S E COND E DI T I O N S E C NO E D DT I O N02 www.umk.edu.my EDITION 2 | APRIL - JUNE 2023 UMK INTERNATIONAL AT A GLIMPSE umkinternational umkinternational POTENTIAL PARTNER MEETINGS CHINA COLLABORATION ROAD TOUR VIRTUAL INFO DAY SMA FUTURE GATE HIGH SCHOOL, INDONESIA CHONGQING, JIANGXI, BEIJING THE 28th PUBLIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS' COMMITTEE (JKPA) MEETING BIL.2/2023 POTENTIAL MOU COLLABORATION PALESTINE
TABLE OF S T N E T N O C FOREWORD UMK INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION MARKETING INTERNATIONALISATION REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES TESTIMONIALS All rights reserved by UMK International 2023 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored for reproduction of transferred to other forms, through any means including electronic, mechanical, photos, recording and so on without permission from UMK International. Book Title: UMK International E-Bulletin January - March 2023 ISSN Number: 2948-510X Published by: UMK International Universiti Malaysia Kelantan City Campus Pengkalan Chepa 16100 Kota Bharu, Kelantan, Malaysia EDITORIAL MEMBERS CHIEF EDITOR Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Siew Foen ASSOCIATE EDITOR Dr. P. Yukthamarani Permarupan Dr. Nurul Akmar Che Zaudin Dr. Mohammed Aurifullah Dr. Kanit Sripaoraya Miss. Chua Hui Wen Kho Siew Leen Ahmad Aiman Ahmad Nazim Tuan Nor Azma Tuan Hussain Hoi Jie Ann Nor Shafiqah Ismail COPYREADER Mohammad Affiq Kamarul Azlan DESIGNER Nor Shafiqah Ismail Nurairfani Bustamam FOREWORD ADMINISTRATION MARKETING INTERNATIONALISATION TESTIMONIALS 02 06 20 31 37 April - June 2023
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Hfi Jie Arn Dr. Yukthamarani Permarupan Dr. Nurul Akmar Che Zaudin Kho Siew Lffn Ahmad Aiman Ahmad Nasim Deputy Director Marketing & Promotion Deputy Director Internationalsation & Mobility Senior Assistant Registrar Assistant Registrar Senior Administrative Assistant Asisstant Administrative Officer (PSH) Zainuzzi Ismail Hfi Jie Arn Dr. Yukthamarani Permarupan Dr. Nurul Akmar Che Zaudin Kho Siew Lffn Ahmad Aiman Ahmad Nasim Deputy Director Promotion Deputy Director Internationalization Senior Assistant Registrar Assistant Registrar Senior AdministrAssistant Asisstant AdministraOfficer (PSH) Zainuzzi Isma03
Nfi Shafflqah Ismail Tuan Nfi Azma Tuan Hussain Dr. Mohammed Aurifuffiah Dr. Kanfl Sripafiaya Ms. Chua Hui Wen Regional Representative (India, Pakistan & Bangladesh.) Regional Representative (China & Mongolia.) Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant (PSH) Regional Representative (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam & Myanmar.) Nfi Shafflqah Ismail Tuan Nfi Azma Tuan Hussain Dr. Mohammed Aurifuffiah Dr. Kanfl Sripafiaya Ms. Chua Hui Wen ive Regional Representative (India, Pakistan & Bangladesh.) Regional Representative (China & Mongolia.) ve Administrative Assistant lAdministrative Assistant (PSH) Regional Representative (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam & Myanmar.) 04
Edition 2 : April - June 2DIRECTOR OF UMK INTERNATIONAL ASSOC. PROF. DR NG SIEW FOEN DEPUTY DIRECTOR MARKETING & PROMOTION DR. YUKTHAMARANI PERMARUPAN DEPUTY INTERNADR. NURREGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE SOUTH ASIA DR. MOHAMMED AURIFULLAH REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE INDOCHINA DR. KANIT SRIPAORAYA REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE CHINA & MONGOLIA MS. CHUA HUI WEN ASSISTAINTERNAAHMADADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PROMOTION & AGENT RECRUITMENT TUAN NOR AZMA TUAN HUSSAIN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (PSH) NOR SHAFIQAH ISMAIL ( Thailand, Indo-China, Cambodia, Myanmar & Laos. ) ( Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Mauritius & Sri Lanka ) ( China & Mongolia )
2023 DIRECTOR ATIONALISATION & MOBILITY RUL AKMAR CHE ZAUDIN ANT REGISTRAR ATIONALISATION & MOBILITY D AIMAN BIN AHMAD NASIM KHO SIEW LEEN SENIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR ADMINISTRATION & INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VISA & PASS ZAINUZZI ISMAIL ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (PSH) HOR JIE ANN FKP FTKW FPV FSB FHPK FAE FBKT FBI FSDK HEPA MGSEB CPS 05
ADMINISTRATION UMK INTERNATIONAL Overview Visa & Pass Student Welfare Appreciation Others Road Tour
VISION To be a referred centre in managing international affairs, promoting global partnerships and facilitating international education. MISSION To provide efficient and quality services to the international community within and beyond the University. CLIENT CHARTER OVERVIEW Edition 2 : April - June 2023 07 During the UMKI Quality Workshop on December 6, 2022, it was agreed to change the quality objectives as follows, which will be implemented effectively from January 1, 2022: 1. Ensure that 70% of the targeted number of international students at UMK is achieved. 2. Ensure that 80% of the targeted number of international student recruitment agents at UMK is achieved. 3. Ensure that 80% of student and dependent pass applications are certified within 7 working days from the date of receiving the student's passport. 4. Ensure that mobility program data (credited / non-credited) is updated and reported to stakeholders quarterly. CHANGES OF UMKI QUALITY OBJECTIVE EFFECTIVE 01 JAN 2023 1. To promote UMK's quality academic programs internationally. 2. To manage the recruitment, admission, and welfare of international students. 3. To facilitate mobility and outreach programs for students and staff. 4. To promote and strengthen global partnerships. 5. To coordinate international cooperation and facilitate exchanges.
