INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
BROTHERS’ PREDICAMENT
PROBLEMS AT MAHALLAT (PART 1)
Yes, the IIUM campus has a lot of
facilities. We have computer labs, a good library,
a beautiful mosque and of course, a great
landscape – surrounded by mountains which
depicts the serenity needed for us while gaining
knowledge. We have the authorities to thank for
all facilities they have kindly provided us.
However, it seems that IIUM campus only looks
beautiful on the outside. Once you step inside
the mahallah, reality hits you. Hard. Here are
some of the issues and complaints that we have
received from brothers’ mahallat residents.
1. Cleanliness
It is indeed a never-ending battle to keep the
mahallat clean. Sadly, no matter how many
dustbins and cleaners are provided in the
mahallat, they keep getting dirtier each day. At
Mahallah Bilal for example, students have
complained about toilets that are not only faulty
(only one of six toilets can be used!), but also
dirty. Sometimes, these toilets also
accommodate the felines. They are filled with
cats’ litter! At Mahallah Ali, only one mirror at
the sinks remain intact while two others are
broken (and remain so). Apart from that, students
have voiced out their disapproval regarding the
condition of the auto-pay washing machine
areas. The pipes are not properly connected to
the machines causing water to overflow, making
the floors slippery and not to mention, dirty.
Irresponsible students have also the habit of
throwing rubbish outside their windows. As a
result, the brothers’ mahallat are surrounded by
trash which do not depict the students as
intellectual individuals and most importantly, as
good Muslims. Because of this filthy behaviour,
the lake near Mahallah Faruq are filled with
garbage – plastics, drink containers, even
clothes!
2. Accommodation Management
Earlier this semester, students have also
complained that the rooms are not systematically
given out by Mahallah offices. There are cases
where the brothers upon entering their new
rooms, are surprised to find out that the rooms
are already occupied by other students. This
problem occurs mainly because many of the
brothers fail to sign out from their rooms every
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Are those flowers or trash?
semester. Not only that, these ‘unwelcome
residents’ are sometimes former students who
have already graduated from IIUM who are
looking for a place to stay while hunting for
work. In the rooms, the Venetian blinds are
mostly not functioning. Some of the students
have lodged their complaints at the offices.
Sadly, no action has ever been taken.
3. Facilities
The brothers demand for more facilities in their
mahallat. They request for more water coolers
and washing machines in all mahallat. They
have also complained that there are shortage of
dustbins. Next comes the issue of parking
spaces. The spaces that were initially provided
for parking purposes have been blocked by poles
by the authority. Students have no place to park
their cars or motorcycles but by the sides of the
road. This causes ‘traffic congestions’ even in
the mahallah areas! Students are raged by this
action taken by the authority to the extent that
they threaten to pull out these poles. At
Mahallah Faruq, several TV rooms are provided
for the students. However, these rooms are
always locked! Students cannot benefit from this
facility even though the rooms are fully
equipped with TV sets and air-conditioners.
4. Discipline
Why is it that some students of IIUM fail to
reflect themselves as good Muslims? They lack
discipline and concern regarding the university,
failing to keep the environment of our beloved
university not only physically but also
‘spiritually’ clean. First of all, late at night,
around the areas of the brothers’ Mahallat, one
or two sisters can be seen lingering around the
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Vandalised notice board.
compounds, hanging out with their male friends,
laughing out loud, all with no purpose. Free
mixing among students can clearly be seen. How
is it that no brothers are allowed to enter the
sisters’ mahallat after Maghrib but these girls
can loiter around freely until late at night? It
seems that some of us here are vandals. They
destroy the vending machines and also the notice
boards provided by the mahallah offices.
Dear students of IIUM, we call out to
all of you to play your role as responsible adults.
The problems mentioned above are a sad
reflection on the poor attitude of some of us. It
is clear to say that students fail to portray
themselves as good Muslims. Should you see
any of your friends treating the campus poorly,
do advise them. Allah has mentioned in Surah
Al-Asr, Verse 3; “…and do righteous deeds, and
(join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth,
and of Patience and Constancy.”
