ISSUE 43 • JULY – SEPT 2012 • ISSN 1675-2023 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI PETRONAS

CONTENTSEDITORIAL• The Essence

HIGHLIGHTS• First Private University Accredited by

Standards Malaysia

ACHIEVEMENTS• MOHE Research Fund Presentation

EVENTS• PETRONAS Chairman’s first visit to UTP

• 10th Academic Advisory Council Meeting

• IKIM.FM Mahabbah Carnival 2012

• 12th Technology, Education and Career 2012

• Signing of MOU with 3 Korean Institutions

• Writing Skills Workshop for UTP Student Clubs

• UTP Rector’s Cup

• UTP – Universiti of Tokyo Summer Programme

• Iftar with His Royal Highness Raja DiHilir Perak, Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa

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First Private University Accredited by Standards Malaysia Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) becomes the first private university in Malaysia awarded by the Department of Standards Malaysia (STANDARDS MALAYSIA) when its Universal Testing Machine (UTM) Laboratory was accredited under Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of Malaysia (SAMM) based on MS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 – ‘General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories’.

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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS added another milestone to its list of achievements when it became the first private university to be accredited by Standards Malaysia. It was indeed an eventful occasion when the University’s Universal Testing Machine (UTM) Laboratory was accredited under the Laboratory Accreditation Scheme of Malaysia. Ensuring that the facilities and services provided is up-to-date, relevant and consistent with the requirements of the industry, is important for the University to set it apart from its competitors.

On another note, the University was honoured to welcome YBhg Tan Sri Sidek Hassan, the new Chairman of PETRONAS to the campus. His illustrious career within the Malaysian Government administration machinery would provide immense input, guidance and counsel for the University in its pursuit of achieving research university status in Malaysia and global recognition as an institution of choice in technology education.

The period between July and September 2012 has indeed kept the University busy with meetings and visits from distinguished individuals, and experts in their respective fields and industry. Apart from the visit from YBhg Tan Sri Sidek Hassan, the University also hosted the 10th Academic Advisory Council Meeting, chaired by YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamed, UTP’s Chancellor. This year, the Council welcomed a new member, Prof. Dr. Haruo Takeda from Hitachi Ltd, Japan. The Council, over the years, has been instrumental in providing guidance and strategic direction for the University’s development.

Committed in its pursuit of achieving the research university status, the University lined up various activities that strengthens research and innovation culture within the campus. The activities included MOHE Research Fund Presentation and 12th Technology, Education and Career 2012. Also in connection to ensuring academic and R&D excellence, the University established collaborations by signing MOUs with three institutions from Korea. Apart from MOUs signing, the University also participated in the Symposium and round-table discussions with Prof. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Fadzil Mohd Hani leading the delegates.

Apart from the academic faculty and the management, the student community also experienced many eventful moments. The students were exposed to various writing techniques from journalistic perspective. Also, the students competed at the intervarsity level to win the coveted Rector’s Cup for debate and public speaking.

On the CSR front, the University continued making impactful changes to life by hosting students from the University of Tokyo under the UTP-UT Summer Programme 2012. The programme yielded bilateral benefits to both universities in various aspects – cultural exchange, diversity understanding and networking. In the month of Ramadhan, the University practiced the concept of ibadah through sharing by hosting Iftar. This year, His Royal Highness Raja DiHilir Perak, Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa blessed the occasion with his presence.

All in all, the quarter has kept everyone on his/her toes. The University was kept busy with activities that we hope would bring us closer to achieving our vision. It was a “busy-ness” that was truly productive!

Editorial team

EDITORIAL TEAMAdvisorDatuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim

Editor-In-ChiefShamsina Shaharun

EditorsM Zairee Shah M ShahSuhaila Sharaini

Staff WriterAslinda Jamaludin

ContributorsSuhana Albakri Abu BakarAhmad PG AbdullahRaja Shoman Raja RosdinM Thavasegaran

PhotographersMohd Hazrin IsmailKhalid Asyril Ismail

CirculationHafizah HamzahNor’aini Ma’aros

UTPquarterly is the quarterly bulletin of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. The views and opinions expressed or implied are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the University’s management. No article in part of in whole should be reprinted without written permission.

