UM Eco-Campus E-Newsletter 2nd Edition February 2019

'Be Different, Be the Change'

Official monthly newsletter from UM Eco-Campus Secretariat
for UM Community and general readers

IN THIS ISSUE
1. Greetings from UM Eco-Campus Secretariat
2. Strategic Discussion with UM Vice-Chancellor: Banning of Plastic Straws, Single-Use
Plastics and the Implementation of Food Waste Separation at Source (SAS)
3. Strategic Follow-up Meeting with UM Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs & Alumni):
Eco-Surau, Waste Management & UM Food Bank Program
4. UM Water Conservation Meeting 2019
5. WWF-Malaysia Project Consultation on Sustainable Retailers Scorecard
6. Initial Discussion on Project Collaboration: UM x Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia
(IKIM)
7. Site-Visit Monitoring Session: UMLL042-18SUS Embedding Shades of Green in
UM's Reporting Practices
8. UM Eco-Campus @ Malaysia Urban Forum (MUF2019)
9. UM Living Labs 6-Months Monitoring Workshop 2019
10. UMCares Competition: UMCares and UM Eco-Campus collaborative project 2019
11. Pusan National University Visit to UM Living Labs at Engine@UM
12. Winged Trees-Upkeeping & Maintenance by The RIMBA Project
13. Malaysia Green Technology Adoption for Low Carbon Cities Framework Workshop -
Curriculum Review for Training the Trainers by SEDA Malaysia
14. UM x ENSEARCH Initial Meeting
15. Korean Institute of Sustainable Design & Educational Environment (KISEE) Visit to UM Eco-
Campus
16. UM x INTEC Education College Shah Alam: INTEC Eco-Campus Chapter
17. UM Living Labs Profiling Highlight of the Month
18. UM Eco-Campus on the News
19. UM Eco-Campus Innovation - Product & Service: 1) UM Zero Waste Campaign - Intelligent
Recycle Centre (IRC) & 2) Mr. Thimble - Water Conservation Initiative by Water Warriors

Disclaimer:

This e-newsletter is part of our long-term and continuous commitment (UM Eco-Campus Core Area 08: Change
Management: Governance, Communication & Participation) to engage with UM members and the wider community. It
is imperative that the newsletter is informative that will mutually benefit UM, campus sustainability initiatives and
community members.

1. UM Vice-Chancellor received the Appreciation Award on UM Sustainable
Development Solutions Network (UM SDSN) initiatives in promoting SDGs

YBhg. Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Abdul Rahim Hashim, Vice-Chancellor of University of Malaya received the
Appreciation Award for Honoring UM Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UM SDSN)
initiatives in promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from Bangladeshi Green Tech and
Bangladesh Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).

Prior to this occasion, Professor Dr. Sumiani Yusoff (Chairperson, UM Eco-Campus Secretariat) presented
a proposal on 'UM towards Zero-Single Use Plastics & Integrated Waste Management on Food
Waste' to YBhg. Datuk Ir. (Dr.) Abdul Rahim Hashim, UM Vice-Chancellor. This is part of our strategic
efforts in preparing University of Malaya to be aligned with national and state level roadmap aiming
towards Zero Single-Use Plastics.

Date: 26 February 2019 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Venue: Vice-Chancellor's Office, Chancellery Building, UM



2. Follow-Up Strategic Meeting with Prof. Ir. Dr. Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman (Deputy
Vice-Chancellor Student Affairs & Alumni) UM:

UM Food Bank Program, UM Eco-Surau Campus-Wide Expansion &
Single-Use Plastic Bans

UM Eco-Campus Secretariat would like to wish congratulations to Professor Ir. Dr. Abdul Aziz Abdul
Raman on his appointment as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs & Alumni) UMfrom 1
December 2018 to 31 November 2021.

On 15 February, a follow-up strategic meeting was held to further discuss a close collaboration
initiatives between Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs & Alumni)'s Office and UM Eco-
Campus Secretariat.

Highlights of the meeting:

1. Office of DVC (HEPA) with respective partners (Food Aid Foundation, TESCO Malaysia, & UM Eco-
Campus Secretariat) will spearhead the UM Food Bank (UMFBank) program with the aims to provide
support for the students-in-need especially from B40's group.

