Amirul Ariff Takes Gold at UTP Tennis Close

By Marc Raphael, PE 1st/2nd Tronoh, 23th November – “I never thought I could actually win the tournament!” This is what Amirul Ariff bin Sazali (CE, 2nd Year, 2nd Sem) had to say of his triumph in the recent UTP Tennis Close Championship. The event, which saw a healthy number of participants this year, was organised by Sekretariat Rakan Muda, and held at UTP tennis courts on the 22nd and 23rd of November. A heavily tanned Amirul on his way...

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IM Nole sweeps top prizes at National Rapid and Blitz 2012

By Marc Raphael, PE 1st/2nd Tronoh, 18th November- It was a day of few surprises at UTP’s Multi-Purpose Hall, venue to the National Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships held on the 17th and 18th of November. The tournament’s highest rated participant, Pilipino player Rolando Nole (International Master) bagged first place in the Open category for both the Rapid and Blitz tournaments, with his compatriot and fellow tournament favourite...

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Quiz Wise 2012

Tronoh, 19th November- Equip yourself with as much general knowledge as possible, show it off, and win something big!  That’s exactly how Quiz Wise 2012 went on at Undercroft recently. We would like to congratulate the champion group that swept away a whopping RM700 as the Grand Prize!  “That guy wearing the black T-shirt, he is very intelligent. He knows the answers even before the questions are completed,” said Ammar Fahmi Abdullah...

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SEDEX Intro Day

Tronoh, 7 November: SEDEX (Science and Engineering Design Exhibition)’s Intro Day was held as a jump start and ice breaking session for the upcoming SEDEX 31 by the new board of SEDEX’s high committee. Attended by at least 100 students, the event was held to promote and introduce what SEDEX to the new students. The introduction day started with an introduction of SEDEX 31's structure by the project director, Kanagesh. “This SEDEX is going...

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Datuk Zainal Bids Farewell To Students With Parting Advice

Tronoh, 29th October – After 7 ½ years at the helm of the university’s administration, it was time for outgoing Vice Chancellor Datuk Dr Zainal Abidin Hj Kasim to make his last live address to students of UTP. Datuk Zainal Abidin was invited to share his experiences while on his long road to success at an event entitled “The Leadership Journey – My Experience”, held at Undercroft recently. Entry to the sharing session, a joint initiative...

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12th Convocation Ceremony

Tronoh, 21st October – The Chancellor Hall was filled with excitement and the radiant smiles of graduating students and proud parents as the annual convocation ceremony is was held in sessions. A total of 1267 students graduated this year, 154 comprising of postgraduate students and 1113 of undergraduate students from various programmes; Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,...

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Minggu Mesra Kampus (MMK) Sept '12

Tronoh, 9th October- Always hoped for 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...

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SKI: Producing World Class Leaders

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...

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Almural Abdelkreem Surges to Victory in UTP Run

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...

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Victory for UPAG in FESTARI 2012

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 that, UPAG also participated in an international...

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Interbeatz does UTP Proud At Super Dancers 2012

Kuantan, 4 August- CapitaMalls Asia, a leading shopping mall developer with clients all over Asia have organized a cross-country, cross-mall dancing competition, Super Dancers 2012, from mid-July to August 2012 held at seven of CapitaMalls-built malls in China, Malaysia and India. Interbeatz Crew celebrating their victory. Tahyr Orazov (2nd runner up for solo category) with judge, Ms. Joan Low. The judges of the East Coast Mall ‘Super...

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Perodua Eco Challenge 2012

Melaka, 13th July: A total of 21 students from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS participated in a two-day event held at the Melaka Motorsport International Circuit (MIMC) organised by Perodua Corporate Responsibility Program. The objective of the programme is to promote innovative skills and creativity in students. Participating teams are required to build a car which is dynamic and fuel efficient by enhancing the engines and the outlook of existing...

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International Culture Night

Tronoh, 13th July - International   Culture Night (ICN) was organised by the International Students Council (ISC) on 13 July 2012 at UTP Chancellor Hall to set a stage for  different nationalities to promote and showcase their various cultural dances and songs. The theme of ICN for this year was “Our Children, Our Future”, which was related to the event’s objective of raising awareness level towards child abuse issue among UTP students....

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SEDEX 30

TRONOH, 9 JULY. One of the biggest events at Universiti Teknologi Petronas, SEDEX 30 was successfully held at the Foyer of Chancellor Hall. The purpose of SEDEX is to act as a platform to showcase the research and  innovation activities to the University’s campus community. The event was split into several categories which included Final Year Project (FYP), Engineering Team Project (ETP), Open Innovation Challenge (OIC) and Young    ...

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