We also hope that the authority of IIUM
will give their full assistance towards making
this campus a pleasant place to live in.
Filth and dirt.
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Bismillahirrahmanirrahim… Dear brothers and sisters, Kids’ of the World 2005 (KOTW ’05) is
As time, days In spite of all the achievements that coming soon to our beloved campus! With the
and months pass by, Allah has bestowed upon IIUM, some of us may theme ‘Children are Our Future’, this event
another year emerges think that they themselves have not achieved aims at creating awareness on violence
without ever waiting for enough as they do not have their pictures in the towards children and also to provide adequate
those who are still media or not having the university thanked them exposure to children concerning their own
dreaming. Each year, our for anything. As human, we may feel such way safety. Come show your support to KOTW ’05
university faces a year of when others are having their good moments, but and most importantly, show your love and care
fulfilling its own as Muslims, we should strive for not only the to the children.
missions and visions that best but also for doing good. Allah do not judge
need to be accomplished. These missions and us based on how many people has complimented PROGRAMME SCHEDULE FOR KOTW ‘05
visions are not just mere dreams and every on us or even how many awards we have won
individual should relate to them, whether he is but rather on how faithful we are to Him. 27th MAY, 2005 (FRIDAY)
the Rector or just a normal, typical student of As my final words, strive for 9.00am – 5.00pm
IIUM. everything, as the efforts are the things that will Exhibition
Praise be with Allah as the past few be counted for. Good luck in everything that we 3.00pm – 5.00pm
months, the glory and grandeur of IIUM took do for the remainder of our days and also for Speakers’ Corner: “Hope
place almost everyday in the media, led by the the next academic session and until Hereafter. for Our Children”
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 GET TO KNOW
ECONOMICS AND
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SOCIETY (EMSS)
The Economics and Management
Sciences Society (EMSS) is a Kulliyyah based
society for students of Kulliyyah of Economics
and Management Sciences (KENMS), IIUM.
The society was established in the same year as
the establishment of the KENMS which was in
1983.
EMSS has several objectives which are
to ensure and enhance both the students (local
& international) and the lecturers’ participation
in programmes or activities organized by EMSS.
EMSS also aims to inculcate Islamic values and
culture within the community of EMSS through
its programmes and activities. Apart from that,
this society also functions as an ‘intermediary’
between students and the Kulliyyah as well as
EVENTS
VISIT FROM NUS
NUS and IIUM students alliance.
On the 12th of May 2005, we have
received a visit from around fifty students of
the National University of Singapore (NUS).
The purpose of their visit is to observe the
learning environment in an Islamic university
and also to strengthen the ukhuwwah between
students of both universities.
They arrived at IIUM at 11.20 pm and
were welcomed by the some of the excos of the
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STAR ‘05
RECRUITMENT OF
SUB - COMMITTEE
The SRC will conduct a Students’ Activity
Carnival (STAR ‘05) programme next
semester (Semester 1, 2004/2005). With the
the University while focusing on increasing its motto “Unity in Diversity”, the event will be
efforts in promoting the welfare of all KENMS held from 23rd of July until 8th of August,
students. 2005. Application forms are now available at
The President, Bro. Mohamad Safuan the SRC office (Level 3, Student’s Activity
Jamin said that, they have a unique motto for Centre). Those who are interested may fill in
this society which is “But seek, with the the form and submit it before or on 31st
(wealth) which God has bestowed on thee, the May, 2005. If you have any enquiry, please
Home of the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion do not hesitate to contact:
in this world; but do thou good, as God has
been good to thee, and seek not (occasion for) Azlan Shah (016-475 7225)
mischief in the land; for God loves not those Syikin (016-558 0058)
who do mischief.”
