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SHORT MESSAGE FROM VICE CHANCELLOR

As a technical university, Universiti Malaysia

Perlis is particularly cognizant of the increasing
role technology plays in our everyday lives,
especially in providing solutions to our problems
big and small; and the enhanced responsibility
that lies upon the university’s shoulder in the
matter. We have also become very sensitive
towards several aspects related to the
responsibility, with specific reference to the
sustainability agenda.

Firstly, we have come to recognise that no other

organisations have as much capacity and
capability as the university, to effect change in
what we want the world to be, especially in the
context of the geographical location of the
university. We have the people, the know-how,
the technology and the network.

Secondly, in spite of the said capacity and

capability, there is no way we can work on this
agenda alone, on our own. Collegiality and
partnerships, at the level of the local, regional
and international community is a must. As a university, we can work on our projects
and drive home the message of sustainability to our students. However we can, and
must also propose ways in which we can address challenges which require the
combined efforts of the government, industry and civil society to work together, with the
university providing the intellectual input and practical platform for this to happen. When
successful, the platform will lead to an ecosystem that will enable the change that we
need for sustainability to happen.

Thirdly, despite the presence of advancing technology, we also acknowledge that not
every problem needs advanced technology as a solution. There are times when
conventional methods combined with creativity and most importantly, the people’s will
based on their understanding of the importance of sustainability, will result in success.
There are also times when indigenous resources and technology offer an equally
effective solution to challenges.

Our understanding of the three points above have become our mainstay in proceeding
with our sustainability agenda. We have done much but we also know the road ahead
is still long. We will, as a university, take leadership in the sustainability agenda.
We understand that actions we take at the university are not for the benefit of the
university alone but may and will reverberate through the folds of the present and future
society, influencing its members to embrace the idea of a better future for us and
generations to come and thus take suitable actions to reflect the understanding. It is
our ardent hope that innovations that result from the creativity of our administration and
core businesses of the university, and those that we co-create with our stakeholders
from various segments of society will represent a lasting UniMAP footprint towards a
better future.
INTRODUCTION

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is Malaysia's 17th public institution of higher

learning. Approved by the Malaysian Cabinet in May 2001, it started off as a university
college - Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia (KUKUM). The institution’s first
intake comprised 116 engineering students who began classes in June 2002. In
February 2007, KUKUM was upgraded to a full-fledged university and renamed
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). The university is one of only four technical public
universities in Malaysia.

With a vision to become an internationally competitive technical university, UniMAP’s

raison d’etre was to produce highly-skilled engineers to fulfil and support Malaysia’s
Industrial Blueprint (Pelan Induk Perindustrian Negara). Over the years, we have
remained true to this vision, strengthening our mission to produce exemplary
individuals who will contribute to the Nation’s development and industry
competitiveness agenda.

With the core values of Knowledge, Sincerity, Excellence, UniMAP’s objectives are
translated into its commitment to key institutional agenda and stakeholders. The
objectives recognise and place emphasis on sustainability perspectives and the
university’s contribution to the agenda, both directly and indirectly:

STUDENT

To develop holistic future leaders through well-rounded education based on practical

application of knowledge and skills

MTUN (Malaysian Technical University Network)

To play a role in tertiary TVET to support the nation’s industrial growth.

COMMUNITY

To be the catalyst for the sharing of knowledge and technology with society.

FACULTY AND STAFF

To provide supportive environment that empowers intellectual and professional growth.

RESEARCH

To generate new knowledge through strategic research endeavours for the benefit of
humanity.
CAMPUS CULTURE

To create an intellectual environment conducive to the sharing of knowledge, views,

culture and ideas in pursuit of sustainability.

NATION BUILDING

To contribute to the nation’s socioeconomic development and enrich the Malaysian

culture.

UniMAP currently has around 12,000 local and international students at both
undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study, with an alumni size in excess of
30000 all around the world. We offer 33 engineering, engineering technology and
technology bachelor degree programmes, two business and one new media degree
programmes, also at the bachelor level. We also run six diploma level engineering
programmes, whose graduates can proceed to bachelor degree programmes at the
university. At postgraduate level, both taught courses and research programmes of
study are available to choose from. Research grants may be available, depending on
areas of research and grants availability.

As a technical university, learning includes practical-oriented or lab-intensive

components, especially in engineering technology and technology programmes. Our
technology degree programmes run on the 3u1i mode, where students spend three
years at the university and one year in industry. Additionally, our close collaboration
with more than 120 industry partners across the board enables the university to
leverage on industry’s facilities for students skills and technological know-how, while
both parties enjoy the sharing of the latest technological innovation to propel further
research and enhance the teaching-learning experience at the university. Post-
COVID19, many of our programmes run on hybrid mode, while F2F learning is still
accorded to practical-oriented programmes or part of programmes.

In addition to content knowledge, the university strives to equip students with values
that are pertinent to their growth and development. These are encapsulated in
UniMAP’s core values of Knowledge, Sincerity and Excellence – translated into action
through both the extra and co-curricular activities offered to students as a way to enrich
their campus experience. One of these is the university’s flagship Seven Pillars
programme, which aims to enhance students’ personality development. Another is the
Service Learning Malaysia University for Society (SULAM) programme, which covers
both curriculum and co-curriculum components in inculcating a culture of service
amongst students. Both programmes aim to produce holistic graduates who are
entrepreneurial and balanced, and who will become exemplary individuals making
significant contributions to society, both at local and global levels. At present, UniMAP
is engaged in more than 63 community projects, providing authentic opportunities for
both students and staff to engage in social entrepreneurship, and a sturdy foundation
for students to grow from for when they leave the security of the university and venture
into the world of work.
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 SDG 1: NO POVERTY

Financial aid for students to attend UniMAP and enable them to complete
university studies

UniMAP has set up a suite of initiatives to cater to the needs of our students and
potential international students to ensure that poverty does not stop them from
completing higher education and that they have the support necessary to complete
their studies. UniMAP has created Tabung Endowmen Pelajar@UniMAP and Tabung
Wakaf RM5 RM10@UniMAP programmes. These programmes are for UniMAP
students’ welfare and development, allowing donors the avenue to help UniMAP
students who are in financial difficulties, especially those from the low income (B40)
group. In addition, monies collected from these programmes also go toward the
development of educational needs.

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Community anti-poverty programmes

The university’s UniMAP for Society programme develops high-impact community

programmes by putting good use the university’s research expertise to benefit the
community. For example, it provides assistance to the local community by financially
supporting start-ups towards socially sustainable businesses, as well as through
relevant education programmes.

