Summary of meeting with Security Department

Dear all,

Kindly be advised that there was a meeting between Security Department and SRC on 25 February, 2008. The following are the issues we raised up in the meeting, and a summary of it.

• Additional car park for students

• In-campus – Security Dept. advised all students to make full use of the parking space available first. From the previous meeting, Security Dept. also pointed out that students did not fully utilize the students car park, especially the portion near Tmn. Bunga Raya gate. However, SRC will still follow up on additional car park issues.

• Off-campus – SRC pointed out that sometimes students get summoned when parking outside campus. Security Dept. will bring up this issue to the local authority (police and MBMB). However, students are advised to be extra careful when parking outside before any confirmation made. In addition, Security Dept. also urged all students to have MMU car park sticker so that the enforcements will easily recognize students’ vehicle. On IXORA side, there will be higher risk of getting summoned as improperly parked cars will obstruct traffic flow of Tmn. Dahlia.

• Dangerous road crossings

• EP to Tmn. Kerjasama

• MMU back gate to Tmn. Bukit Beruang Utama

Problems raised up and Security Dept. will discuss this issue with JKR and MBMB.

• Off-campus security – Residential area

• Already there is patrolling done by the police

• Security Dept. will post a duty roster of officers in charged and to be contacted in the event of an emergency.

• CCTV application

• To be fixed at critical areas to ensure the security within and around campus. Status: pending.

Besides, Security Dept. advised all students to follow the dress code regulations in MMU. We were also advised to display our students SMART CARD at all times in the campus.

If you have experienced, or heard of any crime around the campus area, as well as residential area, please do not hesitate to report at Security Dept., of please feel free to come to SRC.

On all issues brought up during the meeting, we will follow up from time to time.

Thank you!

"Actuality in Action, Integrity in Principle"


Yeo Kheng Keen
Chairperson
Students' Welfare Division
Students' Representative Council 07/08
Multimedia University
Melaka Campus

Tel : +6016 302 8227
Fax: +606 2313253

Multimedia University Clubs Challenge Trophy ‘07

Date: 18 December 2007

By L. Puvaneswaren

The Multimedia University Clubs Challenge Trophy or more popularly known as MCCT which enters its 3^rd edition took place in a simple yet eventful manner on the 18th December 2007.

With over 30 clubs participating in this annual event it was indeed a fresh start-up for the newly assembled SRC of the session 2007/2008.

Among the notable participants were the two time champions, Indian Cultural Society and Astro Nature Club which have never failed to be in the top three winners bracket ever since the inception of MCCT. However, it was the University Peer Group (UPG) that stole the thunder by winning the tournament, running away with the champion’s trophy as well the prize money of RM100.

Winner, UPG, receiving the prizes from SRC President, Mohd Hamdan Bin Mohd Sharif

In keeping with the motto of the Students' Representative Council for this year which is ‘Actuality in Action, Integrity in Principle’, several participating teams had to be disqualified because of the breach of allowable conducts during the competition.

According to the Director of the event, Mr Osama, an an exco of the Clubs & Societies Management Division (CMSD), the number of participants this year had decreased from a total of 38 clubs last year to just over 30 clubs this year. This, he added, may be attributed to the lack of preparation time due to the delay in the Students' Representative Council elections this year.

Finally, we on behalf of the SRC 2007/2008 would like to congratulate all the winners of the event:

Champions: University Peer Group

1^st Runners-Up: Silat Cekak Ustaz Hanafi

2^nd Runners-Up: Chinese Language Society

3^rd Runners-Up: MMU Bowling Club.

Regards,

Organizing Committee,

3^rd MCCT

Students’ Representative Council 2007/08

Multimedia University (Malacca campus)

Complaints to be forwarded to MMU President

Dear all,

If you have any complaints or face any problems that needs immediate and serious attention, kindly contact any SRC exco and inform them about your complaint or problem by 12 noon tomorrow (25/2/2008).

For your information, all SRC excos will be having a meeting with the President of MMU tomorrow at 3pm. During this meeting we will inform the President of all the complaints that we have received and hope to receive the President's feedback on the matters concerned. Please take this opportunity to bring up your problems/complaints to the highest authority of MMU.

We sincerely apologize for the late notice.


"Actuality in Action, Integrity in Principle"


Thank you.