Editorial correspondence and contributions can be addressed to:

The Editor-In-Chief UTP QuarterlyCorporate Relations and Public AffairsUniversiti Teknologi PETRONAS31750 Bandar Seri IskandarPerak Darul RidzuanTel: 605-368 8234 Fax: 605-365 4088

For enquiries on photographs featured in this quarterly, please contact: Mohd Hazrin Ismail at 605 368 8235

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WELCOME ABOARD July – September 2012

DIARY July – September 2012

HUMAN RESOURCE

Sharizul Azlan Bin Mohd AziziExecutive, Research and Innovation Office

Nurul Huda Binti ZainalExecutive, Mosque Administration

Noor Aniza Binti Mohamed TermiziResearch Officer, Research and Innovation Office

Mustakimah Binti MohamedResearch Officer, Research and Innovation Office

Munizuraida Binti Mat YusofAdministration Assistant, Academic Central Services

Iqbal AhmedSenior Lecturer, Chemical Engineering

Nurhannan Binti Mohd YusofExecutive, Application Development & Support, Information Technology & Media Services

Mohd Soharzry Bin SalehudinExecutive, Information Technology & Media Services

Muhammad Nazrin Bin Abu HassanTechnologist, Academic Central Services

Khairunnizam Bin Abdul WahidTechnologist, Academic Central Services

Saiful Nizam B IsmailTechnologist, Academic Central Services

Bhajan Lal Post Doctoral Researcher, Chemical Engineering

Jamilah Mariam Bt JohariExecutive, Information Technology & Media Services

Nur Adillah Bt Abdul GhafarExecutive, Academic Central Services

Muhammad Fairis B ArifinTechnologist, Academic Central Services

Ahmad Haliman B Mohd AliTechnologist, Academic Central Services

Dr Menier David Jean ClaudeAssociate Professor, Geoscience

Dr Mohammed Abdalla Ayoub MohammedLecturer, Petroleum Engineering

July 2012

1 Karnival Mahabah IKIM F.M

4-5 UTP Filling System Share Point Training

4 External Examiners Analysis

5 Visit by Sekolah Kebangsaan Perlop 1,

Sungai Siput (U), Perak Darul Ridzuan

6 ISO Certificate Presentation by Standards

Malaysia

8 Visit by Punjabi Education Centre

Butterworth

10-11 Technology, Education & Career 2012

10 Visit by Universiti Teknologi Mara

Cawangan Merbok, Kedah

13 8th International Cultural Night 2012

17 Visit by Sekolah Kebangsaan Pangkalan

TLDM, Lumut

Visit by Sekolah Kebangsaan Slim Village,

Slim River, Perak Darul Ridzuan

17-18 SEDEX 29

18 SIGMA-TAU Series – Mr Rob Thomas, CEO

of Mercedes AMG PETRONAS

19 Lawatan Kerja dan Kakitangan Pejabat

Setiausaha Kerajaan negeri Pahang dan

Jabatan Kerja Raya Negeri Pahang

26 TAZA-ILS with YBhg Dato’ Hafsah Hashim,

CEO SME Corporation Malaysia

August 2012

3 PETRONITA We Care We Share Programme

The 13th Foundation Completion

Certificate & Dean List Awards Ceremony

8-9 SEDEX 30

In-Campus Interview by Dyna Segment

Sdn Bhd

9 Ramadhan Zohor Short Talk by Prof Dr A

Murad M Noor Merican

Visit by Filipino University

10 Internship Placement Strategy Meeting

with Hitachi Asia Ltd, Japan

9-10 Credited Co-Curiculum Day

11 Writing Skills Workshop for UTP Students

Club

Bengkel Rasm Uthmani

11-12 Klinik Taranum by Ustaz Radhi Kamarul

Hailan

14 Tazkirah Maghrib & Subuh by Ustaz Dato’

Daud Che Ngah

Ihtifal Masjid An-Nur in conjuction with

Nuzul Al-Quran

Iftar with HRH Raja DiHilir Perak

Talk on Rohingya Tragedy

26 Visit by University of Tokyo

28 Visit by PCOSB Representative Office,

Uzbekistan

September 2012

5 South Oil Company (SOC) Visit to

PETRONAS

7 Visit by Damanhur University of Egypt

10 Program Kerjaya & Keusahawanan

Amanjaya

11 Visit by Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Iskandar,

Bota Kanan, Perak

12-14 MRSM Science Camp 2012

13-20 Minggu Aluan Siswa

14 UTP Hari Raya Gathering

18 Visit by Rotary

19 Visit by Chairman of PETRONAS

20 Talk on Innovation & Commercialization by

Dr Andy Jackson, The Higher Education

Academy UK

Keynote Address by Vice Chancellor &

Oath Taking Ceremony

21 External Environmental Analysis Seminar

24 Visit by Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan

Chini, Pekan, Pahang

26 UTP Oil & Gas Industry Seminar 2012

Pipeline Engineering Seminar

Health Talk on Ergonomics: Neck & Back

Pain

27 Siri Kuliyyah Fiqh Lin-Nisa by Ustazah

Mashitah Sabdin

Visit by Sekolah Kebangsaan Muhamad

Saman, Pasir Panjang Laut, Seri Manjung,

Perak

28 Visit by USM

