PAGE 101 Qamariah binti Makmud Head of General Studies Department of Politeknik Kota Kinabalu APPRECIATION Bismillahirrahmanirrahim Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahiwabarakatuh Salam Sejahtera dan Salam Malaysia Madani. It is with gratitude and praise to Allah that the International General Studies Conference 2023 (IGesCon 2023) is a success. IGesCon is the first research presentation conference organised by the Department of General Studies at Politeknik Kota Kinabalu Sabah, and this year, we are honoured to be in collaboration with Politeknik Negeri Pontianak, Indonesia (POLNEP) and Akademi Pengajian Bahasa (APB), University Teknologi MARA, Sabah Branch. The international conference presents an opportunity for academics from international educational institutions, especially lecturers from the Department of General Studies of Polytechnic and College Community Education, UiTM and POLNEP, to join a conference and present their research papers at an affordable rate. This conference will again be held virtually, just like IGESCON 2021. Despite the unprecedented timing, IGesCon 2023 took the challenge. It came forward to provide a much-needed virtual platform for academics to share ideas, exchange ideas, and learn new knowledge related to technology and education. It also recognises the academics' effort in producing fresh research products, which would be invaluable in teaching. Therefore, we hope that IGESCON will contribute to cultivating a research culture among academics. On that note, I want to express my appreciation and gratitude to the committee for their commitment to ensuring that IGESCON comes to fruition. It would be the stepping-stone for the team to keep the momentum going for the next IGESCON. Thank you. Wabillahitaufiq Walhidayah Wassalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Qamariah binti Makmud Head of General Studies Department Politeknik Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
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