2. Office of DVC (HEPA) and UM Eco-Campus Secretariat will work hand-in-hand in expanding UM Eco-
Surau initiative to surau/musolla campus-wide (Residential Colleges and respective academic
PTjs) modeled after the first UM Eco-Surau at APIUM. All respective caretakers of the surau will go
through a capacity building session in the near future.

3. In phases, UM will support the initiative and directive of the Malaysian Government towards the
banning of single-use plastics: straws, food and drink containers. At initial stage, the directive will
be imposed on the contract licensing to all food and cafeteria operators.

In this strategic meeting, a copy of UM Eco-Campus Blueprint is presented to the DVC (HEPA) by
Professor Dr. Sumiani Yusoff (Chairperson, UM Eco-Campus Secretariat) as part and parcel of our
inspiration to drive UM stakeholders one step further in promoting eco-campus initiatives.

Date: 15 February 2019 (Friday)
Time: 10 am – 11 am

Venue: DVC (HEPA)'s Meeting Room, Perdana Siswa Complex (KPS) UM

Members of the meeting:

1. Prof. Ir. Dr. Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman (DVC HEPA) UM

2. Prof. Dr. Sumiani Yusoff (Chairperson, UM Eco-Campus Secretariat)

3. Mr. Mizra Hilmi Abu Bakar (Head, Student Relations & Welfare Unit, HEPA UM)

4. Ms. Nurul Asnida Abu Bakar (Assistant Registrar, General Administration Financial Unit, HEPA UM)
5. Ms. Nurul Fatehah Raudhah Ariffin (Assistant Registrar, UM Eco-Campus Secretariat)
6. Mr. Mohd Fadhli Rahmat Fakri (Project Officer, UM Eco-Campus Secretariat)



3. UM Water Conservation Meeting 2019:

Water Warriors & Department of Development & Estate Maintenance (JPPHB) UM

UM Living Lab - Water Warriors led by Associate Professor Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad called out a
strategic UM Water Conservation Internal Meeting with Mr Mohammad Zainuddin Borhan (Civil Engineer)
from Department of Development & Estate Maintenance (JPPHB) UM.

Highlights of the meeting inclusive of:
Water Conservation Initiatives
Public Engagement & Awareness Campaign

Revisiting Rain Water Harvesting System (RWH)

UM Water Conservation Competition among Residential Colleges and Faculties
Revisiting UM Water Leakage Reporting Mechanism
Water Efficient Appliances

Underground Infrastructure Mapping
Tube Wells Project

Water Infrastructure Maintenance

Date: 8 February 2019 (Friday)
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Venue: Civil Meeting Room, JPPHB UM

Attendees:

1. Mr. Mohammad Zainuddin Borhan (JPPHB UM)

2. Associate Professor Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad (Water Warriors)

3. Dr. Fathiah Mohamed Zuki (Water Warriors)
4. Mr. Affan Nasaruddin (Water Warriors)

5. Ms. Siti Norasiah Abd. Kadir (Water Warriors)

6. Mr. Mohd Fadhli Rahmat Fakri (UM Eco-Campus)

























4. WWF-Malaysia Project Consultation on Sustainable Retailers Scorecard





















In Malaysia, the retail industry continues to gain momentum. Key factors of this growth has been identified
to be robust economic growth, rising population, the growing youth segment, changing consumer trends,
rising purchasing power and the penetration of international players. Hypermarkets such as Tesco, AEON
and GCH Retail (who are the parent company for retailers such as Giant and Cold Storage), account for
43% of Malaysian grocery sales in 2017. Combined, these retailers holds 54% of the Malaysian grocery
retail market. As such, it is important for these retailers to be wholly or more sustainable in their producing
and purchasing practices.

The Sustainable Markets Programme from WWF-Malaysia (SMP) intends to conduct a performance study
on the FMCG retail market in Malaysia, in the form of a Sustainable Retailers Scorecard to analyse the
current state of sustainability in the retail market and in line with government’s effort towards zero single-
use plastics.

Hence, an initial discussion was called upon request by WWF-Malaysia to consult with UM Eco-
Campus Secretariat as one of their strategic partner.

