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Barnama
17 hours ago
- General
- Barnama
Dapur HEP, UiTM Penang's Community Kitchen Eases Financial Burden On Students
By Siti Azila Alias BUKIT MERTAJAM, June 22 (Bernama) -- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Penang campus has introduced a community kitchen initiative, dubbed Dapur Hal Ehwal Pelajar (Dapur HEP), to ease the financial burden on students, making it the first UiTM campus in Peninsular Malaysia to open the kitchen following its implementation at UiTM Sabah in 2023. Dapur HEP was the brainchild of Prof Dr Mohd Sazili Shahibi, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs (HEP), who conceived it during a meeting with deputy rectors of Student Affairs across all UiTM campuses. It was introduced at the Penang campus on June 4, 2023, under the leadership of the then Deputy Rector of Student Affairs, Associate Professor Dr Basharudin Abdul Hadi. Penang UiTM's Student Residential and Hospitality staff Dewi Anis Othman said the initiative began with only four rice cookers and 20 kg of rice donated by a private contributor. Since then, the kitchen has expanded and is now equipped with two sets of stoves, essential items, and canned food, allowing students to prepare their meals. She said the kitchen operates from the second-floor pantry of the residential college for male students (Intan) and female students (Nilam). "The kitchen is open daily from 7 am to 11 pm with daily monitoring by the College Representative Committee to ensure cleanliness and maintain inventory," she told Bernama recently. She said that although the kitchen targets students from the B40 group, it is open to all students as the university understands the financial struggles that many of them face, having to tighten their belts to make it through their studies. Dewi Anis said the initiative has so far benefited 50 per cent of the 5,500 students from seven residential colleges on campus, adding that it won the Gold Category Special Award for Best Dapur HEP at the 2024 UiTM Excellence Awards for National Student Residencies in January. She said the programme also received attention from ASEAN member countries, such as Indonesia and Thailand, whose representatives visited the campus to study the approach that UiTM Penang adopted, intending to implement a similar model at their universities.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- The Sun
All for her parents: Insp Intan only woman who completes UTK Training Series 1/2025
KUALA LUMPUR: For Inspector Intan, the motivation to endure one of the most gruelling training programmes in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) came from a deeply personal place - her parents. The eldest of five siblings said it is the desire to enable her parents to really enjoy their golden years without worrying about the future of their family that kept her going throughout the physically and mentally demanding Basic Close Protection Security Course Series 1/2025, conducted by the PDRM's elite Special Actions Unit (UTK). 'Every time I feel like giving up, I think of my parents. I believe I can provide for them and allow them to just stay home and enjoy life,' said the 29-year-old officer from Bagan Serai, Perak. Speaking to reporters after the UTK Beret Award Ceremony and the closing of the course at Bukit Aman today, Insp Intan beamed with pride as the only female trainee to complete the four-month elite programme - a milestone proving that women too can withstand the rigours of top-tier police training. The ceremony was officiated by Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Operations), DCP M.V. Sri Kumar. Insp Intan shared that her interest in joining UTK began after watching a montage of the special unit during basic police training at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in March 2024. 'After completing the training at Pulapol, I served as an investigation officer at the Jerantut District Police headquarters for a month before deciding to enrol in this course. I'd be lying if I said I never felt like quitting, but the support and encouragement from my male colleagues helped me push through,' she said. Also among the 36 graduates awarded the prestigious UTK beret were 24-year-old identical twin brothers, Constables Faiz and Farhan, from Bachok, Kelantan. Both of them, of course, credited their achievement to a shared goal and unwavering sibling support. Farhan, who previously served with the Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department, said he joined UTK to test his own limits after working for three years as a police driver. 'My twin and I had planned to join the police force since our SPM after three years in service, we decided to take on the UTK challenge,' he said. Faiz added that having his twin brother alongside him during the toughest moments of training kept him going. 'Of course, there were days when I wanted to throw in the towel and just give up, but having my twin right beside me gave me strength again. We supported and motivated each other through everything,' he said. A total of 36 trainees received their UTK berets today, marking their successful completion of the elite training course and formal induction into PDRM's most highly skilled special forces unit.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- The Sun
Insp Intan only woman who completes UTK Training Series 1/2025