Regards,
Media & Information Division
Students' Representative Council
Multimedia University
Malacca campus

SRC Newsletter (SRC Times)

The Students' Representative Council (MMU Malacca) is proud to inform you that this academic year we will publish a monthly newsletter called SRC Times.

The first edition of the newsletter has already been published and distributed in campus two weeks ago. Due to limited funds, only a limited number of copies were distributed. However, the softcopy of the newsletter can now be downloaded from the DOWNLOADS of this blog.

We hope to get the students' opinion regarding any improvements that you think should be made to the newsletter.

Thank you.

"Actuality in Action, Integrity in Principle"

Regards,

G. Nicholas
Media & Information Division
Students' Representative Council
Multimedia University

Write in to the SRC

Dear all,

With reference to the title of this bulletin, Media & Information Division of the SRC would like to invite all students to write in to the SRC. The topic can be anything that is within the boundaries of the law. Complaints or compliments directed to any individuals, departments, clubs or societies in MMU are also welcomed. No word limit restriction will be imposed.

Your articles will be published in the SRC Times, if selected. Writers are allowed the use of pseudonyms. However, personal details such as Name, IC no., MMU Student ID no. and contact no. must accompany their work when submitting. The said details will be kept confidential by the publisher.

The Students’ Representative Council reserves the right to keep any materials/articles submitted.

Send your articles to Nicholas.G5@gmail.com

Thank you.

"Actuality in Action, Integrity in Principle"

Regards,

G. Nicholas
Media & Information Division
Students' Representative Council
Multimedia University
Malacca campus

Registration for Clubs & Societies for new and old students

Dear all, The Students' Representative Council have requested clubs and societies in MMU Malacca to open booth for students to register themselves into the clubs and societies. Both old and new students may register.

The details are as follows:

Date: 21 - 22 February 2008 (Thursday & Friday)
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: CLC Concourse

Kindly be reminded that some clubs/societies may impose an annual fee for membership.

Thank you.

"Actuality in Action, Integrity in Principle"

Regards,

Students' Representative Council

Multimedia University

Malacca campus

SRC :> No Bulletins will be posted on Saturday

To all clubs and societies of MMU Malacca,

Kindly be informed that no announcements from clubs/societies will be posted on the bulletin board on this Saturday (16/2/2008). This is because all SRC excos are involved in the SRC Induction Camp which will be conducted from 15/2/2008 till 17/2/2008 in Pahang.

The bulletin board operations will resume as usual on Monday (18/2/2008).

We apologize for any inconveniences caused and hope for your kind consideration and cooperation.


"Actuality in Action, Integrity in Principle"


Regards,
G. NICHOLAS
Media & Information Division
Students' Representative Council
Multimedia University

Summary of Outcome of Meeting with FMD

Dear all,

Here, i would like to summarize the outcome of the meeting between SRC and FMD (Facilities Management Division).

1. Lightings

- for basketball court, SRC need to refer to the sports unit for further action.

- 2 more spotlight application for main field and Plaza Siswa was approved and should be done after midterm break in March!

- The spotlight will be open consistently.

2. Shaded paths

Problem = lack of shaded path

- FMD confirmed to be placed from Hostel to CITS.

- Hostel to CLC and FSER to library will be taken into consideration due to budget constraint, as well as design(safety) constraint.

3. Elevators

- Problem = Slow and inefficient lifts around the campus

- The problem with invertors of the lift had been rectified by FMD. Some of the lift are a bit slow because it had been designed such speed purposely,to take care of disabled person (OKU).

4. MMU Mosque

- Request made to put signage to differentiate male and female section had been approved.

- Leakage in roof will be inspected.

- Piping issues at the toilet will be rectified.

5. Insufficient power supply at Mosque Square

- FMD already planning a new distribution board in Mosque Square. It will be more stable and will not really affect other supply in CLC.

6. Security Field

- Clarified that it is actually a hockey field, with an archery ground beside it. Place filled with rock is actually Archery training ground and is not meant for football.

7. Hostel

- Birds dropping smell has greatly REDUCED!

- There is still smell (less) as there are still birds around. The cleaners will clean the hostel more often during PEAK SEASON for birds.

8. Tables and Partitions

- FMD will clarify this matter on bulletin as it is unclear on who will keep tables, partitions and chairs back after events.It is advisable for everyone to take care of the facilities provided for clubs and societies.

9. CLC Male Toilet - Privacy Issue

- Certain toilets (squatting) in CLC has no elevated toilet bowl. This makes the bowl level with the gap of the bottom of the door. It makes it visible when business is done.