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Puan Fadilah Baharin, the Director General of STANDARDS MALAYSIA presented the accreditation certificate of MS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 to UTP’s Vice Chancellor, YBhg. Datuk Dr. Zainal Abidin Hj. Kasim, at a special presentation ceremony on 6 July, 2012.

The UTM Laboratory is managed by Laboratory Facilities & Services Unit (LFSU) UTP, which is one of the units under Academic Central Services Department. It has successfully undergone the accreditation process and demonstrated technical competence for mechanical testing and the operation of a laboratory management system since 1 February 2012.

The laboratory provides tensile testing services for metallic materials, unreinforced and reinforced plastics. It is committed to provide the highest quality of services to meet its clients’ expectation and requirement.

The accredited scope of testing for the UTM Laboratory is available in STANDARDS MALAYSIA’s website at http://www.standardsmalaysia.gov.my/v3a/files/accreditation/544%20JAD.pdf

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YBhg Tan Sri Sidek Hassan, Chairman of PETRONAS, visited UTP on 19 September 2012, accompanied by Pn. Juniwati Rahmat Hussin, Chairman of ITPSB Board of Directors and Pn. Raiha Azni Abdul Rahman, Vice President of Human Resource Management Division of PETRONAS.

On hand to receive YBhg Tan Sri Sidek and delegation were YBhg. Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj. Kasim, UTP Vice Chancellor and UTP Management Committee Members.

YBhg Tan Sri Sidek was briefed on UTP’s progress by Datuk Dr. Zainal and was later taken for a tour of the University facilities which include the Information Resource Centre, the Chancellor Hall and

PETRONAS Chairman’s first visit to UTP

selected laboratories namely Unit Operations Lab of Chemical Engineering, Control Lab of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing and Prototyping Lab of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Enhanced Oil Recovery and Centralised Analytical Lab.

The Chairman was impressed with UTP’s achievements and felt that UTP has established its reputation as a university of choice. Also as President of UIAM, he is much aware of the challenges facing institutions of higher learning in Malaysia and the university hopes that his wide experience and wisdom will assist UTP to achieve Research University status and international recognition.

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The 10th Academic Advisory Council (AAC) meeting of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) was held on 3 July 2012 at Level 86, Tower 1, PETRONAS Twin Towers. The Council acts as a forum to exchange ideas between academicians and industry leaders, as well as providing guidance and strategic direction for the university’s development.

The Council amongst others, discussed matters on R&D efforts, international linkages and ‘Global University’, which was also the theme for this year’s meeting. UTP aspires to be internationally recognised as partner of choice for oil and gas by the year 2015, internationally recognised as a partner of choice for industries and a respected member of the scientific communities by the year 2020.Council members who attended the meeting were:

1. YABhg Tun Dr Mahathir Bin Mohamad, Chairman (Chancellor of UTP)

2. Prof Ing Klaus Riedle, Former President, Fossil Power Generation, Siemens AG, Germany

3. Dr Oystein Berg, Managing Director of International Programme For Petroleum Management and Administration (Petrad), Norway

4. YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Dr Yusof Basiron, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)

5. YBhg Prof Datuk Ir (Dr) Hj Ahmad Zaidee Laidin, Vice President, Academy of Sciences Malaysia

6. Prof Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya, Founder & Director, Warwick Manufacturing Group, University of Warwick, United Kingdom

7. Prof Dr David B. Prior, Executive Vice Chancellor/Provost, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar

8. Prof Dr Ir Arjen Evert-Jans Wals, Professor and UNESCO Chair in Social Learning & Sustainable Development, Wageningen University, the Netherlands

9. Prof Dr Feng Da Hsuan, Vice President, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

10. Prof Dr Deo Karan Prasad, Professor, Faculty of the Built Environment, University of New South Wales, Australia

11. Pn Juniwati Rahmat Hussin, Chairman, Institute of Technology PETRONAS (ITPSB) Board of Directors & Vice President of HRM PETRONAS.

