Published by: Center for Energy Management & Sustainable Campus (COSCEM), Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Kampus Alam UniMAP, Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis, MALAYSIA No. Tel pejabat : 04-9885340 | HP Pejabat : +6019-990 7054 https://kampuslestari.unimap.edu.my/ Editorial team: Harshita Aini Binti Haroon, Siti Khadijah Za’aba, Tunku Muhammad Nizar Tunku Mansur, Tan Chye Lih, Norren Shariza Mohamed Mokhtar, Rozila Romali, Fatin Syazwani Syamimi Abd Majid Type Setting and Cover Design by: Center for Energy Management & Sustainable Campus (COSCEM) Type face / Font Size: Calibri 12pt/14pt
SHORT MESSAGE FROM VICE CHANCELLOR The Times Higher Education (THE) Global Impact Rankings (GIR) could not have come at a better time for UniMAP. Our participation in the rankings was underscored by several factors, most importantly is the university’s aspiration to not only contribute to global sustainability, but also to play a key role in doing so, as fitting one of the functions of a university. When we decided to participate in the rankings, we knew that operationally, there would be a few implications. Firstly, was the matter of bringing together all initiatives that were already running and ensuring they address the sustainability agenda. Secondly, was the need to be mindful, with regard to our processes, on how we use our resources as well as to consider how our decisions, policies and actions may compromise priorities spelt out in the sustainable development goals, and therefore to act upon these in a structured and calculated way. Thirdly, and perhaps more foundational, was the need to ensure that there is collegiality and togetherness in awareness and action across all players in the university ecosystem of the idea of sustainability in its all-encompassing concept – not because we are participating in the rankings - but because it is simply the right and appropriate thing to do. Alhamdulillah, UniMAP is on the right track thus far, though we realise there is still much more that we can and need to do. We have been able to achieve some commendable outcomes through well- designed initiatives, and indirectly in some cases, which are detailed in this report. As an institution of higher learning, UniMAP understands that there is no organisation more powerful than a university which can propel the sustainability agenda to be taken seriously and with rigour by the community. We understand that actions we take at the university are not for the benefit of the university alone but may and will reverberate through the folds of society, influencing its members to embrace the idea of a better future for us and generations to come and thus take suitable actions to reflect the understanding. It is our ardent hope that innovations that result from the creativity of our administration and core businesses of the university, and those that we co-create with our stakeholders from various segments of society will represent a lasting UniMAP footprint towards a better future.
INTRODUCTION Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) is Malaysia's 17th public institution of higher learning. Approved by the Malaysian Cabinet in May 2001, it started off as a university college - Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia (KUKUM). The institution’s first intake comprised 116 engineering students who began classes in June 2002. In February 2007, KUKUM was upgraded to a full-fledged university and renamed Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). The university is one of only four technical universities in Malaysia. With a vision to become an internationally competitive technical university, UniMAP’s raison d’etre was to produce highly-skilled engineers to fulfil and support Malaysia’s Industrial Blueprint (Pelan Induk Perindustrian Negara). Over the years, we have remained true to this vision, strengthening our mission to produce exemplary individuals who will contribute to the Nation’s development and industry competitiveness agenda. With the core values of Knowledge, Sincerity, Excellence, UniMAP’s objectives are translated into its commitment to key institutional agenda and stakeholders. The objectives recognise and place emphasis on sustainability perspectives and the university’s contribution to the agenda, both directly and indirectly: UniMAP currently has around 13,000 local and international students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study, with an alumni size in excess of 30,000 all around the world. We offer 33 engineering, engineering technology and technology bachelor degree programmes, two business and one new media degree programmes, also at the bachelor level. We also run six diploma level engineering programmes, whose graduates can proceed to bachelor degree programmes at the university. At postgraduate level, both taught courses and research programmes of study are available to choose from. Research grants may be available, depending on areas of research and grants availability.
