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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 News Today : The Issues of Graduate

Unemployment in Malaysia.

2 Graduate Success Attributes "SCHOLARSHIP"
3 Tips from Fresh Graduates.
4 Star Professor of the Week: Assoc Prof .

Ts. Dr Mohd Hisyam bin Rasidi.

5 Technology Today : Urban Rooftop Farm

Editors:
Group 3
Group Members

Lim Xin Yu A21BE0377
Aaryanna Adrian Lajingah A21BE0001
Chan Ching Fang A21BE0036
Bhairavi A/P Yeghabrom A21BE0034
Lau Jia Qi A21BE0119
Advisor : Prof. Madya DR. Jamaludin bin Mohamad Yatim
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NEWS TODAY :

THE ISSUE OF GRADUATE UNEMPLOYMENT IN MALAYSIA: POST COVID-19

On 31 Dec 2019, the first Coronavirus Based on the research, 25 percent of the
graduates in England and North Ireland were
pandemic case appeared in China. At that employed at a lower education level. In
Malaysia, the same cases happen. Majority
time, nobody knew that this disease which is graduates get a low education level job or even
those jobs are not related to their courses. For
only related to some common symptoms example, McDonald’s waiter, oil stations or mini
markets’ cashier and grab driver. This is
would change the lifestyle of people all over because the influence of Covid-19 leads to
reduced employees and laid off employees. The
tchaeseTwiwotralldes. On 25 Jan 2020, the first Covid-19 number of new jobs decreases meanwhile the
reported in Malaysia. At the same requirement and qualification of a job become
difficult. Henceforth, they can only decrease
timeD, ethaisdltienrerible pandemic has already their own requirements for salary to make sure
themselves from employment. Besides, some of
spread over the world, and even influenced them decide to return to campus to update
themselves with other skills.
the political, economic and social foundation.

The Covid-19 pandemic is a disease that is Compared to underemployment, the condition
spread by the transmission of virus in air. of unemployment gets more attention and is
There are some symptoms of Covid-19, such worried by the government. According to the
as flu, fever and cough. The Covid-19 spreads statistics, 60 percent of graduates have not got a
rapidly, and it will affect the patients’ job after one year of graduation. In order to solve
respiration system or even make them die. this problem, they suggest to conduct hands-on
Although scientists have developed a course related to gig economy. Besides, the
vaccine, it only reduces the risk of infection, graduates are encouraged to start their own
but not completely defends it. The most business.
efficient method is everyone wears face
mask, keeping social distance as well as In my opinion, I agree that the implementation of
preventing assemble in large numbers. This
action brings an inconvenience to economic hands-on course is related to the gig economy.
activities. Although the online services are
suggested, productivity and work efficiency Moreover, the school authorities should
are still affected. The average income of
Malaysians decrease and numerous people implement a variety of soft skills courses, such as
face to lost their jobs and business. As a
group of young people who have just entered communication skills, leadership and time
the society, how do the fresh graduates
finding a good job in this situation? This is our management. Furthermore, maintaining
discussion topic and the article from Faculty
of Business and Management, Universiti connections and relationships with their intern
Teknologi MARA Melaka, Malaysia titled ‘ The
Issue of Graduate Unemployment in Malaysia: companies is a good way. In order to encourage
Post Covid-19’ acts as our reference.
these graduates to be entrepreneurs, the

government can apply some subsidy to those

young entrepreneur. Graduates should also use

their knowledge about online shopping wisely to

start their own business online due to it just

needs a little bit of budget. Creating an

opportunity is better than waiting for an

opportunity. It helps graduates to be

independent from getting jobs depending on the

private and public sectors. Crisis is a turning

point in history. Covid-19 not only affects our

lifestyle, but also promotes us towards a new

development. In conclusion, fresh graduates

should treat Covid-19 as a chance rather than a

challenge.

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Graduate Success Attribute

C ommon thoughts in

everyone's mind about

scholarship, is about getting a

grant or payment from the

government's education or any

private organizations to

support a student's education.

In other words, it is like being

awarded on the basis of

academic or other

achievements. On the other

hand, there is more to about

what scholarship really is, let's

take a look!

Scholarship
can be define as
achieving an academic study at a
higher level. For instance, earning a
bachelor and master degree or
even reaching the highest
qualification in education which is
a doctorate degree.

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According to the definition of Portland State University, an
individual who has the scholarship skills, is a good researcher,
writer, reviewer and presenter.

So, do you have those skills to be Qualities of a
qualified as a scholar? Scholar

Rest assured, scholarship skills are Passion
easy to obtain but also not easy to Humble
have the given title. It takes time Confidence
and it is a lifelong learning process. Enthusiasm
Learning and gaining knowledge Ability to be a
should not stop at any point, team player
whether you have completed your Analytical skills
master or doctorate degree. Foresight
Acquiring knowledge is vital in our Ethics& Integrity
everyday lives, because each Open-
minute, each hour, each day we mindedness
learn new things and skills.

