UTM Philosophy and

Core Values
ULRS1102
NILAI DAN JATI DIRI
(Values and Self- Identity)

Wahid Omar
 MODULE LEARNING OUTCOME

Students able to identify

different kind of values and
adopting relevant values that
will shape them to be a ‘true
and truthful’ person (‘insan’)
and possessing a strong self-
identity.

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 The Presentations

• You are our future leaders

• Values, Characters and Conduct
• UTM Philosophy
• UTM Values – ‘written and unwritten”
• UTM Core Values – ISES
• Take home message

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Dear students, you are
our future leaders, and…
we want you to be a good leader to
our children, leading our society, in
whatever roles you play in the
future and wherever you are in this
global village…

Leading with values and purpose

Leadership is not a position,
whether we lead at the top, or at
any position, or has no position at
all, we still can play a leadership
role at any point of time, at home,
in the community, anywhere,
anytime, and be a good example to
others,

and the least we can do is to ‘lead’

ourself
Wahid Omar
Ibn Umar r.a berkata: Saya telah mendengar
Rasulullah SAW bersabda: “Setiap orang adalah
pemimpin dan akan diminta pertanggungjawaban
atas kepemimpinannya. Seorang kepala negara akan
diminta pertanggungjawaban perihal rakyat yang
dipimpinnya. Seorang suami akan ditanya perihal
keluarga yang dipimpinnya. Seorang isteri yang
memelihara rumah tangga suaminya akan ditanya
perihal tanggungjawab dan tugasnya. Bahkan
seorang pembantu/pekerja rumah tangga yang
bertugas memelihara barang milik majikannya juga
akan ditanya dari hal yang dipimpinnya. Dan kamu
sekalian pemimpin dan akan ditanya (diminta
pertanggungan jawab) darihal hal yang
dipimpinnya”.
(Bukhari, Muslim)
“Then did you think that
We created you uselessly
and that to Us you would
not be returned?”

Al-Mukminun: 115
Values, Characters and Conduct
“Successful People know their
Personal Philosophy and
communicate it by living it
passionately everyday in all they say
and do. They have taken the time to
determine who they are, their values
and priorities. They know their
course...”

Calvert, 2014 (modified)

“I wanted to grow as a person. I didn’t want to know
humility or compassion and empathy only as
abstract concepts, I wanted to live them. I didn’t
want discipline, character, and integrity to just be
things I read about. I wanted to live them.”

Jay Shetty, 2020

We should think like Shetty

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 Education is not only imparting
knowledge and skills but
“Educating the mind instilling, nurturing VALUES
without educating
the heart is no It has been proven time and
education at all.” again, without values,
knowledge, science and
- Aristotle
technology can be misused and
abused for personal gains
The World in Crisis

Crisis of Humanity

Values
By understanding our values ​and motivations
(purpose), we can be successful and happy by
staying true to our selves

If you know what factors will impact your life,

it's time to develop the values ​and principles
that define your own self. Most importantly,
those values ​and principles will be the core of
your behaviour
Source: https://lifeclub.org/books/true-north-bill-george-review-summary

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Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys,
is a prime example as he is determined to
prove to the world that in India it is
possible to build a strong and successful
business without corruption. Initially,
because Murthy did not want to pay
bribes, it took Infosys a year for the
phone line to be installed. Although it
was difficult at first, the founder's
steadfast transparency spread
throughout the company, making it a
value that everyone admired
Source: https://lifeclub.org/books/true-north-bill-george-review-summary

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Self-centeredness can make you lose sight of your inner compass
The shrewd
Lack self-awareness and self-esteem and accomplish success
through cunning and aggression. They are politically minded, and
once they’ve attained power, they care little about the way they’re
perceived
The individualist
They deviate from their values. These are the managers who never
take responsibility but do everything they can to make their quotas.
They sacrifice a company’s long-term health for their own short-term
gain

Glory Seekers
People we all know. They work for and are motivated by outward
signs of success, like money, fame, glory, power and acclaim
Source: https://lifeclub.org/books/true-north-bill-george-review-summary

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Self-centeredness can make you lose sight of your inner compass

Loners
fatal flaw is their failure to develop personal support structures,
such as close relationships or mentors. Picture someone who
thinks they can – and must – be the lone wolf . Being so intently
focused on their objectives, they are likely unaware that their
behaviour identifies them as a loner

Instant success
They don’t have an integrated life. They rise too fast to learn from
their mistakes, and they never have time for family or friends.
Their sudden rise to power often leaves them overwhelmed by
personal and professional problems.

