MMU Eyes Future in Nanotechnology

SCOUTING for a degree programme after leaving school may be a daunting experience for most school leavers.

There are many considerations that need weighing, including the growth potential of the industry chosen and cost of the programme pursued as decisions made can make or break one's career path in events of economic downturn or business uncertainties.

But there is one industry that is on the rise in Malaysia. It is none other than nanotechnology. School leavers or any candidates considering engineering programme can the nanotechnology alternative.

Although the field is still in its infancy, there is growing interest and expenditure in it.

Multimedia University (MMU) vice-president of academic, Associate Professor Wong Eng Kiong says: "We are seeing a slow but steady increase in enrolment in our nanotechnology programme because of the government's emphasis under the 9th Malaysia Plan."

Under 9MP, RM124.3 million has been allocated for the nanotechnology industry. The inauguration of the Malaysia Nanotechnology Association (MNA), governmental support for nanotechnology is at an all-time high as the technology can revolutionise the entire manufacturing industry.

One way this is achieved is by generating new types of nanomaterials, applicable in the metal, chemical and nanoelectronics industries. Other industries that can benefit are automotive, pharmaceuticals and health sciences, as well as information technology.

Realising the huge potential in store for the industry, MMU recently launched its Bachelor of Engineering Electronics (hons) majoring in nanotechnology. It is among the first of nanotechnology courses to be offered in the country.

"This nanotechnology programme is a true landmark offering," says Wong.

He said previously, those who wished to pursue a career on nanotechnology must go overseas.

"Now, you can join as an undergraduate and be part of a growth industry."

He adds that the career prospect for a nanotechnologist is quite healthy and promising.

He adds that the past few years have seen an increase in mechanical engineering enrolment, due to the manufacturing industry in the country. Telecommunications engineering also remains a popular choice.

MMU is one of the very few institutions in the country offering an undergraduate programme in nanotechnology

Intakes are open this month in the fields of engineering, IT, management and creative multimedia.

CURRENT PROJECT IN UNIKL MIIT

In 2007,UniKL has initiated an effort commercialization through the launching of technopreneur development trademark,named Technoputra.The Technoputra programme encompass six levels of technopreneur development. It starts with the enrollment of students through the registration of entrepreneurship course which is a compulsory course by the registration of entrepreneurship course which is compulsory course by the university; through co-curricular activities that are entrepreneurship related and the practice of entrepreneurship during their study and consequently becomes a technopreneur upon completion of their study.

The main concern of having Technoputra at institute level is to produce ICT technocrats especially among UniKL Malaysian Institute of Information Technology (MIIT)students and lecturers. UniKL MIIT has took the effort to create and develop technopreneurs from its undergraduates. This is apparent from the university's and institute's vision which aims to create global ICT technopreneurs.Parallel with it,various programmes have been planned thoroughly and certified by professional bodies.Besides,the different programmes and certification offered by UniKL MIIT are admirably recognized by different authorities as a men to create successful technopreneurs.To further ensure the success of UniKL MIIT Technoputra programme and activities,MIIT has endeavored smart partnership with existing professional bodies such as CISCO, Apple, EC-Council, Microsoft, SAP and etc.Our Technoputra has coordinated and organized various certification and technopreneurship development programme with them where it is catered for students, lecturers as well as public who are interested to get certification by the professional bodies.

It is believed that the UniKl MIIT Technoputra programme will become one of the main contributor to the national economy, particularly in the ICT related industrial sector.

Shop For Senior Campus Student 1Malaysia

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Student Store 1Malaysia (Students Save) in Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) is now the main attraction across the campus community. The shop is housed in the College of jasmine, UiTM Shah Alam and has been in operation since early March. It was the first retail store owned by UiTM Kosiswa Selangor Berhad and managed entirely by students and Kosiswa.

Goods are sold usually at market prices, but there are also goods sold at retail prices are cheap and affordable. Among the items sold are groceries like 1Malaysia mineral water, sugar and junk food 1Malaysia 1Malaysia.

Cheap price offered to be one of the main causes of this 1Malaysia Student Store into the public, especially among students of the campus itself. The response was well beyond expectations when receiving visits of students almost every day.

Apart from selling essential items at a cheap price, 1Malaysia Student Store also provides an opportunity for students who want to become entrepreneurs by working as a part-time employee at the shop. Meanwhile, 1Malaysia Student Discount Card (KDS1M) is introduced by the government recently. There are 51 companies have agreed to give a discount through this KDS1M.

Student Store 1Malaysia (Students Save) is a pioneer for students going into the field of entrepreneurship, and here also they can learn the basics of business, management and retail.

INTEC Outstanding Host Talk With Minister of Youth and Sports

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A Talk program together with the Minister of Youth and Sports, YB Dato 'Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek was held on 5 September last, at the College Cemara, INTEC Education College (INTEC), Shah Alam. Also present enliven the event, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Prof. Dato 'Dr. Abdullah Mohamed Said and INTEC Director, Prof. Dr. Corey Noordin.