UniMAP OBJECTIVES STUDENT To develop holistic future leaders through well-rounded education based on practical application of knowledge and skills MTUN (Malaysian Technical University Network) To play a role in tertiary TVET to support the nation’s industrial growth. COMMUNITY To be the catalyst for the sharing of knowledge and technology with society. FACULTY AND STAFF To provide supportive environment that empowers intellectual and professional growth. RESEARCH To generate new knowledge through strategic research endeavours for the benefit of humanity. CAMPUS CULTURE To create an intellectual environment conducive to the sharing of knowledge, views, culture and ideas in pursuit of sustainability. NATION BUILDING To contribute to the nation’s socioeconomic development and enrich the Malaysian culture. As a technical university, learning includes practical-oriented or lab-intensive components, especially in engineering technology and technology programmes. Our technology degree programmes run on the 3u1i mode, where students spend three years at the university and one year in industry. Additionally, our close collaboration with more than 100 industry partners across the board enables the university to leverage on industry’s facilities for student skills and technological know-how, while both parties enjoy the sharing of the latest technological innovation to propel further research and enhance the teaching- learning experience at the university. Post-COVID19, many of our programmes run on hybrid mode, while F2F learning is still accorded to practical-oriented programmes or part of programmes. In addition to content knowledge, the university strives to equip student with values deemed pertinent to their growth and development. These are encapsulated in UniMAP’s core values of Knowledge, Sincerity and Excellence – translated into action through both the extra
and co-curricular activities offered to students as a way to enrich their campus experience. One of these is the university’s flagship Seven Pillars programme, which aims to enhance students’ personality development. Another is the Service Learning Malaysia University for Society (SULAM) programme, which covers both curriculum and co-curriculum components in inculcating a culture of service amongst students. Both programmes aim to produce holistic graduates who are entrepreneurial and balanced, and who will become exemplary individuals making significant contribution to society, both at local and global levels. At present, UniMAP is engaged in more than 50 community projects, providing authentic opportunities for both students and staff to engage in social entrepreneurship, and a sturdy foundation for students to grow from for when they leave the security of the university and venture into the ‘real world’.
SDG 1: No Poverty During the time of Movement Control Period (MCO), almost all classes are conducted online. From students’ feedback, it is understood that students from low-income families have difficulties in attending online class and completing assignment, since they do not own a laptop. The students have been offered free laptops, which are donated by several companies and government agencies. A dedicated initiative under called Insentif Khas Kasih UniMAP, helps students with internet connectivity. Free internet data is provided for a month to around 4000 students. The university offers free accommodation (up to 2 years) for selected students from low-income families. The scheme is worth RM 1800.00 per student, with a total allocation of RM 100,000.00 for 53 students. Low-income students are given free food vouchers worth RM 30.00, which they can redeem at any cafeteria in campus. This initiative has benefited around 4300 students during the examination week. 1|Page
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SDG 2: Zero Hunger Through co-curricular classes in 2019, UZW 198 (Society & Environmental Sustainability) involving 42 students from various study programs learning composting techniques. Student collected the food waste from the university's cafeteria every week. The food waste collected were weighed before processed into compost. This course was conducted over 2 consecutive semesters. Cafes called Waqf Café are operated in campus. The café has a donation box which allows staffs and students to contribute. For those who are in need, they can ask to buy foods and drinks using the money donated. The Foodbank program at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) has been operating since 2019. This program aims to facilitate underprivileged students by providing free food. The implementation of the Foodbank Siswa @ UniMAP Program uses several methods, namely Food Pantry which is a dry food aid and Food Kitchen which is food that is cooked three times a week. This program targets students from families with the low income, namely B40 group. The aim is to facilitate learning process and student life on campus. 3|Page
Centre of Excellence (CoE) Biomass Utilization collaborated with the Perlis Department of Agriculture on research involving value-added products based on Perlis mango, Harumanis. The aim is to help the local small medium industries to develop their own products to improve the Perlis economy. UniMAP’s Dr Noor Shazliana Aizee is the consultant for this project and gave talks to local harumanis farmers on the technologies available and share knowledge on possible products from harumanis mango. Unfit mangoes for raw consumption, as well as the huge wastes from peels and seeds can be converted into alternative products, creating wealth for the farmers. Development and Demonstration Agriculture Drone with Multiple Nozzles. Some problems need a specific solution to overcome the issue. The same goes for the fertilization method, which is required a specific sprayer pattern method. Therefore, the Centre of Excellence Unmanned Ariel Systems (UAS) has developed multiple types of nozzles which is specific to the issue faced by the user. A nozzle with a hollow cone-type was developed. The nozzle can set up its desired angle of spraying. The event was held at Agri-Bio Sime Darby Plantation Sdn. Bhd on 3rd December 2020. This activity was done by using 2 drones, which are Phantom 4 as observer drone and agriculture drone with hollow cone nozzle installed. 4|Page