There are 4 key areas of interest on the assessment of this Sustainable Retailers Scorecard:

1. Sustainable packaging (focusing on packaging used for house-brand products)/Responsible
forestry products and supply-chain
2. Waste management and circular economy practices
3. Green initiatives and consumer outreach
4. Sustainable sourcing/sustainability policies and requirement towards suppliers

Date: 12 February 2019 (Tuesday)
Time: 10.30 am - 11:30 am

Venue: Uranus Meeting Room, RMIC UM

5. Initial Discussion on Sustainability & Religion Project Collaboration: UM x Institute
of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM)


An initial meeting was called by Datuk Professor Dr. Azizan Baharuddin, Director General of Institute of
Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) with the aims of exploring potential collaborators in organizing
Sustainability & Religion Forum or Seminar, expected to be held in July or August 2019.

Among Invited Attendees:

Department of Science & Technology Studies (STS), Faculty of Science UM
University Malaya Halal Research Centre (UMHRC)
UM STEM Centre

UM Eco-Campus Secretariat

Date: 14 February 2019 (Thursday)
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Venue: Alumni Guest House (PAUM) at Damansara Gate UM
































Group photo with Datuk Professor Dr. Azizan Baharuddin,

Director General of Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM)




6. UM Living Lab Site Visit LL042-18SUS

(Embedded Shades of Green in UM’s Reporting Practices)
UM Living Lab LL042-18SUS led by Dr. Zarina Zakaria and team bring the idea to collate relevant
information in developing Carbon Management Plan for UM and the way in which such plan is to be
aligned with 8 Core Areas of UM Eco-Campus Blueprint (UMECB) and Low Carbon Cities Framework
(LCCF).

During the session, Mr. Yeamin Jacky (Research Assistant) has presented the progress as of 6 months.
Three panel assessors from Department of Development & Estate Maintenance (Ar. Sharifah Noor
Nazim Syed Yahya, Mr. Kalaivhaanan A/L Chokkalingam and Mr. Mohd Ramzi Mohd Ruslan) were
invited to evaluate the site visit session.

Date: 15 February 2019 (Friday)
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: Uranus Meeting Room, Level 6, Research Management & Innovation Complex (RMIC), UM

7. UM Eco-Campus at Malaysia Urban Forum 2019 (MUF2019)

With the aim to promote inclusive debates and discussion towards developing and improving sustainable
urbanization strategies and policies, Malaysia Urban Forum (MUF2019) serves as a platform in
providing local multi stakeholders for knowledge base building, engagement, awareness raising,
policy advice and innovative solutions.

Organized by Urbanice Malaysia (Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cities & Community
Wellbeing), MUF2019 was officiated by the Deputy Prime Minister (YAB Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail) with
numerous eminent speakers highlighted the New Urban Agenda (NUA) as a way of implementing the
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs), and called for aligning NUA monitoring and reporting
with the follow-up and review process for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular SDG
11 on Sustainable Cities & Communities.

UM Eco-Campus Secretariat members and 3 pioneer projects of UM Living Labs (Water Warriors,
UM Zero Waste Campaign and The RIMBA Project) represented University of Malaya to participate in
MUF2019 exhibition. We would like to express our gratitude to Urbanice Malaysia and UM Centre for
Research Services (PPP) for their support in making this exhibition another successful public engagement
for UM.

Being part of MUF2019, UM took the opportunity to share and explore experience on the implementation
of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with both local and international counterparts.

Date: 18 - 19 February 2019 (Monday & Tuesday)
Time: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (Hall 4 & 5), Kuala Lumpur

8. UM Living Labs 6 Months Monitoring Workshop 2019





















UM Living Labs Grant Programme has organized a 6-Months Monitoring Workshop on 20th and 21st
February 2019 (Wednesday & Thursday). Started at 9:30 am, attended by a total of 20 principal
investigators and 18 co-researchers, the workshop was conducted at The Cube, Level 4, Research
Management & Innovation Complex, University of Malaya.

Invited Panel of Assessors:

1) Associate Professor Dr. Faizul Azli Mohd Rahim (Faculty of Built Environment, UM), and

2) Associate Professor Dr. Saiful Anuar Karsani (Dean of Frontiers of the Natural World Research
Cluster)

Permanent Panel of Assessors:

1) Associate Professor Dr. Nahrizul Adib (Faculty of Engineering UM),

2) Mr. Kalaivhaanan A/L Chokkalingam (Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, JPPHB UM),
3) Mr. Mohd Ramzi Mohd Ruslan (Department of Mechanical Engineering, JPPHB UM)

During monitoring session, each project was given 30 minutes to showcase their project progress before
the panel of assessors. Monitoring workshop was held as part of our commitment in order to ensure that
all projects are progressing according to their promised KPIs until the completion of their research.
Comments and suggestions of panels from the workshop are crucial in enhancing quality
performance of projects. UM Living Lab Grant Programme is unique on its nature; a translational

and action research that emphasize on the beneficial impact to campus community and
sustainability aligned with aspirations of UM Eco-Campus Blueprint (UMECB) and Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs).
