EMSS has successfully organized a lot Student’s Representative Council,
of events. This year, EMSS will organize a big IIUM Student’s Association,
event which is called ‘The EMS Festival’ which Level 3, SC 3.7,
will be held from the 23rd to the 31st of July 2005.
Student Society Centre,
This event will be led by Bro. Mior Wan Fareez
Wan Ramli. Among the programmes which will IIUM.
be held during the EMS Festival are 03-20564646 (Main Office)
Entrepreneurship Quiz ‘05, Public Relations 03-20564859 (Fax)
Seminar, EMSS Essay Competition, Masih Ada
Yang Sayang ‘05, E-Concert and many more.
The EMSS would like to have all members of SPEAK UP!
EMSS to participate in this program. Other What is your perception towards Gombak
students are also invited to join us. campus when compared to the Matriculation
For more information on EMSS, Centre?
please contact the President: “Judging by the
Bro. Mohd. Safuan Jamin landscape of the campus,
(h/p: 013-6292460) the Gombak campus
seems to be more Islamic
when compared to the
matriculation centre. The
architectural designs of
Mohd Hakiki Md Tohid,
New Intake, Engineering
the buildings portray the
uniqueness of Islamic
elements.”
SRC. Upon arrival, they were brought to the
“The Islamic environment
SRC office for a brief visit. There, Bro. Suzardi
of the Gombak campus is
Maulan, Secretary General of the SRC gave a
very conducive for the
short welcoming speech and also a briefing
purpose of enhancing
about SRC and also the IIUM campus. They then
one’s Islamic knowledge.
proceeded towards the Darul Hikmah Library
However, this positive
for a tour by a library personnel. Next, they were
aspect is scarred by the Nur Hidayah,
led to the Public Relations Office for a video
improper dressing of New Intake, HS
show and a dialogue session between them and
many students. The
the excos of SRC and Singaporean students authority here should take the example of those in
studying in IIUM. They ended their visit with the Matriculation Centre when it comes to consistent
lunch at The Gallery Café. check-ups on the students’ dressing.”
This visit from NUS is an important
step towards building a strong relationship “From my three weeks
observation of the
between the students of IIUM and NUS.
Gombak campus, females
Through this visit, students from both and males mix freely
universities are exposed to the differences of the without obvious
learning cultures that they live in. Hopefully, this limitations. At the
visit will be the stepping stone for further Nur Azreen Khairall, matriculation centre, this
affiliation between IIUM and NUS. New Intake, LLB crucial aspect is more
closely observed”
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GARDEN OF VIRTUE ???
Couples riding on the same motorcycle.
Of late, we have come to witness a lot
of improper mixing among the brothers and sis-
ters. There have been reports that some groups
of student tend to hang out at the road leading
to the Transport Unit until late at night. This road
is apparently dark as there are no lights around
the area. Some students have taken this
advantage to hold suspicious and sinful
engagement between two different genders.
They may do nothing but sit around and chat,
but such behaviour triggers fitnah and maksiah.
RAQIB THE HERO
Brave Raqib.
It was broad daylight, he said.
Muhammad Raqib Abdul Raza was talking to
his cousin on the phone when suddenly he saw
two men yanking the bag of a boy. At first glance,
he thought the two were playing pranks on the
boy. When he screamed, only then did Raqib
realise that it was certainly not a practical joke.
IIUM STUDENT WON ESSA
ESSAYY
WRITING COMPETITION
In conjunction with Malaysian
Environmental Week (Minggu Alam Sekitar
Malaysia, 2004), an essay writing competition
was organized by Institut Pengurusan Alam
Sekitar dan Sumber Air, Universiti Teknologi
Malaysia, Berita Harian and Jabatan Alam
Sekitar. Our own Sharifah Khaidah Syed
Sahab, 24, 4th year medical student, has
emerged as the champion of this
environmental-based essay-writing
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Brothers and sisters are also seen riding
on the same motorcycles – a phenomenon which
is deemed very much upsetting for our
university. The Security has informed us that
such disturbing behaviour has become so
frequent and regular recently. Our observation
at night has also revealed some of the most
appalling attitudes that are not expected of our
students. In one case, two students of different
genders were seen caressing each other at
midnight. There may be more incidents which
are worse than this and we are sure that all of us
disapprove such immoral attitudes!