12. YBhg Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj. Kasim, Vice Chancellor, UTP

The Council welcomed a new member, Prof Dr Haruo Takeda, Corporate Chief Engineer, Hitachi Ltd., Japan to the meeting. The meeting was also attended by Datuk (Dr) Abdul Rahim Hj Hashim, President, International Gas Union and Senior Management of UTP. However, Prof Dr Dieter Jahn, Senior Vice President of BASF AG Group, Ludwigshafen was unable to attend the meeting due to other commitment.

Later in the evening, the Council’s Chairman hosted a dinner for the council members and ITPSB Board members at the Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside, Putrajaya. Prior to the meeting, the Council members, UTP Management and Senate members, as well as MOR Directors had a fruitful 3 hour discussion at the university campus in Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak on 2 July 2012.

10th Academic Advisory Council Meeting

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MOHE Research Fund Presentation The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Research Fund Presentation ceremony was held on 5 July 2012 at the Ministry of Higher Education, Putrajaya.

The event was officiated by the Minister of Higher Education, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khalid Nordin to award the four main research schemes to successful public and private higher learning institutions in Malaysia. The four research schemes are the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Exploratory Research Grant Scheme (ERGS), Long Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS) and Prototype Research Grant Scheme (PRGS).

UTP Vice Chancellor, Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim represented UTP and 25 other private higher learning institutions in Malaysia to receive the FRGS from YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khalid Nordin.

For 2012, research grants of about RM163 million were approved to be channelled to public and private institutions. Of the RM163 million, RM150 million were awarded to the public institutions of higher learning, while the remainder were awarded to private institutions of higher learning.

Also attended the event were Director General of MOHE, YBhg. Dato’ Prof. Dr. Rujhan Mustafa and Secretary General of MOHE, YBhg. Datuk Ab Rahim Md Noor.

UTP hosted the IKIM.FM Mahabbah Carnival 2012 from 29 June to 1 July 2012. The event was officiated by YBhg. Professor Datin Dr. Azizan Baharuddin, Deputy Director-General of Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM) or Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia, representing YBhg Datuk Nik Mustapha Bin Nik Hassan, IKIM Director-General. It was also broadcast live on IKIM.FM.

YBhg. Professor Datin Dr. Azizan in delivering her officiating speech said that the main objective of choosing UTP for the venue of the carnival was to approach the younger generation i.e. university students. According to YBhg. Professor Datin Dr. Azizan, the younger generation, must be guided with knowledge and provided with the right information with the advent of cyber technology and social media. On this note, IKIM.FM has prepared various radio programmes that are both educational and motivational to cater for the younger generation’s needs.

IKIM.FM Mahabbah Carnival 2012

Tn. Hj. Mohamed Noor Rosli Baharom, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs & Alumni representing the Vice Chancellor, Datuk Dr. Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim, in his welcoming speech remarked that the organisation of this carnival is in line with the University’s vision and mission to produce well-rounded graduates to become leaders of the industry and the nation.

He further added that as an institution of higher learning, UTP will provide its continuous support to government agencies and private bodies towards developing our nation, religion and human race. Also present at the event was Tuan Haji Nik Roskiman Abdul Samad, IKIM.FM Radio Director. The three-day carnival also featured activities such as concerts, seminars, forums and futsal competition.

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The 12th edition of the Technology, Education and Career successfully attracted 53 companies to participate in its exhibition held at the Foyer, Chancellor Complex, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) from 10 – 11 July 2012. This annual event was jointly organised by UTP’s Career Advisory Services Unit and Student Representative Council, in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Ministry of Science and Technology (MOSTI) and Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR). This year, TEC XII also received support from the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).