SDG3: Good Health and Well Being Pusat Kesihatan Universiti (University Health Center) UniMAP collaborated with Ministry of Health Malaysia for Advance Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support Course. This advance training aimed to equip medical staff with current update and management of emergency cases. Professional certificates were given to 24 staff members upon completion of the course. UniMAP organised a collaborative talk with speakers from Ministry of Health Malaysia on COVID-19 outbreak. 180 staff members and 15 students participated in the event for better understanding of the outbreak, SOPs, control measures and risk management of COVID-19. Demo and Q&A sessions were also conducted. World Women’s Day was celebrated with few agencies such as like Ministry of Health Malaysia and Royal Police Malaysia. A collaborative talk given to 57 participants and successfully made an impact for better understanding of domestic violence and actions need to be tackle to overcome the rate of crime etc In relation to Breastfeeding Month, a webinar on breastfeeding and environmental sustainability was delivered by Assoc. Prof. Ts. Siti Khadijah Za’aba, Director of Energy Management and Sustainable Campus. This webinar was conducted on 25 August 2020 on this year's theme: \"SUPPORT BREASTFEEDING FOR A HEALTHIER PLANET\". Among the issues addressed was the environmental impact of breastfeeding such as producing less waste, minimal greenhouse gases (GHG) production, and negligible water footprint compared to processed dairy used for producing formula milk. The webinar was organised by Breastfeeding Support Group Perlis. A smoke free policy has been endorsed by the university. Penal code and law is applied to everyone in the university compound. Signboards are located across the campus and campaigns made vigorously from time to time as a reminder and to raise awareness of the policy. 5|Page
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SDG4: Quality Education PDCE offered professional programmes to enhance the skills and competencies of professional workers in the TVET Industry, aimed to enhance the knowledge and success in their career. The target participants were those in the construction industry in the top management and supervisory level. We started our two professional programmes in August 2020, which are Professional Diploma in Construction Site EV3 Robot Trainer for Robotic Club Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina Khoon Aik, Kangar, Perlis. The purpose of the program was to train and prepare the students for EV3 MindStorm Robot including in aspects of Hardware and Software. A total of 11 staff in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering Technology included lecturers, teaching vocational trainers and technicians were involved as trainers in the programme that ran throughout 2020. 7|Page
In 2020, a program called Design with CATIA V5 – Fundamental have been conducted by UniMAP. This CATIA Design Course was conducted by Feiran Technology Sdn Bhd instructors who are qualified CATIA software (Dassault System) instructors in Malaysia. The course aimed to enhance participants' preparation and increase their possibilities for work in the field of computer-aided design, particularly using CATIA software, which is used by most of Malaysian enterprises. Participants were taught the fundamentals of sketching (drafting), part assembly (part assembly), Surface methods and 3D modelling in this course. Centre of Excellence Water Research & Environmental Sustainability Growth (WAREG) organized YEC 2.0 on 27-28 February 2019 at Rakan Muda Complex Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang. The camp was attended by 50 primary school students in Penang. The camp provided knowledge related to water and the environment in a closer and practical way. To provide a more engaging experience to the participants, the camp participants were exposed to experiments on science and water as well as the environment. This science experiment is indirectly an effort to increase students' interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). 8|Page
SDG5: Gender Equality Based on UniMAP promotion guideline, there is no gender differentiation in the process of promotion. Staff are promoted to related positions upon fulfilment of the requirement set by the University, regardless of gender. The maternity leave entitlement for the mothers is between 60 days to 90 days of fully paid leave for every new-born child subject to maximum 360 days throughout the period of service. Paternity leave is the leave that is exclusively granted to the fathers to enable them in spending time with their new-born child and wife. They are entitled to 7 days of paternity leave for every new-born child subject to maximum five times of application throughout the period of service. The senior academic staff refers to staff who hold an academic rank with titles such as professor, associate professor, senior lecturer, senior teaching engineer or the equivalent of any of these academic ranks. Total senior academic staff : 493 , total female senior academic staff: 204, which is 41% proportion of senior female academics in UniMAP. 9|Page
Dr Nursalasawati Rusli from IMK, FSGM was selected to participate in CEO@Faculty Programme 2.0 ‘Coached by the PROs’, attached with Digital & Technology Unit (D&T) at Khazanah Nasional Berhad. D&T Unit to enable Khazanah’s digital transformation, develop strategies on effective technologies to support the new mandate, and develop a digital savvy Khazanah workforce. UniMAP have two nurseries. One located in Taman Mewah, Kangar and another one in UniMAP Pauh's Campus, Student Centre, School Of Mechatronic Engineering. Nursery accepted infants from the age of two month until toodler age 4 years old. There is one operater and 8 teachers in Kangar's Nursery and there is one operater and 7 teachers in Pauh's Nursery. 10 | P a g e
