INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA MURC FLASH, 2nd Edition | SEMESTER 2, 2005/2006

MURC VISITS UUM

The MRC of Proton College of the consisted of cleaning and college maintenance. condition can beat that of the females.
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) cordially What was interesting was the way residents of Besides meeting up with the MRC, we
greeted the MRC members of Mahallah the college portrayed their commitment. We were also introduced to UUM’s board of
‘Uthman and Mahallah Sumayyah on the early found that a number of them volunteered to Student’s Representative Council (SRC). It was
morning of 6th January 2006. The special meet- paint up some parts of the building. Though undeniably a good occasion to share thoughtful
up marked the initiation of a joint-venture their small work might not at all seem signifi- ideas and learn something new from them. Be-
programme between the MRCs of Mahallah cant, it was at least a good way to show their ing the highest students’ organisational body,
‘Uthman and Sumayyah, and the MRC of Pro- contributions to their college. the SRC briefed us regarding their roles in the
ton College, UUM. Principal and MRC Presi- The environment that encircled Proton University and gave us their insights of
dent of Proton College, Mdm. Raudhah and Br. College was clearly different from ours. At first programme management. After Friday prayer,
Idzuafi Hadi Kamilan were among those who sight of the college, our delegates were taken a formal meeting was set up between our del-
greeted us upon our arrival. aback over one thing; the college housed both egates and the board of MRC from Proton Col-
One of the objectives of the programme male and female students. Thus, it was of no lege. We had a good session in knowing each
was to forge a bonded relationship between the wonder that among their MRC members, they other and discussed ways on how to improve
MRC of both universities and in effect, would had both male and female representatives. services at college level. The discussion further
be able to come up with further collaborations The buildings were modest looking but continued at night, but this time, informally.
in the future. Amongst others, it was also a their rooms were spectacular! We were informed Our discussion seems to be never-ending and it
great opportunity for the members of the MRC that within their college, they periodically con- almost looked as if a one day meeting was not
to get to know each other and learn their style duct ‘The Cleanest Room’ programme. When enough. This must be what they mean when
of management. Indeed, we did learn a lot from the time comes for room inspection, MRC you hit the ground running; once the activity
our new Proton College acquaintance. Their members of the opposite gender will check the starts enthusiastically, it is hard to stop.
spirits were highly geared towards their mis- condition of the rooms and grade their cleanli- On the last day of our visit, the Vice Chan-
sion of providing the best college services and ness. In other words, boys will check girls’ rooms cellor of UUM, Assoc. Prof. Dato’ Arif, came
they seemed ever so engaged. and vice versa. From what can be observe, the to see and bid us farewell. Although the
Our 2-days programme began almost im- programme certainly do seem to have ignited a programme was short, we had at least achieved
mediately as we arrive. At 8 in the morning, a serious consideration towards cleanliness among our objectives of this programme. Besides
get-together programme (gotong-royong) with the residents. This can be further asserted when strengthening the spirit of brotherhood, we had
residents of Proton College began. Activities we realised that even the male residents’ room gained both knowledge and friendship in return.

EDITORIAL BOARD
EX-OFFICIOS
Mohd Aizat Yaacob
Yusof Abd Manaf
EDITOR
Muhammad Faheem Mohd Ezani
REPORTERS
Marwan Mohd Salleh
Mohd Khairul Hafizuddin Ramli
Mohd Farid Abdul Muttalib
Nor Azhan Norul Azmi
MAHALLAH REPRESENTATIVE
COMMITTEE
Mahallah ‘Uthman Ibn ‘Affan,
International Islamic
University Malaysia (IIUM).

03 - 6196 3299 (Operations Room)

Time out...having lunch after a fruitful and tiring ‘gotong-royong’

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PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS
who have returned from their kampung and future events and do take part. An MRC
greetings to those who have stayed here in the programme is your programme!
mahallah during the vacation.Time has certainly Quite recently, our mahallah has been
been ticking fast for we are now half way highlighted in one of the local newspapers. It
through our semester. The number of holidays seems that someone among ourselves have
that we had to go through this semester is been reporting the problem of monkeys
already too many and I guess that’s why most disturbance elsewhere other than our own
of us feel that the semester has been short. mahallah office. This, I regret to say, is not
Moreover, they say that time flies very fast the kind of attitude that we want to have. We
when you are having so much fun. have a proper channel to raise our problems.
My dear friends, as of this time, MURC If you encounter any problem within our
has already organised a few programmes, one mahallah, please do not hesitate to report it
of which involved a visit to UUM. It is not our to the office or the MRC immediately. Never
activities that I want to recount but the spirit adhere to the stereotypical claim that the
and determination that I see in them. Both the mahallah does not take action when something
JPPK (Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Pelajar is reported. In actual, the mahallah office
Kolej, or in our terms, the MRC) of Proton treats your report with the greatest urgency.
College as well as its residents seem distinctly The office has already summoned the relevant
resolute and high-spirited. It is this attitude authority to capture the monkeys.
that we also want to see among our mahallah Till then, have a pleasant stay and enjoy
Assalâmu ‘alaikum wa rahmatu-llâhi wa residents. Having everyone participating in a your days ahead!
barakâtuh. programme makes the event meaningful and MOHD AIZAT YAACOB
Welcome back to all my fellow friends worthwhile. Therefore, please take note of our President of MRC

