‘NURTURES’

SOCIETYUPM

UPM HIGH IMPACT PROJECTS E-BULETIN (JULY- DECEMBER 2019)

EDITOR

CHIEF EDITOR

NORHAFIZAH ABD RANI fizah_upm.edu.my

EDITORIALADVISOR

PROF. DR. MANSOR ABU TALIB

PROF MADYA DR, MOHD. NIZAM OSMAN

DESIGNER/EDITORRUDIE BIN TAJUDDIN@TA rudie@upm.edu.my

FARIDAH ABDULLAH ab_faridah@upm.edu.myNORLELA ABD NAIM ela@upm.edu.my

Demonstration/ Showcase

Extension Services /

Consultancy

Community transformation program/ Knowledge Transfer

Professional Advancement Development

(Training to Local & International)

Community

Expert Clinics & Putra Extension

Clinic (Bus)

COMMUNITY PROGRAMME

University Community TransformationCentre (UCTC), UPM serves as thecoordinator for university communityprograms under the University ForSociety (U4S), Ministry of Education,Malaysia. It recognizes UPM as apremier facilitator for extensionactivities. Based on UPM's Strategic Plan2014-2020, UCTC UPM is responsible tolead UPM's 3rd Goal: Upscaling Industryand Community Engagement.

UCTC UPM has always maintained astrategic and symbiotic relationship withthe community and the larger society inits effort to be a leading university thatcontributes meaningfully towardssustainable development, developmentof the people, wealth of the nation andinvolvement at the international level.

LOCAL COMMUNITY

AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY

YOUTH

INDIGENOUSCOMMUNITY

CHILD EDUCATION

KEY FOCUS AREAS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The mission of UPM’scommunity engagement is toensure impactful engagementsthrough the building of astrategic relationship which willmutually benefit manystakeholders. UCTC UPMspearheads and coordinates thecommunity service networksfor UPM in various fields

and expertise.

SENIOR CITIZENS

CANCER PATIENTS

‘The clinic which was established by IslamicMedical Association of Malaysia, Children andTeen’s Super Team (IMACATS) and UPM intraining the medical students and doctor to beindependent volunteers. The aim of TBH isprimarily to reduce anxiety among children,especially pre-school children on medical staffand medical equipment that are found in healthinstitutions.’

‘Teddy Bear’ Hospital

Dr. Aneesa binti Abdul RashidFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

‘The disposal of waste is a serious social problemwhich is faced by the residents of KampungChangkat in Gombak, Selangor which is due largely tothe lack of interests and care by the community. TheInstitute of Social Science Studies (IPSAS) in UPMfeels obligated to assist in enhancing the awarenessof the local community on the danger of the Aedesmosquito and steps to dispose the mosquito. Theoutcome of the program is hoped to be able to curbthe spread of the dengue fever among thecommunity.’

Awareness on Care and Cleanliness of the Environment Programme

Prof. Madya Dr. Haliza Abdul RahmanInstitute for Social Science Studies

‘Civilizing agricultural activities to empower therural farming community in the safety of foodsupply has been conducted by the UPM BintuluCampus in Sarawak in collaboration with theLepo Badeng, Sungai Asap-Koyan and Belagacommunities through the Basic AgriculturalExtension project is seen to be able to enhancethe knowledge of the farming communityconcerning the proper planting techniques andin the management of plantation through theuse of information technology.’

Empowerment of Rural Farming AgriculureCommunity Putra@Badeng Koyan

Philip LepunFaculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences

‘The program which is aimed at providing skills in selfgrooming, building self trust and changing of perceptionand behavior has been realized through the use of theNeuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) technique. Thisproject has successfully created enthusiastic andmotivated participants. A total of 19 Junior Coach hassuccessfully been created through the transfer ofknowledge in this NLP program.’