With the theme ‘Enlighten Your Career World’, TEC XII, amongst others, aimed to:1. Expose students with the real world and challenges of working

life,2. Equip graduates with skills and competencies needed for local

and international job market, and3. Provide students the opportunity to interact directly with the

participating companies’ personnel and obtain first-hand knowledge on the criteria demanded by employers in selecting prospective employees.

Muhammad Hasan Azhari, TEC XII’s Project Manager said this event is significant as it provided an effective platform for the students to establish interaction and networking with the private sectors and government agencies. He believed that through mutual collaboration with these organisations, students participating in TEC XII would gain invaluable insights into their future career paths and further mould them into becoming well-rounded individuals.

In conjunction with TEC XII, several pre-events such as career talks, interviews, Career Seed, Intern Share Forum, SHELL Management Skill Game and a technology conference were held since March. These programmes were designed to increase the interaction between future graduates and representatives from global industry giants and local companies, as well as government agencies from various sectors. This would then help future graduates to find suitable

employers and industries that are relevant to their qualifications and interests.

The event was officiated by YBhg. Leftenan Jeneral Dato’ Wira Allatif Mohd Noor, Vice Chancellor of National Defence University of Malaysia, representing Y.B. Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister of Defence Malaysia.

In his speech, YBhg. Leftenan Jeneral Dato’ Wira Allatif was delighted that MINDEF was involved in events such as TEC XII as he believed it will help students develop themselves further into becoming professionals in their chosen fields. As such, he said, the organisation of TEC XII was a step towards creating an enviable workforce in the age of globalisation.

YBhg. Leftenan Jeneral Dato’ Wira Allatif also remarked that, “As the world is evolving towards more technology-based systems either in the civil or military context, it is becoming increasingly important for us to move with this trend where our younger generation needs to develop new skills and greater capabilities in order to keep up with the growing technology. As such, we are most happy to work with UTP in our search for graduates who are prepared to rise to these new challenges in the working world. Students nowadays are very much dependent on technology and very eager to explore new things in various fields. This curiosity can lead to inventions of promising new technology that could put Malaysia at par with the developed nations.”

Also present at this event was YBhg. Datuk Dr. Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim, Vice Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. Among the companies that took part in TEC XII were PETRONAS, SapuraKencana Petroleum Bhd., Shell People Services (Asia) Sdn. Bhd., Schlumberger WTA (M) Sdn. Bhd., Technip Geoproduction (M) Sdn. Bhd., Aker Solutions (M) Sdn. Bhd., Baker Hughes (M) Sdn. Bhd., Halliburton Energy Services (M) Sdn. Bhd., Sapura Agercy Sdn. Bhd. and MINDEF.

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Signing of MOU with 3 Korean InstitutionsUniversiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) has signed MOUs with Sunchon National University, Mokpo National Maritime University, and Korea Maritime Institute recently.

The signing ceremonies, which were held in Korea, marked another significant milestone in UTP’s quest to achieve its academic and R&D excellence. Details of the Korean institutions are:

1. Sunchon National University, Korea Sunchon National University is a public higher educational

institution established by the Korean government in 1935. In 2002, it was selected as a top-tier university in education and research attainments in assessment of a national university’s own development plans, winning recognition as the education institute on the growth track.

MOU Signatory: Mr. Song, Yeong Moo, President of Sunchon National University

2. Mokpo National Maritime University, Korea Founded in 1950, Mokpo National Maritime University is a

maritime specialized university that focuses on cultivating intellectuals who will have the leadership for new maritime culture and knowledge of maritime science. It is equipped with modern laboratory equipment and two new large-scale practice ships that are used in classes.

MOU Signatory: Prof. Dr. Young-sub, Ahn, President of Mokpo National Maritime University

Writing Skills Workshop for Student Clubs Counseling and Students Development Unit (CSDU) and Editorial Services Unit of Corporate Relations and Public Affairs Department (CRPA) organised a Writing Skills Workshop for UTP Student Clubs at Seminar Room 5, Undercroft on 11 August 2012.

25 students from the HOT & Inspirer Newsletter teams, Students Representatives Club (SRCUTP), Residential College Support Unit (RCSU), International Students Club (ISC), Rakan Masjid, Medtech and Peer Helpers Club participated in the 1-day workshop held during the month of Ramadan.