The program is organized to inject a sense of unity among INTEC students from different races and backgrounds. Topics of discussion are presented in the forum is the role of the youth to the community and youth participation to activities or programs provided by the ministry. A total of four panel took part, among them Minister and three students INTEC consisting of Malays, Chinese and Indians.

In addition, the presence of the Minister of the talk show program is hoped to enhance students' understanding of strong character development and the importance of their involvement in community activities for overseas living life in the future. Good advice delivered by the Minister through his experience and guidance will guide the students.

The highlight of the program guests were entertained with students on the theme of 1Malaysia. Before the ceremony ended 1Malaysia sacred songs were sung en masse along the Honourable Minister.

Breaking fast with the Sultan of Selangor Citizens UiTM

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Shah Alam, August 2: Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah had consented to attend yasin readings, prayers, fasting and prayers breaking with nearly a thousand people Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), at the Al-Wathiqu Billah Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin here yesterday.

He also consented to deliver the money to the recipient charity recipients, four fisabillah (RM500 per person), 10 poor (RM700 per person), nine poor (RM800 per person) and three new brother / muslims (RM400 per month). He also received a momento of the occasion UiTM zakat delivery.

At the same event, reading yasin and special prayers were also held for the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj and Bonda Majesty King Selangor, Almarhumah King, daughter of King Goodwill Saidatul Treasurer and Almarhumah Tengku Badar Shah Tengku Puteri Paduka Adinda Aisha. Ceremony was led by Ustaz Haji Abdullah Haji Mohd Idris.

Also present at the ceremony, Chairman of the Board of Director, Tan Sri Dato 'Dr Wan Mohd Zahid Mohd Nordin, line Pro Chancellor, Tan Sri Arshad Ayub elect, elect Tan Sri Datuk Seri Chief Abdul Rahman Arshad, Tan Sri Dato' Sri Sallehuddin Mohamed and elect Tan Sri Nuraizah Abdul Hamid, as well as Vice-Chancellor, Dato 'Prof. Ir Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar, also the Director of Islamic Thought and Understanding (the City), Assoc Prof Dr Mohammad Rahimi Osman.

Post Independence Ride UiTM 1Malaysia

On Aug. 30, the launch of the Post Independence UiTM Ride Program was held at the Chancellery Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, UiTM Shah Alam. The program was opened by the Vice-Chancellor. Also present were Deputy Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs (Student Affairs), Prof Dato 'Dr Abdullah Mohamad Said and Head of Centre for Sport, Mr Mustaza Ahmad.

The program organized by UiTM Malaysia Club (KRESMA) in collaboration with UiTM Sport Center is to highlight the determination, quality and leadership talent UiTM students, in addition to promoting Race Changing Destiny Child (MDAB) in the hope of freeing from the shackles of more Bumiputera hardship and desolation knowledge.

Program for eight days commencing from 1 to 9 September that involved 55 participants from UiTM Shah Alam. Participants will paddle as far as 777km along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, from the Drain King, Johor and ended in Arau, Perlis. Selection of 55 participants in this program is symbolic of the 55 years of independence.

The Vice-Chancellor said in his speech, the program entered the UiTM students is very beneficial to be able to strengthen the self-esteem of students with local community outreach, as well as to understand the meaning of freedom has been championed by the fighters of the former country.

The ceremony also witnessed the ceremonial flag to symbolize the opening of the Vice Chancellor and the program ended with the release of event participants.

Independence outcry Reverb in UiTM, Senior Proof Patriotic spirit of 1Malaysia

Shah Alam, 04 September - Independence Day Celebration 55th stage of Universiti Teknologi MARA was greeted with so lively appropriate to the theme Gema Merdeka, at Anjung Sri Budiman, UiTM Shah Alam. Also present were the Vice-Chancellor enliven the event, Dato 'Prof. Ir Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar.

UiTM citizens also celebrate the independence celebration, proving their patriotism 1Malaysia always thickened to this beloved country. The celebration was also fueled by poetry recital presentation, entitled Malaysia Merdeka M by national poet, Abdul Ghafar Ibrahim, better known as Pak Agi,

"History is a mirror of the past to our future. Independence of our country would be meaningless if there are still those among us who are not full-soul instill the love for the country and nation. "Said Vice-Chancellor.

"History has shown that people who betray their own country will be easily conquered, subjugated and ultimately destruction also fail," he said.

All citizens UiTM an ambassador who will lead the university image in the public eye. So strong identity and personal lives need to be strengthened in order to defend their religion, race and nation, as well as love and care UiTM with a vengeance.

In the meantime, Council summit concluded with a flag and singing Date 31. Vice Chancellor also affix flag on staff as a symbolic vehicle Independence Day Celebration-55 for the