Islam asks both the non-muhrim males
and females to observe their relationships with
each other so as to avoid maksiah. This is a
direct order from Allah, the Creator. Who are
we to question the command of our Lord when
He himself knows the weaknesses that we have?
We at SRC ask students to contemplate and
reflect on their roles as Muslims. If this scenario
continues, then there is no doubt that strict
measures will be taken to ensure that the grounds
of IIUM are not a source for growing vices and
immoral values.
He put aside his laptop and ran to fight off the
snatchers…unarmed. There was a struggle
between Raqib and those two villains where he
gave them a few blows and punches. When they
realised that their evil mission had failed, they
fled.
Raqib, a second year BENL student,
went to collect his things which he put aside.
Raqib was sweating profusely. A man then
approached him, asking him if he was all right.
He did not realise he was bleeding, bearing two
stab wounds, one was 9 centimetres deep while
the other was 12 centimetres deep. He was later
rushed to the hospital.
Raqib had shown an extraordinary
courage. He put aside his own safety to help
another person. This indeed is a virtue
encouraged by Islam. The Student’s
Representative Council would like to express
our compliments to brother Raqib for such
bravery. May Allah bestow His blessings.
competition, as issued in Berita Harian, 1st
April, 200, receiving RM 2000 and a
certificate. Congratulations Sharifah!
During an interview session with her, she
has expressed her gratitude to Allah S.W.T
since she did not expect to be the champion at
all. Her first exposure in writing essays was in
primary school. Since then she has won several
essay writing competitions. Inspired by her
sister who keeps motivating her, she is
determined to continue writing. We hope that
she will not only succeed in writing but will
also become a good doctor, InsyaAllah.
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ROBBERY
IN IIUM!
Earlier in the semester, the SRC has
received a report from a group of unfortunate
and angry students who became victims of
robbers. They reported that their motorcycles
were stolen right here in this campus! On
finding out about their stolen vehicles, they
quickly reported to the Security Division with
the hope that the security personnel would be
able to catch the thieves and also help them
in getting back what is rightfully theirs. Two
125z motorcycles were reported stolen. Sadly,
the security did nothing but filed a report
regarding the incident. Should the authority
have taken quick actions, their motorcycles
may have been found.
Therefore, we at SRC, urge the
Security Division to quickly device a fool-
proof way of curbing the problem of thieves
in IIUM. Should there be any report from
students regarding the loss of any vehicle, the
authority should quickly launch a roadblock
at the gates of the campus with the help from
the victims. Apart from that, the Security
Division should ensure the infallible functions
of CCTVs (closed-circuits TVs) all over the
campus. CCTVs should be installed not only
at the entrance gate but also at the exit gate of
the campus.
We also urge all students to take extra
care of all their valuable belongings such as
vehicles, computers (especially laptops),
digital cameras and mobile phones. Please do
not hesitate to report any missing items to the
security and also to us.
LATE RESUL
LATE TS
RESULTS
ISSUE
Last semester, students were due to
receive their examination results on the 20th
of April at 4.30 pm. However, results could
only be retrieved after midnight that day.
Because of this, many students have voiced
out their frustration and complaints regarding
this problem. They were unsatisfied for not
being informed earlier regarding this problem.
Therefore, SRC has taken the
initiative to enquire the Information
Technology Division (ITD) regarding this
matter. According to Bro. Shukri Abdul
Rahman, Engineer and Head of the
Engineering Department, ITD, the problem
originated from faulty TIME microwave
equipment (cable) in Genting Highlands. This
caused the disruption of network at IIUM
campus link on the 18th of April and again on
the 20 th of April. Sadly, the problem was
unexpected and as a result, ITD was unable
to inform the students regarding this matter.
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