- FMD will personally inspect.

10. Refurbishment and repairing work for Astaka.

- The chair and the condition of Astaka will be improve before April.

11. SRC and FMD agreed to collaborate for inspection and patrol together around campus frequently based on agreed schedule, to make sure all the facilities for academic and for clubs and societies are under good condition as well as well maintained.

These are the brief summary of what was discussed and the feeedback from FMD. Special thanks to FMD upper management for spending their time with us to discuss about the student's complaint and to improve MMU facilities,even with their tight working schedule.

We will update on these issues from time to time.

"Actuality in Action, Integrity in Principle"

Yeo Kheng Keen

Chairperson
Students' Welfare Division
Students' Representative Council 07/08
Multimedia University
Melaka Campus

Tel : +6016 302 8227
Fax: +606 2313253

Collecting secondhand books (to be sold)

Dear students,

Any student in MMU, who wishes to sell his/her used text books from previous trimesters can do so as we are gathering used text books to be sold on the fourth week of this trimester. The price of books to be sold will be fixed by the students (owners) themselves. SRC excos will act as the middleman to sell those books without gaining any profits .

Fo r students who are interested, please submit those books to any SRC excos at Sri Perdana (SRC Room) at SEC building during office hours from 12-21 February 2008 and fill up the necessary forms.

For any enquiries, kindly contact:
Liang Weng Keong – 017-6906181

"Actuality in Action, Integrity in Principle"


Education and Training Division
Students' Representative Council 2007/2008
Multimedia University (Malacca Campus)

Link: Bulletin board announcement

Meeting with FMD

Dear all,

There will be a meeting between SRC excos with FMD today, 12th February 2008, to discuss about several unsolved issues, as well as new welfare issues. Details are as follows:

1. Lack of lightings at football field and basketball court.
2. Lack of shaded paths between FSER & library, Hostel and CITS.
3. Discontented conditions of lifts at CLC, FIST, FBL, FET buildings.
4. Signs for mosque to indicate sections for male and female.
5. Piping at mosque – leakage.
6. Leakage at linkages of roof at mosque.
7. Unstable water and electricity supply at Mosque Square and CLC Concourse.
8. Security field that is covered with stones.
9. Birds’ excrement at hostel – Problem solved by cutting down trees around hostel area.
10. Dissatisfaction on conditions of bathrooms in hostel.
11. Request for additional spotlight in main field.
12. Repair and refurbish equipments at Astaka.
13. Inspect facilities at Sri Delima, Sri Berlian.

Listed are the complaints that SRC received. We will present this to FMD and hopefully they can be solved as soon as possible. Good luck to SRC, FMD and to all, for the betterment of the campus environment.


"Actuality in Action, Integrity in Principle"


Yeo Kheng Keen
Chairperson
Students' Welfare Division
Students' Representative Council 07/08
Multimedia University
Melaka Campus

Tel : +6016 302 8227
Fax: +606 2313253

Link: Bulletin board announcement

Flood Relief Team (Temerloh, Pahang)

Date: 5th January 2008 - 6th January 2008

By Nurul Ain Binti Mohd Ghazali

From 5 January 2008 until 6 January 2008, around 80 students (including some SRC excos) from MMU Melaka and Cyberjaya went to Pahang to give support to the flood victims over there. We departed from MMU Melaka around 10 pm and reached at Cyberjaya at midnight. Our delegation was accompanied by a representative from Student Affairs Division (STAD).


Flood relief team from MMU

Flood relief team from MMU Malacca & Cyberjaya

At 12.30 am we continued our journey to Pahang. Finally at 3.00 am we arrived at Sekolah Rendah Agama Al- Taqwa. The teachers there were already waiting for our arrival. For your information, almost the entire building of Sek Ren Agama Al Taqwa was affected by flood. We can clearly see the damages around the school. All the text books, table, chair and many other properties were damaged.

Our work there started at 9.00 am after breakfast. Basically, all the volunteers were divided into 5 groups. Each group has their own tasks to complete. Some of us needed to paint the school gate, wall and also the classroom. Others were asked to clean all the tables and chairs and try to fix them if there are any damages. We also cleaned up the entire primary school compound.

Painting the school

A dedicated volunteer

Painting the school entrance wall

During lunch, the villagers prepared Masak Gulai Ikan Patin for all of us as a token of appreciation for our help. After lunch we continued our task and completed all our tasks around 5.30 pm.