Photos of UM Eco-Campus Team with UM Living Lab Grant Programme 2019 Panel of Assessors:



















































9. UMCares with collaboration of UM Eco-Campus
to organize UMCares Competition 2019

UMCares - The Community and Sustainability Centre have invited UM Eco-Campus to jointly organize the
annual campus sustainability competition focusing on UM Residential Colleges' Communities. The
competition kicked-off on February 2019 and will end in early May 2019.

2019 marks the 10th year of UMCares Competition, the theme is 'Towards Low Carbon Campus'.
This specific theme is chosen to:

1) Promote and encourage a more holistic participation for UM members (in particular students and
staff at UM Residential Colleges) in UI GreenMetric World University Rankings (Indicators: Energy and
Climate Change & Education)

2) Align with aspiration of UM Eco-Campus Blueprint (UMECB) and Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs)

Each colleges will be assessed by panels on:
1) Creative video presentation

2) Carbon Footprint Reduction initiatives

3) Infographic on Carbon Footprint Reduction

UMCares Competition 2019 Briefing Session with Representatives of UM Residential Colleges
Date: 21 February 2019 (Thursday)
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Venue: Video-Conferencing Room, Level 1, Research Management & Innovation Complex (RMIC),
UM





10. PUSAN National University of Korea visit to University of Malaya
































A group of researchers from Industrial Liaison Innovation Centre, PUSAN National University of
Korea have visited University of Malaya via UM Eco-Campus Secretariat. This group led by Professor
Beom Soo Kang are interested to learn more on UM's project and initiative related to sustainability,
manufacturing, and material science.

An arrangement was made by choosing two of UM Living Lab projects UMLL040-18SUS
'Decentralization of Laboratory Exercise Via Remote Application : A state-of-the-art Approach
Towards Efficient Educational Facility Resource And Energy Management in Academic
Institutions' led by Dr. Mohd Nashrul Mohd Zubir (Faculty of Engineering, UM) and UMLL014-16SUS
Smart Modular Electrical Energy Monitoring and Management System led by Dr Mohd Yazed Ahmad
as a showcase.

Date: 22 February 2019 (Friday)
Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Venue: Engine@UM Industrial Innovation Centre, Faculty of Engineering UM
























11. The RIMBA Project: Winged Trees Upkeeping & Maintenance Project
































This is part of the initiative taken up by The RIMBA Project, one of our pioneer UM Eco-Campus & UM
Living Labs working on conservation of Biodiversity and Landscape Management in UM

The Winged Fruit Trees: Dipterocarps are some of the largest and most characteristic trees of the
tropical forest, these are slow-growing trees that produce winged fruit, dispersed by wind. With a total
planting area of 3,000 square metres opposite of Faculty of Engineering (next to Samali Tree), a group of
volunteers both from UM and general public came together for these winged trees upkeeping and
‘maintenance’ to make sure its grow healthily over the coming years.

Volunteers are also exposed on mulching method. A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface
of soil. Reasons for applying mulch include conservation of soil moisture, improving fertility and health of
the soil, reducing weed growth and enhancing the visual appeal of the area.

TIPS: For an annual bed, remove old mulch before you till the soil and add compost. If you're applying
mulch to a perennial bed, you might be tempted to just add a new layer of mulch on top, but this can

cause rot, nutrient starvation, and plant death. Remove as much of the old layers as possible before
you add more.

Kudos to The RIMBA Project and all volunteers on this initiative.

Date: 23rd February 2019 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 am to 12 pm

Venue: Winged-Fruit Trees Community Park, UM







































































12. UM Attended the Training the Trainers on Green Technology Application for the
Development of Low Carbon Cities (GTALCC) by SEDA Malaysia

Date: 25 February 2019 (Monday)
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Venue: Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), Putrajaya

Malaysia is one of the most rapidly urbanising countries in Asia with more than 72% (as of 2010
Census) and Malaysia’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission levels are relatively high compared to other
countries in the region at similar stages of development.

