INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA VOLUME 8 (Bumper Edition) | SEMESTER 1, 2005/2006

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Our previous SRC Highlights (7th
Volume) have certainly stirred up many
E S P O N S E S
ESOLUTIONS
PROBLEMS AT MAHALLAT (PART 2)
&
responses from the administrative authorities.
Due to this, a special session was set up by
Mdm. Sakinah Jusoh, Assistant Director of
the Mahallat Administration & Coordination
Unit, Student Affairs Division. The meeting,
chaired by Mdm. Noraini Ahmad, Covering
Director of Student Affairs Division, was held
at the multi-purpose hall of the Food, Facilities
and Services Unit (FFSU) on 10th of June 2005.
The aim of the session was to allow the SRC,
MRC members of the male mahallat, and
pertinent authorities to dicuss on issues and
problems at the male mahallat. Here are the
resolutions that we have achieved. They are
categorised according to their corresponding
problems and issues.
Mahallat Cleanliness and
Facilities Management
In response to the cleanliness and facility
dilemma, several suggestions were raised: Student leaders and administrative authorities trying to reach a consensus on how to resolve problems at
1 ) Br. Ezran Hashim, Facility Manager the male mahallat. The discussion opened up a chance to hear the reality of the problem from both sides.
from IIUM Properties Sdn. Bhd. (IP),
advises that students should know how to the right and proper way of using the they can also watch around to monitor their
make reports when there is a problem. A available facilities at mahallah. The respective mahallah. As representatives
simple thing, but yet a practice that many rational behind this is to instill the sense of from each mahallah, it was pointed out that
do not take into account seriously. An belonging and responsibility amongst the MRC should also collaborate with the
officer from mahallah elaborated more on students. mahallah administration to ensure that the
this and explained its step-by-step 3 ) Representatives from Mahallah Uthman condition and safety of facilities at hand
procedure: also propose that every mahallah should are being watched properly. Having the
• Before lodging a report, take note of the prepare a checklist before students MRC members available at their office
place or building of which the problem is checkout from their rooms at the end of the would enable residents to forward their
located. In some mahallat, the code for each semester. This will allow the mahallah concerns any time for it is the MRC who
unit of facility (e.g. shower room, toilet, administration to know what needs to get has the direct link with Mahallah
sink, etc.) is already given. fixed over the holidays. administration. Thus, besides the
• Next, report to the mahallah office. At this 4 ) There was also concern on using the TV administrative authorities, there would
point you are required to fill in a form or if rooms as storage rooms during vacation. always be the MRC of whom the students
not, just report straight to the officer. Your The mahallah administration has agreed can turn to.
report will be identified by a unique work not to use them as storage rooms in the 6 ) An issue was also raised pertaining to
order number. Therefore, please request future since doing so would prohibit the fact of having female cleaners/workers
for the work order number should you feel students who take short semesters from at the brothers’ mahallat and having male
the necessity to follow-up your report. using the rooms. workers/cleaners at the sisters’ mahallat. In
2 ) The MRC of Mahallah Uthman and Bilal 5 ) A recommendation came from the SRC regard to this, Br. Ezran from IP has
aired their suggestion of conducting an that the MRC members should set up a duty responded that the current cleaner
awareness campaign to educate students on roster to be in the office. At the same time, workforce is dominated mostly by female
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workers. Having cleaners of the opposite robbery cases. What is more, there still remains Accountability and Responsibility
gender wandering around the buildings of a question as to who are the real culprits This whole issue related to IIUM’s mahallat is
mahallah is surely an uncomfortable sight. behind these theft cases. Could they be due to not new to us. All the while, it has always been
For this reason, the MRC of Mahallah someone outside the University? Or are they a predictable scenario; students complain to the
Uthman has put forward a suggestion that merely the doings of individuals who live in the authorities and when they see no changes being
every mahallah should prepare a timetable campus/mahallah itself? Most residents who done, the authorities are put to blame. In the
stating the time the cleaners would do their have suffered the tragedy of having their rooms meanwhile, it is a different story when one views
work so that residents can avoid bumping robbed claim that there is no way an outside himself in the shoes of mahallah administration.