The Affordable Recirculating Aquaculture System (ARAS) and also named as RAS
BM600, hopes to overcome students’ lack of income through social entrepreneurship
(SE). This Social Innovation for Poverty
Eradication (SIPER @ Aquapreneurs) project
has been designed in order to ease financial
problems faced by participants in the B40 group.
It was developed to overcome the problem and
help them to generate some income as
aquapreneurs. Besides that it is hoped that they
will become future job creators and play a role
as a mentor to others. The programme will also
increase the university’s rate of graduate
employability. Participants will be trained to be
familiar with UniMAP’s RAS BM600 aquaculture
technology, farming and hence marketing Jade
Perch (fish species). SIPER is scalable and
viable to be implemented among students at
UniMAP, and by members of economically-
deprived community, and community members
at large.

Maybank Islamic Berhad's iSIPER project is funded by funds from zakat collection
amounting to RM500,000 from Maybank Islamic Berhad. This project involves three (3)
main crops project focusing on gray oyster mushroom and hydroponic plants. A total of
RM120,000 has been allocated for the mushroom project, specifically for 35,000 blocks
of mushrooms; while RM20,000 has been allocated for the hydroponics infrastructure
purposes and plant needs. The rest has been allocated to cover the allowance for 25 to
50 participants, comprising asnaf (hardcore poor) and B40 graduates.

UniMAP has also participated in an exhibition in conjunction with the Launching

Ceremony of Bumiputera Development Action 2030 which was officiated by the
country’s Prime Minister in Kuala Lumpur. Driven for Community Project (TERAJU -
UniMAP) Oyster Mushroom Planting was exhibited. This exhibition helped the local
community to promote their products at the national level, showcasing the
socioeconomic benefits the project has afforded its participants.

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UNIMAP FLOOD VOLUNTEER MISSION PHASE 1 to 4: OPS KASIH BANJIR 2021

The UniMAP volunteer team was involved in the Phase 1 to 4 flood relief mission to
four flood-hit geographical areas in Kedah, Klang, Kuantan, Pahang, in Malaysia. The
mission, involving 150 UniMAP student and staff volunteers, helped reduce the burden
of the communities affected by this disaster. The team carried out the tasks of washing
and cleaning the areas affected by the floods. At the same time, UniMAP also launched
the Flood Relief Fund to raise money to buy basic necessities in order to ease the
burden borne by the victims.

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 SDG 2 : ZERO HUNGER

UniMAP shared its knowledge and expertise in conducting events to end hunger,
contribute effort towards food security and improved nutrition, as well as promote
sustainable agriculture.

Management of campus food waste

UniMAP supports organic waste treatment through the use of a Compost Machine,
which is managed by the university’s Center for Energy Management & Sustainable
Campus (COSCEM). Organic waste is collected from the university’s daycare centre,
cafes in the campus or brought in from other
university locations by COSCEM staff. This
program is beneficial for both the university and
staff, as the latter are educated on how to
segregate waste, do simple composting and also
practice good management of food waste. From
the university point of view, this practise has
greatly reduced costs of employing special
contractors to manage the composting centers.
14481 kg of food waste has been collected for
2021. The benefits of compost fertilizer to improve
the chemical, physical and biological properties of
the soil in addition to supplying plant nutrients has
led to its continuous use.

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The Foodbank program at UniMAP has been operating since 2019 until now. This
programme aims to facilitate and help underprivileged students and those from the low
income (B40) group by providing them with free food. The implementation of the
Foodbank Siswa @ UniMAP Program employs two key methods; firstly the Food
Pantry which provides aid in the form of dry food; and Food Kitchen which provides
cooked food. The latter is available three times a week. The help provided is aimed at
ensuring that students’ learning process and their campus life is not hindered due to
hunger.

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UniMAP is very concerned in ensuring that none of its students and staff are at risk
from food security issues. This includes making certain that they have access to
nutritious and affordable food. Thus, UniMAP has provided healthy and affordable food
choices for all cafés dotted in various locations on campus, as well as in departmental
pantries for staff in all of its on-campus offices.

Local Food
Summer café D'Larrez cafe

Western food & Coffee

Richiamo Coffee UniMAP He & She Coffee @ Library UniMAP

Koffey Café WARONGTiHH

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Sharing knowledge and technologies with the local community

IOT-based solar powered smart fertigation

Several series of installation sessions and knowledge sharing (CSR) were carried out
by some students of FKTM, UniMAP at Dusun Pokok Sena Durian in December 2021,
as part of the faculty CSR project. The sessions were supervised by Ts Dr Yuzairi
Abdul Rahim and Ts Dr Abdul Syafiq Abdull Sukor. Local growers had the opportunity
to learn and use the fertigation automation system named the IOT -BASED SOLAR
POWERED SMART FERTIGATION. With this solution, local gardeners can increase
the productivity of their farms with IoT applications. The use of solar with this
technology is especially useful for locations facing issues with electricity supply.

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E- Padi system
E-Padi is an IoT-based paddy productivity monitoring system using Wireless Network
Protocol.

Robot berkebun (The farming robot)

The robot allows for the remote control and mapping tasks for the agricultural industry
segment. The level of efficiency of this robot is also higher when compared to humans
and it is proven that the assistance helps increase crop yields, comparable to the
agricultural industry in developed countries that use a lot of robot assistance in routine
affairs on the farm.

Organic fertiliser
A special organic fertiliser has been produced via the collaboration between UniMAP
lecturer, Dr Firdaus Yusof with Syarikat Grovasi Solutions, a subsidiary of Dibuk Sdn
Bhd. Dr Firdaus’ expertise has led to the development of an environmentally friendly
method, where the fertilizer is produced from a mixture of different types of herbal
formulation.

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The fertiliser works as a hormone that promotes the absorption of nutrients from the
soil, hence producing increased volume and quality of yield.

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 SDG3: Good Health and Well Being

UniMAP has taken various actions to improve local and global health and well-being.
Recognising that some members of the community, especially the elderly, may face
difficulties in obtaining information related to health issues such as on chronic diseases
and those related to COVID-19, the university’s Health Center (PKU) in collaboration
with the Perlis State Health Department has organized the Know Your Disease
programme. The programme aimed to cultivate a sense of consideration and concern
for the community in the environment, in addition to strengthening the community spirit
and cooperation. It was held at the Muhammad Mosque in Sungai Adam, Jejawi, Perlis.

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UniMAP Counselling Center (PUSKA)

PUSKA provides counselling services to UniMAP students and staff. Underlying its
operations are the application of mental health, psychological or human development
principles, through cognitive, affective, behavioural or systemic interventions, strategies
that address wellness, personal growth, or career development, as well as pathological
factors. Professional counselors help clients identify goals and potential solutions to
problems which cause emotional turmoil; while seeking to improve communication and
coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and promote behavior change and optimal mental
health, especially among those who sought for PUSKA’s advisory services, and the
university community in general.

