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Behind the Scenes of Academic Auditing: Navigating the Digital Shift

As we hit the middle of September, the course file auditing process officially enters its most critical phase. Following the initial submission stage, our role as academic auditors shifts into high gear, requiring intense focus, meticulous attention to detail, and a thorough evaluation of every single document provided.

Unlike last year when we conducted audits physically with physical folders, this year’s process has transitioned into a fully digital workflow. Navigating a completely digital workspace demands an even higher level of scrutiny to carefully review files on screen, cross-check digital records, and ensure all core requirements and constructive alignment standards are seamlessly met.

Every course file is thoroughly examined, followed by constructive feedback designed to provide actionable insights for continuous course improvement. While reviewing digital documents for hours is demanding and tests our concentration, maintaining high precision remains paramount. Meticulousness is essential to ensure complete fairness, preventing technical oversights or digital file glitches that could inadvertently disadvantage anyone.

Ultimately, whether physical or digital, academic auditing is not about finding fault—it is a supportive, collaborative effort to empower our fellow lecturers and uphold the highest institutional standards in higher education.

#AcademicAuditing #QualityAssurance #HigherEducation #AcademicLife #UTM #TeachingAndLearning #LecturerLife #DigitalTransformation #QualityManagement

Empowering the Next Generation: ‘From Antarctica to Classroom’

Bringing climate action directly to our youth! Last September, our team from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) through the Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying (FABU), under the auspices of YPASM, successfully organized the ‘From Antarctica to Classroom’ outreach program at SMK Pulai Jaya.

The event kicked off with an insightful sharing session on Antarctic science and climate realities by Dr Suzanna Azmy, setting the stage for an energetic 10-checkpoint “Climate Literacy” Explorace. Over 100 Form 1 students actively tackled hands-on environmental challenges designed to inspire real-world sustainability solutions. The impactful day concluded with a memorable closing and prize-giving ceremony officiated by the Dean of FABU, Prof. Sr. Dr. Kherun Nita binti Ali.

A special shoutout and huge appreciation to our Program Chair, Dr. Norhidayah Binti Md. Yunus, for her outstanding leadership in driving this initiative from vision to reality! Heartfelt thanks as well to our strategic partners—SWM Environment, MBIP, PPD Kulai, and SMK Pulai Jaya—for making this event a resounding success.

#HariAntartika2026 #FromAntarcticatoClassroom #ClimateAction #YPASM #UTMMalaysia #FABU #SWMEnvironment #MBIP #PPDKulai #CommunityEngagement #Sustainability

Life of an Academia: Navigating the Audit Season

Being an academic is often associated with delivering lectures, conducting groundbreaking research, and publishing in high-impact journals. However, every year around August and September, there is another critical ritual every lecturer knows all too well: the annual Teaching and Learning (T&L) audit preparation. Behind every successful semester lies a rigorous process of documentation that ensures our institutional quality standards remain top-notch and transparent.

During this peak time of the year, most of us are knee-deep in course files, tracking down assessment rubrics, scanning physical attendance records into digital formats, and compiling course learning outcomes for university system uploads. The reality is that most of these documents were already meticulously generated throughout the semester; it is simply a matter of taking the time to retrieve, recheck, and organize them properly for compliance.

While it requires patience and fine attention to detail amidst our regular academic duties, this quality assurance process plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity of higher education. To all my fellow academicians currently balancing teaching, research, and system uploads during this audit season—hang in there and all the best! We’ve got this.

#AcademicLife #LecturerLife #HigherEducation #TeachingAndLearning #QualityAssurance #AcademicAudit #UTM #HigherEdManagement #UniversityLife

Balancing Academia & Community Service: Welfare at Masjid Taman Sri Pulai

True contribution extends beyond university walls. Alongside my daily duties at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), staying actively engaged with local residential communities ensures that our skills and efforts remain grounded where they matter most.