VISA & PASS APPLICATION MANAGEMENT STATISTICS EDUCATION MALAYSIA GLOBAL SERVICES (EMGS) UMK INTERNATIONAL (UMKI) IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA Student Student & Dependents Edition 2 : April - June 2023 08 fifffflffifl
Student Pass Renewal UMK International Edition 1: January - March 2023 Edition 2 : April - June 2023 0910
10 Make sure that you have received a valid offer letter from UMK 1. Offer Letter from UMK File type: pdf, maximum file size: 2000 KB) 2. Confirmation Letter from your home institution (File type: pdf, maximum file size: 2000 KB) 3. Medical Insurance Cover Letter (coverage throughout the program (file type: pdf) Maximum file size: 2000 KB 4. Return Flight Ticket (Allowed file extensions to upload: pdf, Maximum file size: 2000 KB) 5. Passport Data Page (Allowed file extensions to upload: pdf, Maximum file size: 2000 KB) 6. Passport Size Photo (white background) (In jpg, Maximum file size: 66 KB size 35 mm x 45mm) https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/customer /account/login/ If you choose the payment type through instituition, please pay to EMGS as follows & submit proof of payment to [email protected]: You have received a Supporting Letter For A Student of Mobility / Tourism Program Under Social Visit Pass (SVP) MOBILITY PASS APPLICATION ONLY 7 STEPS PREPARE THE DOCUMENTS FOR MOBILITY PASS APPLICATION RECEIVED THE OFFER LETTER FROM UMK CHECK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS MAKE THE ARRANGEMENT TO ENTER MALAYSIA APPLY FOR MOBILITY PASS APPLICATION VIA EMGS WEBSITE MAKE THE PAYMENT TO EMGS CONGRATULATIONS! 1 2 5 7 3 4 6 (must compress & resize accordingly) Refer to the guideline as attached for application Payable to: EMGS Escrow Account 1 Account Number: 514057662341 Swift Code: MBBEMYKLXXX B ank: MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD (MAYBANK) Bank Address: Ground & Mezzanine Floor,Bangunan UTMSPACE, 195A, Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur Monitor your application progress at https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/emgs/applicati on/searchForm/ submit additional documents as required by EMGS (if any) This letter is not a subsitute of visa. Kindly check with the nearest Malaysia Embassy at your home country for Single Entry Visa (SEV) requirement to enter Malaysia You can now make an arrangement to enter Malaysia. Make a copy of documents as mentioned in Step 2 (document 1 - 5) for immigration check at the point of entry Please email to us at [email protected] if you need further assistance Make sure that you have received a valid offer letter from UMK 1. Offer Letter from UMK (File type: pdf, Maximum file size: 550 KB) 2. Passport Data Page (File type pdf, Maximum file size: 2000 KB) 3. Confirmation Letter from your home institution (File type: pdf, maximum file size: 1000 KB) 4. Health Declaration (file type: pdf) Maximum file size: 500 KB 5. Passport Size Photo (white background) (In jpg, Maximum file size: 66 KB size 35 mm x 45mm) https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/customer /account/login/ If you choose the payment type through instituition, please pay to EMGS as follows & submit proof of payment to [email protected]: MOBILITY PASS APPLICATION FOR MOBILITY PROGRAMS 3 - 6 MONTHS PREPARE THE DOCUMENTS FOR STUDENT PASS APPLICATION RECEIVED THE OFFER LETTER FROM UMK CHECK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS MAKE THE ARRANGEMENT TO ENTER MALAYSIA APPLY FOR MOBILITY PASS APPLICATION VIA EMGS WEBSITE MAKE THE PAYMENT TO EMGS CONGRATULATIONS! 1 2 5 7 3 4 6 (must compress & resize accordingly) Refer to the guideline as attached for application Payable to: EMGS Escrow Account 1 Account Number: 514057662341 Swift Code: MBBEMYKLXXX B ank: MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD (MAYBANK) Bank Address: Ground & Mezzanine Floor,Bangunan UTMSPACE, 195A, Jalan Tun Razak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur Monitor your application progress at https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/emgs/applicati on/searchForm/ Submit additional documents as required by EMGS (if any) to [email protected] This letter is not a subsitute of visa. Kindly check with the nearest Malaysia Embassy at your home country for Single Entry Visa (SEV) requirement to enter Malaysia You have received Visa Approval Letter (VAL)! You can now make an arrangement to enter Malaysia. Make a copy of documents as mentioned in Step 2 (document 1 - 3) & VAL for immigration check at the point of entry Please email to us at [email protected] if you need further assistance Choose for Student Pass Application Form (IM14) for Mobility (more than 3 months) Edition 2 : April - June 2023