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The university Sports Centre is responsible for managing all sports and recreational
activities at the university, as well as working to improve the sports performance of
UniMAP students and staff. It also aims to introduce UniMAP in the eyes of the
community through sports and recreational activities, and functions as a Center of
Sports Excellence in Perlis. The centre encourages the campus community to be active
in sports and recreational activities. It regularly organises closed and open tournaments
between the university and the community. Good sports infrastructure and quality
services are provided to sports enthusiasts.

A smoke free policy has been endorsed by the university. Penal code and law are
applied to everyone in the university compound. Signboards are located across the
campus and campaigns made vigorously from time to time as a reminder and to raise
awareness of the policy.

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 SDG4: Quality Education

In meeting the objectives of quality education, UniMAP provides quality programmes of

study for the nation’s socio-economic vitality and sustainability. In some cases it
provides free access to education and educational resources, such as computers,
online courses, etc. to help ensure that communities in need are not deprived of
education.

Centre for Professional Development & Continuing Education (PDCE)

UniMAP’s PDCE focuses on lifelong learning for working adults. It is also an approved
training provider in Malaysia. PDCE offers a suite of professional courses at various

levels of study, based on the university’s policy of Lifelong Learning.

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Besides PDCE, the university’s faculties and departments have also been actively
involved in contributing various activities towards the achievement of the objectives of
SDG 4.

⮚ Basic Photography and Videography Course using the Smartphone

The course was organized by Kangar Community College on 30 October 2021, and
facilitated by the university’s staff from the Centre for Corporate Communications (PKK).
The course, aimed to educate participants on the basic techniques of photography and
videography using the smartphone, was attended by 25 participants from the local
community. The participants’ takeaway from the course was techniques they had at
their disposal to improve their marketing skills and digital sales of products online
through e-commerce platforms.

⮚ Rero Basics Enhancement Workshop Series 2

On July 3 2021, the Rero Basics Enhancement Workshop Series 2 was held at
Tarcisian Convent National School, Ipoh with FTK Elektrik Robotics Team UniMAP".
This program is a continuation of "Rero Micro Robot Basics together with SK Tarcisian
Convent Ipoh" which was carried out on 12 May 2021. Mr. Mohd Rizal bin Manan, as
team leader and Ts. Muhammad Aizat bin Abu Bakar as the main instructor, were
assisted by several members of the Robotics Team. The program was originally
proposed to be held face to face in April 2021 but had to be changed to virtual mode
due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of the workshop was to prepare the students to
participate in the Innovation and Robotic Competition (IRCC) 2021 at the state level.

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⮚ Workshop on Robot Design using 3D Printer

UniMAP conducted a workshop on Robot

Design using 3D printer on 26 October
2021 to 13-15 year olds from local schools
in Perlis. Co-organised by MCMC-UniMAP
and YAYASAN UniMAP, the workshop
exposed students on the wonders of 3D
printing, while cultivating their interest and
inclination towards innovation and creativity.
E- certificates were provided to all those
who participated.

⮚ Lending a helping hand to students from the B40 group

The closing of schools during the pandemic has led to staff at the Faculty of Chemical
Engineering Technology to open a temporary learning set-up to ensure that children
from B40 families are not left out in their learning during this time. The faculty provided
computing and internet access, as well as learning aids to the local students whose
parents and guardians were economically affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and
students who did not have internet access at home so that they are able to resume
their learning activities while schools remain closed. This university social responsibility
(USR) initiative based on the values of Knowledge, Sincerity and Excellence is one of
the leaps in empowering the community to support children's education.

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⮚ Collaboration in the production of Road Safety Awareness Video
A total of three members of Road Transport Department (JPJ) Perlis, three teachers
and a student from Derma Middle School, Kangar, collaborated with UniMAP in the
production of a Road Safety Awareness video, in conjunction with a campaign of the
same name.

⮚ International STEM & Innovation Colloquia Series (ISICS) Series

The International STEM & Innovation Virtual Colloquia Series (ISICS) refers to a series
of lectures organised by UniMAP where world-renowned STEM scientists gave talks,
shared experiences and engaged in discussions online with members of the audience
comprising the university community and students from local schools. In 2021, a total of
four talk series were conducted involving Professor Dr. Farouk El-Baz (Director, Centre
for Remote Sensing, College of Engineering Boston University, USA), Professor Dr.
Carl Edwin Wieman (Nobel Prize in Physics 2001, Graduate School of Education
Stanford University, USA), Professor Dr. William Daniel Phillips (Nobel Prize in Physics
1997, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) USA) dan Dr. Hashima
Hasan (NASA Program Scientist, James Webb Telescope (JWST), NASA.

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 SDG5: Gender Equality

UniMAP pays attention to the need of ensuring gender equality at the university, in its
policies and activities. One such initiative is the university’s PISKANITA, which is an
acronym for the Committee for Women Staff and Wives of Staff. The committee is led
by the wife of the Vice-Chancellor and ensures, through its activities, that the welfare of
women at the university are protected. UniMAP also ensures that there is a sizeable
representation of women in university leadership positions and those in senior
academic roles, upholds the national policies on equal pay scales and the provision of
maternity leave, provides childcare on campus, promotes workplace flexibility and
participates in national campaigns for preventing violence against women.

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In UniMAP, maternity leave, permission to leave work one hour early for pregnant staff,
and quarantine leave facilities to take care of sick children are part of the healthcare
benefits that female employees are eligible for, regardless of their employment status.
With the maternity benefit, mothers can take leave of absence from work with peace of
mind before and after giving birth.

Childcare facilities for students and staff

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 Achievement of Women in UniMAP

In conjunction with the Charisma

Transformation Program in
Empowering Women in Rural Area
(KARISMA), staff from FTKEN were
invited to engage in knowledge-
sharing with female entrepreneurs in
the Northern Region. This program
was officiated by YAB Dato'
Norsabrina Mohd Noor, as President
of the North Cosmetic Entrepreneurs
Association. The objective of the
program was to provide exposure to
participants and share ideas and
experience in running a business in
addition to being a meeting platform
for entrepreneurs in strengthening
their business network. A total of more
than 200 entrepreneurs were involved
in the 2-day programme.

A talk titled "Entrepreneurship: The Importance of Mental and Emotional Strength" was
delivered by Dr. Saidatul Ardeenawatie Bt Awang. The content of the hour-long lecture
emphasized the connection between the brain and the importance of mental and
emotional strength which are important to entrepreneurs. This program received an
encouraging and positive response from participants.

