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Empowering Future OSH Practitioners with Real-World Fire Safety Insights

Date: 17 May 2025 (Saturday)

Location: Taman Tas Fire and Rescue Station, Kuantan

Organized by: Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FSTI), UMPSA

Course: DRO2513 Fire and Building Safety

Coordinator: Ms. Zarifah binti Shahri

In alignment with the Fire and Building Safety (DRO2513) course, a total of 62 first-year Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health students from the Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FSTI), UMPSA, participated in an educational field visit to the Taman Tas Fire and Rescue Station, Kuantan, on 17 May 2025. The program was coordinated by Ms Zarifah binti Shahri and accompanied by Dr. Khairiah Binti Mohd Mokhtar. This visit served as a strategic platform to bridge theoretical learning with practical exposure, equipping students with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in fire safety, emergency response, and hazard management.

The program began with a welcome session, safety briefing, and a talk by Tuan Rahman, who shared insights on fire safety, emergency response planning, and basic first aid. Students gained valuable knowledge through interactive sessions, including:

• Handling fire hoses and understanding their role in fire suppression.
• Exploring fire engines and learning about the tools used during emergencies.
• Basic rescue demonstrations, showing victim evacuation and initial care techniques.
• Fire department call system explanation – how emergency calls are received and dispatched.
• Fire extinguisher briefing, including proper usage techniques and safety precautions.

The visit effectively bridged theory and practice, allowing students to experience real-life safety procedures and better appreciate the responsibilities of fire and rescue personnel. It also fostered key soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and critical thinking.

The program ended with a group photo session and the presentation of a token of appreciation to the fire station. Overall, this visits greatly enriched students’ learning and preparedness for future roles in occupational safety and health.

Prepared by:

Zarifah Shahri

Felo Perunding KKP, FSTI

15 Mey 2025 | MGVI Kajang

🎓 Industrial Biotechnology Program Students Visit MGVI for Real-World Insights

15 May 2025 - A total of 68 students from the Industrial Biotechnology program, Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST), UMPSA, had the opportunity to visit the Malaysian Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI) as part of the BSB Program.

Organized to bridge classroom learning with industrial relevance, the visit included lab tours and first-hand exposure to ongoing research activities at a national-level biotechnology institute. Students engaged closely with professionals, gaining valuable insights into the tools, techniques, and challenges faced by scientists in the field.

✨ “Knowledge becomes powerful when it moves beyond textbooks and into the hands of those ready to apply it.”

This initiative reflects FIST’s continued commitment to nurturing industry-ready graduates through active collaboration and experiential learning.

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14 May 2025 – GLOBAL CLASSROOM

Global Classroom for BPS2233: Industrial Toxicology

The global classroom has been organized by course coordinator, Ms Nur Syafiqah Binti Fauzan from Occupational Safety and Health Program. Dr. Neffrety Nilamsari from the Faculty of Vocational Studien, Airlangga University, Indonesia, was invited as the Guest Speaker.
This online session focused on the topic of Dermal Toxicity. The Guest Speaker shared insights on occupational contact dermatitis among farmers by relating to her current research. The session was informative and interactive, fostering meaningful engagement between the speaker and the students. The session has been attended by 11 students which among 2nd year students.

9 May 2025 | FIST Laboratory UMPSA Gambang

UMPSA FIST Conducts Mudball Workshop in Preparation for Citizen Scientist Program

Kuantan, 9 May 2025 – The Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), successfully conducted a Mudball Making Workshop today as part of the ongoing CDU grant initiative (CDU240156) titled “Citizen Scientist: Know Your Water Quality”. The session, held at the Bioprocess and Microbiology Laboratories, brought together FIST lecturers and students in a hands-on activity focused on environmental conservation.

The workshop provided a platform for students and staff to connect through practical learning while reinforcing the importance of environmental stewardship. It also served as a prelude to the larger Citizen Scientist event, encouraging greater public awareness and involvement in sustainable practices. During the workshop, participants worked collaboratively to prepare eco-friendly mudballs using effective microorganisms (EM), soil, and molasses. These mudballs will then be used during the SULAM Program "Citizen Scientists – Know Your Water Quality", scheduled for Saturday, 31 May 2025, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Taman Gelora, Kuantan.