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SDG6: Clean Water and Sanitation UniMAP has appointed a competent external company for the maintenance work of the Sewage Treatment Plant on a contract basis for a period 24 months. This is to implement sewage treatment in accordance with the requirements of the AKTA KUALITI ALAM SEKELILING 1974: Peraturan-peraturan Kualiti Alam Sekeliling (Kumbahan) 2009. The implementation of maintenance is carried out periodically according to the maintenance schedule set on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. Monitoring of the entire operating system of the Sewage Treatment Plant is done through the Sewage treatment system performance monitoring parameter record every month.\" 12 | P a g e
The government proposed that rainwater harvesting will be made compulsory to new large buildings under approval by the National Council for Local Government. Rainwater harvesting is a method used for collecting and storing rainwater from rooftops and used back for non-potable used such as general washing, landscape irrigation and toilet flushing only. UniMAP would be getting numerous benefits as the system would help reduce water supply demand from water concessionaires, provides an alternative supply in times of supply disruption as well as reduces the possibility of flash floods.\" 13 | P a g e
UniMAP rented water filter system to provide free water to all staff and students. This is to ensure all staff and student are provided with safe and purified water for drinking purpose. It is convenient for all staff and students to assess good quality of clean and safe purified drinking water at any time. Furthermore, staff and students will save the time to prepare hot/cold drinks during meetings, viva voce session without the need of having to go out to the store to buy hot/cold drinks 14 | P a g e
SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy The enable researchers from UniMAP to work together with the industry to provide services and expertise to Selangor Industrial Corporation to develop smart city from Greenland. In this Smart City initiative, several sensors have been deployed at Selangor CyberValley to monitor the energy consumptions and energy savings. An interactive dashboard has been developed to allow the local community at Selangor Cybervalley to monitor the energy consumptions and energy savings. Smart Lighting Control System for UniMAP Campus is a project led by researchers from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. The objective of this project is to design, develop and install an automatic lighting control system at toilets and along the corridors for UniMAP campus buildings. The main purpose of this innovation is to avoid waste of electricity supply during the interval of unused time. Overall, 180 sensors have been installed at 119 locations throughout the campus buildings. \" Energy audit activity has been conducted at Chancellery Building at UniMAP main campus. The purpose of this activity is to determine the average daily energy consumption of the building and also significant energy load that contributed to the consumption. The power and energy logger has been installed to record the power usage at the building’s substation from 19th December 2020 to 30th December 2020. The main electrical load that has been identified are chiller system and building load which are lightings and office appliances. From the result obtained, 70% of the building’s power consumption is contributed by the chiller system. Solar photovoltaic streetlights can be very energy efficient if the systems are set up correctly. The Faculty of Electrical Engineering Technology, UniMAP has installed a complete solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system and solar powered street lighting at Raja Puan Muda Tengku Fauziah Secondary School in September 2020. This initiative helps the school management to save their utility bills around RM 200 per month or RM 240 per year. 15 | P a g e
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SDG8: Decent Work and Economic Growth UniMAP’s employment practice is subject to a circular set by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia Public Services Department, Malaysia). The latest Circular is Pekeliling Perkhidmatan Bilangan 1 Tahun 2016 - Rasionalisasi Skim Perkhidmatan Bagi Perkhidmatan Awam Persekutuan Di Bawah Sistem Saraan Malaysia consisting of terms of reference for employment. This Circular needs to be read together with List of Service Scheme. The list states terms of appointment for services in the Public Sector. One of the terms states that the candidate must be not less than 18 year old upon application. UniMAP supports the establishment of employment unions because it functions as a mediator between employers and employees in resolving conflicts or issues related to employment and as a platform for staff to contribute ideas for the benefit of the university as well to enable staff to protect their own welfare. Therefore, UniMAP has endorsed three employment unions 2019 namely as Persatuan Kakitangan Akademik (PKA) for Academic Staff, Persatuan Pegawai Tadbir dan Iktisas (POTENSI) for Administrator and Kesatuan Kakitangan Pelaksana (KESONA) for Supporting Staff. Persatuan Kakitangan Akademik (PKA) 17 | P a g e