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 SDG6: Clean Water and Sanitation

WEBINAR: SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF WATER

In conjunction with the celebration of World Water Day 2021, the university’s Centre for
Energy Management and Sustainable Campus (COSCEM) in collaboration with the
Centre of Excellence, Water Research and Environmental Sustainability Growth
(WAREG) held a webinar for all UniMAP staff and the public, in general.The webinar
carried with the following content and message:

Water saving tips from COSCEM; the importance of water saving and austerity
measures for the future: help reduce the burden of water supply companies to provide
treated water, while being able to maintain water levels in dams to extend storage in
the face of unforeseen situations, especially during the long drought that had hit the
country.

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RAINWATER HARVESTING PROJECT

This project was carried out as a saving measure from the use of clean piped water.
Water from this rainwater source also does not need to be carried from pool water
which saves the use of machinery and energy.

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PROVISION OF FREE DRINKING WATER

UniMAP provides free drinking water to all its staff and students, accessible any time.
This is to ensure that all staff and studens have access to safe and purified water for
consumption. The provision is available in university offices and along the university
corridors especially in faculty premises. It also helps in time saving as staff and
students have instant access to hot/ cold water to go into meetings and go about their
daily business without the need of having to go out to the store to buy hot/cold drinks.

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 SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy

SMART MOSQUE SYSTEM

In tandem with the advancement of technology, especially in utilizing the capabilities of

green technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) leverages the expertise of its
researchers in the development of the Smart Mosque System (SMP). SMP is a system
that controls major electrical equipment such as lights, fans, and air conditioners using
tablet access, utilising the Internet of Things (IOT). Through the application, the
mosque authorities are able to monitor and control the use of electrical equipment in
the mosque more easily, and efficiently as well as contribute to saving electricity
(energy) consumption. i

Smart Mosque System (SMP)

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WEBINAR: UniMAP SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MODULE SERIES

The webinar was organised by the university’s Center for Energy Management and
Sustainable Campus (COSCEM). The purpose of this programme is to provide
exposure to UniMAP staff and the public in general on aspects of efficient electricity, in
relation to energy sustainability and to raise awareness on the goals of SDG 7. The
programme comprised a 3-module series which took place in three different days with
each explaining one part of the webinar series.

Posters of the UniMAP Sustainable Module Series

COMPRES: SOLAR ENERGY IN SCHOOLS

This project resulted from the 'Community Research Grant' (COMPRES) initiative. A
total of twenty (20) representative teachers from ten (10) schools around the state of
Perlis were involved in the in-person knowledge transfer program conducted by
UniMAP at the university. The teachers had the opportunity to engage in hands-on
activity while being briefed and assisted by the facilitators involved. This program was
also broadcast live through UniMAP Facebook which enabled access and the transfer
of this knowledge to other participants who were not able to be present. Virtually, 400
participants were recorded to be present in the programme. Teacher representatives
were given one (1) set of basic PV solar energy system kit to take back to school, with
the aim that the use of solar energy can be established, albeit on a mini-scale as a
kick-off initiative and to raise the school community awareness of its importance and
potential in the management of global climate.

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MICROCONTROLLER-BASED SMART LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

The Microcontroller-based Smart Lighting Control System is a specially designed

device for energy-saving solution in UniMAP’s main campus restrooms and corridors of
main/communal buildings. The solution comprises an automatic lighting control system
with the purpose of avoiding waste of electricity supply during interval periods of
unused time. The use of the system has resulted in a reduction in energy consumption
on the main campus, evident in the lower electricity bills. It has also contributed to the
reduction of CO2 release to the environment.

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PROGRAM RUMAH IBADAT HIJAU (GREEN HOUSE OF WORSHIP PROGRAMME)

UniMAP’s Center for Energy Management and Sustainable Campus (COSCEM),

became a strategic partner with the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change
Center (MGTC) to run the Program Rumah Ibadat Hijau (RIH) in Perlis. The objective
of the RIH Program is to make the house of worship a catalyst for environmental
sustainability in fostering a green lifestyle culture among parishioners. It also targets at
making the house of worship an example of energy-efficient, water-efficient, and
environmentally friendly and low-carbon building in the local area. Among the elements
of green technology visible in the program are electrical energy efficiency, water
efficiency, rainwater harvesting systems, waste management and the use of renewable
energy.

Program Rumah Ibadat Hijau

Picture taken from Sinar Harian (national daily news) report

LOCAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY

UniMAP’s Center for Energy Management and Sustainable Campus (COSCEM), in

collaboration with the national electricity board, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Perlis
organized a talk entitled "Tips on Saving Electricity during Movement Control Order" on
1 February 2021.

BASIC ENERGY AUDIT COURSE

A total of 20 UniMAP staff attended the Basic Energy Audit (BEA) Course organized by
the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Center (MGTCC) on 31 March
2021. The course was delivered online by En. Muhd Muhtazam Bin Noordin, Energy
Audit Expert from MGTCC.

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 SDG8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

UniMAP EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

As a public university, UniMAP’s employment practices are subject to circulars set by

Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (Public Services Department, Malaysia). The
latest Circular on employment is Pekeliling Perkhidmatan Bilangan 1 Tahun 2016 -
Rasionalisasi Skim Perkhidmatan Bagi Perkhidmatan Awam Persekutuan Di Bawah
Sistem Saraan Malaysia which highlights the terms of reference for employment.
This Circular needs to be read
together with the List of Service
Scheme. The list states terms
of appointment for services in
the Public Sector. One of the
terms states that the candidate
must be not less than 18 years
old when applying for a
position at any public
organisation.

Employment practice appeal process

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STAFF UNIONS AT UniMAP

UniMAP supports the establishment of employment unions as the latter functions as

a mediator between the employer and employees in resolving conflicts or issues
related to employment. The unions also function as a platform for staff to contribute
ideas for the benefit of the university as well to enable staff to protect their own rights
and welfare. In 2019, UniMAP endorsed three employment unions: Persatuan
Kakitangan Akademik (PKA) for academic staff, Persatuan Pegawai Tadbir dan
Iktisas (POTENSI) for the university administrators and Kesatuan Kakitangan
Pelaksana (KESONA) for its support staff. The unions have been running their
functions as per raison d'etre until today.