into them at the wrong time. party could have done it. No solid evidence An officer from Mahallah Uthman questions
7 ) A suggestion also came forward from can proof this but we advise students to be the proper usage of facilities amongst students.
the MRC of Mahallah Al-Faruq saying that cautious of both. It was implied that students themselves were not
communication between students and the Further arrangements must be made particularly civic minded. A case in point was
mahallah administrative authorities should not just with the Security management but also highlighted stating that students fail to turn off
be improved. Residents of mahallah should IIUM Properties in order to curb the problem the fan when it was not being used. It was even
also take note of the notices and seriously. Fixing grills at the the ground floor claimed that in the worst case, fans would be
announcements made by mahallah. It is of every block in Mahallah Uthman recently turned on right from the moment their
therefore a joint-responsibility of both have certainly gained a positive response from dwellers were admitted to the university until
students and the administrative authorities students. Measures should be taken to securely the day for graduation!
to ensure that the communication barrier is seal the rooms from any possibility of them The above is one of several cases to
broken down. being penetrated from the outside. However, illustrate some aspects of the students’ attitude.
Security it is reminded that besides authorities, students It then comes to the point that students should
Much has been debated about the status of should also play their role in securing their be educated and informed on the right and
security at the brothers’ mahallat. Br. Abd. rooms. proper use of facilities at mahallat. In other
Wahab Hj. Zawawi, Officer of the Security Parking Spaces words, students should have a mindset of being
Management, has told us that during Friday One of the concerns which was raised included accountable and responsible for the well-being
prayers, they deploy sister security guards to the issue of parking spaces in mahallat. of their mahallah. Not all students should be
patrol on vehicles around the areas of the Although several suggestions were voiced out, blamed though. There is a few whose mind needs
brothers’ mahallat. Student leaders at the Br. Abd. Wahab from Security has agreed to to be set straight, that is, those who think that
meeting were not convinced that the practice hold a special meeting on this matter at a yet to cleaners are the ones who hold the sole
would end or at least reduce the number of be determined date. responsibility of keeping the campus clean.
Besides students, the role of
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT BY ZONE - MAY 2005 administration is also crucial. Figure 1 shows
1400
the number of complaints received for the month
of May 2005 according to zones and their
1200 respective progress. The IP management
278 identifies areas in the Gombak Campus by five
1000 zones namely CX1 (KAED, ENGINEERING,
106 SCIENCE, CAC, CEE), CX2 (Rectory,
No. 800
Work In CELPAD, Admin. Building, ITD, KICT, IRK,
of 600
Progress Education, HS, Auditorium, Mosque), CX3
W.O. 965 Closed (AIKOL, KENMS, Management Centre,
801 Library, Research Centre, Nescafe Kiosk, Male
400
Sports Complex), M1 (mahallat Shafiyyah,
200 Ameenah, Ali, Bilal, As-Siddiq, Uthman, and
7 28 27
132 127
Al-Faruq), and M2 (mahallat Maryam,
69
0 Haleemah, Asma’, Hafsa, Sumayyah, and
CX1 CX2 CX3 M1 M2 Nusaybah, Female Sports Complex). What can
be inferred here is that the IP is doing all their
Zone best to attend to these complaints of which
Figure 1 Statistics Provided by IIUM Properties Sdn. Bhd.
amount to 2094. Figure 2 shows the number of
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WORK ORDER - JOB TURNAROUND job turnarounds (the time it takes to
complete a work order) for the month of May
FOR ALL ZONES - MAY 2005
900 2005. One of IP’s targets in its key performance
800 789 indicator is to resolve 50% of complaint within
700 the same day. However, we have here
No. 600 approximately 38% of the work orders being
resolved on the same day and the rest being
of 500
completed a day later. Still, statistics do not
W.O. 400 385
necessarily tell you the whole story. Not all
300
problems can be solved in one day.
200 174 206
All in all, the whole point of it is clear.