Recognizing that sustainable economic development is closely tied to the ability of the country to move to
a low carbon climate resilient development pathway, and that cities are natural partners to chart a low
carbon growth path, the Government of Malaysia has formulated the Green Technology Applications
for the Development of Low Carbon Cities (GTALCC) project. The project aspires to transform the way
cities plan and develop so as to promote the application of green low carbon technologies and mobilise
cities to fully contribute to the national low carbon development agenda.

A called for Focus Group Discussion was made by Sustainable Energy Development Authority
(SEDA) Malaysia under the activity of Training the Trainers to review the training curriculum. UM is
represented by UM Eco-Campus Secretariat (Prof. Dr Sumiani Yusoff & Mr M. Fadhli Rahmat Fakri) and
Department of Development & Estate Maintenance (JPPHB - Ar. Sharifah Noor Nazim Syed Yahya, Mr
Kalaivhaanan Chokkalingam aka SK, & Mr M. Ramzi M. Ruslan). UM was invited on this FGD as the sole

representative for Higher Education Institution (HEI) joining other Local Authorities (LAs) across Malaysia.

The FGD aimed to:

Deliberately discuss on Executing Strategy Number 2 - 'Awareness and institutional capacity
development' (curriculum & module development to enhance public understanding and stakeholders
adoption of Low Carbon Cities Framework - LCCF)

Strategies to be considered:

1. In-depth understanding on the concept of Carbon / Low Carbon
2. Incentive mechanism based on institutional level
3. Top Management Endorsement & Support

4. Enhance the content of previous module to be delivered by experts based on field
5. The importance of reporting and mapping of institutional initiatives
6. The importance of recognition mechanism

7. Low carbon leadership is crucial at institutional level - continuous capacity building is needed both at
national & internal

8. Increase public acceptance and participation, e.g: MBPJ - Green Rebate Scheme (for residents fulfilling
green initiatives at their residential area will be rewarded - per registration + on-site audit)

9. Terminologies used in LCCF must be able to be comprehended at all level, inclusive of laymen/general
public

10. MGTC is currently short-handed on trainers to cover the needs at Malaysian-wide level, all respective
representative will soon be provided a platform to undergo a complete series of training and will then be
appointed as certified trainer by Malaysia Green Tech Corporation (MGTC)

11. Specific funding is needed to support the implementation of LCCF at community level/large scale
programs under PBTs / Local Authorities (LAs).

Read more on Low Carbon Cities Framework (LCCF):
https://www.lccf.my/

https://www.greentechmalaysia.my/services/low-carbon-cities-framework/




13. UM x ENSEARCH Initial Meeting to Co-host Environmental Sustainability Talk

ENSEARCH is known as a non-profit association of organisations, professionals, students and people
with interest in learning and promoting effective ways to manage the impacts of human activities on the
environment. With the aim to promote excellence in environmental management among organisations,
professionals and interested persons, ENSEARCH has approached UM Eco-Campus to discuss on an
environmental programme collaboration. The programme is planned to be conducted in April 2019 with
the aims to increase awareness and consciousness on environmental management amongst ENSEARCH
team members.

The initial meeting was attended by ENSEARCH representatives (Mr. Mohamed Siraj Abdul Razack and
Mr. Syamim Asri) and UM Eco-Campus team.

Date: 27 February 2019 (Wednesday)

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Uranus Meeting Room, Level 6, Research Management & Innovation Complex (RMIC), UM