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SDG9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Two intellectual properties was exploited by I-Deria Sdn. Bhd. which are I-track and I-health. The company is managed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ammar Zakaria, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Latifah Munirah Kamarudin and Dr. Syed Mohammad Mamduh Syed Zakaria from Faculty of Electrical Engineering Technology (FTKE) and Faculty of Electronic Engineering Technology (FTKEN). I-Deria Sdn. Bhd. was established in 2017. RESEARCH RECOGNITION (OVERALL): In total, UniMAP researchers have sent 188 research products to 20 international and local exhibitions in 2020 year. 97 Gold Medals, 57 Silver Medals, 27 Bronze Medals and 9 Special Awards were successfully won by UniMAP researchers. REGISTRATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION 2020. In year 2020 also has an increase in the registration of Intellectual Property (IP) protection. All the UniMAP Intellectual Property are registered with the Malaysian Intellectual Property Corporation (MyIPO). UniMAP also successfully involved 69 industries and agencies to work with UniMAP to contribute to the sustainability of the community, which has seen the participation of 1,863 community members. In total, a total of 2217 university staff and students have been involved in the university program for the community that we have organized in 2020. This is a good start in helping the community achieve sustainability as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda. 19 | P a g e
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SDG10: Reduced Inequalities Take planned actions to recruit students, staff, and faculty from under-represented group. She failed to receive offer from any university after obtaining the results of the last Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2017 examination. Her mother said, the opportunity provided by UniMAP is very meaningful and prayed that her dream to become an engineer would be achieved. The Vice Chancellor held a meeting with OKU UniMAP students to discuss the role of the university on the welfare of OKU UniMAP students at the HEPA Deputy Vice Chancellor's Office, Tuanku Tengku Fauziah Residential College, UniMAP Pauh Putra Alam Campus. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Technology, UniMAP with Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Sustainable Agrotechnology and OKU Unit, Department of Student Affairs have organized a TVET program for PWD in Perlis. The participation consisted of 50 teenagers and 98 PWD who have the potential as human capital and skilled in the scope of individual efforts with development of PWD -friendly agricultural TVET programs as well as cold food manufacturing TVET programs . An increase in the percentage of skilled disabled teenagers each year will have a significant impact in the production of skills modules for the disabled and they are also able to generate income for daily life. UniMAP’s building is equipped with accessible facilities for people with disabilities. Existence of facilities in UniMAP is at rental buildings and permanent buildings in UniMAP’s campuses. Some examples of all of the facilities are lifts (25 unit), parking lots (41 unit), toilets (34 unit) and wheelchair ramps (62 unit). Total of all of this facility is about 162 unit. All of this facility is for use by people with disabilities when visiting or residing in our campuses. 21 | P a g e
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SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities UniMAP Library in collaboration with the Educational Technology Division, Perlis State Education Department. The weekly program runs every Wednesday involving 74 schools in Perlis. Universiti Malaysia Perlis Library welcomes Primary school children to explore the Hybrid Library collection, facilities, and services developed by Universiti Malaysia Perlis. They participated in the Scavenger Hunts activity with the theme \"History of Cars\". They also designed and produced the \"Future Cars\" themed painting at the MCMC - UniMAP Makerspace. These children have the opportunity to explore, read, and bring home reading material on display at the Books4Gifts Corner at the Tunnel Gallery. BUAL BICARA BERSAMA TOKOH” ON NATIONAL MONTH & MALAYSIA DAY. This program is organized on 14th September 2020 (Monday) by the UniMAP Cultural Centre (PKBU) in conjunction with National Month located at Studio Music UniMAP Cultural Centre (PKBU). This program was organized by the UniMAP Cultural Centre (PKBU) on 16 April 2020. Canggung dance is a traditional folk dance originated from Perlis. It is performed during wedding ceremonies, gathering and social activities among citizens of Perlis. In the past, this dance is performed in social ceremonies but now it has become a cultural identity for the state of Perlis. One of the purposes of this activity is to share and teach the new generation for them to know the steps of the dance. The program, named “Program Sayembara Deklamasi Puisi UniMAP 2020” wass organized on 29 August 2020 (Friday). It took place at UniMAP Auditorium at the Chancellory Building. The recital during the program were performed by 7 dancers from UniMAP Cultural Centre (PKBU). 23 | P a g e
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SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production Awareness in reducing household waste through recycling is still low among Malaysians. Majority of the people still believe that the management of garbage is the responsibility of the government and the cleaners. In reality, every individual should contribute to recycling in all aspects of life. A series of information sessions were held on 17 August 2020, 23 September 2020, 16 October 2020 and 20 November 2020. This is to encourage the community to think and better understand the concept of recycling. The information session was hosted by the Director of Center for Energy Management and Sustainable Campus (COSCEM), Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Siti Khadijah binti Za'aba. E-Idaman launches a debit card with reward points under the Recycle for Life program (RFL), which offers cash rewards for users who send in recycled items to exchange their trash for cash. The actions taken by UniMAP regarding Policy waste disposal - hazardous materials is to implement a scheduled waste disposal program every year refer to the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Waste) Regulations 2005, Environmental Quality Act 1974 [Act 12], Guideline on Packaging of Scheduled Waste by Kualiti Alam Sdn. Bhd. and Prosedur Sistem Pengurusan Kualiti MS ISO 9001:2015 Pengurusan Buangan Terjadual where the disposal of scheduled waste is not exceeding 180 days or 20 metric tons. Through the UniMAP Polystyrene Free Campus and Plastic Beverage Straws which was launched by UniMAP in October 2018, the UniMAP Business Premises Committee has implemented enforcement to not allow the use of Plastic Beverage Straws in all food business premises operating on campus. 26 | P a g e