I am honored to serve as the Secretary (Setiausaha) for Khairat Kematian Masjid Taman Sri Pulai. Tonight, I was on duty facilitating our committee meeting to address key welfare matters and strengthen our local management frameworks.

Key Discussion & Highlights:

  • Streamlining Funeral Management: Reviewing operational procedures (pengurusan jenazah) to ensure dignified, efficient, and compassionate support for local families during times of bereavement.
  • Digital Transformation for 2027: Evaluating the proposal for a dedicated Khairat Member Management System. This system aims to digitize membership records, automate administrative tracking, and improve overall service delivery, with a targeted rollout in 2027.

Bringing structured organizational workflows and technology into local grassroots governance is a deeply fulfilling experience.

Grateful to my fellow committee members at Masjid Taman Sri Pulai for their continuous dedication to serving the community!

#CommunityService #MasjidTamanSriPulai #UTMCares #KhairatKematian #CommunityGovernance #DigitalTransformation #SocialResponsibility #LocalWelfare

Strengthening Regional Synergies: RINC 2026, Strategic MoU with NEO Aeronautics, and the JS-SEZ Vision 🇲🇾🇸🇬

Cross-border collaboration and industry-academic alignment are at the heart of driving regional innovation. I had the privilege of attending RINC 2026 (Regional Innovation & Networking Conference) at Singapore Polytechnic, focusing on expanding strategic networks across both industry and academia.

Key Highlights from the Conference

  • Expanding Strategic Networks: Connected with key representatives from Singapore Polytechnic and regional industry leaders to explore impactful synergy in technological innovation and skill development.
  • Formalizing High-Impact Partnerships: Accompanied the Institut UTM JS-SEZ for a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and NEO Aeronautics. This partnership marks a significant leap forward in advancing technological and aerospace capabilities across the region.
  • Deep-Dive into the JS-SEZ Trajectory: Participated in a dedicated parallel session centered on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). The panel and participants engaged in rich discussions covering:
    • Strategic direction, policy integration, and current progress.
    • Real-world operational challenges, pros, and trade-offs in implementation.
    • Practical recommendations and high-potential avenues to foster stronger bilateral cooperation to catalyze the growth of JS-SEZ.

💡 Driving the Next Era of Regional Growth

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone represents a transformative engine for economic and technological convergence. Through active participation, cutting-edge research, and robust institutional links, UTM continues to position itself at the forefront of shaping this dynamic regional landscape.

Exciting times lie ahead as these strategic conversations turn into actionable, high-impact outcomes!

#RINC2026 #JSSEZ #UTM #SingaporePolytechnic #NEOAeronautics #CrossBorderCollaboration #RegionalInnovation #IndustryPartnerships #HigherEducation #MalaysiaSingapore

Back to Work in UTM!

I’ve been chosen to joined CEO@Fac program, untuk HIgher Learning Department of Malaysia, since 1st January 2026, until 30th June 2026.

And today, 1st July, I’m back at UTM, back as an academician, and back to “usual” work with increased responsibility moving forward.

It’s been a roller coaster journey these 6 months, with trying to understand something that is outside my comfort zone, outside of usual things, and some knowledge on business itself. It’s hard to fully immerse in businesses, administration and management at the same time. And the hard truth behind decision that businesses try to take

Hope this experience help in improving myself, my managing style, and helping UTM and communities in the future!

D8-NPIR Summit 2025: Strengthening International Collaboration in Research and Innovation

I had the opportunity to join the final day of the D8-Network of Pioneers for Research and Innovation (D8-NPIR) Summit 2025 held in Johor Bahru. The session focused on the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between participating delegations, marking an important milestone in fostering future collaborations among member countries.

It was an inspiring experience to witness representatives from eight D8 nations come together with a shared commitment to advance cooperation in research, innovation, and education.

With Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) now assuming the Chair of D8-NPIR for the next two years, I believe this platform will continue to strengthen international partnerships and open new avenues for impactful collaboration in the years ahead.