Finished at last

Although, all the students were tired but we felt so proud of ourselves because we were all willing to sacrifice our holiday to help people who were in need and gave our full commitment towards this activity. This activity gives us a lot of memorable experience. As a conclusion, as a Malaysian we must always help each other. Always help those who need help.

Stress Test

I am not sure exactly how it works, but this is amazingly accurate. Read the full description before looking at the picture.

The picture below has 2 identical dolphins in it. It was used in a case study on stress levels at The Mater Hospital. Look at both dolphins jumping out of the water. The dolphins are identical. A closely monitored, scientific study revealed that, in spite of the fact that the dolphins are identical, a person under stress would find differences in the two dolphins. The more differences a person finds between the dolphins, the more stress that person is experiencing.



Click the link below to look at the photograph and if you find more than one or two differences you may want to take a vacation.

Click here to view the picture and determine your stress level.

What has SRC done?

"Perhaps somebody should file a complaint to the SRC about the SRC not being proactive and just waiting for somebody to complain about the obvious. At the very least, SRC members could file the complaints themselves if need be" - everling, nEXt-Boards

We, SRC excos, do file general complaints ourselves but we cannot do it all the time. And some complaints are specific and involve only a certain group of people therefore we need the affected people to come forward. Please don't say that the SRC is doing nothing because the excos of the Students' Welfare Division (SRC) are busting their asses to meet every departments to solve as many problems (complaints) as they can as fast as possible. The following bulletins are proof of their hard labour:

1. Update on issue of PTPTN loan holders being barred!
2. Update on Exam Slip Issue
3. Chinese New Year Holidays 2008
4. Complaints forwarded to Facilities Management Division (FMD)
5. Fundraising for Mr Maxwell

Also read:Complaint Collection & Rakan Exco Recruitment

It is irrational to demand everything to be done for you (MMU students in general) while you lay back and complain that SRC is doing nothing. If you want something to be done, you should put some minimal effort to get it done.

Unlike everyone else, I'm not saying that you should join SRC and make the difference yourself; rather I need you guys to just come and channel your complaints in a proper manner by writing it down on the complaint form provided by the SRC. Your identity will not be revealed to anyone outside of the SRC.

Happy Chinese New Year!

As the New Year begins, bringing new joys, new hopes and new dreams, we from the Students' Representative Council would like to wish all our Chinese friends a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year!



We wish you every success and happiness!

When you go home for this holiday, have a safe journey and remember to drive safely.




Regards,
Students' Representative Council 2007/2008
Sri Perdana
Student Excellence Centre
Multimedia University
Malacca Campus

Bus Crash No More

When you buy a bus ticket and board a bus home this holiday season, remember Nian Ning, Mohd Zailani and Poon Eng who lost their lives on 25th January 2008 in a bus crash. All three were aged between 21 - 25 years old.



Taken from NST Online (26/01/2008)


This is what happened to the double decker bus heading north on that fateful day:

"According to the survivors, the top deck was swaying left and right as the driver was going really fast. Some passengers at the bottom deck saw the driver smsing a lot and driving really fast in the heavy rain.

After awhile the passengers felt something amiss and saw the bus driver STAND UP suddenly (while the bus was moving!) and split seconds later, the passengers screamed really loudly and the bus spun three times, hit the divider and careened to the opposite highway where an oncoming MPV crashed into the back of the bus. Nian Ning and Mohd Zailani were sitting at the back row.

I’m not sure about the other chinese boy who also passed away. But that’s what I’ve gathered. The passengers of the MPV only suffered minor injuries. To add insult to the injury, the bus driver only sustained a broken right leg. I’m curious to know what is happening to him now though."

Read More:
NST
TheStar
Bus Crash No More Blog
Online petition


The driver involved in that bus crash had 13 outstanding summons against him. To add salt to the injury, he escaped with a broken leg while 3 of his passengers passed away and many others were injured.



Help save lives. Sign the petition.

Malaysians seem to forget easily. Our government keeps making promises after promises to enforce strict regulations to make public transportation safer but all this stops at grand announcements; implementation of the announcements seem to be lacking.

Now, as the election is around the corner, this is the best time for us to push for someone with some authority to make a change for the better. If not, we would forever travel in fear, entrusting our lives to bus drivers who don't seem to care for our safety.