109 106
100 56 78 63 49 No matter what position one is in IIUM, be it a
41 38
0
Same 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 >10
student or an administrative authority, problems
1 2
at mahallat are collective responsibilities to be
Figure 2 Day Statistics Provided by IIUM Properties Sdn. Bhd. shouldered and held accountable by all.
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 GET TO KNOW
SILAT CEKAK USTAZ HANAFI
One of the martial art societies in this
university is the Seni Silat Cekak Ustaz Hanafi
Club. It has been ten years since this club was
first established in IIUM. Other than
performing demonstrations and teaching the
silat techniques, this club endeavours to reach
out to students with many activities. Actively
going in IIUM, this outstanding club has been
vibrant enough to achieve the media’s attention
in magazines and newspapers nationwide.
Moreover, with the linkage of Seni Silat Cekak
Ustaz Hanafi Malaysia Society nationally,
graduating students can continue learning silat
even after graduating from IIUM.
EVENTS
KIDS OF THE WORLD 2005
From the 27th until the 30th of May, the
Student’s Representative Council of IIUM had
organized a unique event called Kids of the
World 2005 (KOTW ’05). This event which
offered many interesting and beneficial
programmes aimed at creating awareness on
violence towards children and also to provide
adequate exposure to children concerning their
own rights and safety. An exhibition which be-
gan on the 24th of May until the closing day was
also held in conjunction with this occasion.
Among the highlights of Kids of the
World were the ‘Kids Carnival’ and a
conference discussing the issue of ‘Ensuring the
Prosperity of Our Future Generation.’ Speakers
from a few Non-Governmental organizations
(NGOs), namely the Penang Consumer
Association, AWAM and others were invited to
give their views on this matter. Other
sub-programmes included were the Opening
Ceremony, Speaker’s Corner, 3 A’s Kids,
Cultural Night, and also the grand Closing
Ceremony and Charity Dinner. Children from
various schools, mainly from around Kuala
Lumpur and Selangor were invited to
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Members of the ‘Kelab Seni Silat Cekak Ustaz Hanafi Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia’..
As one of the branches for Seni Silat
Cekak Ustaz Hanafi Malaysia Society, they were
involve in celebrating “Gemilang 40 Tahun Silat
Cekak Hanafi” this year. Amazingly, they also
participated to achieve the Malaysia’s Book of
Record for “The Largest Participation in Silat
Performance” in 2001 and will participate again
to break this record this September. IIUM has
also showered them with awards such as the
award for ‘The Most Active Martial Arts and
Sports Based Society’ in IIUM Student Award
2002 and 2003.
This club hopes for more support from
IIUM students and staff. The club, currently
participate and be a part of this great event. In
order to achieve its aims, the organizing
committee went a step further by opening the
gates of IIUM to the public community in hope
that they too, would benefit from this event.
KOTW ‘05 was widely publicized especially to
the public and thankfully, the response received
was encouraging.
During the closing ceremony, Ustaz
Hamidon Abdul Hamid, Deputy Rector of
Student Affairs and Alumni, expressed his
recognition for the programme and hoped that
such activities related to community service can
be further organised in the future. We have also
received a positive response from the
Malaysian Chinese Muslim Association
(MACMA) who is willing to collaborate with
us again.
The programme, though successful in
one hand, was also flawed on the other. As the
main organiser for the programme, the SRC
would like to apologise for the number of
shortcomings that has occurred. It has been duly
revised that there were certain things that could
have been done better. We would like to remind
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requesting for an operation room, will represent
IIUM in ‘Pertandingan Waja Diri Nasional’ on
the 3rd and 4th of September 2005. Let us all
hope and pray that they be determined to achieve
victory!
Students who are interested to join the
club may call either one of these contact
persons:
Mohd Nor Azman Muhamad Amin
(017-372 5685)
Zarina Mohamad @ Zahari
(019-618 4520)
Mohd Firdaus Che Hadzir
(012-674 4531)
School children presenting a choral speaking
during the opening ceremony of Kids of the World
‘05 programme. The audience were absolutely
intrigued by their performance.
ourselves and the rest of our committee that
whatever mistakes that may have happened
should be taken into account as a reminder for
all of us to improve.
