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28 Mei 2025 | Shah Alam

Lawatan Industri BSK3593 Environmental Chemistry ke IWK Shah Alam

Satu lawatan industri telah diadakan bagi Kursus BSK3593 Environmental Chemistry ke Loji Rawatan Air Kumbahan Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd di Shah Alam pada 28 Mei 2025. Seramai 35 orang pelajar telah menyertai program lawatan industri ini diiringi oleh Pensyarah Kursus Dr. Tay Joo Hui dan Dr. Kamrul Fakir bin Kamarudin. Tujuan lawatan tersebut diadakan adalah bagi memberikan pendedahan kepada pelajar mengenai sistem pengurusan dan teknologi rawatan air kumbahan yang diamalkan oleh IWK serta meningkatkan kefahaman pelajar tentang aplikasi prinsip kimia industri dalam proses rawatan air sisa dan kawalan pencemaran.

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UMPSA Students Join 2025 Japan-ASEAN NEXUS Research Program at JAIST

23 April 2025 – Two postgraduate students from the Faculty of Industrial Sciences, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), have joined the 1st Phase of the 2025 Japan-ASEAN NEXUS Program at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST).

This program is part of an international collaboration between Japan and ASEAN countries. It is led by Prof. Yuki Nagao from JAIST and aims to strengthen research and innovation in science and technology.

The students, Mr. Zeeshan Ahmad and Mr. Mohamad Zul Ikhwan Abu Kassim, are participating in this outbound mobility program for two months, from April to May 2025. Mr. Zeeshan is supervised by Dr. Daisuke Hirose (JAIST) and Dr. Nurul Azzyati Sabri (UMPSA), while Mr. Zul Ikhwan is supervised by Prof. Takumi Yamaguchi (JAIST) and ChM. Dr. Nazikussabah Zaharudin (UMPSA). During their time at JAIST, the students are working on research related to sustainable technology and materials. They also presented their work and findings in a meeting with researchers from both UMPSA and JAIST.

This program gives students valuable experience in international research and helps build stronger connections between universities in Japan and Southeast Asia.

PROGRAM MOBILITI ANTARABANGSA (OUTBOUND) BERKREDIT KE UNIVERSITAS ‘AISYIYAH YOGYAKARTA (UNISA), INDONESIA

21 Mei 2025

Seramai 13 orang siswa dan siswi Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi Industri (FSTI), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), telah menyertai Program Mobiliti Antarabangsa (Outbound) Berkredit ke Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta (UNISA), Indonesia. Program ini merupakan edisi kedua, selepas kejayaan penganjuran pertamanya pada tahun lalu, bagi pelajar yang mengikuti subjek BTK0037 Biolandscape secara atas talian anjuran UNISA.

Program ini berlangsung dari 21 hingga 24 Mei 2025, bertempat di Fakultas Sains dan Teknologi, UNISA, Yogyakarta. Ia diselaras oleh Dr. Nor Adila Mhd Omar selaku Penyelaras Program, bersama Dr. Nazira binti Mahmud, selaku Ketua Program Bioteknologi Industri, yang turut memainkan peranan penting dalam merealisasikan pelaksanaan program ini.

Objektif utama program ini adalah untuk membuka peluang kepada pelajar UMPSA menambah nilai pengalaman akademik melalui akses kepada pendidikan bertaraf antarabangsa serta pendedahan kepada persekitaran pembelajaran luar negara yang unik dan dinamik.

Selain itu, program ini juga menyokong pembangunan sahsiah dan profesionalisme pelajar melalui pengalaman pembelajaran rentas budaya, sekali gus memperkukuh keupayaan mereka untuk menjadi individu yang berdaya saing dan berpandangan global.

Turut hadir mengiringi para pelajar ke KLIA ialah Ts. Dr. Muhammad Hafiz Mazwir, Timbalan Dekan Hal Ehwal Pelajar, FSTI, UMPSA.

Pihak FSTI merakamkan ucapan selamat maju jaya kepada semua peserta program. Semoga pengalaman berharga ini menjadi pemangkin kepada pertumbuhan akademik dan peribadi yang lebih cemerlang.

“Menjelajah Ilmu Merentas Sempadan, Membina Jati Diri Global”

Shahidatul

Fakulti Sains dan Teknologi Industri

SULAM 2025: EMPOWERING FUTURE WORKERS THROUGH OSH AWARENESS AT KUANTAN VOCATIONAL COLLEGE.

Kuantan, 19 May 2025 – In an inspiring effort to promote safety awareness among future technical professionals, the Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST), Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) successfully conducted a SULAM (Service Learning Malaysia – University for Society) initiative titled “OSH Awareness for Technical Students: Preparing for Industry.”

The program was held at Kuantan Vocational College, Pahang, from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm, under the course DRO2533 OSH in Construction, involving Year 2 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) students from UMPSA. The student team, led by Nurul Nadirah Binti Sulaiman, actively facilitated sessions aimed at bridging theoretical OSH knowledge with practical applications tailored for TVET students.

