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Rotaract Club Installation Night Whats coming up next? SKI: Producing World Class Leader

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10 September 2012

Special thanks to Pn. Juli

A little note from our longstanding HOTs chief reporter, Mostafa Mohamed Ibrahim Mansour on behalf of HOT, for one of our advisors, Puan Juli Murshidah who has left UTP for greener pastures. For the time youve put into developing HOT. For the many advice you gave us. For the impressive speed that you edit our work with. For your willingness to fix appointment with us. For all the friendly chats we had. For the ease and grace you deliver when we deal with you. Thank you, Puan Juli. This departure from HOT may mean a farewell from our working partnership but your efforts and advices will remain a legacy in HOT forever.

By June Bong, CE, 1st year, 2nd sem

Patron:
Tuan Haji Mohamed Noor Rosli bin Baharom

Group picture taken at Auditorium Kompleks Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Negeri Perak

Advisors:
Talhah bin Hassan Azelin binti Mohamed Noor Ikhwan bin Md. Shahsazizan, ME, Yr.3, Shahirah binti Mohamed Loqman, CE, Yr.2 HOT Board: Editor-in-Chief: Ting Nguong Seng, EE, Yr. 3 Co-editors: Bong Yin Chung, CE, Yr 1 Joyce Shamini, CV, Yr 1 Chief Reporters: Teresa Clare Ratnam, PE, Yr 1 Luqman Hakim, CE, Yr 1 Photographers: Muhammad Firdaus B Mohd Yusuf, CV, Yr 1 Beshr Al Khateeb Foundation, 3rd Azril Syazwan B Mohd Hazim, ME, Yr 1 Melchor Felipe Abaga Ntongongono, EE, Yr.1

Group picture at the streets of Cheon An, Korea

Tronoh, 22nd September Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Performing Arts Group (UPAG) brought back victory from Festari Tari 2012 after competing with four professional and amateur teams. The competition was organized by Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara, Perak and Persatuan Permainan Tradisional Serantau (PEWARIS) at Auditorium Kompleks Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara negeri Perak. Besides taking home the victory, UPAG also won the Best Costume Award. Their victory has won them a trip to Cheon An, Korea to compete for the international dance competition organised by the department of tourism, Korea. Also, find the HOT Facebook page: www.facebook.com/heartoftronoh

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Almural Abdelkreem Surges to Victory in UTP run
By Josephine Koh Chin Hui, CE, 1st year 2nd sem, Chan Sin Wei, CE, 1st year 2nd sem

Tronoh, 6th October Almural Aldelkreem Saeed Rabih (PG postgraduate, 1st year 3rd sem) crossed the finishing line at Chancellor Complex with only one thing on his mind and that is to win for his country, Sudan. The crowd applauded him as he became the first champion of UTP Run which was the inaugural official run held in UTP. Elated with his victory, Almural Aldelkreem said, I joined UTP run because I heard this competition is open to all, giving me a wider competition. I participate in a lot of events just to meet new and different people. Meanwhile, the womens category champion title was swept by UTP-ian, Shakhnolza Khamdamova (PE, 1st year) who had an unexpected win even though she had a 10 minutes delay. She commented that the race was a different experience as she never ran on a major road before.

List of winners Champion -Almur Abdelkareem Saeed Rabih (M) -Shakhiza Khamdamowa (F) 1st Runner-up -Prathab A/L Muniady (M)

-Lee Xue Er (F)

2ndRunner-up -Mohd Syafiq Mohd Ali (M) -Maimouna Abderamane Tahir (F) Champion of mens open, Almural Abdelkreem Shakhnolza had also represented UTP and won third place in UTARs run. With the theme Together We Run, UTP Run was held in collaboration with MPPUTP, UTPRRT (UTP Road Runners Team ), and the Student Support Services Department. The winners each receive RM250 worth of cash, Figos Merchandise and a voucher for Dominos Pizza. 4th Place - Sulaiman Mohammed Salem (M)

-Nalini A/P Ravichandra (F)

5th Place

-Mus Irwan Bin Mamat (M)

-Evon Goh Eu Eaizn (F)

Champion of Womens open, Shakhnolza, receiving her prize.

A participant from MMU, Mohd Syafiq Mohd Ali, finished the race as 2nd runner up.

Whats coming up next?

Malaysias largest sports event is here.
Joyce Shamini A/P Rajendran, CV, 1st year 2nd sem
Sportspersons, your chance to shine beyond university level has finally come! The first and largest national intervarsity sports event, Sukan Institusi Pengajian Tinggi (SUKIPT) will be happening from the 28 th October-11th November 2012 at various locations in the Klang Valley. Time and venue will be assigned according to various sports categories. Hosted by the Higher Education Ministry and jointly organised with Malaysian Universities Sports Council (Masum), Polytechnics Sports Council (MSP), Community Colleges Sports Council (Maskom) and Private Institutions Sports Council (Masiswa), SUKIPT by far, has a total of 97 participating universities competing to win a chance at representing Malaysia at the upcoming Asean University Games (AUG) in Laos and Universiade 2013. UTP-ians are encouraged to be a part of this great national sports movement whether to volunteer, participate or even just to cheer on your friends . Do contact or check out its official website, http://www.sukipt.com.my for more information.

