UM Eco-Campus E-Newsletter 4th Edition April 2019

Kajian sistem subsidi petrol bersasar di peringkat akhir
Source: Utusan Borneo Sarawak. 26 April 2019

Mobile Food Bank BH bantu pelajar UM
Source: Berita Harian. 5 April 2019

Impak Pencemaran Plastik

Source: Harian METRO. 8 April 2019

Didik pelajar, masyarakat gaya hidup sifar plastik
Source: KOSMO. 8 April 2019




























Food Bank in aid of students to start by year-end
Source: The STAR. 10 April 2019

KPDNHEP sasar 20,000 manfaat Food Bank Siswa Malaysia
Source: Berita Harian, 10 April 2019








































Halal is not just for Muslims

Source: New Straits Times. 11 April 2019

Raising awareness through fun run: 25,000 end-stage renal disease patients awaiting
kidney transplants in Malaysia

Source: Star METRO. 19 April 2019






































Mahasiswa UM santuni golongan OKU penglihatan

Source: KOSMO. 22 April 2019






































Primary Ecosystem Imbued with Inclusive Values
Source: New Straits Times. 24 April 2019































Mendekati golongan OKU penglihatan
Source: Berita Harian. 25 April 2019

1,000 pek makanan diagih kepada siswa
Source: Berita Harian. 26 April 2019



Raising awareness through fun run

https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2019/04/19/raising-awareness-through-fun-run/
Source: The STAR Online. 19 April 2019



Nine Malaysian varsities listed in Impact Rankings

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/05/nine-malaysian-varsities-listed-in-impact-
rankings/

Source: The STAR Online. 5 April 2019



Malaysia minister says plastic waste is being smuggled into country

https://www.thejakartapost.com/seasia/2019/04/23/malaysia-minister-says-plastic-waste-is-being-
smuggled-into-country.html

Source: The Jakarta Post. 23 April 2019



Transport, Climate Change Ministries team up to combat waste dumping at ports

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2019/04/24/transport-climate-change-ministries-team-up-
to-combat-waste-dumping-at-port/1746470
Source: Malay Mail. 24 April 2019





World Bank maintains Malaysia's 2019 GDP growth at 4.7%

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/world-bank-maintains-malaysias-2019-gdp-growth-47
Source: The Edge Markets. 24 April 2019



Dr M: It's not just about skyscrapers; blue skies and clean rivers important too

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/20/dr-m-not-just-about-skyscrapers-blue-skies-

and-clean-rivers-important-too/

Source: The STAR Online. 20 April 2019

WWF-Malaysia: Ensure environmental sustainability of realigned ECRL

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/482098/wwf-malaysia-ensure-environmental-
sustainability-realigned-ecrl

Source: New Straits Times. 23 April 2019



Food Bank diperluas ke universiti swasta, sekolah agama tahun depan

http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/nasional/food-bank-diperluas-ke-universiti-swasta-sekolah-agama-
tahun-depan-1.891413

Source: Utusan Online. 29 April 2019



Inclusive campuses: Enabling the disabled to pursue studies to the highest level

https://www.nst.com.my/education/2019/04/482525/inclusive-campuses-enabling-disabled-pursue-
studies-highest-level

Source: New Straits Times. 24 April 2019

When trash is cash

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/04/24/when-trash-is-cash/
Source: The STAR Online. 24 April 2019





No decision on waste, says minister as crack in Cabinet widens over Lynas

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/04/01/no-decision-on-waste-says-minister-
as-crack-in-cabinet-widens-over-lynas/

Source: Free Malaysia Today. 1 April 2019

Environment groups, Lynas workers rally over rare earths plant

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2019/04/10/environmental-groups-protest-at-
parliament-over-lynas-plant/

Source: Free Malaysia Today. 10 April 2019



To better medical care and research in Malaysia, UM signs MoU with Taiwan-based
foundation

https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2019/04/17/to-better-medical-care-and-research-in-malaysia-
um-signs-mou-with-taiwan-ba/1744130
Source: Malay Mail. 17 April 2019











Hive in your home? My Bee Saviour will remove it AND save the bees
https://www.star2.com/people/2019/04/30/my-bee-saviours-beehive-removal/
Source: Star2.com. 30 April 2019




22. UM Eco-Campus & UM Living Labs Innovation: Product & Service

HIGHLIGHT 1

UM Living Lab Develop a Sustainable Transport System in
University of Malaya Campus:
Car Pooling Program

REGISTER FOR UM CARPOOL PROGRAM

Are you a UM Staff? Working regular hours in UM? then, we need you!
Lets support UM carpool program to achieve a better UM ! thanks!