Persatuan Kakitangan Akademik (PKA) Persatuan Pegawai Tadbir dan Iktisas

(POTENSI)

Administrator and Kesatuan Kakitangan Pelaksana (KESONA)

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 SDG9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

UniMAP LEADING IN INNOVATION

The multiple initiatives, endeavours and products of innovation, and UniMAP’s

collaboration with industries in its many forms reflect the university’s commitment to
be the spearhead in the innovation culture and stewardship. UniMAP’s innovation
accomplishment is evident in its recognition at various local and international
platforms:

❖ RESEARCH RECOGNITION (overall as of August 2021), in total, UniMAP

researchers have showcased 109 research products at international and local
exhibitions. These resulted in the university bagging 36 Gold Medals, 45 Silver
Medals, 26 Bronze Medals and 2 Special Awards.

❖ MTE 2021: SDG International Innovation Awards was organized by

Professional Trade Exhibitions & Meeting Panners (PROTEMP) Malaysia on 25-29
October 2021. Results were announced on 29 October 2021, with UniMAP
successfully walking away with 4 Special Awards, 6 Outstanding Innovation Awards
and 11 Gold Medals, 5 Silver, 3 Bronze and 1 Merit medal.

❖ Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2021, organized by Korea Invention

Promotion Association (KIPA) & Malaysian Association of Research Scientists
(MARS) from 1-4 December 2021. UniMAP won 5 Gold medals, 3 Silver medals and
3 Bronze medals.

❖ International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2021 was

held in KLCC on 13-14 December 2021, organized by MINDS, Malaysia. UniMAP
showcased 24 research products and won 1 Special Award, 8 Gold medals, 11
Silver medals & 5 Bronze medals. The university also bagged ITEX 2021 Special
Award through the research team of Associate Prof. Dr. Hakimah Osman, Green
Organic Binder From Rice Straw For Compostable Packaging Products. The project
was successfully selected as the recipient of the Special Thailand Award For The
Best International Invention & Innovation.

❖ REGISTRATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION 2021. The

year 2021 also saw an increase in the registration of Intellectual Property (IP)
protection of UniMAP’s products, bringing a total of 100. The intellectual properties
are registered with the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO).

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❖ In 2021, UniMAP has collaboration projects with 78 industries, signalling the
university’s commitment to the synergistic relationship which benefits both parties
and the civil society at large.

Number of collaboration projects with industries in 2021

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 Some of the many awards that UniMAP won in 2021.

One of the many UniMAP’s registration of Intellectual Property (IP) protection

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 SDG10: Reduced Inequalities

UniMAP COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUALITY

UniMAP has a Diversity and Equality committee, office and officer tasked by the
administration to advise on and implement policies, programmes, and training
programmes related to diversity, equality, equity, inclusion and human rights on
campus. UniMAP has created various offices including the Legal Office which
addresses policies related to the above, including on matters related to integrity and
ethics.

SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE DISABLED

UniMAP has in place a specific scheme for the provision of support to the disabled
among the student community. Once they have registered with the office, the student
will receive benefits and facilities that will help them socially and financially
throughout their study at the university. The services provided include:

● support for tuition fees

● graduate employability assistance
● extra time in exams
● specially built accommodation
● inclusion in the university’s Buddy system programme.

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SPECIAL TEENAGERS SUPPORT PROGRAMME

A project to establish school infrastructure and facilities for disabled teenagers was
the focus of collaboration between UniMAP Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Technology with Perlis Parents and Special Teenagers Support Association (PSRIP)
and PeSTeC Network. Funded by Yayasan Petronas grant, the aim of the project
was to provide a school for disabled teenagers that focuses on their personality and
identity development, inculcating them with spiritual values and contribute towards
the reduction of social problems such as sexual harassment, drug abuse and
criminal activities among the target group. Lecturers from the faculty contributed their
time and expertise for this project.

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UniMAP’s building is equipped with accessible facilities for people with disabilities.
The facilities can be found at rental buildings and permanent buildings in UniMAP’s
campuses. Some examples of all of the facilities are lifts (24 unit), parking lots (41
unit), toilets (34 unit) and wheelchair ramps (62 unit), bringing to a total of 162 units.

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 SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

UniMAP LIBRARY COMMONS

UniMAP library commons was officially opened in 2009 featuring leisure areas, light
reading section, laptop zone and Infoaccess Lab. In the same year, the new mini
library at the then School of Manufacturing building complex was officially launched
to serve library users in Pauh Putra Campus. Designing process was carried out by
our very own library staff in January 2011. Implementing the nature campus concept,
the library building adopts three main themes for each level, including seas, gardens
and skies. The Library is blessed with wonderful, advanced technologies, modern
furniture and up-to-date IT facilities. Special areas such as laptop zones, leisure
areas, infotainment zone, noise zone and learning pods have becoming new
attractions for library users. The library is designed specifically to cater for
collaborative learning areas, supporting group discussion activities and broadening
access to online information and services.

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PUBLIC ACCESS TO UniMAP LIBRARY

GALLERY 1001, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Library is located on Level 2 of the
library. It places a collection of research, events, academic information, university
figures and information about the State of Perlis to UniMAP citizens, visitors and the
local community

The library opens its doors to the public, especially for schools or other institutions
wanting to explore higher education possibilities, to expose its students to the world
of learning and what it has to offer them, and the like. It also becomes a focal point in
the hosting of international key persons such as country ambassadors, where public
lectures are given which are normally open to the public.

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UniMAP ALUMNI SCULPTURE

The Alumni Sculpture represents the

alumni’s affiliation to the university. It
aims to be a focal point for the
university’s alumni, where memories
can be built and over time, it will
become a university cultural landmark.
The sculpture also takes inspiration
from the logo of the UniMAP Alumni
Association itself.

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SCOUTING AND CELEBRATING TALENT

The main purpose of FestKAF is to scout new talents amongst students at UniMAP
to be featured in the university’s cultural performances, and those held in other
places by invitation or in representing the university in events and competitions. The
aim of the scout and the celebration of the students is to provide them with
opportunities to showcase their talent and experiences, via the university’s Cultural
Centre, that can shape their personalities, build upon their strengths and amplify
their resilience, in order to flourish in the world beyond the university.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUTING

UniMAP provides shuttle buses to students and staff in the spirit of sustainable
commuting. The buses operate on a regular schedule, with stops in key points within
the campus, and between the university’s learning centres across the city. The
facility is free of charge and helps in the reduction of carbon footprint, as students
especially do not have to use their own vehicles (cars and motorcycles) to and fro
classes. The buses also are equipped with tracking system that tracks their location
and their performance.

