Another episode, another long day, assisting them

Today, I was called to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) to assist with an ongoing investigation. The instruction to come here came 4 days ago, when I was accopanying my wife for a checkup in KPJ Abdul Samad.

As a result, I had to put aside all my office tasks for the day to fully cooperate with the inquiry. I arrived at the SPRM office at 9:40 a.m. and only left at 6:45 p.m. It was undeniably a long and exhausting day, but it was also a unique and eye-opening experience. Being involved, even peripherally, in such a process offered valuable insight into the procedures and seriousness of institutional investigations in our country.

Delivery of Teaching and Learning of ODL Programs

NAMA KURSUS : Delivery of Teaching and Learning of ODL Programs
DURATION : 1 Hari
TARIKH : 4 Julai 2025 (Jumaat)
MASA : 9.00 pagi – 5.00 petang
MEDIUM : Secara dalam talian

SINOPSIS KURSUS:
This course provides a comprehensive guide for educators on effectively delivering Open and
Distance Learning (ODL) courses. It begins with an overview of essential preparations, including the
development of Self-Instructional Materials (SIM), activity planning, integration of Open Educational
Resources (OER), and ensuring compliance with ODL system requirements. Participants then explore
instructional design strategies and tools for engaging learners in synchronous, asynchronous, and
blended modes. The course also introduces the use of learning analytics within Learning Management
Systems to monitor and support student progress. Practical exercises, peer presentations, and
feedback sessions offer hands-on experience, culminating in a Q&A and wrap-up discussion to
reinforce key takeaways.

Other tasks today:

(1) Settling urgent JAN Audit (2) Meeting my PhD student and Postdoc (3) Settling and managing various RMC tasks.

Because of the above, I have to be as efficient possible and this was the set up at my office:

#20242025 Day 004

Taklimat Jabatan Audit Negara untuk R&D&C&I

TAKLIMAT PENGAUDITAN TERHADAP PROGRAM PENYELIDIKAN, PEMBANGUNAN, PENGKOMERSIALAN DAN INOVASI (R&D&C&I) BAGI DANA PENGUKUHAN DAN PEMERKASAAN UNIVERSITI PENYELIDIKAN (RU)

On the same day, I also have 2 more meetings. The second one was Mesyuarat Sebut Harga that was held in BM2 at 10.30am, and another one was eOTR meeting with my PMMD team that was held at the same venue at 2.30pm.

#20242025 Day 003

RMC Beban Tugas Staf Sokongan (BTSS) Workshop

Today, for I am not sure how many times already, we conducted another BTSS workshop in RMC, from 9 am to 5 pm. The good thing is that we are almost there, which means we have practically finalized and adjusted the working hours of all RMC members to a more logical indication.

We are doing this to quantify and justify the working loads of our staff. The amount of tasks and responsibilities, as well as expectations given to us, versus the number of manpower that we have. InsyaAllah, we are doing our best to optimize and utilize all the resources we have, but there are still some areas that require human intervention to be executed.

#20242025 Day 002

UTM Open Day