14. Korean Institute of Sustainable Design & Educational Environment (KISEE)
Visit to UM Eco-Campus

Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) Department of Development & Estate
received an official request of visit to UM from 25 Maintenance (JPPHB) UM led the hosting of
Delegates of Korean Institute of Sustainable this official visit with cooperation of:
Design & Educational Environment
(KISEE). Aims of the visit: 1) mutually learn International Relations Office (IRO)
on best practices on campus facilities Department of Development & Estate
management, 2) make comparison between Maintenance (JPPHB)
KISEE and UM in terms of campus facilities UM Eco-Campus Secretariat & UM Living
related to sustainability initiatives. Labs
The RIMBA Project & RIMBA Ilmu
Programme of the day:
Water Warriors
UM Zero Waste Campaign (UM ZWC)
Welcoming remark by Ir. University of Malaya Arts Gallery (UMAG)
Hashbullishman Hashim (Director, JPPHB
UM) Date: 27 February 2019 (Wednesday)
Introductory to UM Eco-Campus Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Initiatives by Mr. Mohd Fadhli Rahmat Venue: RIMBA Ilmu (The RIMBA Project),
Fakri (Project Officer, UM Eco-Campus Varsity Lake (Water Warriors), & UM Zero
Secretariat) Waste Campaign (UM ZWC)
Site Visit to RIMBA Ilmu Exhibition
Hall (The RIMBA Project by Dr.
Sugumaran Manickam)
Site Visit to Varsity Lake (Water
Warriors by Mr. Affan Nasaruddin & Ms.
Siti Norasiah Abd. Kadir)
Site Visit to UM Zero Waste
Campaign (UM ZWC by Ms.
Mairuzasmara Fariza Azlan & Mr. Abdul
Rahim Hamid







15. UM x INTEC Education College Shah Alam:

Follow-up Meeting on INTEC Eco-Campus Launch in 22 April 2019

2 key-persons of INTEC Education College Shah Alam paid a follow-up meeting with UM Eco-Campus
Secretariat on the preparation for INTEC Eo-Campus Launch to be held on 22 April 2019 (Monday).

Based on this meeting, INTEC would like to invite:

Professor Dr. Sumiani Yusoff to deliver a keynote address on 'Reinventing the Campus: Bridging
Collective Pathways toward Eco-Campus & Sustainability'. A potential signing of Memorandum of
Agreement (MoA) between UM and INTEC will be held on this remarkable platform.

This proposed half-day event is open and FOC to all UM students and staff, as well as general
publicto attend and learn more on how a campus / an organization could take part actively in promoting
sustainability agenda.

Date: 27 February 2019 (Wednesday)
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: Uranus Meeting Room, Level 6, RMIC UM

Attendees:

1. Ms. Masliyana Abdul Ghani (INTEC)

2. Ms. Shehnaz Afza Mirza Mohd Talib Beg (INTEC)
3. Mr. Mohd Fadhli Rahmat Fakri (UM Eco-Campus)
4. Ms. Aireen Zuriani Ahmad (UM Living Labs)































16. UM LIVING LABS PROFILING HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH:



17. UM ECO-CAMPUS ON THE NEWS










































































University of Malaya (UM) initiatives and achievement in recent UI GreenMetric World University
Rankings 2018 is covered in ASEA-UNINET Sustainability News 2nd Edition: Issue 02/2019.

The ASEA-UNINET Sustainability News is a digital magazine reporting on latest projects, research,
initiatives and personalities regarding all scientific disciplines working on sustainable development within and
without the network of ASEA-UNINET.

Issue 02/2019: Indicators of a Green University Campus via presenting the UI GreenMetric University
Ranking Indicators, followed by examples on successful strategies and activities realized by Universities in
Europe and South-East Asia.

Full version of this digital magazine is available:

https://asea-uninet.org/asea-uninet-sustainability-news/





Source: Kampus UOLS (Sinar Harian: 4 February 2019)

https://kampusuols.com/article/424329/Uni-Kita/CETUSAN/Islam-anjur-konservasi-tenaga
Credit: AP Dr. Nahrizul Adib Kadri, Dr. Mohd Istajib Mokhtar &

Department of Science and Technology Studies, Faculty of Science UM



Source: Kampus UOLS (Sinar Harian: 11 February
2019)https://kampusuols.com/article/424388/Uni-Kita/CETUSAN/Kecerdasan-buatan-pantau-
kesihatan-padi

Credit: AP Dr. Nahrizul Adib Kadri, Dr. Muhammad Shakirin Mispan &
UM Glami Lemi Biotechnology Research Centre (PPBGL)







Source: Kampus UOLS (Sinar Harian: 12 February 2019)

https://kampusuols.com/article/424405/U-Info/FYI/Ekologi-Biodiversiti-wujudkan-kepakaran-
kepelbagaian-biologi-alam

Credit: AP Dr Nahrizul Adib Kadri & Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science UM
















































Source: KOSMO (13 February 2019).