OTHERS Edition 2 : April - June 2023 THE 28th "PUBLIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS' COMMITTEE (JKPA) MEETING" 14
UMK is honored to host the 28th Malaysia Public Universities International Office Director Meeting. Approximately 50 representatives attended the event. The proceedings began with a welcoming remark from UMKI Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Siew Foen, followed by an opening speech by the UMK Vice Chancellor, Dato Prof. Dr. Razli Che Razak. UMK's Vice Chancellor then had a photo session with all the delegates and top management of UMK. The first day was packed with two morning workshops on Edutourism and Security in Internationalization. At noon, the delegates enjoyed a river cruise to Kg. Laut, and the day concluded with a scrumptious Shellout dinner at Kelantan Riverside. The second day was a full-day meeting. UMK's Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad, delivered an inspiring speech to kick off the day. The sessions were chaired by JKPA Chairperson, Dr. Zainab Noor. Presentations from EMGS, BEM, and all the SIGs proceeded smoothly throughout the day. Although the volume of information was substantial, all the representatives actively participated in all the sessions. They were rewarded with plenty of delicious local cuisine and delicacies. Until we meet again at the next JKPA, UMK would like to express gratitude to everyone for their support in ensuring a smooth and successful event. 10 - 11 May 2023 Edition 2 : April - June 2023 15
27 - 28 May 2023 UMK International participated in the Workshop to Strengthen the Management of International Student Passes and Visas at Malaysian Public Universities, hosted by PUTRA International Centre (i-PUTRA) from May 27 to 28, 2023. The idea for organizing this workshop was suggested by JKPA and was brought to fruition by i-PUTRA as the Special Interest Group on Visa and Welfare. The workshop's objective is to share best practices in student pass and visa management among public universities in Malaysia, as well as how EMGS and JIM can facilitate public universities in improving visa and student pass management ef�iciency. This program, held for the �irst time, was attended by more than 100 staff from 18 public universities responsible for student passes and visas, representatives from the Malaysia Immigration Department (JIM), and representatives from Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). Congratulations and thanks to i-PUTRA, JIM, EMGS, and the staff from the Visa and Student Pass Unit who contributed to the success of this workshop. WORKSHOP TO STRENGTHEN THE MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PASS AND VISA AT MALAYSIA PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES. Edition 2 : April - June 2023 16
01 June 2023 UMKI welcomed Madam Megawati Abdul Karim, Assistant Director of Studies for Malaysia and Singapore at the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam, to Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), City Campus. The purpose of the visit was to follow up on the 9 University Brunei Darussalam (UBD) students who were undergoing a Community Outreach Program under the Faculty of Language Studies and Human Development at UMK Bachok from May 1, 2023, to July 31, 2023. Additionally, discussions were held regarding mobility pass application procedures. We are honored by the visit and look forward to more mobility programs with universities in Brunei, as well as welcoming students who wish to pursue their degrees at UMK. Edition 2 : April - June 2023 17 VISIT OF BRUNEI EMBASSY REPRESENTATIVE TO UMK INTERNATIONAL CENTER
18 NEW MEMBER OF UMKI Dr. Mohanad S. S. Abumandil Dr. Julia Tan Yin Yin UMKI expresses heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Julia Tan Yin Yin, former Regional Representative (China & Mongolia) (April 8, 2021 – March 31, 2023), and Dr. Mohanad S. S. Abumandil, former Regional Representative (Middle East) (April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023), for their contributions to UMK & UMKI. We wish you farewell and good luck in your future endeavors. APPRECIATION UMKI welcomes Ms. Chua Hui Wen to UMKI as the Regional Representative (China & Mongolia), effective from April 1, 2023, until March 31, 2024. Ms Chua Hui Wen Edition 2 : April - June 2023