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SDG13: Climate Action Energy Management Courses COSCEM UniMAP has taken proactive steps to educate campus citizens about the need for effective energy management through a 3-course series on energy management, conducted together with the university’s Training and Talent Enhancement Unit. As part of this course, campus residents are also expected to understand the energy auditing techniques for a building and identify opportunities for energy conservation through non-costly and low-cost (low-cost) activities for UniMAP. In view of the recent change due to the pandemic, many households are facing an increase in electricity bill. With regards to the climate action plan, COSCEM sees this as an opportunity to host a session with Malaysia’s electricity provider as part of a community awareness programme. Awareness in energy usage requires mindset and also behaviour change. To accomplish this, awareness programmes need to be carried out continuously. A session was held on Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) bill online on 01st July, 2020. The briefing was given by Pn. Azian binti Alias, Head of TNB Perlis Customer Service. This session, among others, addresses the issue of rising bills during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period due to COVID19 pandemic that hit the country and the world. Audience consists of UniMAP staff and also the public as the talk is aired in publicly available facebook. Audience learnt how electricity tariffs can be calculated so that people can take more efficient measures and make better use of electric energy. In this session, the audience were exposed to the household electric usage and the impact of the energy usage to the climate. 28 | P a g e
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SDG14: Life Below Water A free-of-charge knowledge sharing session was organised on the management of Putrajaya Lake, particularly on balancing the flora and fauna within the vicinity. As part of the Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology (FTKA) visiting lecturer talk, the online session was led by Puan Normaliza Binti Noordin, the university’s visiting lecturer for the subject Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering, who is Senior Principal Assistant Director, Environment, Lakes and Wetlands Division, Town Planning Department, Putrajaya Corporation. Available for public viewing, the session was also attended by all Civil Engineering program students, and focused on the management of Putrajaya Lake and the selection of trees that are suitable for the condition of the lake. Professor Talk RMC@Unimap Sharing Programme Webinar: R&D for Ocean Applications: Opportunities and Challenges. Title: R&D for Ocean Applications: Opportunities and Challenges. Speaker: Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rizal Arshad IEEE OES 2019 Presidential Award: Prof Dr Mohd Rizal Arshad is presented the Presidential Award for developing the IEEE OES Malaysian Chapter, helping with OTC Asia and running USYS (Underwater SYStems Technologies) series of conferences with IEEE and OES and forging collaborations among ocean researchers in the region. He will receive the award at the OES ExCom meeting in Singapore For the regional collaborations, he has worked closely with friends in ITB, Bandung Indonesia and NUS, Singapore. The most recent one was to assist in the establishment of IEEE OES Wuhan Chapter and forging research cooperation with Indian counterparts 30 | P a g e
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SDG15: Life on Land On realising the importance of public's awareness and understanding of preserving marine forests, COSCEM UniMAP collaborated with Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perlis to conduct a campaign through an online session comprising a presentation on the importance of mangrove forest conservation to the UniMAP community. The session, available for public viewing, was held on 17 November 2020 was given by the Director of Perlis State Forestry Department, En. Ag. Shaffie bin Ahmadni. This campaign is one of the components of the program of planting mangrove trees and suitable species along the coast of the country, which has been implemented in Malaysia since 2005. The components include tree planting, plant maintenance, marine forest studies and awareness campaigns. In conjuntion with the programme, Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Perlis contributed 3 seedlings for planting on UniMAP campus. Policy on hazardous waste disposal Scheduled waste disposal at UniMAP is implemented on a regular basis. The waste, generated from teaching, learning and research activities in UniMAP laboratories, are disposed of by vendors licensed by the Department of Environment such as Kimia Zue Huat Sdn. Bhd., a company authorised for the collection of chemical scheduled waste and Dhakshinamoorthy Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd., a company appointed for the collection of electronic waste. Quality standards for water discharge at UniMAP main campus is monitored and implemented using the guidelines contained in the national legislation of sewage regulations Akta Kualiti Alam Sekeliling 1974- Peraturan - Peraturan Kualiti Alam Sekeliling (Kumbahan) 2009. The guidelines require that water disposal go through a treatment process first at the Sewage Treatment Plant before being released into the surrounding waters. This is to ensure that ecosystems, wildlife, human health and enviromental well-being are always protected. 32 | P a g e
