportunity . It is an honoredto be the highlights of this new season.Brace yourself , the wacKOS project will be the next magnet of revolution , a switch of changes for all of us !

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THE MANAGING TEAM

EXECUTIVE MANAGER AHMAD FARHAN BIN AHMAD YUSOF DEPUTY EXECUTIVE MANAGER MASLIN BINTI MUNTARI SECRETARY SITI FATIMAH BINTI RAHAMAT FINANCIAL CONTROLLER KHAIRUL AMIRA BINTI MD ZAIN HEAD OF DIVISIONS MUHAMMAD FAUWAZ BIN MAHAMAD PUZI MARKETING MUHD HAIZ BIN MOHD SOKHINI NOR ASHIKIN BINTI MAZLAN INTERIOR DESIGN MUHAMMAD SHAFIQ BIN SHAMSOL SITI MARHAMAH BINTI DRAHAMAN

LOGISTICS NUR HAIFA FAZWIN BINTI HASSAN FAHMIN TAWFIQ BIN RAMLAN

MANAGEMENT AHMAD IMANI BIN MUSTAFA NORSHUHADA BINTI ABDUL HADI

PUBLICATION AND PROMOTION SYAZWAN BIN ZAINUDDIN ELEENA BINTI MOHD JAFFERY

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT NUR HAZIRAH BINTI DIANUDDIN RAFIQAH AZIRA BINTI MOHD RAZEB

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BLOG OF THE MONTH

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WHAT YOU

WEAR
1. For brothers, long sleeve, collared shirts are supposedly worn with slack pants while t-shirt are best worn with khaki, corduroys & jeans. 2. Small-checkered shirt is more suitable on men with petite figure while big checkered shirt suits men with larger figure. -FirdausShahrum, Biotechnology. 1. Designed hijab with designed shirt or bajukurung. Youll end up looking like a forest. 2. Wearing skinny jeans especially for the people who wear hijab. Its like youre only wrapping your legs. - MaslinMuntari, Biotechology.

I dont like to see sisters wearing tight cloths and striking colours. It will attract other people -Wani, CTS.

The brothers should not wear shirts that havent been ironed nor lowered their jeans. - Syuhada, Biotechnology. For sisters, they should not wear tudung with humps, youll look like a camel

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- Farihin, Biotechnology. Also for sisters, they should not wear their scarves without the inner scarf. Their hair can be seen clearly. -Diyana, Biotechnology.

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As long as you cover your aurah, it is already okay for me -Bro Zack, IIUM alumni.

Wearing slippers and noncollared tshirt to class for brothers. As for sisters, wearing the tudung with humps at the back -Hanis, Biomedical Science.

You shouldnt wear leggings with hijab Nurul Nadia, CTS.

You shouldnt wear sunglasses in the mall or at night. Its sunglasses so wear it under the sun Eleena, CTS.

I dislike seeing sisters wearing seethrough jubah -Amalina, Biomedical Science. I dislike seeing people not wearing their matric cards, because with it, theyll look more educated. -Atiqah, Biotechnology.

Mini skirts, maybe? AthirahNajwa, CTS.

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APPLICABLE PRACTICES OF

OUR PROPHETS EXAMPLE WHILST RECEIVING GIFT FROM OTHERS.

behavior puzzled all the companion and wonder why would The Prophet SAW behave as such?

One day a non Muslim woman came After Rasullulah finished the last bit to Rasullullah SAW while he was with of the oranges, the lady's excuse a few companions. The woman came herself. The with a couple of companion of oranges as gift to Rasullulah SAW The strange thing Rasullullah. The fruits was, Rasullullah SAW cannot contain their had a very appealing confusion anymore ate the fruit all by look which can attract and ask Rasullullah anyone who set eyes himself. Slice by why did he behave as upon them. Rasullullah slice he ate all the such? Rasullullah SAWgladly accepts the oranges and smile to replied Did you know gift with a big smile. that the when I take the lady after every the first bite, the The strange thing was, bite. oranges that the lady Rasullullah SAW ate gave me actually the fruit all by himself. tasted really sour. If I had shared it Slice by slice he ate all the oranges with all of you, I fear that some of and smile to the lady after every bite. you might tend to react negatively Its very common that everytime and hurt the ladys feeling. Thats the Rasullullah SAW receives a gift from reason why I ate all of it alone. someone he would share it with his companion and he never ate any food all by himself. This strange
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What a beautiful personality that our prophet had. He never belittled anyone giving The act of giving, even though the that matters. Not oranges tasted awful how much the gift but he kept his smile and ate all the oranges cost them. so he won't hurt her feelings. We can set this as an example in our daily life. How many times did we them. receive something from another person and thanked them or smile to them. Never should we belittled anyone gift even though it was a very cheap gift or an ugly one. It does not matter what they give. The act of giving, that matters. Not how much the gift cost

