UM Faculty of Engineering Postgraduate (official)

06/02/2023

The illegal mining of rare earth elements (REE) in the Bukit Enggang forest reserve is a serious matter that highlights the need for stronger regulatory frameworks and enforcement of environmental impact assessment (EIA) laws. The theft of these metals, which fetch high prices, raises concerns over whether they were mined with permission from the state government and the possibility of recurring theft.

The detection of illegal mining activities in this area is a clear indication that there are loopholes in the current regulatory framework, which allows for such activities to go undetected. It is imperative that the authorities take steps to strengthen the regulatory framework and increase monitoring of extraction activities in the region. This could be achieved through the implementation of stricter penalties for those who engage in illegal mining, as well as the implementation of a robust monitoring system that includes regular inspections and the use of technology such as satellite imagery to detect any illegal activities.

The need to reinforce EIA enforcement and law is also critical to better protect the environment and environmental sensitive areas. The EIA is a critical tool that assesses the impact of development activities on the environment and ensures that projects are carried out in a manner that is sustainable and minimizes harm to the environment. In this case, the illegal mining of REE could have significant impacts on the ecosystem and wildlife in the Bukit Enggang forest reserve, and it is crucial that the relevant authorities enforce the EIA laws to prevent such activities from taking place in the future.

Furthermore, there is an urgent need to get Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices to be adopted on the ground by industries. The ESG framework promotes sustainable practices and is essential for ensuring that the extraction of minerals and other resources is carried out in a manner that is responsible and takes into account the impact on the environment and communities. The adoption of ESG practices by companies in the REE extraction industry would help to ensure that activities are carried out in a sustainable and responsible manner, reducing the risk of illegal mining and protecting the environment.

In conclusion, the illegal mining of REE in Bukit Enggang forest reserve highlights the need for stronger regulatory frameworks, enforcement of EIA laws, and the adoption of ESG practices. These measures are crucial to ensure the sustainable extraction of minerals and to protect the environment and the communities that are impacted by these activities.

S*K: Illegal mining of rare earth elements (REE) has been detected at the Bukit Enggang forest feserve three months after the theft of these metals were reported.

12/03/2020

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09/12/2016

Call for paper.
The International Technical Postgraduate Conference (Tech-Post 2017) will be held 5th – 6th April 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tech-Post 2017, is organised to bring together innovative postgraduate researchers in all disciplines of Engineering to a common forum.
The primary goal of the conference is to promote R&D activities in Engineering. Another goal is to promote dissemination and exchange of scientific knowledge and research knowhow between postgraduate researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners working in Malaysia and abroad.
In collaboration with Asian Scientific Research, all accepted papers will be published in Research Communications in Engineering Science and Technology (ISSN: pending) http://www.asianscientificresearch.com/journals/index.php/RCEST – all articles will receive a permanent DOI number. Selected papers will also be considered for several journals indexed by Scopus and Thompson Reuters.
More information available at http://engine.um.edu.my/tech-post2017

04/04/2016

GRADUAN ASPIRE CAREER & POSTGRADUATE FAIR 2016!

17/02/2016

Warga UM yang dihormati,

Dimaklumkan bahawa pada 18 - 19 Februari 2016 (Khamis dan Jumaat), Fakulti Kejuruteraan akan ditutup kerana semua staf akan terlibat dalam program kerja berpasukan di luar kampus. Pejabat kami akan beroperasi seperti biasa pada 22.02.2016 (Isnin).

Segala kesulitan amatlah dikesali.

Bagi pihak:
Dekan
Fakulti Kejuruteraan

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Dear UM Community,

Please be informed that from 18 until 19 February 2016 (Thursday and Friday), Faculty of Engineering will be closed as all staff will be participating the Teambuilding program outside campus. Our office will operate as usual on 22.02.2016 (Monday)

Our apologies for any invonvenience caused.

On behalf of:
Dean
Faculty of Engineering

02/12/2015

Dear Students,

Kindly be informed that the above application is open to all students (Final Year Student - Undergraduate and postgraduates) from Faculty of Engineering to participate in the three month (1 June 2016 - 30 August 2016) field trip at Tokyo Institute of Technology Japan! This opportunity is open to all locals and internationals students who are still active in the system with CGPA of 3.00 and above. Grab this opportunity by sending the form to [email protected] at least by 04.12.2015 at 5.00 pm. Applications received after the date will not be accepted. Applications must be attached with your latest transcript/support letter from supervisor and CV.

For further inquiries, please contact Mr Hafizal at 03-7967 5234.

24/11/2015

Dear All Postgraduate Candidates,
(For those register any courses in Semester I, 2015/2016 Session)

COURSE & TEACHING EVALUATION SYSTEM (CTES)

Dear Sir / Madam,

Please be informed that the “Course & Teaching Evaluation System” exercise for Semester I, 2015/2016 Session has commenced from 23rd November 2015 until 26th December 2015.

For those who have registered any courses in Semester I, 2015/2016 Session are required to do the evaluation. Please take note that you will be barred from viewing the examination result if your CTES evaluation has not completed.

Please make sure the following steps are followed to ensure successful of your CTES evaluation:

1. Register for Semester I, 2015/2016 Session.

2. Register for your siswamail account at http://siswa.um.edu.my/
(for those without the account).

3. Please browse http://umctes.um.edu.my and use your siswamail
(username & password) to access the system.

For any enquiries regarding CTES system, kindly contact Systems Administrator at 603-22463275.

Thank you and have a good day.

Assistant Registrar
The Admissions Section,
Institute of Graduate Studies,
University of Malaya,
50603 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 603-79674517/ 4659 / 4408 / 4405
Fax: 603-79566634.

SISWAMaiL (siswa.um.edu.my) is the NEW student webmail powered by Google Apps. It is an official email application system provided to all students of University of Malaya.

06/11/2015

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