Overall, this event was a success and
it served as a platform for the IIUM community
to show to the world that we students do have a
caring side to match our intelligence. Hopefully,
such event will continue to be organized in years
to come and will invite the blessings of Allah
the Almighty, InsyaAllah.
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 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi
wabarakatuh.
Wishes of Ukhuwwah and blessings of
Friendship to the whole community of IIUM.
Brothers and sisters in Islam, it is because of
the Grace and Mercy of Allah S.W.T that we
are still able to live harmoniously together in
this Garden of Knowledge and Virtue
regardless of our many differences. We are also
blessed to be able to continue our struggle in
gaining knowledge, all with the one aim of
obtaining His Blessings both in this life and the
Hereafter. This campus is especially designed
EVENTS
PARAMOTOR
Remember our paramotor friends who
crossed the Straits of Malacca from Malacca to
Dumai? An appreciation ceremony and
Malaysia Book of Records certificate
presentation was held for them on 13th June,
2005. The occasion was organised at the
Banquet Hall of the Administration Building and
was attended by several VIPs who were involved
in the paramotor Malacca-Dumai sea crossing
challenge. Among them were Lt. Col. Basir Abd.
Rahman, president of the Malaysian Paramotor
Association (MPA), and Tuan Hj. Shaari who
represented the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The ceremony began with a speech
from Mohd. Haris Fanawi, a first year KENMS
student, who thanked Lt. Col. Basir for all his
worthwhile effort in training the paramotor team
to the extent of having finally achieve a
recognition in the Malaysia Book of Records.
He also recalled his tough experience of having
to go through three crashes before the actual
attempt to Dumai. Nevertheless, with support
from friends and IIUM staff, the ordeal did not
deter him to proceed and finally accomplish a
very proud achievement. Besides Haris, other
high-flyers who succeeded were Safry Ezan
Saifuddin, a fourth year Engineering student, and
Nor Hidayah from the Municipal Council of
Selayang.
Speaking also at the ceremony, Lt. Col.
Basir expressed his appreciation to IIUM for
making this sport possible in the University. The
initial objective of establishing the Malaysian
Paramotor Association was to encourage
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to promote the sense of ukhuwwah Islamiyyah With the Muslims’ lives slaughtered so
and brotherhood among its community and to easily, the Qur’an largely degraded by prison
be the centre of all virtues that in line with wardens, and the threat to demolish the Al-Aqsa
Shari’ah. Mosque which is one of the most important
It is very heartbreaking to witness the symbols of Islam, these should open our eyes
situation of the younger generations, especially and make us realize that the time has come for
the teenagers nowadays. It seems that what was us to start reforming ourselves in order to help
once considered bad has now become worse and our ummah. This should be done firstly by
even so, no effective actions has ever been taken breaking the barrier between all the Muslims
to curb the bad attitudes which are the pride of by putting aside all our differences. Let us all
these teenagers. These teens are now creating begin by changing the routines of our everyday
new trends, styles and fashions and are getting lives. Start by giving salam to each other
themselves lost in their own ‘creative world’ everywhere we go and by filling in those empty
which is far from the positive moral deeds that saff in our mosques. InsyaAllah, these small
have been emphasized in the Qur’an and taught changes will one day, lead us to a better world,
by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h). a world filled with love.
It makes us wonder, are these the future leaders Last but not least, on behalf of the SRC
that will one day lead our religion, ummah and family, we would like to welcome all the new
nation towards glory? If such a problem remains intakes to this Garden of Knowledge and
unsolved, we will never be able to produce the Virtue. Grab all the opportunities you can whilst
next Ibn Sina to help us find the cure for cancer studying here for there is an abundant of things
and AIDS and we will never be able recapture that IIUM offers. May success and blessings be
the grandeur of Islam that was once brought by bestowed upon all of you!
the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) and the MOHAMAD ZARIFI MOHAMAD DAUD
rightly-guided caliphs. President
SPEAK UP!
Academic-based versus cultural-based
HIGH-FLYERS activities and achievements: Which one is
being given more priority?