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SDG16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Student Representative Council (SRC) UniMAP for 2019- 2020 academic term organisational chart Two UniMAP lecturers from Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology worked with Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Negeri Perlis (Perlis Road Transport Department) on producing Perlis Road Safety Plan 2021-2025. A workshop, also involving members from the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), and Malaysian Royal Police, was conducted from 18 until 20 December 2020, with the primary objective of developing a Strategic Plan for Road Safety for the state of Perlis. The strategic plan was presented to the State Secretary, YB Tuan Azman Mohd Yusof at the end of the workshop, with the aim of finalising the the Road Safety Plan 2021. PROJEK PESONA TUBA: 10 participants who are residents of Pulau Tuba, Langkawi, Kedah have participated in this community project based on knowledge transfer program, focusing on the development of eco-tourism to change the lives and economy of the islanders. Through a community grant provided by the Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (RM 18750.00), this one (1) year project will benefit the participants involved to increase their income and in turn create new jobs that will improve lives and be in line with the national agenda of Wawasan Kemakmuran Bersama 2030 (Shared Prosperity Vision 2030). RECYCLING Forum: COMMUNITY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES. An Open forum Recycling: Community & Responsibilities, organized by Perlis State Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Indera Kayangan for Karnival Mesra Rakyat program. The forum discussed and advocated on the role of society in the success of recycling efforts in Malaysia and steps that domestic consumers can take to support efforts towards recycling. 34 | P a g e
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SDG17: Partnerships for the Goals World Clean Up Day UniMAP’s Center for Energy Management and Sustainable Campus (COSCEM) established a strategic partnership with Solid Waste Management and Public Cleansing Corporation (SWCorp) to participate in the World Clean Up Day program and discussion about the waste management policy (SDG 12). The program was attended by 200 participants from federal/state government and private agencies, as well as NOGs. The program gave visibility and provided advocacy to the general public, particularly communities along the Kuala Perlis coast, on the importance of environmental sustainability and their role in ensuring a clear, healthy living environment. 36 | P a g e
Three UniMAP researchers were sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology Taiwan to attend the Southeast Asia 2020 International Joint-Research and Training Programme on Low Carbon and Green Energy from 4 to 14 February 2020, at the National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Taiwan. Associate Professor Dr Ong Hui Lin Lynn Ong, Associate Professor Dr Farizul Hafiz Kasim Farizul Hafiz Kasim and Associate Professor Dr Ku Syahidah Ku Ismail had the opportunity to attend lectures given by prominent NTHU Professors, as well as visits to their high-end labs sponsored by industries and Taiwan government. It has been a great opportunity for COEBU to be engaged with experts from 9 different countries and more international research networking related to SDG 6 and 7. 37 | P a g e
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering Technology (FTKE) collaborated with the NGOs Persatuan Sokongan Ibubapa Remaja Istimewa Perlis (PSRIP) and the Perlis Special Teens Centre (PESTEC) to help spread awareness and understanding about energy saving and electrical wiring work. Additionally, this initiative also aimed to raise general awareness among the community about the importance of using energy saving methods in daily life. To establish a knowledge transfer mechanism, focus was particularly placed on students and teachers in the PESTEC workshop The Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization (COEBU) & WISE Center, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) hosted the 1st International Conference on Biomass Utilization and Sustainable Energy 2020 (ICoBiomasSE 2020) on the 15-16 December 2020 on the theme “Biomass Innovation for Sustainable Development”. The conference was dedicated to diverse scholars in Science, Technology Engineering backgrounds from professionals, researchers, academicians and industries to share and generate interest in cutting-edge applications, challenges and issues in the area of biomass utilization and sustainable energy (SDG7). 38 | P a g e
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SUMMARY ❖ SDG1 In 2020, 53% of the lower income students received financial aid. To support accommodation, UNIMAP offers free accommodation for 53 students up to two years. UniMAP also has provided RM250,00 of financial aid to approximately students affected by the Covid-19 pandemic ❖ SDG2 Foodbank Siswa@UniMAP Program is available in UniMAP. In this program, there are Food Pantry which supplies dry food and Food Kitchen which supplies meals three times a week. This program targets students from low-income families. In addition, low-income students are given free food vouchers worth RM 30.00, to be redeemed in campus cafeteria. This initiative has benefited around 4300 students during the examination week. ❖ SDG3 To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being, UniMAP has its own Health Center. Many health- related programmes were conducted including Advance Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support Course, weekly exercise with the top management and also talks on Covid-19. A smoke free policy has been endorsed by the university. UniMAP also has declared its compound as a smoke-free campus. ❖ SDG4 Data collected showed that 40% of the number of students starting a degree in UniMAP Comes from the first-generation in the family. In addition, 51% are first-generation women that is starting a degree. Apart from formal education, UniMAP has conducted 32 activities that is beyond campus / lifelong learning such as robotic camp and Young Environmentalist Camp to school children. 40 | P a g e