Tips : Road as a student to a Scholar

Learning Get a college Emulate the
process education qualities of
Overcoming successful
Challenges scholars

Get the scholar Learn outside Don't procrastinate
mindset the system Find & follow your
Be a thinker Read rhythm Know your
Be curios Take classes weaknesses and
Have fun learning Educate strength
Give opinions yourself Choose your words
Avoid bias Learn from wisely
Change your mind other people Be a considerate
person
Have courage and
be kind

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STAR PROFESSOR OF THE WEEK

ASSOC PROF. TS. DR.
HISHAM BIN RASIDI

Director of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Alumni
Landscape Architect Academician

Q&A Session Q6: WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES
YOU FACED IN THIS WORKING
Q1: WHAT MAKES YOU TO CHOOSE THE ENVIRONMENT?
COURSE/JOB? WHEN I WORK AS A ACADEMICIAN, IT IS NOT EASY TO MANAGE MY
I LEARNED A LOT FROM THE SENIORS AND STUDENTS. I NEED TO SPEND MY TIME WITH THEM AND NEED TO MAKE
LECTURES , SO I STARTED TO LIKE DESIGNING. SURE THAT THEY HAVE COMPLETED THEIR PHD PROGRAMME WITH A
THE ENVIRONMENT THAT I WORK WITH GIVES GOOD GRADE.
ME MORE EXPERIENCE IN PURSUING THIS JOB.
Q7: HOW DO YOU CREATE MOTIVATION FOR YOURSELF DURING YOUR
Q2: WHAT'S THE BEST PART OF THIS JOB? TOUGH TIMES?
I HAVE MY OWN COMPANY. I TAKE A LOT OF IT'S NOT EASY TO COPE WITH ALL KIND OF PROBLEMS BUT WHAT EVER
COMMUNITY PROJECT AND INSPIRE PEOPLE HAPPENS WE JUST NEED TO BE VERY POSITIVE. WHEN YOU START TAKING
TO HAVE MORE GOOD ENVIRONMENT. APART THINGS POSITIVELY, YOU'LL LEARN MORE BETTER. WE NEED TO MAKE
FROM BEING THE ACADEMICIAN IN UTM I OURSELVES TO ADAPT INTO DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENT AND IGNORE ALL
ALSO WANT TO INVOLVE MYSELF IN THE NEGATIVITY.
INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES. GETTING INVOLVED IN
MANY ACTIVITIES IS THE BEST PART OF THIS Q8: AS WE KNOW YOU HOLD DIFFERENT JOBS, HOW DO YOU MANAGE
JOB. YOUR TIME AND MAINTAIN YOUR WORK-LIFE BALANCE?
FOCUS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR TO BALANCE OUR LIFE. I HAVE
Q3: WHO INSPIRES YOU TO BECOME WHO SO MANY ACTIVITIES TO HANDLE BUT AS I ENJOY DOING IT. I DON'T FEEL
YOU ARE TODAY? THE BURDEN AND AT THE SAME TIME I COULD MANAGE MY TIME VERY
I READ A LOT ABOUT SUCCESFULL PEOPLE WELL.
AND GET INSPIRED FROM THAT. READING
INSPIRES ME A LOT IN MY LIFE. THROUGHOUT Q9: HOW DEMANDING IS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IN MARKETS?
READING I COULD IMPROVE MYSELF TO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT IS A QUITE DEMANDING JOB IN INDUSTRY, MOST
BECOME A BETTER PERSON. THEREFORE, OF THE COMPANY LOOKING FOR TWO OR MORE LANDSCAPE
GOOD MENTOR AND FRIENDS ARE ALSO AN ARCHITECTS. IT SHOWS THAT, THIS COURSE IS DEMANDING. LANDSCAPE
IMPORTANT INSPIRATION IN MY LIFE, I HAVE ARCHITECTS HAS MORE OPPORTUNITIES WORKING IN A COMPANY.
LEARNED A LOT FROM THEM.
Q10: WHICH HAS BEEN MORE VALUABLE IN YOUR CARRER, YOUR
Q4: WHAT SKILLS DID YOU DEVELOPE IN EDUCATION OR YOUR INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE?
YOUR EARLY CAREER? BOTH ARE VERY IMPORTANT FOR ME, HAVING A GOOD EDUCATON CAN
COMMUNICATION SKILL IS VERY IMPORTANT. GIVE ME A GREAT SUPPORT WHILE INTERNSHIP HELPED ME IN IMPROVING
WITHOUT GOOD AND EFFECTIVE MY LIFESTYLE AND ALSO MY EXPERIENCE IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
COMMUNICATION WE CANNOT SURVIVE IN TO BECOME A GOOD PROFESSIONAL.
THE WORLD. COMMUNICATION HELP US TO
BULD OUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL IN ACHIEVING Q11: WHAT SHOULD THE FUTURE GRADUATES KNOW ABOUT THIS JOB?
SOMETHING. SOFT SKILLS AND HARD SKILLS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THEY SHOULD KNOW IS ABOUT THE
ARE VERY IMPORTANT IN OUR CAREER. TECHNOLOGY ON THIS ASPECT. HOW THEY CAN VENTURE IN LANDSCAPE
TECHNOLOGY. THEY SHOULD BE FIT IN WITH THE VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES AND
Q5: WHAT'S YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH APPLY THEM IN THEIR WORK LIFE.
THAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?
I'M SATISFIED WITH MYSELF BECAUSE I'VE Q12: WHAT'S THE BEST JOB DECISION YOU HAVE EVER CHOOSE? WHY?
SUCCESSFULY COMPLETED MY PHD, JOINING UTM AS AN ACADEMICIAN, THEY PROVIDE ME MANY
WORKING AS A LANDCSAPE ARCHITECT IN OPPORTUNITIES WORKING WITH OTHER COMPANIES AND FOCUSING ON
THE BIGGEST COMPANY IN SINGAPORE. I FEEL OTHER INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES.
THIS IS MY GREATEST STRENGTH AS I CAN
MANAGE TO SUCCEED IN MOST OF MY WORK Q13: WHAT'S YOUR DEFINITION OF HARDWORK?
BUT I STILL HAVE A VERY LONG WAY TO GO. ITS NOT SOMETHING THAT THE WAY YOU WORK BUT SOMETHING THAT
YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE. HARDWORK IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO
7 PRACTICE EVERYDAY TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL AND TO BE A BETTER
PERSON IN FUTURE.