“In my opinion, both
cultural and
academic based
achievements should
be given the same
amount of limelight
Nor Hallimatu Saadiah and treatment as
Bt Shamsuddin, both fields aim at
1st year, History glorifying IIUM’s
name in the eyes of the world”
“I don’t think that
The trio showing their Malaysia Book of Records this should be an
certificate. From left: Safry Ezan (Engine), Nor issue as I see that the
Hidayah (from Municipal Council of Selayang), and
university has
Haris Fanawi (KENMS).
provided enough
participation among youths to enter the sport. channels for both
The rector of IIUM, Prof. Dr. Mohd. Wan Abdul Matiin
cultural and
Kamal Hassan also gave his word on the team’s B. Wan Abdul
academic based
achievement. He was glad that the team made it Rahim Kamil,
activities to de-
for the record. The accomplishment was 1st year, Biotech
velop.”
somehow an advancement in the form of
breaking through mental barriers. Over the last “Equal emphasis is
few months, IIUM broke the intellectual what we want, thus I
barrier with Melati Abdul Hamid being declared believe that cultural
as the world’s best oralist. events should also
On our part, the Student’s share the spotlight.
Representative Council would like to On the other hand,
congratulate the paramotor team for their Siti Saridah since IIUM bears the
incredible achievement. Flying high in the sky Bt. Adenan, Islamic banner,
is certainly not a job for the faint-hearted. We 1st year, BENL some people might
hope that this accomplishment will also be think that it is more appropriate to highlight
followed by many other accomplishments later our academic events and achievements rather
on. Congratulations again to our high-flyers! than our cultural counterparts.”
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 EVENTS
SRC CONVENTION, MALACCA MOTIVATIONAL
(KONVENSYEN MPP, MELAKA)
At the convention with Dato’ Dr. Hj. Shafie bin Hj.
Mohd. Salleh (Minister of Higher Learning), Dato’
Dr. Nordin bin Kardi (Director of National Civics
Bureau), and Ustaz Hamidon Abdul Hamid (Deputy
Rector of Student Affairs and Alumni).
A convention was held on the 13th till
th
the 16 of May previously to gather executive
members of Student’s Representative Councils
(SRC) from all public universities. With the
theme ‘Mahasiswa Pewaris Negara’ (Students
– The Nation’s Successors), the convention was
aimed to achieve three objectives which were
to allow SRC members from every public
institute of higher learning to meet and discuss
student issues that are current and worldwide;
to observe important aspects concerning
INTERFAITH DIALOGUE III &
IDEAL STUDENTS CONVENTION
Four panelists from different religious background
at the Interfaith Dialogue III. They are: Mr.Vijaya
(Buddhist), Mr.Simhesvara (Hindu), Mrs.Naomi
(Christian), and Mrs.Lana. The moderator was
Mr.Shah Kirit from Saba’ Islamic Media.
The SRC, in collaboration with the
Islamic Revealed Knowledge Students’ Society
and the SHAS Mosque Office, had organized
the third Inter-faith dialogue in IIUM Main
Auditorium on 17th May 2005. The topic of the
remarkable discussion was ‘Roles of Women in
Society According to Religious Scriptures’, with
speakers representing major religions in
Malaysia, which are Islam, Hindu, Buddhism
and Christianity. The attention-grabbing
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students that are to be brought down to the next
generation, and also to inculcate the spirit of
patriotism among future leaders.
The great event, which was held at the
Malacca International Trade Centre (MITC),
brought forth an opportunity for the
representatives to convey their critical ideas and
discuss current issues intellectually. Eight
members from the SRC of IIUM were able to
attend the gathering. Although we were short
numbered compared to other universities, our
excos were able to come forward with sound
views and opinions, thus, promoting the good
name of the University. Distinguished panelists
were brought in to talk on various topics which
included ‘World Class Graduates’, ‘The Prime
Minister’s Mission’, ‘Malaysia and International
Politics’, ‘National Security’, ‘Economic
Challenges’, ‘Islam Today’, and ‘Students and
Politics’.
Throughout the four-day programme,
student representatives took advantage to know
each other. This was a great opportunity to
promote integration among university students.