The workshop was conducted by Mr Kee Thuan Chye, a journalist with more than 30 years of industry experience. He has worked for newspapers like The National Echo, New Straits Times and The Star in various editorial capacities. He is also an author and actor

of stage and screen in Malaysian, Singaporean and international productions.

During the workshop, students got a chance to gain an understanding of: • What news is about • How news items should be played up in a newsletter • Why a news item is more important than another • The basics of writing news • The use of pictures, graphics in a newsletter • The role of layout for newsletters • How to conduct interviews with newsmakers • What good writing is about – choosing the right word, writing

effective sentences, making the whole article flow • The writing concepts of clarity, concision, cohesiveness, coherence • Basic good grammar • How to give striking headlines for a newsletter

Besides slides presentations, students were also required to break up into teams to write press releases and interesting news articles. It was a fun way to gather knowledge and practice their writing skills.

3. Korea Maritime Institute Korea Maritime Institute was established in 1984. It specialises

on cultivating intellectuals who will have not only the leadership for new maritime culture, but also the knowledge of maritime science. It functions as a think tank for developing national policies on marine affairs and fisheries.

MOU Signatory: Dr. Hak-So Kim, President of Korea Maritime Institute

UTP was represented by Prof. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Fadzil Mohamad Hani, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic. He was also invited to be one of the speakers to present a topic on “The Future of Offshore Plant Industries with New Eco-Technologies” at the EXPO 2012 Yeosu Korea-OECD International Symposium at Jeollanam do, Korea on 10 July 2012.

In addition, Prof. Ir. Dr. Ahmad Fadzil was one of the panel members for a round table discussion entitled “Policy Issues for the Future” at the symposium. Organised by the Korea Maritime Institute, other invited speakers and discussion panellists of the symposium include internationally-recognised leaders with extensive experience in marine industries and ocean economic growth.

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UTP Rector’s CupThe finale and prize giving ceremony of the UTP 3rd Rector’s Cup Intra-varsity debate and public speaking championship were held recently at Undercroft, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS and officiated by UTP Vice Chancellor, YBhg. Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim.

Rector’s Cup is an annual competition held at UTP to scout for promising new debaters to represent UTP’s Debate Club in the local, regional and international debating arena. This year, it was part of the UTP Language Week Carnival held in conjunction with the UTP 15 Years Celebration. The event was jointly organised by the UTP Debate Club and UTP Village 1 Committee.

In the officiating speech, YBhg Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin was pleased that for this year’s Rector’s Cup, its public speaking competition

Bahasa Melayu Category

1. Public Speaking (Local)

Champion: Sharifah Nur Ainiza Bin Khaidzi (1st Year 1st Semester, Civil Engineering)

1st Runner Up: Muhamad Amirul Aliff Bin Muhammad Yazid (1st Year 1st Semester, Petroleum Geoscience)

2nd Runner Up: Ameerah Husna Binti Abdul Halim (Foundation, Petroleum Engineering)

2. Public Speaking (International)

Champion: Ali Ogail Abdel Salam (Foundation, Mechanical Engineering)

1st Runner Up: Omer Mohammad Jamil (Foundation, Chemical Engineering)

2nd Runner Up: Ma’mura Koraboeva (Foundation, Petroleum Engineering)

3. Debate

Champion: Young Huee Yin (1st Year 1st Semester, Petroleum Engineering)

Anas Safiuddin Bin Aminan (1st Year 1st Semester, Civil Engineering)

Aimi Rafidah Binti Abdul Rahman (Foundation, Petroleum Geoscience) ,

1st Runner Up: Mohd Farhan Bin Zulkefly Balan (1st Year 1st Semester, Civil Engineering)

Mohammad Ridhwan Bin Mohamd (1st Year 1st Semester, Petroleum Engineering)

Nur Zahidah Binti Kamarudzaman (Foundation, Civil Engineering)

Ahmad Zakirin Sidqi Bin Abdullah (1st Year 1st Semester, Electrical & Electronics Engineering)

Best Debater: Mohd Farhan Bin Zulkefly Balan

English Category

1. Public Speaking

Champion: Ashwin Vel a/l Kalimuthu (Foundation, Petroleum Engineering)

1st Runner Up: Khairul Bin Anuar (Foundation, Petroleum Engineering

2nd Runner Up: Pravin Nair a/l Venugopalan (Foundation, Chemical Engineering)

2. Debate

Champion: Fakhri Akhdan Akhiar (1st year 1st Semester, Business Information System)

Arual Beda Elizabeth (Foundation, Information & Communication Technology)

1st Runner Up: Muhammad Huzaimi Bin Tahir (Foundation, Chemical Engineering)

Vinod Jeyapalan (Foundation, Petroleum Engineering)

Best Debater: Vinod Jeyapalan

Champions in the English Debating category would then compete at the inter-varsity Seri Iskandar Debate Open (SIDEO) from 20 to 22 July 2012 to be held at UTP.