Source: https://lifeclub.org/books/true-north-bill-george-review-summary

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Living with good values and purpose can be
developed and nurtured through

Pa re nts
Frie nd s
Ed u c a tio n
Me nto r
Exp e rie nc e

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UTM Philosophy
 PHILOSOPHY
The divine law of Allah is the foundation of knowledge. In
line with His Will, UTM strives with total commitment to
attain excellence in science, technology and engineering for
the well-being and prosperity of mankind

VISION
A Premier University Providing World-class
Education and Research
MISSION
To Develop Holistic Talents and Prosper
Lives Through Knowledge and Innovative
2021
Technologies
UTM Values
– ‘Explicit and Implicit’
 Taha 114

For all there will be degrees (or

ranks) according to what they did

Al-Ahqaf 19, Al-An’am 132

Lagu UTM – Keunggulan Terbilang (Distinct Eminence)
Bersama kita m e n ju la n g
Ke u n ggu la n te rb ila n g
Ke m e rcu ja ya kita u sa h a
UTM p u n ca k le ta kn ya
Ma rta b a t ke ilm u a n
Ce n d e kia wa n b e rim a n
Ce ka l b e rsa m a ta q wa
Me n a ra cita -cita
Ka m i a n a k ka n d u n g
UTM rim b u n b e rn a u n g
Usa h a ka m i b u kti
cin ta m u
Dika u p e rsa d a ilm u
Ke a za m a n p e rju a n ga n
Ta q wa d a n Im a n
Ke a ra h ke ce m e rla n ga n
Pe n ga ja ra n p e n ye lid ika n
Pe n u lisa n p e ru n d in ga n
Pe rkh id m a ta n ke p a d a wa ta n
Di sin i ka m i b e rd iri
Se tia p a d a ja n ji
Be rm a ru a h b e rb u d i b a h a sa
UTM sa n ju n ga n b a n gsa
UTM sa n ju n ga n b a n gsa
Lirik : Tamjis Kastiran
Lagu ciptaan : Hamzah Ibrahim
English Translation: Prof Dr Masputriah and Team
Lagu UTM – Keunggulan Terbilang (Distinct Eminence)
Together We Uphold
Distinct Eminence
To The Peak of Success With Concerted
Effort
UTM is at the Pinnacle
Knowledge at its Prestige
Scholars with Great Faith
With Determination and Total Submission
Towards a Towering Ambition
We are the Children
Under the Sheltered Patronage of UTM
Our Effort is Proof of our Love
UTM is at the frontier of Knowledge
Determination, Noble Struggle
Total Submission and Faith
Towards Excellence
Teaching and Research
Publication and Consultancy
Service to the Community
Here we Stand
True to Our Promise
With Dignity and Grace
UTM , The Pride of the Nation
UTM, The Pride of The Nation
Lirik : Tamjis Kastiran
Lagu ciptaan : Hamzah Ibrahim
English Translation: Prof Dr Masputriah and Team
UTM Core Values
UTM CORE VALUES: ISES
SYNERGY
Synergy instills team spirit,
togetherness, inclusivity,
collegiality, respect, humility,
cooperation and collaboration.
INTEGRITY
Integrity calls for adherence to
sound moral values and strong
ethical principles.
EXCELLENCE
Excellence towards high
performance and delivery will
result in outstanding and
remarkable achievement in
all aspects.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is reflected in the
holistic drive by the campus
community in integrating and
balancing economic, social and
environmental sphere.
Integrity
Integrity calls for adherence to sound
moral values and strong ethical principles.
This noble virtue must be internalized in
our heart and soul, and manifested in our
loyalty, character, conduct, deeds and
action with wisdom and trustworthiness.
 Characteristics of People with Integrity
Integrity is a trait that everyone should strive for. Thes e
tra its a nd beha viours will help a nyone m ove towards
becoming a pers on with true integrity. Of cours e,
people with true integrity do thes e things beca us e it’s
the right thing – not to be pra is ed for their integrity!
Tha t is pa rt of the bea uty of s omeone who lives a life
of integrity.