In general, the whole convention was a
complete success. With the number of
discussions held, it is hoped that the objectives
of the convention have been met. We hope to
see further collaborations in the future.
dialogue has managed to open the audience’s
mind towards understanding others with the
explanation by the speakers. The huge turn-ups
by the audience marked the success of this
program.This was however tarnished by the
impertinent manners shown by a number of
spectators who gave offensive questions to the
speakers. Nevertheless, it was a fruitful
discussion as everyone learned to work out his
or her differences for the betterment of the
ummah.
Another event which was organized by
the SRC on the 5th of June 2005 was ‘An Ideal
Students Convention’. The programme basically
revolved on the issue of an ideal student in all
aspects of life. It serves as a benchmark for
students to perform better in studies, life and
religion and to have an ideal balance in these
spheres. The convention also helped students
to prepare themselves better once they are back
in their country with interesting talks given by
prominent figures in IIUM such as Prof.
Thameem Ushama, Bro.Mohar from IRKHS
and Dr.Ariff Zakarullah. Hopefully, more pro-
grams with the same nature can be held in our
campus to help in bringing out the best out of
the students. InsyaAllah.
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CAMP
Participants listening intently to Mdm.
Martinelli’s speech at the opening ceremony.
On the 20th-22nd of May 2005, the
SRC had organized a Motivational Camp
in collaboration with secondary schools from
around Dun Ayer Kuning, Perak Darul
Ridzuan. The schools which took part in this
event were SMK Air Kuning, SMK Dato’
Panglima Perang Kiri, SMK Chenderiang and
SMK Syeikh Abdul Ghani with around 80
students. The purpose of this programme was
to create self-building and good akhlaq among
students.
The participants arrived on the 20th
of May around 7 pm. The opening ceremony
began at 9 pm and was launched by Mdm.
Martinelli Hashim, Deputy Director of
Student Development Division, IIUM. There
were a lot of beneficial activities arranged
such as; night walk, group binding, tazkirah,
qiyamullail, talk and forum. The participants
were also introduced to IIUM and campus life.
Speaking at the opening ceremony,
Mdm. Martinelli gave the participants an
inspirational speech so that they will keep on
making effort to achieve the best in life. She
also expressed that the world of entertainment
which has invaded the minds of teenagers
today cannot be tolerated. The concsequences
will more likely lead to unhealthy behaviours
and attitudes rather than that desired.
Following the success of this event,
the SRC has taken one step further by
adopting these schools as ‘foster schools’ in
order to conduct more programmes with them.
The idea of ‘foster schools’ also will allow
students from IIUM to follow the progress of
the students and also to become role models
for these youngsters.
Alhamdulillah, most participants
have voiced out their satisfaction regarding
this programme. They felt that this programme
has successfully presented the true color of
Islam, such as the recitation of Asma al-Husna
in every slot for the programme, which was
something new for them. The SRC prays for
their success in life. Remember that success
is where preparation and opportunity meet.
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SURVEY: FINAL EXAM THE DIRECT
CLASHES WITH EID AL-FITR D I L E M M A !
A problem which the SRC has been
concerned with is regarding the final
examinations for Semester 1 (2005/2006)
which will begin on the 24th of October 2005
and end on the 17th of November 2005. It so
happens that Eid al-Fitr break will be right in
the middle of the final examination (2nd of
November 2005). As a result, the SRC had
made a proposal to the administration
suggesting that the examination should be
scheduled earlier or later, that is, after Eid al-
Fitr.
The SRC’s proposal is to abolish
the one-week mid semester break which has
been scheduled to begin from the 28th of
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AIKOL GENERAL ENGINE
There were about 531 respondents; most of
them answered YES (475) while the others’
respond as NO and therefore chose the
original date for the final examination.
The general reason students gave for
supporting SRC’s proposal to change the
schedule for the exams is because they find it
hard to concentrate on examinations during
such an important Islamic celebration. Students
also find that this schedule will cause them
hardships in obtaining public transportations
to return to their hometowns and back to
campus. Students will also have to spend more
money as they need to buy tickets for public
HELMETS : NO
According to the Students’ Discipline
Rules 2004 , riding a motorcycle in the
campus without wearing a helmet would lead
to a maximum fine of RM 50 to the offender.