UniMAP Shuttle Watch - iMobility Fleet Management

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 SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production

UniMAP is continuously working towards efficient use of resources and the

minimization of waste through the university’s Center of Sustainable Campus and
Energy Management (COSCEM). A few programmes are continuously conducted to
reduce the use of paper and plastic in campus including awareness programmes,
practical/hands-on programmes, Sustainability Talks, Exhibitions & Competitions,
underscored by the university’s Sustainability Policy. A tracking system has been
developed and is in use since 2021 to monitor the CO2 emission, water usage, and
energy in UniMAP campus.

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UniMAP has implemented minimisation policies of plastic used and disposable items
in campus towards efficient use of resources. Through the UniMAP Polystyrene Free
Campus and Plastic Beverage Straws campaign, which was launched by UniMAP in
October 2018, the UniMAP Business Premises Committee has implemented
enforcement to not allow the use of Plastic Beverage Straws in all food business
premises operating on campus.

COSCEM in collaboration with Tenaga Nasional

Berhad (TNB) Perlis, has organized a talk entitled
'Tips on Saving Electricity during Movement Control
Orders' on Facebook Live Universiti Malaysia Perlis
on 1st February 2021. This talk was hosted by Puan
Azian binti Alias ​ ​ who is the Head of Customer
Service, TNB Perlis.

COSCEM held a 'Coffee Talk' to the UniMAP

community, entitled “Change! Lifestyle Without
Disposable Plastic ''. This Coffee Talk took place via
Google Meet on Wednesday 3rd February 2021, at 3
pm. The talk focuses on the issue of plastic pollution
which not only haunts Malaysians but covers all
people globally because it is like an enemy to the
environment. We are actually too dependent on the
use of plastic thus making it difficult to control
leading to pollution. In fact, the widespread use of
plastic causes it to be dumped everywhere.
Accordingly, this Coffee Talk was held to curb the
issue.

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 On 15th March 2021, an Electronic Waste
Disposal (E-Waste) Briefing was conducted by
the Center of Sustainable Campus and Energy
Management (COSCEM) in collaboration with
the Department of Environment. The briefing
was given by Puan Nor Arbainah binti Abdullah
who is the assistant environmental control
officer of the Perlis Environment Department.
The objective of this briefing is to achieve the
ambitions of sustainable development through
efficient and effective management of available
environmental resources and capabilities as
well as the preservation of environmental
quality. For information, this briefing was held
on Facebook Live Universiti Malaysia Perlis.

A Briefing on Solid Waste Separation in Institutions and Households was organized

by COSCEM in collaboration with SWCorp Negeri Perlis on 16th March 2021 on the
Google Meet platform. This briefing will be conducted by Tuan Muhammad Shukor
who is the Enforcement Officer of SWCorp Perlis Enforcement and Regulatory
Section and Puan Nik Fasihah who is the Assistant Health and Environment Officer
of SWCorp Community Education Section. The briefing was held to disseminate
information and information related to the segregation of food waste that is widely
disseminated and effective to create a culture of keeping the environment clean and
preserving environmental sustainability.

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 SDG13: Climate Action

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) in collaboration with the Perlis State Department
of Environment held a state-level Earth Day celebration on 22nd April 2021, at
UniMAP Pauh Putra Mosque. This program was conducted to provide awareness to
all about the role every individual plays in the effort to conserve our earth and to
protect the environment. The program was attended by 20 people from the Perlis
State Department of Environment, 20 UniMAP students and COSCEM staff. The
number of participants had to be controlled due to COVID-19 restrictions and in
compliance with the SOPs set by the National Security Council.

UniMAP INTERNATIONAL CLEAN AIR DAY

The university’s Center for Sustainable Campus and Energy Management

(COSCEM) hosted a casual ‘Coffee Talk’ in conjunction with ‘International Clean Air
Day’, on 10th September 2021 on the Google Meet platform. The program was
moderated by Mr. Tan Poh Aun, SOx NOx Asia Sdn Bhd, Ts. Dr. Noor Zaitun
Yahaya (AHEA) Faculty of Marine Engineering Technology and Informatics
(President of the Clean Air Society Forum for Malaysia -MyCAS), and Ts. Mohamad
Fitri Mansor, Director of the Perlis State Department of Environment. The
participation of industry, university students, the non-governmental agency and the
state department indicates the recognition and emphasis given by all in this issue,
towards a better global climate.

WORLD OZONE DAY

The Center of Sustainable Campus and Energy Management (COSCEM) in

collaboration with the Kedah State Department of Environment has organized an
Environment webinar in conjunction with the 2021 World Ozone Day celebration
online using the Zoom platform. The theme of the year's celebration was "Montreal
Protocol - Keeping Us, Our Food and Vaccines Cool". This webinar was held on 27th
September 2021. The webinar was opened to the university community and the
public, aimed at educating everyone on the important functions played by the ozone
layer and hence the need for its protection.

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UNiMAP STUDENT’S PROJECT RECOGNITION

Harith Raimi bin Ramli, a student in the Bachelor of Electronic Engineering

Technology (Electronic Network Design) programme received a donation of
equipment worth RM13,000.00 from Siemens Malaysia Sdn Bhd. The equipment
was for the purpose of assisting him in carrying out his final year project titled "Flood
Forecasting and River Management System", under the supervision of Ts Ahmad
Nasir Che Rosli, at the Department of Electronic Engineering Technology, Faculty of
Engineering Technology. The handover was done at the Siemens Malaysia
headquarters in Phileo Damansara, Petaling Jaya by Mr. Amiruddin Zahamail,
Training Program Director (ASEAN).

NOBEL PRIZE RECIPIENT NOTICE

UniMAP celebrates the Nobel Prize 2021 recipients by highlighting the individuals via
notices on campus. The notices aimed to place the events at the forefront and thus
will encourage UniMAP researchers to excel and at the same time help towards
excellence in research and innovation that can make extraordinary contributions and
prosperity to the country and the world.

Posters and notices focus on the Nobel Prize 2021 recipients:

i. The Nobel Prize in Physiology / Medicine 2021 – Ardem Patapoutian (Professor
in Neuroscience, Scripp Research, California, USA)
ii. The Nobel Prize in Physiology / Medicine 2021 – David Julius (Professor in
Physiology, University of California, San Francisco, USA)
iii. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 – David W.C. MacMillan (James S.
McDonnell Distinguished University Professor, Princeton University, USA)

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iv. The Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 – Klaus Haaselmann (Oceanographer and
Climate Modeller, Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Hamburg, Germany)
v. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 – Benjamin List (Professor of Organic
Chemistry, Max Planck Institute of Coal Research Mulheim an der Ruhr,
Germany)
vi. The Nobel Prize of Physics 2021 – Syukuro Manabe (Senior Meteorologist,
Princeton University, USA)
vii. The Nobel Prize of Physics 2021 – Girgio Parisi (Professor of Theoretical
Physics, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy

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 SDG14: Life Below Water

WEBINAR: SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT

In conjunction with World Water Day, the webinar was held on 22nd March 2021
based on collaboration between the Center of Sustainable Campus and Energy
Management (COSCEM) and the Water Research and Environment Sustainability
Growth (WAREG) Centre of Excellence. The webinar was held at 10.30 am - 11.30
am on the Google Meet platform. This webinar was conducted by Prof. Dr. Mohd
Remy Rozainy Mohd Arif Zainol, Deputy Director of River Engineering and Urban
Drainage Research Center (REDAC) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The webinar,
which went live on UNiMAP Facebook, focused on water related issues and
discussed changes one could make for the sustainable management of water
resources.