MRC & STAFF CLOSE-UP

Name: Name: Name:
Mohammad Muhamad Mohamad
Abu Qatadah Azlah Zulkifli Bakhtiar
Ismail Post : Abdul Azid
Post : Secretary Post :
Vice President General Assistant
Matric No: Matric No: Secretary
0334471 0317597 Matric No:
0233761
Room No : B 1.8 Room No : B 2.4 Room No : E 2.5
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Address : 22, Lorong Teratai 4, Address : 212, Taman Mawar, Address : Rumah PK 1 SMK
Taman Mutiara Teratai, Jalan Tun Abd. Razak, Luak Miri,
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Contact No : 012-245 7330 Contact No : 012-556 5900 Contact No : 019-396 0152
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land among the stars” by his answers” - Voltaire mine your altitude”

Name: Name: Name:

Ahmad Rosdi Hairul Nizam Syahida Asni
Abdullah Abdul Karim Abdullah Sani
Post : Post : Post :
Assistant Hostel Supervisor Administration
Manager, (Operational), Assistant,
Mahallah ‘Uthman Mahallah ‘Uthman Mahallah ‘Uthman
Ibn ‘Affan Ibn ‘Affan Ibn ‘Affan
Origin : Kuala Lumpur Origin : Taiping, Perak Origin : Kuala Lumpur
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Education : Diploma in Quantitative Education : Certificate in Office Mgmt., Education : Continue studying in Dip.
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SELAMA COMMUNITY SERVICE
PROGRAMME (FOLLOW-UP)
If the MRC of Mahallah ‘Ali claims to have been highlighted through the media, they are
not the only one. Following a joint-venture programme between MURC and Mahallah
Sumayyah, the villagers of Selama, Perak, were well in for a hospitality visit. The
programme, which was held last semester has been highlighted through local
media and continues to bring its light till this day.
Commenced under its title ‘Khabaran dari Selama’ from the 6th
- 11th April last year, the programme gave a touching insight on what
modest living meant to the MRC members. With no line signal and
television, the environment was sure to draw anyone into think-
ing how complacent it is to live in an urban area than a rural.
Upon arrival at the village, the MRC members were divided
into their foster families.
The days that followed after were filled with buoyant
activities which increased the bonds of relationship even
more; there were get-together (gotong-royong) activities
with the villagers, modules and games for children, talks
and forum by prominent panellists such as Dr. Jamnul
Azhar Mulkan, Dr. Habeeb Rahman, and Dr. Robiah
Kulop Hamzah, and among others, a cultural & arts night
where the In-Team nasyeed group was invited to perform.
On the last day, the programme was closed by the Larut
parliament member, YBM. Dato’ Raja Hj. Ahmad Zainud-
din bin Raja Hj. Omar. The programme was indeed a
success and though it was initiated last year, our relation-
ship with the villagers remains intact till this day for there
were always follow-ups every now and then.

INTER-MAHALLAH NEW INTAKES’

SPECIAL SESSION
CULTURAL WEEK &
The annual Inter-Mahallah Cultural Week
was again held with tremendous events. With
SINGING/CLOSING
(29th Dec. 2005)
RAMADHAN’S
the aim to promote integration among IIUM st
1 Place : Mahallah ‘Ali IFTAR
students through cultural activities, the 3-day 2nd Place : Mahallah ‘Uthman On the 8th December 2005, a special ses-
event has again retained its reputation of con- 3rd Place : Mahallah As-Siddiq sion with the new family members of Mahallah
tributing to one of IIUM’s liveliest events. The ‘Uthman was conducted. These new members
following is the result of those events for the Congratulations to those who have con- consisted of surprisingly 38 AIKOL students
brothers’ mahallah: tributed their part for our mahallah. We hope of the recent second intake for 2005/2006. The
that more participation will come for the next objective of this session was to introduce the
DRAMA Inter-Mahallah event. As for the overall result, new intakes to the staff, fellows, and MRC of
(27th Dec. 2005) we achieved 3rd place: Mahallah ‘Uthman as well as to foster the spirit
1st Place : Mahallah ‘Ali of brotherhood among those present.
2nd Place : Mahallah As-Siddiq OVERALL During the previous month of Ramadhan,
3rd Place : Mahallah ‘Uthman 1st Place : Mahallah ‘Ali the committee members of MURC saw the op-
2nd Place : Mahallah As-Siddiq portunity to conduct a down-to-earth
INTER-CULTURAL PERFORMANCE 3rd Place : Mahallah ‘Uthman programme. Last semester on 23rd October 2005,
(28th Dec. 2005) 4th Place : Mahallah Al-Farouq MURC has organised an iftar programme for
1st Place : Mahallah Al-Farouq 5th Place : Mahallah Bilal all residents of Mahallah ‘Uthman. Food was
2nd Place : Mahallah ‘Ali given free by our committee at the MURC op-
3rd Place : Mahallah As-Siddiq Not bad guys, but we can do better next time! erations room an hour before iftar.
The objective of the programme was none
CAMPUS MANIA By MI and MEE other but to make residents of Mahallah
‘Uthman acquainted to the new board of
Look makcik*...did you know that My dear child, having you here
our Selama programme has been on with us is what matters most MURC members. Elected near the end of last
TV1, TV2, and Harian Metro newspaper? to us than having you on the semester, it was thought out to be an ideal way
*makcik media...
- in Malay for a face-to-face encounter with the residents.
custom, this The iftar was successful since free food
is used
to address was the undoubtedly main attraction. Let us
the female
elderly remind ourselves, however, that there are more
than meets the eye. Besides introducing the new
members of MURC, solidarity amongst our-
selves was and is also what we seek. Thus,
Villager
from keep this in mind when you participate in any
Selama of our future events. As of the semester, we
hope to have more support in our programmes.
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