This rule was to be enforced by the 1st of June
2005 but we have received the latest news that
the Legal Unit will hold this implementation
and no compound will be imposed until
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VOLUME 8 (Bumper Edition)
August 2005 until the 4th of September 2005.
As a result, the examination period, including
the revision period will then commence on the
17th October 2005 until 1st November 2005, 2
weeks earlier than the originally scheduled
period. Thus, this will not affect the 14-week
study period and students can enjoy the
inter-semester vacation from the 2nd of
November 2005 until 4th December 2005.
Hopefully by then, students would be able to
focus on their examination.
The following are results of the
survey that was conducted among students of
each Kuliyyah last semester:
Agree
Disagree
IRK SCIENCES
transportation twice.
However, students who disagree with
the SRC’s suggestion also have their own
strong reasons. They believe that if the final
exam is brought forward, lecturers will have a
hard time in catching up with the syllabus of
the subjects. This will in turn, put the pressure
on the students. They will also have less time
to prepare for the important exams. We hope
that the authority will consider both sides of
the argument before making any decision.
Whatever the decision, we hope that it will
benefit all.
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further notice. The Legal Unit informed us that
they plan to educate students regarding traffic
safety before commencing this rule.
From the survey conducted by SRC,
most of the students disagree with this
regulation. Students have reasoned that the area
of IIUM is small when compared to other
university campuses. Furthermore, there are no
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With the opening of the new
semester, the IIUM community will again
receive its newest members with the enrollment
of new students in July. The new comers; both
the matriculation and the direct intake students
tread on the same ground but sadly, in a
different and unfair way.
The direct intake students’ dilemma is
apparently not a new issue. It has been recurring
for quite a long time. According to a former
direct intake student, Zulkhairi from Kuliyyah
of Laws, who joined IIUM almost two years ago,
they faced many difficulties during their first
week here especially concerning the course
registration. He claimed that besides the
information on the APT and EPT, no form of
briefing was conducted by the authority in
guiding them with the whole registration process.
The absence of ample information was extremely
inconvenient especially for the foreign students.
Their basic source of information and guidance
mostly came from the seniors, as the direct
intake students were not allowed to join the
matriculation intake students’ Ta’aruf session.
A Singaporean student, Rafitah, feels
that IIUM should make it a point in giving the
new foreign students a more proper introduction
to Malaysia. With the absence of friends and
family, they face a hard time in adapting to a
new life in a totally new environment and
lifestyle.
Although there has been no formal
complaint lodged by students, the authority in
charge of students’ intake should be more aware
of this problem. An explanation should be
offered to the direct intake students regarding
the way things are ran for them. Doing so would
lessen their plight, besides making them feel that
they are as equally important as the
matriculation students.
We were, however, informed that most
direct intake students, of whom were mostly
foreigners tend to fall asleep due to their
inability to understand English at the time of their
enrolment. The SRC recommends to the
administration that if such is the case, then
perhaps it is better to allow those who
understand English to join in the Ta’aruf session
and leave those who don’t for the next session
of Ta’aruf Week.
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specified places available for students to keep
their helmets in Kuliyyah compounds. The SRC
has made a proposal to the Legal Unit to fulfill
the student’s requirements and needs before
implementing the rule.
There will be an open dialogue
between Legal Unit and students in this
semester to discuss this issue.
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WHAT’S HOT
Good news to the students and
community of IIUM! Semester 1 (2005/2006)
will be a semester to remember as SRC has lined
up two very interesting programmes.
The first will be the Students’ Activity
Carnival 2005 (STAR ‘05) , which is to begin
NEW FUNCTIONS FOR KULLIYYAT
The functions of Admission and
Records Department (A&R) have been
transferred to every Kulliyyah. Therefore, each
Kulliyyah will perform all the administrative
tasks and A&R Department will only monitor
and assist the Kulliyyat. The following are
among the cores that were transferred to the
Kulliyyat:
1) Course scheduling
2) Students’ registration of courses
3) Re-admission of dismissed
students
4) Approval of barring students from
the end of semester exams
5) Administration of exams for
Kulliyyah papers
6) Approval of transfer credit and
leave of absence
7) Administration of activities
related to undergraduate
graduation.