19 UMKI 2023 ROAD TOUR 14 March 2023 UMKI Organized a Road Tour to all the Campuses of Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) On March 14 and 15, 2023, UMK International (UMKI) organized a road tour to all of the Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) campuses. The �irst session took place at UMK Jeli Campus on March 14, 2023. The second session occurred at UMK Bachok Campus on March 15, 2023, and the last session was also held on the same day at UMK City Campus. The event was attended by deans, deputy deans, mobility coordinators from various faculties, as well as representatives from the Malaysian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship and Business (MGSEB) and the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPS). The tour aimed to enhance UMKI's visibility within UMK. During the sessions, UMKI clari�ied its roles, discussed KPIs for interna tional student intake and mobility programs, and addressed inquiries regarding UMKI's roles and management system for all attendees. We are excited to welcome more international students, revitalize mobility programs at UMK, and engage with faculties and departments to establish partnerships with international institutions in the near future. Additionally, faculties received their promotion QR codes to share within their networks. e Studies (CPS). Edition 2 : April - June 2023
MARKETING UMK INTERNATIONAL Promotion Activities Discussion With Agent Agent Recruitment
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT (ENROLMENT) STUDENT BY COUNTRIES 500 UMK 350 KPT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI) 500 students (UMK) | 350 students (KPT) 1st Quarter Enrolment of 2023 - 369 students KPI 2023 (Enrolment) 500 EUTHOPIA (2) CHINA (220) SENEGAL (1) SRI LANKA (1) MALDIVES (2) SOMALIA (4) GHANA (2) THAILAND (8) BANGLADESH (5) INDONESIA (78) INDIA (7) TURKEY (1) YEMEN (4) PAKISTAN (10) NIGERIA (18) 9 36 38 137 243 304 319 International 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 VIETNAM (1) PALESTINE (5) March Edition 1: January - March 2023 14 Edition 2 : April - June 2023 344 304 243 137 38 36 9 1st Quater Enrolment of 2023 - 341 students 2nd Quater Enrolment of 2023 - 344 students INTERNATIONAL STUDENT (ENROLMENT) STUDENT BY COUNTRIES 500 UMK 350 KPT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI) 500 students (UMK) | 350 students (KPT) 1st Quarter Enrolment of 2023 - 369 students KPI 2023 (Enrolment) 500 EUTHOPIA (2) CHINA (220) SENEGAL (1) SRI LANKA (1) MALDIVES (2) SOMALIA (4) GHANA (2) THAILAND (8) BANGLADESH (5) INDONESIA (78) INDIA (7) TURKEY (1) YEMEN (4) PAKISTAN (10) NIGERIA (18) 9 36 38 137 243 304 319 International 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 VIETNAM (1) PALESTINE (5) March Edition 1: January - March 2023 14 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT (ENROLMENT) STUDENT BY COUNTRIES 500 UMK 350 KPT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI) 500 students (UMK) | 350 students (KPT) 1st Quarter Enrolment of 2023 - 369 students KPI 2023 (Enrolment) 500 EUTHOPIA (2) CHINA (220) SENEGAL (1) SRI LANKA (1) MALDIVES (2) SOMALIA (4) GHANA (2) THAILAND (8) BANGLADESH (5) INDONESIA (78) INDIA (7) TURKEY (1) YEMEN (4) PAKISTAN (10) NIGERIA (18) 9 36 38 137 243 304 319 International 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 VIETNAM (1) PALESTINE (5) March dition 1: January - March 2023 14 NTERNATIONAL STUDENT (ENROLMENT) STUDENT BY COUNTRIES 500 UMK 350 KPT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI) 500 students (UMK) | 350 students (KPT) 1st Quarter Enrolment of 2023 - 369 students KPI 2023 (Enrolment) 500 EUTHOPIA (2) CHINA (220) SENEGAL (1) SRI LANKA (1) MALDIVES (2) SOMALIA (4) GHANA (2) THAILAND (8) BANGLADESH (5) INDONESIA (78) INDIA (7) TURKEY (1) YEMEN (4) PAKISTAN (10) NIGERIA (18) 9 36 38 137 243 304 319 International 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 VIETNAM (1) PALESTINE (5) March ion 1: January - March 2023 14 (6) (199) (4) (2) (2) (7) (77) (16) (9) (1) (5) (8) (1) (3) (2) (1) (1) 21
UMK INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAMPUS & FACULTY 1. Facultyof Agro Based Industry -9 2. FacultyofEarth Science-6 3. Facultyof Bioengineering & Technology -1 1. FacultyofEntrepreneurship& Business -152 2. FacultyofHospitality, Tourism & Wellness -7 3. 3. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - 9 4. FacultyofDataScience & Computer -14 5. Malaysian GraduateSchoolof Entrepreneurship& Business -5 1. Facultyof CreativeTechnology & Heritage-92 2. Facultyof Architecture & Ekistic -8 3. Facultyof LanguageStudies & HumanDevelopment (FBI) - 66 Jeli Campus Main Campus Ci ty Campus Chancellory Building, UMK Bachok UMK Entrepreneurial Hall, UMK City Campus Main Hall, UMK Jeli Campus EEdition 2 : April - June 2023 dition 1: January - March 2023 15 5 10 6 1 14 6 143 9 84 7 59 22 1 5 0 1 7 7 1 7
PROMOTION Edition 2 : April - June 2023 23 Virtual Info Day with: SMA Future Gate High School 5 April 2023 We are happy to embrace a fruitful sharing session with our future UMK students.