KUALA LUMPUR: For Inspector Intan, the motivation to endure one of the most gruelling training programmes in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) came from a deeply personal place - her parents. The eldest of five siblings said it is the desire to enable her parents to really enjoy their golden years without worrying about the future of their family that kept her going throughout the physically and mentally demanding Basic Close Protection Security Course Series 1/2025, conducted by the PDRM's elite Special Actions Unit (UTK). 'Every time I feel like giving up, I think of my parents. I believe I can provide for them and allow them to just stay home and enjoy life,' said the 29-year-old officer from Bagan Serai, Perak. Speaking to reporters after the UTK Beret Award Ceremony and the closing of the course at Bukit Aman today, Insp Intan beamed with pride as the only female trainee to complete the four-month elite programme - a milestone proving that women too can withstand the rigours of top-tier police training. The ceremony was officiated by Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Operations), DCP M.V. Sri Kumar. Insp Intan shared that her interest in joining UTK began after watching a montage of the special unit during basic police training at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in March 2024. 'After completing the training at Pulapol, I served as an investigation officer at the Jerantut District Police headquarters for a month before deciding to enrol in this course. I'd be lying if I said I never felt like quitting, but the support and encouragement from my male colleagues helped me push through,' she said. Also among the 36 graduates awarded the prestigious UTK beret were 24-year-old identical twin brothers, Constables Faiz and Farhan, from Bachok, Kelantan. Both of them, of course, credited their achievement to a shared goal and unwavering sibling support. Farhan, who previously served with the Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department, said he joined UTK to test his own limits after working for three years as a police driver. 'My twin and I had planned to join the police force since our SPM after three years in service, we decided to take on the UTK challenge,' he said. Faiz added that having his twin brother alongside him during the toughest moments of training kept him going. 'Of course, there were days when I wanted to throw in the towel and just give up, but having my twin right beside me gave me strength again. We supported and motivated each other through everything,' he said. A total of 36 trainees received their UTK berets today, marking their successful completion of the elite training course and formal induction into PDRM's most highly skilled special forces unit.
The Star
12-06-2025
- The Star
For mum and dad: Insp Intan only woman to complete UTK training series 1/2025
KUALA LUMPUR: For Inspector Intan, the motivation to endure one of the most gruelling training programmes in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) came from a deeply personal place - her parents. The eldest of five siblings said it is the desire to enable her parents to really enjoy their golden years without worrying about the future of their family that kept her going throughout the physically and mentally demanding Basic Close Protection Security Course Series 1/2025, conducted by the PDRM's elite Special Actions Unit (UTK). "Every time I feel like giving up, I think of my parents. I believe I can provide for them and allow them to just stay home and enjoy life,' said the 29-year-old officer from Bagan Serai, Perak. Speaking to reporters after the UTK Beret Award Ceremony and the closing of the course at Bukit Aman today, Insp Intan beamed with pride as the only female trainee to complete the four-month elite programme - a milestone proving that women too can withstand the rigours of top-tier police training. The ceremony was officiated by Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Operations), Deputy Comm M.V. Sri Kumar. Insp Intan shared that her interest in joining UTK began after watching a montage of the special unit during basic police training at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in March 2024. "After completing the training at Pulapol, I served as an investigation officer at the Jerantut police headquarters for a month before deciding to enrol in this course. I'd be lying if I said I never felt like quitting, but the support and encouragement from my male colleagues helped me push through,' she said. Also among the 36 graduates awarded the prestigious UTK beret were 24-year-old identical twin brothers, Constables Faiz and Farhan, from Bachok, Kelantan. Both of them, of course, credited their achievement to a shared goal and unwavering sibling support. Farhan, who previously served with the Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department, said he joined UTK to test his own limits after working for three years as a police driver. "My twin and I had planned to join the police force since our SPM after three years in service, we decided to take on the UTK challenge,' he said. Faiz added that having his twin brother alongside him during the toughest moments of training kept him going. "Of course, there were days when I wanted to throw in the towel and just give up, but having my twin right beside me gave me strength again. We supported and motivated each other through everything,' he said. A total of 36 trainees received their UTK berets today, marking their successful completion of the elite training course and formal induction into PDRM's most highly skilled special forces unit.- Bernama
Malaysia Sun
21-05-2025
- General
- Malaysia Sun
Asia Album: Nyonya rice dumplings at home museum in Singapore
SINGAPORE, May 21 (Xinhua) -- With the Nyonya's skillful handling, a delicious and beautiful blue Nyonya rice dumpling soon takes shape at the Intan, a Peranakan heritage home museum in Singapore. The use of blue glutinous rice is a highlight of this delicacy, dyed using natural pigments extracted from butterfly pea flowers. The Nyonya dumplings showcased at the Intan feature a filling made from stir-fried winter melon strips and minced pork marinated with spices, all wrapped in pandan leaves and bamboo leaves. Female descendants of Chinese immigrants who intermarried with local Malays are called "Nyonya."
