Bulletin

Site visits to selected villages for the Projek Bersepadu Pembangunan Ekonomi Kampung (PROSPEK) are part of an initial study that aims to obtain a big picture or general understanding of an issue, situation, or study area before the full implementation of the village economic development project. The visit aims to obtain an initial understanding of the socio-economic conditions of the villages involved and to analyse the challenges and opportunities in implementing the village economic development project.

TRANSFORM has received a visit from the UTHM Security Department. This visit aims to discuss high-demand courses for UTHM Security Department staff in collaboration with ASD Training & Consultancy which is expected to be held starting in July 2025. The reception of this visit was led by Dr. Zahrul Akmal Bin Damin and was also attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fadillah Binti Ismail. The presence of the UTHM Security Department was led by Mr. Mohamad Razid Bin Kasaok and was also attended by Mr. Abd. Shukur Bin Mutalib.

TRANSFORM paid a courtesy visit to the Advanced Technology Training Center (ADTEC) Batu Pahat. This courtesy visit aimed to discuss potential collaboration between TRANSFORM and ADTEC Batu Pahat. TRANSFORM's visit was led by Dr. Zahrul Akmal Bin Damin and was also attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fadillah Binti Ismail and Dr. Mimi Nahariah Azwani Binti Mohamed. TRANSFORM's presence was welcomed by Ts. Mohamad Noor Bin Ismail (Deputy Director) accompanied by Ts. Hjh. Nor Azlina Binti Ismail, Mimi Nora Binti Mohd Noh, Ts. Kantan a/l Saminathan, Ts Nur AzuaBinti Rahim and Tc S. Rosli Bin Hasan. This visit successfully identified the prospects for collaboration to be achieved in 2025.

TRANSFORM has been entrusted by the University to lead the task force to prepare a working paper on the direction of UTHM as a lifelong learning center with the concept of University of The 3rd Age (U3A) in the Southern Region. This working paper was presented by YBhg. Prof. Dr. Shahruddin Bin Mahzan @ Mohd Zin (Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic and International) in front of YBhg. Datin Dr. Syahira Binti Hamidon, Deputy Director (Education), Human Capital Development Division, Ministry of Economy. This presentation was agreed by the Ministry of Economy and UTHM was asked to prepare a full working paper.

TRANSFORM has taken the initiative to hold a meeting with YBhg. Prof. Ts. Dr. Rabiah Binti Ahmad, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation). The purpose of the meeting was to make an initial presentation of UTHM's internal research papers as requested by YB Prof. Dato' Vice Chancellor. TRANSFORM's visit was led by Dr. Zahrul Akmal Bin Hj. Damin and was also attended by Dr. Norizan Binti Rameli and Dr. Mimi Nahariah Azwani Binti Mohamed. Two papers were presented, namely a Study on UTHM Staff Involvement in Sports and a Study on Best Practices of Uniformed Bodies at UTHM.

TRANSFORM participated in a courtesy visit to the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Gelang Patah led by Assoc. Prof. Sr. Dr. Abdul Jalil Bin Omar from the Malaysian Real Estate Institute (MyRei). TRANSFORM was represented by PM Dr. Fadillah Binti Ismail. The presence of the UTHM delegation was welcomed by Ir. Jamal Bin Abu Bakar, En. Mohd Azhari Bin Mohd Sirat and En. Zahrulhisham Bin Damin. This visit successfully identified the prospects for cooperation to be implemented in 2025.

TRANSFORM has taken the initiative to hold a meeting with YB Prof. Dato’ Vice Chancellor, YB Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Ruzairi Bin Abdul Rahim. The purpose of the meeting was to present UTHM’s internal research papers. TRANSFORM’s visit was led by Dr. Zahrul Akmal Bin Hj. Damin and was also attended by Dr. Norizan Binti Rameli and Dr. Mimi Nahariah Azwani Binti Mohamed. Two papers were presented, namely a Study on UTHM Staff Involvement in Sports and a Study on Best Practices of Uniformed Bodies at UTHM.

TRANSFORM in collaboration with Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor (KPRJ) and UNOYA held a course on Precision Data Management: From Basics to Brilliance at KPRJ. A total of 25 people consisting of KPRJ and ONOYA staff participated in this course sponsored by KPRJ and UNOYA. The appointment of TRANSFORM Associate Research Fellows as collaboration partners and speakers is seen as being able to expand the network for future consultation purposes in addition to fulfilling MoU activities.

TRANSFORM represented UTHM at the kick-off meeting for the implementation of the Third Era University (U3A) consortium pilot project proposal held at the Ministry of Economy, Putrajaya. TRANSFORM was attended by Dr. Zahrul Akmal Bin Damin and Dr. Mimi Nahariah Azwani Binti Mohamed. The meeting agreed to select 3 universities, namely Universiti Putera Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) as the leaders of the pilot project to make U3A a success. The meeting determined that each University must propose a program to make U3A a success based on the strengths of their respective Universities.

TRANSFORM in collaboration with ASD Training & Consultancy held an ISPS Code Crisis Operations Room Operations Management course at the Johor Port Authority, Pasir Gudang. A total of 30 people consisting of Marine Facility Security Officers and Marine Transport Security Officers participated in this course sponsored by the Johor Port Authority and ASD Training & Consultancy. The appointment of TRANSFORM Research Fellows as collaboration partners and speakers is seen as being able to expand the network for future consultation purposes.

TRANSFORM has received a visit from the Student Representative Council (MPP), UTHM. This visit aims to discuss cooperation in terms of guidance and expert referral. The presence of the UTHM MPP was led by Mr. Muhamad Amir Luqman Bin Mohamad Alwi (NYDP I) and also included Mr. Sagadran a/l Thevan Nair and Muhamad Haikal Bin Mohamed Nadzri. This visit has successfully identified the prospects for cooperation to be achieved in 2025.

The Institute of Social Transformation and Regional Development (TRANSFORM), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia paid a courtesy visit to the Southern Region Malaysian Marine Department on 5 March 2025. The courtesy visit aimed to discuss potential strategic collaboration between TRANSFORM UTHM and the Southern Region Malaysian Marine Department. The visit from TRANSFORM was led by the Deputy Director of TRANSFORM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fadillah binti Ismail.

Institute of Social Transformation and Regional Development (TRANSFORM), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia attended a Workspace briefing held at the Meeting Room Level 2, Block A4, UTHM. This briefing was delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nadirul Hasraf bin Mat Nayan, Head of the Strategic Planning Department, Strategic Planning and Risk Management Office (PSPR). This briefing aims to enable all management and implementing staff at TRANSFORM to interact online for the purpose of work instructions and implementation to support TRANSFORM's objectives.

All staff at the Institute of Social Transformation and Regional Development (TRANSFORM), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia successfully attended the SPEED Transformation Sharing Session held at the TRANSFORM Meeting Room, Block B1, UTHM. This sharing session was delivered by Dr. Zahrul Akmal bin Damin, Director of TRANSFORM. This sharing session was held so that each member present could gain basic knowledge related to SPEED.

The Institute of Social Transformation and Regional Development (TRANSFORM), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia has held discussions to hold a collaborative teacher development program between TRANSFORM UTHM and the Batu Pahat District Education Office (PPD) and Sekolah Kebangsaan Peserai. The TRANSFORM visit was led by Dr. Mimi Nahariah Azwani binti Mohamed. The presence of TRANSFORM was welcomed by the Head of Special Rehabilitation PPD, Learning Sector, Batu Pahat PPD, namely Mr. Mohd Fauzi bin Idris, accompanied by Mr. Mohd Yazi bin Jasman and Mrs. Raihani binti Esa.