UMK is honoured to be part of The Fifth Western China International Affair for Investment & Trade (WCIFIT) held participating in the Study in Malaysia booth, UMK hopes to attract more students from Chongqing to study in our programs. Edition 2 : April - June 2023 24 May A meeting was held at Beijing Wuxi University to discuss collaboration between UMK and BWU. UMK was represented by the UMK Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International), Prof. Dr. Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad, and the Director of UMK International, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Siew Foen. BWU was represented by Prof. Dr. Han Xing, Director/Dean of the International School, and his Deputy Director of Logistics, Soc. Dr. Hua Lu. The discussion covered collaborations such as 2+2, dual and double degree programs, potential student and lecturer mobility exchanges, scholarships, and conference collaborations.
Edition 2 : April - June 2023 25 It was a full-day engagement with partners/agents from China and Malaysia. Most interestingly, discussions could happen anywhere, including hotel lobbies, Starbucks, and restaurants. Although informal, these engagements have strengthened our relationships with our counterparts and, most importantly, enabled us to secure some deals. We look forward to welcoming more students from China and establishing mobility collaborations with universities in Beijing. We extend our thanks to Mr. Zhong, Eddie, Ruby Liu, Mr. Kenneth Quah, and the team, as well as Chris Wong, for sharing insights about China's market and potential. We greatly appreciate your warm hospitality. Nanchang, Jiangxi, China, is UMK's new market for international student recruitment. Although it's a less known city, we are fortunate to have a group of young entrepreneurs assisting us in promoting UMK. Meeting and working with them for the first time was indeed a pleasant surprise. Kudos to Zhang Chi and Dai Huawen of Jiangxi Boguan Junke Industrial Operation Service Co., LTD, and Ding Shuqing, Wan Long, and Zheng Guang of Nanchang Minmei Education Technology Co., LTD, for their efforts in putting UMK on the map in Jiangxi. We look forward to meeting our potential partners in the next few days.
23 May 2023 23 May 2023 Edition 1: January - March 20 Fruitful discussion between Dr. P. Yukthamarani A/P Permarupan, the Deputy Director of Marketing at UMK International and Mr. Khandakar Kamarul and Mr. Abdul Kader regarding student recruitment, mobility programs, and summer activities at UMK. UMK International will be present at Peninsula Hotel, Chittagong, Bangladesh, on May 24, 2023, to share information about studying opportunities at UMK. Jiangxi Institute of Fashion Technology is a full-time general undergraduate college located in the southern suburbs of Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province. It comprises a College of Fashion Design, a School of Fashion Engineering, a School of Art Design, a College of Fashion Media, a Business School, and a School of Entrepreneurship. UMK is honored to have met with the top management of the college to discuss the following collaborations: 1. 2+2 programs 2. UMK master's programs by coursework (MID) as continuous education for their undergraduate final students 3. PhD programs for faculty members 4. Student and staff exchange programs, such as joint final year students' assessment under the fashion & textile department. The UMK team was led by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad, and assisted by the Director of UMK International, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Siew Foen. JIFT was represented by the President, Prof. Xue Jiabao, Gan Yingjin, Vice President of the International Exchange & Cooperation Division, and Min Yue, Director of the Science and Technology Industry Division. The discussions were promising, and an MoU signing is already in the pipeline. Edition 2 : April - June 2023 26
10th February 2023 | An informal meet was held over a buffet dinner between UMK and its partner Global Front in Impiana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Global Front International CEO, Dato Low Kok Thai and his assistant Mr Alves attended the session. UMK was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International) Prof Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad and the Director of UMK International Assoc. Prof. Dr Ng Siew Foen. The informal session has led to 6 possible collaborations between Global Front & UMK. 1. Four Master programs by coursework -Master in Entreprenuership -Master in Islamic Finance -Master in Business Communication -Master in Innovation & Design 2. 2+2+1 program 3. Summer Camp - BELUM trail , Heritage Trail, Food trail 4. PhD Co- Supervision 5. Undergraduate Science program - Bio Engineering, Sustainability, Food Security 6. Off-shore Veterinary program Let's hope this initial discussion will lead to more fruitful outcomes. 