WORLD WATER DAY PROGRAMME

The Center for Energy Management and Sustainable Campus (COSCEM), UniMAP
participated in the Perlis State Level World Water Day Program organized by the
Perlis Irrigation and Drainage Department on 27th March 2021 at Denai Sg. Repoh
near Sena Market. Kg. Mangrove, Kangar, Perlis. The program was officiated by YB
Teh Chai An, Member of the Perlis State Executive Council (Natural Resources and
Environment/Biotechnology Green Technology and Health). The event was also
attended by several government agencies who were jointly involved in contributing
and participating in activities planned by the Perlis Irrigation and Drainage
Department. COSCEM staff and 28 UniMAP students participated in the program.
Among the activities carried out are gotong royong (communal effort) river cleaning,
tree planting, painting and mudball. This program is part of activities to appreciate
the world's water resources. The theme for 2021 is ‘Appreciating Water’. Among the
departments involved are Perlis State Environment Department, Kangar Municipal
Council, Perlis State Forestry Department, Perlis State Broadcasting Department,
Perlis State Information Department, Perlis State Agriculture Department, District
Administration Division, Perlis State Public Works Department, Perlis State
Education Department, SWCorp Negeri Perlis, Environment ldaman Sdn. Bhd.,
Perlis State Department of Civil Defense Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA Perlis
Branch, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic, Universiti Malaysia Perlis and Kangar
District Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division.

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UniMAP has conducted a suite of activities in its effort to reduce plastic waste on
campus, as follows:

1. Plastic reduction and sustainability initiatives.

2. COSCEM coffee talk sessions, titled: UBAH! GAYA HIDUP TANPA PLASTIK
SEKALI GUNA (Change! Lifestyle without single use plastic) on 3 February 2021.
The Coffee Talk aimed to explain to participants on the issue of plastic pollution that
not only haunts Malaysians but is also a global problem.
3. Recycle for Life (RFL) program. The recycling program at UniMAP was introduced
in 2014 and still runs to the day. This initiative has started to become a culture at
UniMAP with staff and students. contributing pre-loved clothing and other items.

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 SDG15: Life on Land

PRESERVING PIGEONS AND THEIR HABITAT

UniMAP Student Services Department (Jabatan Hal Ehwal Pelajar UniMAP)

collaborated with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) to
created a campaign to protect pigeons in the areas of student housing pigeon, and
also by devising a tool to control wild pigeons without harming residents. The
program was held on August 1, 2020 to April 1, 2021. Wild pigeons inhabit the
student residence building in Simpang Empat for almost 10 years by perching by
windows and balconies, nesting and inhabiting the attics and ceilings of the buildings.
As resident birds, they often do not move anywhere and live in one area especially if
they have access to their needs of water, food and shelter. Most of the ceilings in the
attic have been found to be badly mouldy as the pigeons are able to produce a lot of
faeces at one time and give off an unpleasant odour. Apart from that, pigeons in the
Simpang Empat residential college building also made the occupants of the building
feel uncomfortable and unsafe.

This campaign programme involved two housing complexes. The location of this
program was the UniMAP Housing Complex, Simpang Empat, Perlis, and at the
UniMAP Housing Complex, Kangar, Perlis. This program provided methods of
identifying threats and sources of accidents and health risks. The outcome of this
program was to create a safe, comfortable, and clean environment for the occupants
of the buildings. In addition, also aimed to improve the quality of life by reducing
stress due to the threat of pigeons. Lastly, the campaign hoped to be able to find out
ways of naturally shaped solutions that do not result in wildlife extinction and
environmental pollution. The total funds allocated for this program amounted to
RM525,713.00 from the Petronas Foundation.

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Virtual Mobility Program Teen IDEAS 2021
Virtual Mobility Program Teen IDEAS 2021 aims to achieve the goals of Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, by showcasing
Gen Z's Voices and Vision for the Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Utopia.This
programme is a collaboration between Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) and
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia. This program served as a
medium for students to exchange ideas, knowledge and experience, in relation to the
theme of the programme. Hearing their voices and vision are refreshing as they are
ingenious and far-sighted. Guest lectures were also scheduled and students
presented proposals of solutions to a given problem, which was reviewed by invited
lecturers and ultimately, they had the opportunity to pitch their ideas to the audience
in real-time. In addition, it is also a platform to establish cooperation between two
universities. The successful organisation of the programme went to show that the
pandemic that has hit the world is not an obstacle to deliberations and discourse on
futures. This program opened up opportunities for discussion among students of
different educational, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

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 Sharing by FTKM UniMAP Senior Lecturer,
Dr Norshah Aizat Shuaib in Berita Harian,
about the life cycle concept of products
helps to restore the ecosystem.

UNIVERSITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (USR) PROGRAM WITH PRIMARY

SCHOOL STUDENTS OF SEKOLAH RENDAH KEBANGSAAN TITI TINGGI,
PADANG BESAR, PERLIS
The program was held on 2 November 2021 at
Sekolah Kebangsaan Titi Tinggi, Padang Besar,
Perlis. This programme was also the result of
cooperation between the Perlis State Department of
Agriculture, where this Department provides tools
such as a complete fertigation system for learning
purposes to the students of this school. Other than
exposing students with Smart Agriculture for the
sake of earth ecosystems, there were two (2) slot of
lectures (presentation) by lecturer of Faculty of
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Agricultural
Systems):
1. Dr Lee Yit Leng “Cara penanaman sayur-sayuran
mengunakan sistem fertigasi” (planting vegetables
through fertigation)
2. Dr Abdul Syafiq bin Abdul Sukor “Teknologi terkini
dalam pertanian" (Current technologies in agriculture).

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Webinar “Advancing Plant Tissue Culture Technology for Future Generations
in Malaysia”
On 20 January 2021, Institute of Nano Electronic
Engineering (INEE), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP),
successfully organized a talk through Google Meet
platform. INEE invited Prof. Dr. Sreeramanan
Subramaniam from School of Biological Sciences,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, as a speaker to share his
knowledge with the title “Advancing Plant Tissue Culture
Technology for Future Generations in Malaysia”. The
target audience were researchers from private and public
universities, graduate and undergraduate students, as well
as audiences from companies and the general public.