As a consequence, all matters
pertaining to the above will have to be referred
to Kulliyyat or Kulliyyah Based Society. Hence,
students have to know their deputy deans and
the respective person in charged regarding to
this matter. The list of staff in-charge at each
kulliyyah/centre is provided along with their
extension number as follow:
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THIS SEMESTER?
on the 23rd of July 2005 until the 8th of August
2005. For this mega event, the SRC will act as
the main organizer, working hand in hand with
other societies in IIUM including Economics
and Management Science Society (EMSS),
Law Students’ Society (Lawsoc), Islamic
Revealed Knowledge and Heritage Students’
Society (IRKHSS), (ARCHIMIC) and Maaruf
Club. STAR ‘05 is a grand programme which
coordinates and manages major programmes
organized by any students’ societies and clubs
of IIUM next semester. Among the objectives
of this event is to develop the leadership and
interpersonal skills through participations in
different types of programmes or events while
upholding and highlighting the uniqueness of
our university at the eyes of the public.
Apart from STAR ‘05, theSRC will
also be organizing the biggest and most-awaited
AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF
LAWS
Shaharul Anwar Shafie (Asst. Director)
4286
Suhairi Sulaiman Shah (Senior Admin.
Asst.)
4255
Jamilah Rahmat (Admin. Asst.)
4255
KULLIYYAH OF ECONOMICS AND
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Zenita Aryani Tiyunin (Asst. Director)
4658
Suzana Zakaria (Admin, Asst.)
4770
KULLIYYAH OF INFORMATION AND
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Nur Khamsiah Ahmad (Asst. Director)
5586
Mohd Hilmi Hussain (Personal Asst.)
5161
KULLIYYAH OF ENGINEERING
Anas Shamsuddin (Asst. Director)
4407
Sharifah Hussain (Admin. Asst.)
4419
KULLIYYAH OF SCIENCE
Zulaifah Sharif (Asst. Director)
5464
Roziah Yaacob (Admin. Asst.)
3359
KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Azian Mohd. Azlan (Asst. Director)
5253
Shahril Abdullah (Senior Admin. Asst.)
3136
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event of the year, which is the 21st Convocation
Fiesta 2005 or better known as CONVEST ‘05.
This gala event, which is scheduled from the
18th until the 25th of August 2005 is held in
conjunction with the convocation ceremony
which is to be held during the same week. What
is unique about CONVEST ‘05 this year is its’
collaboration with another big event, that is
Ummatic Week. With the theme ‘Celebrating
Students’ Excellence’, CONVEST ’05 aims at
creating a strong bond among all students of
IIUM and to commemorate the achievements
of all IIUM students who have lent a hand in
flourishing IIUM’s name.
We call out to all students of IIUM to
give your full support to both events in order to
help them achieve their missions. So dear
friends, watch out for STAR ‘05 and CONVEST
‘05!
KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED
KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
(HS)
Ayunita Atan (Asst. Director)
5092
Hairi Baharom (Admin. Asst.)
5094
KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED
KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
(IRK)
Sabirah Abdullah (Asst. Director)
5508
Yusop Majid (Senior Admin. Asst.)
5505
CENTRE FOR EDUCATION
Morniliza Ma’amor (Asst. Director)
5332
Aisah Marikun (Admin. Asst.)
3557
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY DIVISION
(S-DEV)
Farizah Mohd Ramli (Asst. Director)
5477
Noor Azah Arshad (Admin. Asst.)
3634
CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES AND
PRE-UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC DEV.
Pauziah Abas (Executive Officer)
4914
Norisah Abdul (Admin. Asst.)
4905
Students from now on have to download the
course registration bulletin on their own via
IIUM website (http://www.iiu.edu.my/). The
A&R Division will no longer supply the small
bulletin as practised before.This system will be
effective starting next semester.
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