#D8NPIR #GlobalCollaboration #ResearchAndInnovation #HigherEducation #UTM #InternationalPartnerships #SustainableDevelopment

Appointment as Auditor

Recently, I was appointed as one of the auditors for course files at the Faculty of Built Environment & Surveying (FABU), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). This is my very first experience stepping into the auditing process — and what a truly exciting journey it has been!

Initially, my intention was simply to learn and observe how the auditing process works. However, this opportunity has given me an eye-opening and enriching experience, offering a fresh perspective on academic quality assurance, processes, and continuous improvement from the auditor’s side.
I am grateful for the trust given and look forward to applying these insights to strengthen teaching and learning practices in the future.

hashtagUTM hashtagFABU hashtagAcademicQuality hashtagAuditingExperience hashtagContinuousImprovement

 

Alaf Baru – 2020

Assalamu’alaykum,

so, selamat “menyentuh” alam tahun baru 2020, dan secara dasarnya, kita telah juga memasuki dekad yang baru, dan seperti biasanya, ramai yang mula berazam, mula menyenaraikan matlamat, objektif bagi tahun yang baru…

segala kelemahan, kekurangan dari perjalanan tahun 2019, akan cuba diperbaiki sepanjang tahun 2020, dan ke depan, atau mungkin, hanya perjalanan yang malar sahaja, tanpa hala tuju…

jika masih malar, dan merasakan hidup tiada arah tuju, masih belum terlewat, untuk kita merenung kembali, apa perjalanan yang kita telah tempuhi sepanjang tahun 2019, secara perkara yang baik, perkara yang menyeronokkan, perkara yang menaikkan semangat, dan perkara yang meningkatkan keyakinan kita sepanjang tahun 2019… selain tu, cuba juga lihat perkara-perkara yang “mengikat” kita dari mencapai perkara yang baik, apa dugaan, cabaran, rintangan yang dilalui sepanjang tahun 2019. adakah semakin menjadikan kita orang yan glebih baik, ataupun menjadikan kita seseorang yang bertindak sebaliknya….

mungkin takde yang nak dicapai sepanjang tahun 2020 ini, kerana terlalu berat dugaan hidup. mungkin faktor luaran banyak mengekang pembangunan dan pencapaian diri kita… jadi, mungkin tahun 2020 ini, kita target satu perkara sahaja….

SENTIASA BERFIKIRAN POSITIF

tak perlu banyak kot, kita sama2 cuba untuk sentiasa berfikiran positif. jika ada perkara yang membelenggu kita dari berfikiran positif, kita cuba renung kembali, kenapa ianya mengekang kita, dan kemudian, kita boleh cuba dapatkan jalan bagi menguruskan, atau lebih baik, menyelesaikan perkara tersebut.

so, mungkin boleh dijadikan azam tahun baru, mungkin tambahbaik dari azam tahun baru. nak berfikiran positif, memerlukan juga kesabaran yang tinggi… kita tak boleh ubah apa orang buat, apa persekitaran kita buat kepada kita, tapi hanya kita yang boleh mengawal pemikiran kita…

sekiranya kita berfikiran positif, insyaAllah, lebih banyak peluang dan ruang yang boleh diperbaiki dalam diri kita…

so, selamat tahun baru (lambat), dan semoga terus berfikiran positif!!

regards

Program Geospatial dan Kartografi Marine Cat B

Assalamu’alaykum,

selepas selesai berkursus SPPT 2017 bersama rakan2, minggu lepas telah ditugaskan untuk mengajar satu modul dalam program Geospatial dan Kartografi Marin Cat B. Program ini adalah dengan kerjasama TLDM, Geospatial Imaging & Information RG, Photo Laser Grammetry, FGHT, dan diakui oleh FIG, IHO dan ICA.

ianya bertujuan untuk melahirkan tenaga mahir dalam bidang kartografi dan Geospatial bagi marin di peringkat antarabangsa.

diharapkan peserta yang hadir mendapat ilmu dan pengetahuan secukupnya bagi membantu mereka di masa akan datang.

 

regard