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KATAKAN TIDAK PADA AKUTIDAKPEDULISME

By : Anonymous

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim..Alhamdulillah atas nikmat Islam yang mampu kita kecapi hingga hari ini. Jika bukan kerana titik peluh Baginda SAW, mana mungkin Islam tersebar ke pelosok dunia. Jika bukan kerana hebatnya Baginda SAW memerintah dan mentadbir Madinah, nikmat Islam tidak mungkin dapat kita rasa. Madinah; sebuah Negara Islam yang pertama, urusan politiknya ditadbir berlandaskan Islam, permasalahan masyarakat diuruskan berlandaskan nas Al-Quran dan hadith, hidup harmoni sebuah masyarakat berbilang bangsa dan agama di bawah lembayung Islam. Ini sejarah yang kita banggakan, justeru mengapa tidak kita berusaha untuk menghidupkan kembali sejarah ini dalam arena pentadbiran negara kita sekarang? Politik, pilihan raya, turun undi. Perkataan-perkataan ini seolah-olah menjadi berhantu untuk disebut dan dibincangkan dalam kalangan mahasiswa. Bagaikan ada tembok cina pemisah antara mahasiswa dan politik. Takutkan AUKU? Atau kerana dirasakan politik ini kotor? Atau kerana sikap akutidakpedulisme yang dianuti mahasiswa? Kita mahasiswa agen perubahan. Kita yang mempunyai daya intelek yang tinggi, amat rugi jika tidak mampu menjadi salah seorang penyumbang untuk masa depan negara yang lebih baik. Setiap undi nilainya sangat tinggi. Satu undi menentukan majoriti. Satu undi menentukan siapa yang menawan kerusi. Kita yang menginginkan perubahan dalam kepimpinan negara, perlu melakukan sesuatu untuk perubahan yang kita harapkan. Pesanan pada mahasiswa yang langsung tidak ambil peduli. Jangan terlalu ghairah dengan dunia akademik, dunia keseronokan remaja, dunia sweet 19,

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sampai tidak cakna isu langsung. Malaysia tempat tumpah darah kita, maka menjadi tanggungjawab bersama untuk kekalkan keharmonian tanpa mengira siapa kita. Ayat yang selalu diungkapkan mahasiswa, "aku x minat sangat politik ni.... tunggu aku kerja nanti baru nak mengundi..... politik urusan orang dewasa, kita jangan masuk campur.". Kalau rata-rata anak muda ada mind setting sebegini, apa yang akan terjadi pada masa depan negara? Kelihatannya mungkin seperti small matter.. x pa, aku ja tak mengundi, orang lain mengundi dah. Bayangkan sekiranya 5 ribu mahasiswa bermentaliti sebegini, apa yang akan terjadi?! Kesan daripada pemimpin yang tidak layak dan amanah menjadi ketua amat berat, seluruh kehidupan kita akan terasa. Kita semua inginkan kegemilangan Islam dijulang, nak persekitaran Islam untuk diri kita, generasi bawah kita, tapi apabila masuk bab politik, semua nak tolak tepi. Sedangkan melalui wasilah ini sahajalah yang terbaik sekiranya kita nak rasai undang-undang Islam terlaksana di Malaysia. Sudah cukup lama Malaysia ni beridentiti Negara Orang Islam, bilakah masanya pula nak betul-betul jadi Negara Islam? Fikir-fikirkan dan selamat berubah~

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