Credit: AP Dr. Nahrizul Adib Kadri & UMCares

Source: Malay Mail (19 February 2019)

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2019/02/19/whole-population-must-unite-to-preserve-
environment-says-sultan-abdullah/1724593





Source: KOSMO (20 February 2019)

http://www.kosmo.com.my/k2/infiniti/ukur-serapan-karbon-dioksida-1.844397
Credit: AP Dr Nahrizul Adib Kadri & Dr. Khairunnisa Hasikin



Source: UTUSAN ONLINE (20 February 2019)

http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/nasional/bersatu-padu-pelihara-alam-sekitar-sultan-abdullah-
1.844637

Source: BERITA HARIAN (20 February 2019)

Source: Utusan Malaysia (21 February 2019)
Credit: AP Dr. Nahrizul Adib Kadri & UMCares

Source: Harian Metro (25 February 2019)

Credit: AP Dr. Nahrizul Adib Kadri, Dr. Zul Ilham Zulkiflee Lubes &
Fazurawati Che Lah




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

HIGHLIGHT 1

UM Zero Waste Campaign: Intelligent Recycle Centre (IRC)

Launch date: 21 April 2017 (Earth Day Celebration)

Location: UM’s Pusat Asasi Sains next to Rumah Universiti

This is part of UM Eco-Campus commitment to highlight the importance to integrate innovation of
technology and green initiatives, as well as execute actual problem-solving plans on-the ground.

UM was able to recycle 20% of the waste generated on campus and this was encouraging. The
national recycling rate is about 11% and UM have surpassed the national average within the campus. Our
target is for UM to reach a 60% recycling rate, which is the recycling rate in developed countries.

At the UM Intelligent Recycle Centre (IRC), students and university visitors are able to discard
newspapers, aluminium cans and plastic bottles and receive reward points. The points vary based
on the type of recyclable item. Once a certain number of points are accumulated, they can be redeemed
for items such as compost, food discounts at selected canteens on campus and T-shirts.

Contact details:

UM Zero Waste Campaign (UM ZWC) Team
Prof. Dr. Sumiani Yusoff
[email protected]

Ms. Mairuzasmara Fariza Azlan
[email protected]

Mr. Abdul Rahim Hamid

[email protected]




HIGHLIGHT 2

MR. THIMBLE (Water Conservation Initiative by Water Warriors)

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Launch date: 2017

Locations: All respective UM's musolla campus-wide

Inspired by the successful Saving Water Kit initiative by PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency, the
hardworking people at CPDM (Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing) Faculty of Engineering,
University of Malaya led by Dr. Raja Ariffin Raja Ghazilla teams-up with JPPHB and Water Warriors to
manufacture an in-house, simple, low-cost device which can reduce water flow significantly from taps.

It is a 4-hole water restrictor which looks like a 'button' just before the aerator in the tap. And it’s been
given the name: Mr. Thimble.

For a pilot project, the team has tested the device in one of the surau (musolla), and the result has shown
that there’s at least 50% water flow rate reduction after installing the thimble on the taps. That’s plenty
of water saved! To date, Water Warriors team have installed Mr Thimble at all respective musolla campus-
wide. We seek your cooperation not to dismantle it as part of your support in reducing unnecessary water
wastage.

Collaborators: CPDM (Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing) Faculty of Engineering UM,
Department of Development & Estate Maintenance (JPPHB), and Water Warriors

Achievement: Mr Thimble - Water Conservation Initiative Team received an award in Innovative and
Creative Innovation Category in UM Excellence Awards 2017 (ACUM2017)

Contact Details:

Water Warriors Team

Associate Professor Dr. Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad
[email protected]

Mr. Affan Nasaruddin

[email protected]

Ms. Siti Norasiah Abd. Kadir
[email protected]






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

4 February

World Cancer Day

SDG3 Good Health & Well-Being

10 February

World Pulses Day (A/RES/73/251)

SDG2 Zero Hunger, SDG12 Responsible Consumption and Production & SDG15 Life on Land,

11 February

International Day of Women and Girls in Science (A/RES/70/212)

SDG4 Quality Education, SDG 5 Gender Equality, & SDG10 Reduced Inequalities

20 February

World Day of Social Justice (A/RES/62/10)

SDG5 Gender Equality, SDG10 Reduced Inequalities, & SDG16 Peace, Justice and Strong
Institutions

21 February

International Mother Language Day (A/RES/56/262)

SDG4 Quality Education & SDG16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions




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