Mandarin Category

1. Public Speaking

Champion: Ivan Tan Sheng Wei (1st Year 1st Semester, Electrical & Electronics Engineering)

1st Runner Up: Yeong Ming Keat (2nd Year 1st Semester, Electrical & Electronics Engineering)

2nd Runner Up: Kong Chin Zheng (1st Year 1st Semester, Petroleum Engineering)

2. Debate

Champion: Ting Nguong Seng (2nd Year 1st Semester, Electrical & Electronics Engineering)

Ong Kim Keat (2nd Year 1st Semester, Electrical & Electronics Engineering)

Khor Wooi Kin (2nd Year 1st Semester, Electrical & Electronics Engineering)

1st Runner Up: Gwee Yong Ling (1st Year 1st Semester, Chemical Engineering)

Wong Theen Meng (1st Year 1st Semester, Chemical Engineering)

Daren Kho Ying Cheng (Foundation, Petroleum Engineering)

Best Debater: Wong Theen Meng

was not only in English, but also in Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin. According to YBhg Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin, this would certainly promote better integration among the different races and nationality at UTP.

YBhg Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin further added that debating and public speaking can help students to improve and enhance their soft skills. This in turn will help prepare them to be future leaders, where oratory skills and presentation techniques go a long way towards projecting a charismatic image.

The competition received good response with almost 80 participants from foundation and undergraduate levels, took part in the various categories. The results of the competitions were as follows:

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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) is currently hosted 14 students from The University of Tokyo (UT), Japan under the UTP-UT Summer Programme 2012. These students were in UTP for two weeks started from 26 August until 8 September 2012. During their stay in UTP, they enrolled in short courses and were involved in various programmes such as educational trips, cultural and recreational activities within and outside the university compound.

This summer programme provided a platform for both universities to further collaborate in the future. Its objectives, amongst others, were to:1. expand knowledge related to history, culture, geography,

economy, religion, educational systems and peoples of countries around the world

2. foster sensitivity, appreciation and understanding of diversity3. share information on education, policies and practices that

support and encourage student learning and development4. understand the differences of students between countries in

various aspects.5. exchange ideas and share information on programmes, services

and activities

UT was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university and one of the top ranking universities in Japan, it offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity. Located in Tokyo, Japan, the university aims to provide its students with a rich and varied academic environment that ensures opportunities for both intellectual development and the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills.

UTP – Universiti of Tokyo Summer Programme

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On 14 August 2012 / 25 Ramadhan 1433, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) together with Majlis Daerah Perak Tengah (Perak Tengah District Council) organised the Iftar Ramadhan at An-Nur Mosque, UTP with His Royal Highness (HRH) Raja DiHilir Perak, Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa as the royal guest of honour.

Other guests who attended the gathering were YB Dato’ Mohammad Zahir bin Dato’ Abdul Khalid, Perak Exco of Education, Higher Education, ICT, Human Resources, Science and Technology Committee Chairman, representing YAB Dato’ Seri DiRaja Dr. Zambry bin Abd Kadir, Perak Menteri Besar and UTP Vice-Chancellor Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim and spouse, Datin Rosemi Hamdan along with 1,000 UTP students and staff.

Before breaking of fast, HRH Raja DiHilir Perak made time to plant the buccieda trees at the mosque’s compound to commemorate the event and later Muhammad Zulhaziman Mat Salleh, a UTP Chemical Engineering student recited the verses of the Holy Quran to the audience.

HRH Raja DiHilir Perak then broke fast, performed the Maghrib, Isyak and Tarawih prayers, and afterwards had moreh together with the guests.

Iftar with His Royal Highness Raja DiHilir Perak, Raja Jaafar Raja Muda Musa

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