Source: https://www.americanrecruiters.com/2017/12/26/13-characteristics-people-true-integrity/ 35
 Characteristics of People with Integrity
• Trustworthy
• Responsible and accountable
• Truthful, admit mistake
• Selfless, caring
• Sincere and honest
• Not fake, Genuine
• Respect everyone and ‘everything’
• Manifesting humility
• Always credible
• Conveying true kindness

Source: https://www.americanrecruiters.com/2017/12/26/13-characteristics-people-true-integrity/ 36
Synergy
Synergy instills team spirit, togetherness,
inclusivity, collegiality, respect, humility,
cooperation and collaboration. It also breeds
selflessness, resulting from care and concern
for others above self, while embracing
diversity and appreciating differences
Synergy
• Jointly set and agree the vision and purpose of the team
• Agree the way the team will operate to achieve its goals
• Commit to succeed, often going the ‘extra mile’ to reach personal targets
and support other team members to achieve theirs
• Communicate freely, honestly and continually, offering and receiving
communication in a positive spirit
• Trust in each other to deliver what they promise
• Maintain positive attitudes, providing support and encouragement where
needed
Synergy
• All pull their weight, based on individual strengths, and (crucially) pulling in
the same direction
• Commit to consensus building and effective, speedy, conflict resolution
• Monitor performance against targets and commit to seeking remedial
action where necessary.
• Strive to achieve high performance and high standards
• Enjoy and celebrate being part of the team
• Respect and celebrate diversity – idealism, racial and social background
Excellence
Excellence towards high performance
and delivery will result in outstanding
and remarkable achievement in all
aspects of teaching, learning, research,
innovation, commercialization and
provision of services.
 Characteristics, Habits of Highly Excellent People
• Have the end in mind
• Clear goals, stay focus, do what you love
• Work harder than anyone else
• Make use of every moment, punctual and highly discipline
• Take action to achieve your results
• Continuously upgrade yourself
• Strive for #1 in what you do, never enough ‘attitude’, always challenge the boundary
• Balanced life
• Growth mindset

Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/7-habits-of-highly-excellent-people-2012-2 41
Sustainability

Sustainability is reflected in the holistic drive

by the campus community in integrating and
balancing economic, social and
environmental spheres to meet the current
needs without compromising the ability to
exist and survive continuously
 Sustainability Mindset

Awareness of the state of the planet, the

interconnectedness of what happens, the
personal contribution to the problems are some
important factors fuelling the desire to champion
sustainability as a personal ‘cause’.

International Humanistic
Management Association

Source: http://humanisticmanagement.international/ 43
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 THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF
- IDENTITY

It improves our self It keeps us firm and

01 esteem and self- not easily wavered
respect as well as 04
protects our dignity

It strengthens social synergy

It helps us to be and solidarity despite
02 independent and self 05
religious and cultural
reliant diversity

It makes us neither It makes us persons

03 impressionable nor 06 with good character
susceptible to foreign and high moral
system and culture standard
39 years with UTM (since 1983)
21 years of Servantship journey
1 Sept 2020 onwards - leading ‘myself’
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Take Home Message

Living with all the good values

and having all the good
characters and conducts are the
reflections of our heart, and the
values that we firmly believe in
Benih yang baik di campak ke laut jadi pulau
(A good seed, if you throw into the ocean, it becomes an island)

Campak ke darat?
(throwing to the land?)
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 Thank You!
Acknowledgement
My highest appreciations to all
colleagues for their
contributions in preparing the
slides and designing the
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