❖ SDG5 UniMAP practices gender equality and empower all women and girls. This can be seen that there are 1244 women who starts a degree in academic session 2019/2020 and 32 female senior academic staff. In terms of promotion, staff are promoted to related positions upon fulfilment of the requirement set by the University, regardless of gender. Mothers are entitled of full-paid maternity leave between 60 days to 90 day’s subject to maximum 360 days throughout the period of service. Fathers are entitled to 7 days of paternity leave for every new-born child subject to maximum five times of application throughout the period of service. ❖ SDG6 UniMAP is supplied treated water thru Syarikat Air Perlis. In addition, UniMAP has three rainwater harvesting tanks in its campus for non-potable used for landscape irrigation. Sewage Treatment Plant is weekly, monthly and annually maintained in accordance with Environmental Quality (Sewage) Regulations 2009 under Environmental Quality Act 1974. In addition, UniMAP provides filtered water machines to provide free water to all staff and students. This is to ensure all staff and student can enjoy safe and purified water drinking water. It is conveniently available for all staff and students to have access to good quality of clean and safe purified drinking water. ❖ SDG7 Smart Lighting Control System for UniMAP Campus is a sustainability project aiming to apply innovation by UniMAPs’ lecturers. The objective of this project is to design, develop and install an automatic lighting control system at toilets and along the corridors for UniMAP campus buildings. The main purpose of this innovation is to avoid waste of electricity supply during the interval of unused time. In campus, 119 locations, 180 sensors have been installed. Results showed that energy consumption has been reduced on average 77.5% per day for each toilet. This project has successfully reduced electrical energy usage, electricity bill and has the equivalent to 14,199 kg of CO2 emission avoidance. 41 | P a g e
❖ SDG8 UniMAP supports the establishment of employment unions as a mediator between employers and employees in resolving conflicts or issues related to employment and as a platform for staff to contribute ideas for the benefit of the university as well to enable staff to protect their own welfare. Three employment unions were endorsed in 2019 which are, Persatuan Kakitangan Akademik (PKA) for Academic staffs, Persatuan Pegawai Tadbir dan Iktisas (POTENSI) for administrative staffs, Kesatuan Kakitangan Pelaksana (KESONA) for supporting staffs. In Jun 2020, UniMAP has passed the Guidelines on the management of sexual harassment cases. ❖ SDG9 In 2020, 5 spin offs companies were established and the income from industry and commerce amounted to RM 1,873,408. ❖ SDG10 UniMAP’s building is equipped with accessible facilities for people with disabilities (PWD). The facilities are lifts (25 unit), parking lots (41 unit), toilets (34 unit) and wheelchair ramps (62 unit). A program to improve teenagers with learning disabilities was initiating in July 2020. This program aims to improve in the lives of individual PWD. The program includes providing training modules and facitiy development for the PWD. The training module includes basic farming and basic food preparation. PWD friendly factory floor plan for frozen food preparation is also included in this two year’s program. ❖ SDG11 UniMAP provides 100% accommodation facilities to all diploma and undergraduate students. Student accommodation fee rates are among the lowest compared to other public universities in Malaysia. Student Housing Centre, UniMAP was established to coordinate and centralize all the administration of residential colleges in providing conducive and comfortable accommodation to students. UniMAP has an expenditure of RM 890, 459 in the year 2020 on arts and heritage. 42 | P a g e
❖ SDG12 Through the UniMAP Polystyrene Free Campus and Plastic Beverage Straws which was launched by UniMAP in October 2018, the UniMAP Business Premises Committee has implemented enforcement to not allow the use of Plastic Beverage Straws in all food business premises operating on campus. UniMAP is also active in promoting recycling, approximately 7564 kg of recycled waste and 2415 kg of e-waste was collected in 2020. ❖ SDG13 UniMAP has taken proactive steps to educate campus citizens about the need for effective energy management. Campus residents are also expected to understand the energy auditing techniques for a building and identify opportunities for energy conservation through non-costly and low-cost (low- cost) activities for UniMAP. ❖ SDG14 A sharing session on the management of Putrajaya Lake, particularly on balancing the flora and fauna within the vicinity by Puan Normaliza Noordin (Putrajaya Corporation) was conducted on 18 May 2021. The publicly available session was attended by all Civil Engineering program students and focused on the management of Putrajaya Lake and the selection of trees that are suitable for the condition of the lake. In the Professor Talk RMC@UniMAP Sharing Programme, a Webinar on R&D for Ocean Applications: Opportunities and Challenges by Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rizal Arshad was conducted on 25 Spetember 2020 ❖ SDG15 COSCEM UniMAP with Perlis Forestry conducted a campaign through an online session comprising a presentation on the importance of mangrove forest conservation to the UniMAP community. The session, available for public viewing, was held on 17 November 2020. The talk covers the topic on tree planting, forest maintenance, marine forest studies and awareness campaigns. Quality standards for water discharge at UniMAP main campus is monitored and implemented according to the guidelines in the national legislation of sewage regulations. The guideline requires 43 | P a g e
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