Carpool Program Participation - LL024-16SUS Living Lab Project University of Malaya

Research Title :

Develop a Sustainable Transport System in University of Malaya Campus

Research objectives:

1. To develop a system to reduce the motorized vehicle trips within the campus.
2. To propose a campus transport policy.

3. To create awareness and promote campus community to reduce usage of motorized transport mode in
campus.

Principal Investigator :
Ir. Dr. Yuen Choon Wah

Co-Investigator :

1. Associate Professor Dr. Rosilawati Zainol
2. Dr. Onn Chiu Chuen
3. Dr. Suhana Koting

This research project is carried out under UM Living Lab grant program. The main purpose of this
research is to help University Malaya community to have a better air quality and to reduce usage of cars
arriving in campus. This database is created to those who are interested and willing to participate
in University Malaya Carpool Program so as to find better match for carpool members. Participation is
voluntary for the University of Malaya community. Your data collected will be kept confidentially secured
from any other intention and only will be use for research purpose .

Thank you very much for your participation.

For further information, please contact:
Ir. Dr. Yuen Choon Wah
Principal Investigator

Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya
Email: [email protected]

Contact number: 03-79675355




HIGHLIGHT 2

UM Living Lab Safe DUMP (Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines)

If you have any unused or expired medicines, kindly return it to UM Medical Centre (UMMC/PPUM)
Pharmacy. This initiatives is part of the UM Living Lab Safe DUMP Project led by Dr. Lee Hong Gee
(Mary) and her dedicated team from Faculty of Medicine with strong support from UM Medical Centre
(PPUM) in order to minimize harmful effects of improper disposal of such medicines which usually thrown
into our sewage system or landfill. One of the main aims of this project is toeducate the public to
practice safe disposal of unused medications by depositing them in designated locations.

Contact Details:

UM Living Lab Safe DUMP
Dr. Mary Lee Hong Gee
[email protected]

Ms. Soo Chin Woon

[email protected]





International Days Celebration (United Nations) in the month of April:

2 April

World Autism Awareness Day

SDG3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG10 Reduced Inequalities

7 April

World Health Day (WHO)

SDG3 Good Health and Well-Being

22 April

World Earth Day 2019: 'Protect Our Species'

SDG2 Zero Hunger, SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG12 Responsible
Consumption and Production, SDG13 Climate Action, SDG14 Life Below Water, SDG15 Life on
Land, SDG17 Partnerships for the Goals

23 April

World Book and Copyright Day (UNESCO)

SDG4 Quality Education, SDG9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

24 April

World Immunization Day (WHO)

SDG3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG17
Partnership for the Goals

25 April

World Malaria Day (WHO)

SDG3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG17 Partnership for the Goals

26 April

World Intellectual Property Day (WIPO)

SDG9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

28 April

World Day for Safety and Health at Work (ILO)

SDG3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG17
Partnership for the Goals

26 April

World Intellectual Property Day (WIPO)

SDG9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure



UM Eco-Campus E-Newsletter Editorial Team

Professor Dr. Sumiani Yusoff ([email protected])
Chairperson, UM Eco-Campus Secretariat & UM Living Labs


Ms. Nur Fatehah Raudhah Ariffin ([email protected])
Assistant Registrar


Mr. Mohd Fadhli Rahmat Fakri ([email protected])
Project Officer


Ms. Aireen Zuriani Ahmad ([email protected])
Research Assistant


Design & Concept by:

Mr. Mohd Fadhli Rahmat Fakri ([email protected])

Contributors:

Mr. Affan Nasaruddin ([email protected])
UM Living Lab Water Warriors

Ms. Nor Aishah Abu Hassan ([email protected])
UMLL Imarah Green Project (Eco-Surau APIUM)

Ms. Mairuzasmara Fariza Azlan ([email protected])
UMLL UM Zero Waste Campaign (UM ZWC)

Ms. Nurul Fitrah Mohd Ariffin Marican ([email protected])
UMLL The RIMBA Project

Regain Experience Asli's Life 2019 (REAL'19)
https://www.facebook.com/realkurshiah/
Tuanku Kurshiah Residential College, UM

Special Acknowledgement:

UM Library (Digital Archives on Newspaper Clipping)

Associate Professor Dr. Nahrizul Adib Kadri (Newspaper Articles) - UM Living Lab Permanent
Evaluation Panel

UM Eco-Campus Secretariat & UM Living Labs

c/o Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

with support from Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) UM
Level 6, Research Management & Innovation Complex (RMIC)
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +603 – 7967 4635 / 7981

Website: https://www.um.edu.my/about-um/umique/sustainability@um

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