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Participants in the Lecture Hall

SKI: Producing World Class Leader

By Adhwa Anuar, ICT, Foundation 2nd sem
Tronoh, 6th October An amazing level of intellectuality is shown by the participants for being able to give alternative views and critical points. said Muhammad Syaari Ab. Rahman, or better known as Ustaz Syaari after an 8 hour leadership seminar held in Hall 3, Pocket D. Ustaz Syaari is the Managing Director of Ibrah Paradigm Training and Consultancy and also the author of the bestselling book titled Kuasa Kepimpinan Al-Fateh (The Power of Al-Fateh Leadership). He was invited by the organizing committees, University Teknologi PETRONAS An-Nur Islamic Centre, Global Ukhuwwah and Rakan Masjid, to speak for the Seminar Kecemerlangan Islamika (SKI). The main purpose of the seminar is to promote An-Nur Islamic Centre Gabung Ukhuwwah 2.0. The seminar mainly focuses on boosting ones leadership, with the Islamic icon, Muhammad Al-Fateh (Muhammad the Conqueror) as role model. The seven virtues emphasized in a leader are Being Positive, Proactive, have a Clear Vision, Teamwork (Synergy), Think Out of The Box, have Integrity, and Tawakkal (to wholeheartedly have faith in Gods fate after hard work). Project Manager, Safaraz Ahmad bin Khaliq Maqsood (ICT, Final year, 2nd semester) said, There has not been a seminar like this one, he added, that gives understanding on the qualities of Al-Fateh in UTP. Ustaz Dawi Cahyano bin Nurdin, head of An-Nur Islamic Centre described Ustaz Syaaris seminar as bedah buku, which literally means dissecting a book. Ustaz Syaaris talk will deepen understanding the participants by explaining the contents of his studies on Al-Fateh.

Ustaz emphasising Al-Fateh as a linguist leader

Minggu Mesra Kampus (MMK) kicks start the semester

By Adrian Yong Jaan Hua, PE, 1st year 2nd sem
Tronoh, 9th October- Want a chance to win hampers and a brand new Samsung Galaxy W? You might have just missed the chance to do so. These were some of the attractive prize offered by the organizer of Minggu Mesra Kampus (MMK), Students Representative Council (MPPUTP). For the first time ever, the event took place at Pocket C foyer and was held for three days. It was organized to attract students active involvement in clubs and societies as well as to increase awareness amongst students about the happenings on campus. Moreover, the event was held there to promote Pocket C Student Centre to students especially those from the new intake. Booths were set up by clubs and societies for introduction and recruitment purposes. Among the organisation that participated were the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), English Language Club (ELC), International Culture Club (ICC), The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), UTP Robotics Society (PETROBOTS) and many more. Apart from that, the student bodies of UTP comprising of Friends of IRC (FIRC), Sekretariat Rakan Muda (SRM), Residential College Support Unit (RCSU) and MPPUTP had booths to keep students updated on upcoming events. A martial arts demonstration was performed by the Aikido Club, International Muaythai Club and Taekwondo Club in which excellent skills in self-protection were displayed by their members. In addition, activities such as lucky draw, games and paintball matches added excitement to the event. There was also a flash mob dance performance given by members of AIESEC in conjunction with its upcoming events that focuses on HIV/AIDS and exchange programs. Furthermore, there were vendors at the event promoting and selling their products such as clothes, food, drinks, and computer gadgets. The project manager, Muhamad Azizi bin Amat Zainordin expressed his gratitude to the management of UTP, all presidents of clubs and societies, and parties who had directly or indirectly contributed to the success of MMK. He also expressed hope that the event could be held in a larger scale in future.

MMK booth showcasing prizes to be won

Students having fun with the games offered at Convo Fair booth.

Rows of colourful booths in display.

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Sizzle and Scoops

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RACUTP Installation & Induction Night 2012

By Chen Kar Weng, CV, 1st year 2nd sem
Performance by Teoh MM and Benjamin Kueh sem). The ex-president of RACUTP, Ritchi Lim (CE, internship) installed the new president, Tan Loo Sen (CE, 2nd year/2nd sem) who in turn inaugurated the new committee members of the coming year. The event was attended by representatives from Rotary Club of Kinta, Rotaract Clubs of Subang, Kelana Jaya and Penang, and not to mention the Rotaract members of RACUTP itself. Club advisor, Rotarian Arthur Yeong and Mr Zulkarnan B Abdul, Manager of Corporate Relation Public Affairs of UTP and President of the Rotary Club of Kinta was also present. Lastly, the president also inducted new members of RACUTP who had joined recently. In his addressing speech, President Tan expressed hope that the new board of committees will do well in lending a helping hand to the needy as the motto of the club goes, that is Service Above Self.

Group photo of committee and VIPs

Ipoh, 29th September Organized in the newly opened Kinta Riverfront Hotel, UTPs Rotaract Club (RACUTP) Installation and Induction Night 2012 received an overwhelming response from UTP-ians who travelled all the way from Tronoh to celebrate the night. Highlights include a duet by Teoh Ming Miin (ICT,1st year/2nd sem) and Benjamin Kueh (CE,1st year/2nd sem) plus a Gangnam style dance performed by the organizing chairman, Tan Kien Yoong. (CE, 2nd year/2nd

The Installation of the new president of RACUTP