The event began with an opening ceremony officiated by Dr. Nurud Suria Binti Suhaimi, Head of the Diploma OSH Program at UMPSA. This was followed by a welcoming speech from Tuan Haji Norman Bin Mohd Nor, Director of Kuantan Vocational College. He emphasized the critical importance of nurturing a safety-first mindset among young technical learners to align with industry needs.

The program engaged more than 79 students from the Construction Technology programs of Kuantan Vocational College, along with 11 lecturers, and 63 UMPSA students, reinforcing the value of academic-community collaboration in promoting practical OSH knowledge.

The program featured three impactful and interactive sessions:

Session 1: Overview of OSHA 1994, OSH (Amendment) Act 2022 and Construction Work (Design and Management) Regulations 2024

UMPSA students delivered a focused briefing on Malaysia’s updated occupational safety legislation, helping participants grasp the legal obligations relevant to construction and workshop safety.

Session 2: HIRARC Practical Training

In this hands-on session, vocational students were guided to develop Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) documentation based on their workshop activities. UMPSA students facilitated small group discussions to foster peer-to-peer learning. To ensure accuracy and quality, UMPSA OSH lecturers reviewed and verified the HIRARC documents, providing constructive feedback to help participants better understand the risk assessment process.

Session 3: Toolbox Talk Demonstration

The final session demonstrated how to conduct an effective toolbox talk—an essential daily safety briefing in the construction sector. After a live demonstration by UMPSA students, participants from Kuantan Vocational College were invited to perform their toolbox talks, practising communication and hazard awareness.

The program concluded with a closing ceremony featuring remarks by Program Director Miss Zarifah Binti Shahri and student representative Nurul Nadirah, followed by the presentation of souvenirs and a group photo session to commemorate the collaboration.

This SULAM initiative not only enhanced students' technical, communication, and leadership skills but also fostered a deeper understanding of real-world OSH practices. It successfully connected academic learning with industry-relevant experiences and contributed to national education and workforce development goals under SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Prepared by:

Miss Zarifah binti Shahri, Program Director – SULAM 2025

10 Mei 2025 | Wakaf Tapai, Marang, Terengganu

LAWATAN AKADEMIK KE AKADEMI BOMBA DAN PENYELAMAT WAKAF TAPAI BAGI KURSUS BPS2113 :FIRE AND BUILDING SAFETY

Satu lawatan akademik ke Akademi Bomba dan Penyelamat Wakaf Tapai telah berjaya dilaksanakan dari 8 hingga 10 Mei 2025 bagi pelajar yang mengikuti kursus BPS2113: Fire and Building Safety, di bawah Program Sarjana Muda Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan dengan Kepujian. Seramai 28 orang pelajar telah menyertai lawatan ini, diiringi oleh Prof. Madya Dr. Mohd Fadzil bin Idris selaku pensyarah pengiring.

Tujuan utama lawatan ini adalah untuk memberikan pendedahan secara langsung dan menyeluruh kepada para pelajar berkenaan aspek keselamatan kebakaran, teknik penyelamatan, serta persediaan menghadapi kecemasan melalui sesi latihan praktikal dan interaktif bersama pegawai bomba yang bertauliah.

Program yang berlangsung selama tiga hari ini telah dilaksanakan mengikut jadual yang ditetapkan oleh pihak akademi. Antara aktiviti yang dijalankan termasuklah:

• Taklimat kursus keselamatan kebakaran
• Latihan kawad kebombaan
• Pengenalan dan penggunaan alat pernafasan (Breathing Apparatus, BA)
• Latihan CPR dan rawatan kecemasan asas
• Simulasi penyelamatan di tempat mendatar
• Pengenalan kepada ruang terkurung (confined space)
• Lawatan ke galeri ular
• Simulasi pemadaman kebakaran menggunakan teknik kawad basah

Kesemua sesi latihan dikendalikan secara profesional oleh pegawai dan fasilitator akademi yang berpengalaman. Antara individu penting yang menjayakan kursus ini ialah:

• PKPgB Mohd Firdaus bin Mustapha – Penceramah & Penyelaras Kursus
• PBK II (TBK 1) Muhammad Faizal bin Hasmi – Fasilitator / Penolong Penyelaras
• PBK II (TBK 1) Wan Saref bin Wan Ahmad – Fasilitator
• PB Mohamad Shukri bin Ab Rahman – Fasilitator

Secara keseluruhan, lawatan ini telah memberi impak yang sangat positif kepada pelajar. Ia bukan sahaja memperkukuh pengetahuan teori yang dipelajari di dalam kelas, malah turut meningkatkan tahap kesedaran terhadap kepentingan amalan keselamatan kebakaran di tempat kerja dan semasa menghadapi situasi kecemasan. Di samping itu, program ini juga berjaya memupuk nilai kerjasama berpasukan serta kecekapan membuat keputusan dalam situasi berisiko tinggi.

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.