The “Citizen Scientist: Know Your Water Quality” public engagement event will feature water quality monitoring activities and environmental education to promote awareness of local water health. The program is open to 100 participants and certificates provided. Come and join us this 31 May 2025 by registering through this link: https://forms.gle/cvJnfKmoPV2QVuYs6.

14 Mei 2025 | FIST Lawatan Industri Gebeng

Lawatan Industri Kursus BPS3673 ke Tapak ECRL Gebeng

Pada 16 Mei 2025, satu program lawatan industri telah dilaksanakan oleh pensyarah dan para pelajar daripada Kursus BPS3673 Transportation Safety di bawah Program Sarjana Muda Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) ke tapak projek East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) di Seksyen 10, Gebeng. Lawatan ini dianjurkan sebagai sebahagian daripada pengajaran dan pembelajaran bagi kursus berkenaan, dengan objektif utama untuk mendedahkan pelajar kepada aplikasi sebenar sistem pengangkutan rel dari sudut pengurusan keselamatan, teknologi pembinaan landasan, serta kawalan operasi di tapak projek mega berskala nasional. Di samping itu, lawatan ini turut memberi peluang kepada pelajar untuk memahami secara lebih mendalam proses pemasangan landasan, kawalan risiko pembinaan, serta prosedur keselamatan tapak yang dilaksanakan oleh pihak kontraktor dan pengendali ECRL.

Program dimulakan pada jam 9.00 pagi dengan sesi taklimat keselamatan dan pembentangan pengenalan projek oleh wakil ECRL. Seterusnya, pelajar dibawa meninjau ke Pusat Kawalan CROCC bagi mendalami proses kerja pemasangan landasan (track laying work), sebelum melawat tapak Long Welded Rail (LWR) dan Stesen KPC untuk melihat sendiri pelaksanaan sistem dan struktur rel di lapangan. Secara keseluruhan, lawatan ini telah memberikan nilai tambah yang signifikan kepada pengetahuan pelajar dari sudut praktikal, sekaligus mengukuhkan pemahaman mereka terhadap aspek keselamatan dan pengurusan dalam industri pengangkutan rel negara.

Lawatan Penandaarasan EKSA ke Fakulti Pengurusan Industri

31 Mei 2025 | Fakulti Pengurusan Industri

Pada 13 Mei 2025, pasukan EKSA (Ekosistem Kondusif Sektor Awam) Zon Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi Industri (FSTI) telah mengadakan lawatan penandaarasan EKSA ke Fakulti Pengurusan Industri (FPI). Lawatan ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan pendedahan terhadap amalan terbaik EKSA yang telah dilaksanakan dengan berkesan di fakulti berkenaan, sekaligus menjadi rujukan dan inspirasi bagi penambahbaikan pelaksanaan EKSA di FSTI. Rombongan FSTI telah disambut mesra oleh Jawatankuasa EKSA Zon FPI iaitu Dr Ahmad Huzaimi Abd Jamil, Puan Halimah Saleh dan Dr Nur Sofia Alimin. 

Sesi dimulakan dengan taklimat ringkas berkaitan pengurusan EKSA di FPI. Setelah bertukar-tukar pendapat selama sejam, delegasi EKSA Zon FSTI dibawa melawat ke beberapa kawasan tumpuan seperti ruang pejabat, bilik mesyuarat, sudut EKSA FPI, dan kawasan sekeliling fakulti.

Sepanjang lawatan, beberapa amalan terbaik telah dikenal pasti, antaranya ialah pengurusan dokumen yang teratur, pelabelan dan penandaan yang kemas dan konsisten, aktiviti-aktiviti yang dilakukan serta      pendekatan dalam penyampaian maklumat berkaitan EKSA. Lawatan ini turut membuka ruang kerjasama dan pertukaran idea antara kedua-dua fakulti, sejajar dengan matlamat untuk memperkukuh budaya kerja yang lebih sistematik, kemas dan kondusif.

Lawatan ini telah dikoordinasikan oleh Puan Anida Abdullah selaku Penyelaras Utama bersama Ts. Dr. Nurul 'Azyyati Sabri dan wakil daripada Unit Audit Dalaman iaitu Puan Nor Asyikin Basharuddin dan Puan Nurul Nadiah Hamidon yang turut memainkan peranan penting dalam menjayakan lawatan ini. Diharapkan hasil lawatan ini akan memberi impak positif terhadap pelaksanaan EKSA di FSTI pada masa akan datang.