10th February 2023 | A meeting was held between UMK and Wuxi Beijing at Conezion Putra Jaya. Wuxi Beijing was represented by Mr Zhong Zhen Yu and his assistance Mr Hai Loon and Miss Alice. UMK was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Acdemic & International) Prof Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad, Dean of FKP, Assoc Prof. Dr. Zailani, Director of UMK International, Assoc. Prof. Dr Ng Siew Foen and Director of PPQ, Dr Hasnita bt Che Harun. The following matters were discussed in the meet: a) Physical returning of 32 students from China parked under the special MIE cohort b) English course with ELC c) Registration of 150 new master students in September 2023 d) Beijing Asean Conference Collaboration The close partnership between UMK and Wuxi Beijing has spurred more collaborations that would benefit both parties. Edition 1: January - March 2023 Edition 2 : April - June 2023 18 Education Fair Organized by EMGS in Bangladesh 25 May 2023 UMK participated in the education fair organized by EMGS at Sarina Hotel, Dhaka, Bangladesh. During the education fair, several networking sessions were held with local headmasters and school counselors. The highlight of the event was a speech by Her Excellency Haznah Md. Hashim, High Commissioner of Malaysia to the People's Republic of Bangladesh, in which she shared insights about the Malaysian education landscape, along with Mr. Novie Tajuddin, CEO of EMGS. UMK hopes to attract more Bangladeshi students to come and study at UMK due to the many similarities between Bangladesh and Malaysia, including food, religion, and lifestyle. High school students are currently waiting for their results. 27
June Edition 2 : April - June 2023 We had a discussion with potential agents for student recruitment: Mr. Pakkanand Benedict Udontanapon, Assistant to the Head of the Of�ice of Foreign Languages & Head of Counseling Services from Thailand, and Mr. Zhang Dun from Dalian Jinkun Education Technology Co., Ltd in China. We look forward to a successful collaboration in bringing more international students to UMK. Discussion With Agents 28 6 June 2023
AGENT RECRUITMENT 2020 10 2021 22 2022 28 2023 46 The number of new student recruitment agencies: 9 1 2 2 1 Total: 61 Year Total of Agents 62 TOTAL RECRUITED AGENTS : 16 18 16 12
Edition 2 : April - June 2023 THE IMPACT RANKINGS 2023 The town hall session with Higher Education Institutions, organized by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) in Kuala Lumpur, was held on June 20, 2023, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. During the session, the Chief Executive Of- �icer (CEO) of EMGS, Mr. Novie Bin Tajuddin, presented information about EMGS, its roles, roadmap, and the management of international students in Malaysia. EMGS also highlighted the student pass process via the STARS system, as well as corporate and marketing strategies. The town hall session was attended by representatives from higher education institutions. 21 June 2023 30
INTERNATIONALISATION UMK INTERNATIONAL Internationalisation Mobility
10th April 2023 An online discussion on potential collaboration and MoU was held between UMK and Al-Azhar University, Gaza (AUG) on 11th April 2023. The meeting was initiated by UMKI and Dr. Mohanad S S Abumandil from FHPK. AUG was keen to collaborate in veterinary area. The meeting was attended by Dr. Mohd Farhan Hanif bin Reduan, Dean of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FPV), UMK and Dr. Ahmed Thabet, the lecturer from Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Al-Azhar University. Other attendees from UMK were Dr. Nurul Akmar Che Zaudin, Deputy Director (Internationalisation) from UMKI, Dr. Intan Noor Aina Kamaruzaman, mobility coordinator from FPV and Dr. Mohammad Sabri Abdul Rahman, Head of Department (Veterinary Diagnostic) from FPV. While other attendees from AUG was Dr. Kholoud Elbatsh, Academic Projects Manager from International Relations Deanship. The meeting started with a brief introduction on each university and faculty before started the collaboration discussion. It was a fruitful discussion with both parties agreed to look further into the future collaboration. POTENTIAL COLLABORATION BETWEEN AL-AZHAR UNIVERSITY OF GAZA, PALESTINE April Edition 1: January - March Edition 2 : April - June 2023 3224
P OTENTIAL COLLA B ORATION S A fruitful meeting was held between Mr. Flynn Lee, Head of Faculty Creative Studies, Changzhou Vocational Instittute of Textile and Garment (CITG), Ms. Selina Ma, and FTKW’s Coordinator of Mobility and Internationalisation, Mr. Tenh. The meeting was chaired by UMKI Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Siew Foen and assissted by Ms Chua Hui Wen, Regional Representative of China and Mongolia. A few potential Collaboration have been discussed: 1. Conducting a workshop on Architecture Conservation. 2. Promoting the Master of Innovation and Design (MID) by Coursework Programme toward potential China students. 3. Other student mobility activities between FTKW and CITG. 13 April 2023 Edition 2 : April - June 2023 33 MOBILITY ACTIVITIES BETWEEN FTKW AND CITG.