The Orphanage Resiliance, the Marginalized Orphanage Association and the Marginalized KLIA Quarters Mosque Program (RESKOM)

Nurul Akhtar binti KamrudinInstitute for Social Science Studies

‘Knowledge and economic enhancement encompases areas in fisheries, agriculture, small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) as well as development of rural community in Ulu Lepar, Kuantan’

Knowledge and Economic Enhancement Among Onshore Fishing Community

Assoc Prof Dr. Faez FirdausJesse AbdullahFaculty of Veterinary Medicine

The increase number of fish population and theongoing activities among the fresh water fishingcommunity of Kampung Makmur, Sungai Galah,Tanjung Tualang Perak has given an addedadvantage to sustain the income generation ofthese communities and has resulted in theincrease in the level and quality of life among thefishing community in the surrounding areas of theproject.

Dr. Zufarzaana ZulkefleeFaculty of Environmental Studies

Empowerment of Fishing CommunityIn Order to Conserve and PreserveEcosystem of Lakes

‘This project is aimed at enhancing thecapabilities and well being of the minds ofstudents at Sekolah Rendah Islam (SERI),Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. The enhancementof knowledge concerning green practices, skillsin managing, maintaining cleanliness andenvironmental happiness and managing selfemotion and values are given focus andattention in this project.’

The S4SPutra@SERISEN Program

Zamre YaacobInstitute for Social Science Studies

Dr. Normala IbrahimFaculty of Medicine andHealth Sciences

Buddy ProgramA total of about 60 Alumni ofSekolah Seri Puteri, Cyberjayamembers have becomeTrained ‘Buddy’ to EducateStudents In OvercomingStress.

Knowledge Transfer Training

Culinary Course (AADK) – UCTC

• 27 – 30 August 2019 – Skilled DevelopmentProgramme AADK – UCTC UPM. The production ofvariety of noodles and cooking (home made) whichwas attended by 24 culinary staff from the NationalAnti-Drug Agency. This is a joint-venture programmebetween University Community TransformationCentre (UCTC UPM) and L’apprenti UPM and theFaculty of Food Science and Technology UPM whichfocuses on the production of noodles, food paste,cooking and preparation of a variety of noodle typeswith interesting culinary presentation.

TRADEC’19• Trading Entrepreneurship Challenge (TRADEC’19) has officially ended at the Hi Tea Reception which was held on 12 September 2019 at Seroja Hall, Tenera Hotel, Bandar Baru Bangi.

• This 6th TRADEC programme which was organized by Universiti Putra Malaysia through the University Community Transformation Centre (UCTC UPM) has involved:

• Champion:KHAIRUL AMIRIN B. KHAIRUDIN, KaorinResources Company

• First Runner-Up:MUHAMMAD FAWWAZ AZHARBig Shark Music

• Third Place:MOHAMMAD ARIF B. RAMLYArif Agro Industry

• Jury Special Award:KHAIRUL AMIRIN B. KHAIRUDIN, KaorinResources Company

Management of Poultry Farm

16-17 December 2019: The Management ofChicken Poultry Farm and Good AnimalHusbandry Practice course. The knowledgesharing session by UPM experts with themanagement staff of D’Khairan Farm Sdn.Bhd. Mr. Khalidin Alang has also participatedin sharing his experiences and challenges inmanaging the livestocks. It is hoped that theknowledge that has been shared anddelivered during the session has benefited thefarm management and the local community.

PUTRA4LESTARIUniversiti Putra Malaysia, through the UniversityCommunity Transformation Centre (UCTC UPM)through the cooperation of its strategic partner,Department of Veterinar Services (JPV) at theState of Perak has conducted the 2nd Phase ofthe PUTRA4LESTARI programme on 9 October2019.

The PUTRA4LESTARI programme is a monitoringprogramme to evaluate the effectiveness of theknowledge transfer programme which has beenconducted by JPV and UPM through the PutraKnowledge Transfer Programme (PUTRAPIL) whichwas held in April 2019.

The main focus of the programme is to enhancethe output and the quality of the ruminenfarming and poultry in the state of Perak throughthe effective management of farms. A total of 8individuals from UPM, comprising of experts andsecretariats from the various disciplines haveattended the programme to help and to transferknowledge to the targeted poultry entrepreneurcommunity.

NEWS CUT

UPM Cultivates Sustainable Extension Programs via Knowledge Transfer

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