Global Classroom: Thin Films Technology (BSP3543) Students with KENTECH

Date: May 14, 2025

Today, students from BSP3543 Thin Films Technology from Material Technology Program participated in an engaging Global Classroom session led by Dr. Nurul Huda Binti Abu Bakar and invited speaker, Dr. Mohammad R. Thalji, a researcher from the Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH). The session provided a unique insight into the world of advanced materials research, focusing on thin films technology and its applications in energy storage.

Dr. Mohammad R. Thalji introduced students to the dynamic research environment at KENTECH, highlighting cutting-edge facilities and collaborative projects in renewable energy and nanotechnology. His major focus was in developing supercapacitors for high-performance energy storage using various deposition techniques. The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, where students explored career paths in thin films research and international collaboration opportunities.

Sesi Co-lecturing Bagi Kursus BPS2123: OSHE Legislations dan Kursus BPS1213: OSH Legislations

6 Mei 2025 | FIST Co-Lecturing Online

Satu sesi co-lecturing bagi kursus BPS2123: OSHE Legislations dan BPS1213: OSH Legislations, Program Sarjana Muda Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan dengan Kepujian, telah berjaya dilaksanakan pada 06 Mei 2025 secara atas talian. Sesi ini telah menampilkan En. Ahmad Khairi bin Husain, Pengurus Alam Sekitar dari YTL Construction Sdn. Bhd., sebagai penceramah jemputan. Beliau telah menyampaikan syarahan bertajuk “Akta Kualiti Alam Sekeliling 1974: Perspektif dari Industri Pembinaan” yang memberi tumpuan kepada pelaksanaan dan cabaran sebenar dalam mematuhi peruntukan undang-undang alam sekitar dalam konteks projek pembinaan.

Tujuan utama sesi ini adalah untuk memberikan pendedahan secara langsung kepada para pelajar berkaitan aplikasi sebenar Akta Kualiti Alam Sekeliling 1974 dalam industri pembinaan, serta memperkukuh pemahaman mereka terhadap aspek pelaksanaan dan pematuhan perundangan alam sekitar dari sudut pandang praktikal dan profesional industri. Program ini juga bertujuan untuk merapatkan jurang antara teori akademik dan amalan di lapangan, selaras dengan usaha fakulti dalam memperkasa pembelajaran berasaskan pengalaman di industri.

Sepanjang sesi tersebut, En. Ahmad Khairi telah berkongsi pelbagai contoh kes sebenar, prosedur pengurusan alam sekitar di tapak pembinaan, serta peranan penting pihak industri dalam memastikan pematuhan kepada perundangan yang ditetapkan oleh Jabatan Alam Sekitar. Beliau juga turut menjawab soalan-soalan yang diajukan oleh pelajar berkaitan cabaran pelaksanaan, penguatkuasaan dan pendekatan pemulihan kesan terhadap alam sekitar dalam projek-projek pembangunan.

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8 May 2025 | FIST Global Classroom

Global Classroom: Agricultural Biotechnology

The Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST) successfully held Session 1 of the Global Classroom 2025 series titled Agricultural Biotechnology, in partnership with Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania.

This two-part series brings together global experts and students to explore key areas in biotechnology. Session 1, conducted on 8 May 2025, focused on Plant Biotechnology, featuring Dr. Nuria Majaliwa from the Department of Food Science and Agro-Processing. Her session offered valuable insights into biotechnology innovations in African agriculture, highlighting sustainable strategies and food security efforts.

Students from the BSB1112 Industrial Biotechnology course at FIST actively participated in the session. They were given pre-assigned tasks and engaged in discussions, sharing reflections and questions on the topic, promoting a rich exchange of international perspectives.

The session was coordinated and moderated by Dr. Nor Adila Mhd Omar, who also contributed local context on Malaysia’s approach to plant-based biotechnology. The upcoming Session 2, scheduled for 29 May 2025, will shift focus to Animal Biotechnology, continuing this cross-border academic collaboration and student-centered learning experience.