March A fruitful meeting was held between Mr. Flynn Lee, Head of Faculty Creative Studies, Changzhou Vocational Instittute of Textile and Garment (CITG), Ms. Selina Ma, and FTKW’s Coordinator of Mobility and Internationalisation, Mr. Tenh. The meeting was chaired by UMKI Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Siew Foen and assissted by Ms Chua Hui Wen, Regional Representative of China and Mongolia. A few potential Collaboration have been discussed: 1. Conducting a workshop on Architecture Conservation. 2. Promoting the Master of Innovation and Design (MID) by Coursework Programme toward potential China students. 3. Other student mobility activities between FTKW and CITG We expect active participation of students and lecturers from both institutions. We also hope that these activities will promote will promote learning and cross-cultural communication. POTENTIAL COLLABORATIONS Edition 1: January - March 2023 Edition 2 : April - June 2023 25 June The discussion took place at UMK Bachok and was led by Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International) of UMK, Prof. Dr. Nik Maheran binti Nik Muhammad and attended by Director of UMK International, Assoc. Dr. Ng Siew Foen, Dean of the Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Assoc. Ts. Dr. Zailani Bin Abdullah, Deputy Dean of Malaysian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship and Business, Dr. Mohd Fathi Bin Abu Yaziz @ Mohamad, Deputy Director of UMK International (Internationalisation), Dr. Nurul Akmar Binti Che Zaudin, UMK Legal Advisor, Mdm. Noraini Binti Idris, Regional Representative of UMK International (China and Mongolia), Ms. Chua Hui Wen, and staff from DVC (A&A) Of�ice, Mr. Badrul Hisyam Bin Muhamad Alias, Mdm. Puteri Nurainul Bismi Binti Jondi, and Mdm. Farah Asiqin Binti Ali. The following matters were discussed and agreed: 1. The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between both institutions; 2. Establishment of UMK Service Learning Centre at Beijing Wuzi University, to enable more potential postgraduate students from China to study in Malaysia; 3. Promoting academic programs by coursework such as Master in Entrepreneurship (MIE), Master in Innovation and Design (MID), Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) to potential students. Overall, it was a short visit and a fruitful discussion. UMK welcomed the return visit the representatives of Beijing Wuzi University (北京物�学院 )(BWU)China,Mr. Wang Xu, Mr. Zhong Zhen Yu and Mr. Wong Hai Loon to UMK Bachok, shortly after our visit to their institution on 19 May 2023. The meeting was held in the executive room of UMK Vice Chancellor's of�ice. 34 DELEGATES FROM UNIVERSITY OF HORTI- CULTURAL SCIENCES, BAGALKOT, INDIA (UHS) 25 May 2023
March A fruitful meeting was held between Mr. Flynn Lee, Head of Faculty Creative Studies, Changzhou Vocational Instittute of Textile and Garment (CITG), Ms. Selina Ma, and FTKW’s Coordinator of Mobility and Internationalisation, Mr. Tenh. The meeting was chaired by UMKI Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Siew Foen and assissted by Ms Chua Hui Wen, Regional Representative of China and Mongolia. A few potential Collaboration have been discussed: 1. Conducting a workshop on Architecture Conservation. 2. Promoting the Master of Innovation and Design (MID) by Coursework Programme toward potential China students. 3. Other student mobility activities between FTKW and CITG We expect active participation of students and lecturers from both institutions. We also hope that these activities will promote will promote learning and cross-cultural communication. POTENTIAL COLLABORATIONS Edition 1: January - March 2023 Edition 2 : April - June 2023 25 June June Bin Mamat, Deputy Dean for Research, Entrepreneurship, and Student Development; Dr. Nor Dini Binti Rusli from the Faculty of Agro-based Industry (FIAT); Dr. Muhamad Azahar Bin Abas, Deputy Dean for Research, Entrepreneurship, and Student Development; and Dr. Amal Najihah Binti Muhamad Nor from the Faculty of Earth Science (FSB). The delegates from PNU included Mr. Alee Jehlae, Assistant to the President for International Affairs; Assistant Prof. Dr. Supojjanee Sansook, Assistant to the President and IRO; Dr. Ibrahim Sayoh; and Dr. Rawiwan Wattanayon from the Faculty of Sciences and Technology. 35 MOU RENEWAL WITH PRINCESS OF NARADHIWAS UNIVERSITY. 06 June 2023 DISCUSSION WITH AGENTS A productive meeting took place between Mr. Yao Heng, a representative of Chengdu Academy of Fine Arts at Sichuan Conservatory of Music (CAFA), and the UMK team. The discussion centered around planning an upcoming meeting between faculty members from CAFA and UMK for a future course workshop. The meeting was chaired by Ms. Chua Hui Wen, UMKI Regional Representative for China and Mongolia, and assisted by Mr. Tenh, FTKW's Coordinator of Mobility and Internationalisation, along with Ts. Izati Nabila Binti Marzuki, the FTKW Representative. 12 June 2023 UMK International conducted an online discussion for the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Princess of Naradhiwas University. This discussion was moderated by Dr. Nurul Akmar Binti Che Zaudin, the Deputy Director of Internationalisation and the Regional Representative for Indochina, Dr. Kanit Sripaoraya.The UMK representatives included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarizam
March A fruitful meeting was held between Mr. Flynn Lee, Head of Faculty Creative Studies, Changzhou Vocational Instittute of Textile and Garment (CITG), Ms. Selina Ma, and FTKW’s Coordinator of Mobility and Internationalisation, Mr. Tenh. The meeting was chaired by UMKI Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Siew Foen and assissted by Ms Chua Hui Wen, Regional Representative of China and Mongolia. A few potential Collaboration have been discussed: 1. Conducting a workshop on Architecture Conservation. 2. Promoting the Master of Innovation and Design (MID) by Coursework Programme toward potential China students. 3. Other student mobility activities between FTKW and CITG We expect active participation of students and lecturers from both institutions. We also hope that these activities will promote will promote learning and cross-cultural communication. POTENTIAL COLLABORATIONS Edition 1: January - March 2023 Edition 2 : April - June 2023 25 June ACADEMIC AND INTERNATIONALISATION PROMOTION PROGRAM IN BRUNEI On June 15, 2023, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) paid a courtesy visit to Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB). The UMK delegation was led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), YBhg. Prof. Dr. Nik Maheran binti Nik Muhammad, who was accompanied by the Dean of the Faculty of Data Science and Computing (FSDK), Dr. Hasyiya Karimah binti Adli; the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Data Science and Computing (FSDK), Ts. Dr. Hadhrami bin Ab Ghani; and the Deputy Director of UMK International (UMKI), Dr. Nurul Akmar binti Che Zaudin. The delegation from UMK received a warm welcome from the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Dr. Hajah Ena Kartina binti Haji Abd Rahman. The purpose of this visit was to discuss potential collaborations in research programs, academic programs, and student exchange programs. The next agenda in this eventful tour was a courtesy visit to Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), where a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) and Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) took place. The UMK delegation was joined by Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Ha iz Bin Jamaludin from the Faculty of Agro-Based Industry (FIAT), UMK, who is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor from the Faculty of Agriculture at UNISSA. Edition 2 : April - June 2023 36 15 June 2023
TESTIMONIALS UMK INTERNATIONAL Farhan Siddhiqui Pakarat Thongjan
Farhan Siddhiqui PhD Faculty of Earth Science ( FSB ), UMK, Malaysia 28 consistently pleasant in Kota Bharu and the nearby areas, making it an ideal place to live and study. One of the events I enjoyed the most was Geoscience Day at the FSB Jeli campus. It was a fantastic event attended by both teachers and students. There were many activities to participate in, such as quizzes and dancing. I was amazed to learn that the event was entirely organized by graduate students from the geoscience department, and it featured excellent food. It was my �irst event, and I had a great time. During my time at UMK, both in Kota Bharu and Jeli, I had the opportunity to meet many international students from different faculties and cultural backgrounds. It was a completely new experience for me, and some of these students have become my best friends. We share many things and enjoy our studies and life here on campus. It feels like a home away from home, and I consider myself fortunate to study here. It will always hold a special place in my heart. Metric no- G20E0207F Hi, my name is Farhan Siddhiqui, an Indian citizen, and I'm a PhD student in FSB at UMK. I joined the university back in 2021, and it's been over two years since I enrolled at UMK. My research topic is the metallogeny of supergene Nickel & Cobalt mineralization in Ibra Laterites, Sultanate of Oman. My �irst day at the university was at the Kota Bharu campus, where I arrived from New Delhi to complete my admission process. I had the pleasure of meeting Azma in the administration of�ice and Mr. Arifullah, a faculty member in biotechnology at the same university, who helped me tremendously, even picking me up from the airport. I still cherish those memories and the way they both assisted me. I found all the staff there to be very friendly and supportive. Kota Bharu is a clean city with excellent facilities for local and international students, including an airport, a rail network, a good transportation system, and taxis operated by mobile apps. The city offers numerous places to explore and visit. One of the best things about Kota Bharu is its diverse eateries and restaurants catering to almost all nationalities. The weather is Edition 2 : April - June 2023 38
Pakar Thgjan Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage (FTKW), UMK, Malaysia 28 variety of trees. The library there is large and offers rooms for meetings, reading, and work. It houses many interesting books and is equipped with complete facilities. Once again, the library staff were welcoming and offered valuable guidance. Additionally, I received signi�icant support from my entire support system, including the UMK International team. I am particularly grateful for the care and attention given to all Thai students by Associate Professor Dr. Ng Siew Fen, Dr. Kanit Sripaoraya, the district representative, Madam Kho Siew Leen, and the CPS team. I am fortunate to have Dr. Tan Tse Guan as my kind supervisor who has provided me with valuable advice throughout my journey. I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to be a PhD student at UMK and for the enriching experiences that have furthered my career development. Edition 2 : April - June 2023 39 Hello, I am Pakarat Thongjan, currently a doctoral student in Multimedia at the Faculty of Creative Technology and Heritage. I come from Princess of Naradhiwat University in Thailand. My university has an educational partnership with UMK to enhance the quali�ications of lecturers at our institution. I am delighted to have the opportunity to be a PhD student at UMK. Upon my arrival at UMK's City Campus, I was truly impressed by the beauty of the buildings and the overall campus environment. Every area has been thoughtfully allocated and put to good use, making it beautiful, well-organized, and convenient to navigate. There is ample space for PhD students to work and connect with friends, and the on-campus library is a convenient resource. The library is well-organized, with books easy to �ind, and the staff were friendly and provided excellent assistance. My studies were primarily at the Bachok Campus, where I was amazed by the spaciousness and the lush natural surroundings. The campus is refreshing and shaded by a PhD
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