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MyTreeVolution, National Forest Restoration Project

This a the first tree planting project at UniMAP, known as "MyTreeVolution, National
Forest Restoration Project" program (myTREEvolution iCSR), organized by the
UniMAP Professor Council in collaboration with the Development Department,
Institute of Sustainable Agrotechnology (INSAT) UniMAP, UniMAP Student
Representative Council and Industry Relations Division, Ministry of Higher Education
(KPT). Among the objectives of the program was to foster a sense of love for the
environment among students and staff by planting green trees around the campus.
These trees were gifted by the Perlis Forestry Department especially for this
program.

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 SDG16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

UniMAP is committed to achieve the objectives of peace, justice and strong

institutions by developing policies, procedures and plans to ensure the university is
safe for all staff, and students. Through
its policies and practices, the university
makes it clear that bribery, corruption,
violence, crime and violent conduct are
unacceptable. It ensures that all staff and
students have access to justice and
information about their rights, and that it
involves academic staff, administrative
and supporting staff, students and key
stakeholders in university governance
decisions. The Senate is the highest
authority in decision making at the
university, with membership clearly stipulated in the university constitution, which
also includes student body representation.

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UniMAP also ensures that it has an active, well-functioning Student Representative
Council (SRC) such as the one for UniMAP for the 2020/2021 academic year. (as
shown in the organisational chart below). The SRC provided various support
mechanisms to students and engaged them in a myriad of social and community
activities.

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Collaboration with government for peace, justice and strong Institutions

❖ The Drug Dictionary. This application is an initial reference on drugs and its
related issues. The establishment of the drug dictionary enables a quick and
accurate reference for the community to obtain preliminary information related to
drug issues. The dictionary can be used by people from all walks of life, but focuses
on four particular instruments in combating drug-related issues. These are youths,
employers, teachers and parents, who are informed on what drugs are and actions
they can take in cases of incidents related to drugs.

❖ Engineering and Technology Standards: The Engineering Accreditation

Council (EAC) and Engineering Technology Accreditation Council (ETAC) are bodies
who are responsible to set policies and conduct approvals and accreditation
evaluations for engineering and engineering technology programmes at the
university. Several academic staff at the university contribute their expertise by
becoming consultants and evaluating panelists in the accreditation processes.

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❖ Workshop on the review of Zakat disbursement procedures: Zakat refers to
monetary contributions made within a certain period of time (annually usually) under
Islamic law based on the value of one’s property, to be used for the purpose of
charity and religious purposes. In view of its impact to the peace and prosperity of a
community, the workshop was organized by PIMPIN involving P3P, MPP,
Counselling Centre, with the aim of reviewing and refining existing Zakat
disbursement procedures used by the Council of Islamic Religion and Malay
Customs of Perlis (MAIPs). Suggestions for reforms and improvements were then
taken up by the Council for further action.

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 SDG17: Partnerships for the Goals

UniMAP recognises the important role everyone plays in the agenda of sustainable
development. Most importantly, it acknowledges the salient role of collaborative work,
that is between institutions, governments, companies, NGOs, and civil society.

Collaboration to support the sustainability goals

Asian Faculty Workshop (AFW) is a program

initiated by Guangdong University of Foreign
Studies under the framework of Asian
University Presidents Forum (AUPF), aiming
to promote communication and strengthen
ties between faculty members in Asian
Universities. The forum discusses the
challenges faced by Asian higher education,
the influence of the trend of de-globalization,
and the unsatisfactory online and distance
education models. The theme of AFW 2021,
was “Education under the new normal”
which is aligned with SDG 4 Quality
Education goal. Through actively
participating in the construction of the Asian
higher education community, constantly
innovating the education system, sharing
resources, and formulating collaborative
education solutions in Asia, the level of
Asian universities can be improved, and the
education sectors can achieve a win-win situation, thus promoting the development
of Asian higher education.

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Webinar: World Ozone Day

UniMAP in collaboration with the Kedah State Department of Environment organized

an Environmental Webinar in conjunction with the celebration of World Ozone Day
2021 online using the Zoom Meeting platform. The program was held on September
27th, 2021. The theme of World Ozone Day this year is "Montreal Protocol - Keeping
Us, Our Food and Vaccines Cool" shows the effectiveness of the Montreal Protocol
in ensuring that the ozone layer is always preserved and also has an impact on life,
especially the process of storing food and vaccines (SDG 2 and SDG 13).

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Virtual Mobility Programme
Virtual Mobility Program Teen IDEAS 2021 aims to achieve the goals of Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, by showcasing
Gen Z's Voices and Vision for the Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Utopia.This
programme is a collaboration between Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) and
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Indonesia. This program served as a
medium for students to exchange ideas, knowledge and experience, in relation to the
theme of the programme. Hearing their voices and vision are refreshing as they are
ingenious and far-sighted.. In addition, it is also a platform to establish cooperation
between two universities. The successful organisation of the programme went to
show that the pandemic that has hit the world is not an obstacle to deliberations and
discourse on futures. This program opened up opportunities for discussion among
students of different educational, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

POCKET TALK PERLIS:

PEMBUDAYAAN AMALAN 3R

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On December 13th, 2021, a collaborative talk between UniMAP, a school on Perlis
and Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) took
place, entitled: Pocket Talk: 3R Practice
Cultivation. Among other things, the
program discussed 3R practices which
are: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The
talk reiterated on the importance of the
3R practice, and its viability as a way of
living sustainably to preserve the earth
and the environment.

Moderator:
Pn. Nik Izzah Fasihah, SWCorp Perlis.
Panel 1:Prof Madya Ts. Dr. Siti Khadijah Za’aba, Pengarah COSCEM, UniMAP,
Panel 2:Pn. Maaizah Johar Guru Pen. Kanan Pend. Khas SMK Sanglang

PERLIS EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AT UniMAP

The Perlis state Department of Environment, in collaboration with COSCEM,
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) held the Perlis State Level Earth Day
Celebration at UniMAP on 22nd April 2021. This programme was conducted to raise
awareness of the importance of each individual in the effort to conserve our earth
and the contribution that each individual can make to ensure that the environment is
preserved. This program is also held on a small scale subject to compliance with the
SOP that has been set by the National Security Council (MKN). A total of 20 staff
from the Jabatan Alam Sekitar Negeri Perlis, 20 UniMAP students and staff were
involved in this program.

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