TECHNOLOGY TODAY : URBAN ROOFTOP FARM

THAMMASAT URBAN ROOFTOP FARM

BY LANDPROCESS

In a crisis of deteriorating campus, incorporating sustainable
environment, the storage of food and food production, renewable energy,
water resources poses a great threat organic waste, water management
to human civilization. In the process and public space for all.
of urbanization, the agricultural
planting area has not been properly On top pf Thammasat University’s landmark building
allocated. Bangkok and other
Southeast Asian cities have become Motivated by ingenuity of traditional
victims of the process. The agricultural practices in the
agricultural society that once had mountains of Southeast Asia, TURF's
abundant food sources is gone. By landscape architect combines the
2050, there will be 80% of the world's earthworks of rice terraces with
population will live in cities. To ensure modern green roof technology. The
global food security and prioritize cascading 236,806-square-foot roof
human and environmental health, is designed to slow stormwater runoff
cities must rationally use disused up to 20 times more effectively than a
urban space to produce food traditional concrete roof.
efficiently and sustainably.
Inspired by Traditional Rice Terraces
By using 236,806 square feet of
discarded rooftop area, the designer
designed the largest organic rooftop
farms in Asia, Thammasat Urban Roof
Farm (TURF), to help the Thammasat
University propose and implement a
solution to the problems of food and
food caused by urbanization. By
integrating modern landscape
architecture with agricultural of
traditional rice terraces, TURF creates
an inclusive circular economy for the

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When rainwater criss-crosses down pumps can pump stored water to the
the slopes, the next level of terraces roof for irrigation. In addition, the
collects runoff from the upper level, cultivation of rice and vegetables
forming unique clusters of micro- enhances soil fertility, reduces soil
watersheds wherever it goes, helping erosion during heavy rains, and
to absorb, filter and purify rainwater effectively prevents the entry of
and provide water supply for the polluted runoff and airborne toxins
growth of crops on the campus. from drainage systems and natural
Ultimately, the rainwater will cascade water bodies.
from the highest level at the middle
to the sides and flow into the A variety of crops grown on the farm
branches, each of which has four
cisterns, which together can hold The designer makes full use of each
3,095,570 gallons of water at a time. level of the terrain and maximizes the
This significantly get to reduce the use of the slope of the terrain to
amount of rainwater leaving the site, create a multifunctional public space
while mitigating the probability for in the form of a mountain building.
unexpected floods and droughts. Twelve oval-shaped spaces that
They recommend storing excess function as outdoor classrooms is
runoff during storms for future dry designed on the slope, and these
periods. "small pockets" scattered across the
stairs provide intimate social spaces
Managing Water on a Mountain of Rice Terraces and access to planting areas. If you
are lucky enough to climb to the top
Cascading roof section floor of the farm, you can enjoy a
360-degree view of Bangkok under
By reusing restoring water at four the vast sky. The large amphitheatre
retention ponds to minimize water provides a convenient, flexible space
footprint on food production. Solar for entertainment and education for
all visitors.

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" LEARNING IS NOT ATTAIANED BY CHANCE
IT MUST BE SOUGHT FOR WITH ARDOR AND ATTENDED TO WITH

DILIGENCE "