Student Mobility IEOM Pakuan 2023, Malaysia & Thailand

Monday - 20/11/2023

Tuesday  - 21/11/2023

Students from  UTHM  (Universiti  Tun  Hussein  Onn  Malaysia)  and  UNPAK (Universitas  Pakuan)  came  together for a memorable bonding   experience  through  a hiking  expedition  to  Bukit  Lambak,  Kluang.  This  adventure  provided  a unique opportunity  for students  to  connect  with  nature,  create  friendships,  teamwork,  and  the  development  of a tightly-knit community  among  the students  from  UTHM and  UNPAK.  On afternoon,  it's  our  first meeting with  Prof.  Talib  Bin Bon  and  Lunch  at the  caf~  was an enriching and pleasant experience.

IE OM Student Chapter-  UT HM:  Hanis ah, Arai,  Faizah,  Asyraf

Wednesday - 22/11/2023

We were being guided  by UTHM  students to  visit the  largest  library  in  South  East Asia since May 2010.  called,  "Perpustakaan  Tunku

Tun Aminah." Our visit  to  the  Tunku Tun Aminah  Library  was  a delightful  and enriching  experience.  UTHM  has  opened  a branch  library  which  is situated  at the town  campus.  For now Tunku Tun Aminah Library  is a 5 storey  building and has a floor area of 16000  square  metres.  It is  so big that  it  could  accommodate  at  least 3000  users.  Besidesthat,  this  library  can fill as  many as  300  000  volumes.  As for  now UTHM  library  holdsmore  than  182  000  copies of  references  books in various  fields,  8000  title  of thesis,  150title  of  printed journal, 180 title of electric journal, 40 title of magazines and 22 000copies of audio visual materials.

Navigating through the well-organized  sections, we discovered  a treasure trove of information that ranged from classic literature to cutting-edge  research. The library's  commitment to digital  resources  was  evident,  with  computer terminals  and online  databases providing a contemporary touch to traditional scholarship. The ambiance  of the Tunku Tun Aminah  Library facilitated a conducive atmosphere for studying, research, and collaborative learning. Comfortable reading  nooks, study pods, and group  discussion  areas offered flexibility for individuals and groups to engage in academic  pursuits.

The dedicated  library  staff  added  to  the  positive  experience,  offering  assistance  with  resource  location  and  providing valuable 'insights into the library's  extensive collection. Their commitment to supporting the academic journey of visitors enhanced the overall visit,  making it not just a stop for information  but a place of intellectual growth and exploration. Before  we go to  Azhar Food  to  Industry  visit,  we lunch with  a student  UTHM  and Prof Talib and that was a valuable  extension  of the educational journey.  It  blurred the  lines between  the  roles of teacher and student,  creating  an environment where knowledge  could be exchanged freely, and the  mentor-student relationship could  evolve into a partnership of mutual growth and understanding.

Next, we visited  Azhar Food  Supplier - Local  Business at  Batu  Pahat. Azhar Food  Manufacturing  Sdn.  Bhd.  is  a company  that  produces various  types  of  snacks.  This company  was established  in  2000 under the private name of Azhar bin Rasnan. The vision of this company  is to introduce the company  and products more widely. The company's mission is to expand the  product  market throughout the country and abroad.  As for the objective of this company,  it is to respond  to the  Prime  Minister's call,  develop  the  capital as  a center of attraction  and sales  crops,  meet the  high demand  in  the agricultural structure,  obtain the  production  of crops at the time required to avoid the  production  of wasted  or insufficient products. In  2005, this  company  was registered  under the  name of Azhar Food  Manufacturing Sdn.  Bhd.  which  is the  continuity  between  Azhar Food  and manufacturing.  This company's  factory attracts the attention  of the  public  because of its strategic  location  which  is  by the main road  of Rengit,  Batu  Pahat,  Johar.  Next,  in  2011, this  company  expanded  its  branch  in  Bandar  Baru  Uda, Johor  Bahru. The company's new branch  also attracted  the  attention  of residents  in  the  area.  In  2014,  this  company  started  exporting their  products such  as  salted  potato  chips,  BBQ chips,  curry  potato chips  to Yorker  Supermarket, Taiwan. Taiwan  is the first foreign  country to receive  products from Azhar Food  Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. Azhar Food  Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. using functional organization. This functional  organization  means group work  according  to  their  respective  functions.  This is  because it  is  efficiency  in  organizing  the same expertise and workers with the same skills.  llt is the coordination  within the functional area. At  night,  the  last  dinner  together,  uniting  students  from  UNPAK  (Universitas  Pakuan)  and  UTHM  (Universiti  Tun  Hussein  Onn Malaysia), was  a remarkable  celebration of friendship, cultural exchange, and shared experiences. The ambiance  was charged with a vibrant energy as the diverse group of students gathered for an evening of connection.

Lecturer Pakuan  University:

Dr.  Henny Suharyati- Dean of the  Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences

Dr.  Retno  Martanti  Endah  Lestari - Vice Dean for Academic  and Student Affairs from the  Faculty of Economics and Business

Mr.  Muslim - Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs from the  Faculty of Social and Cultural Sciences

Thursday-  23/11/2023

We were visiting  Multimedia  University, our trip to the Faculty of Business at  Multimedia  University  (MMU)  in  Malaysia was a great innovation for collaboration between UNPAK (Universitas Pakuan) lecturers and students. The purposeful meeting, initially aimed at exploring academic exchange opportunities, evolved  into an exciting  plan for beneficial  lectures.

The result  of  this  visit  was a  well-thought-out  plan  for  a  lecture  exchange program.  UNPAK  and  MMU  lecturers  would share their  expertise,  enriching the  academic experience  for  students  on both  sides.  This collaboration  aimed to create  a two-way  flow   of  knowledge  ,and  ideas.  The  atmosphere  during  our  visit  was  filled  with  enthusiasm  and  a  shared commitment to  educational excellence.  The potential collaboration  between  UN PAK  and MMU opened doors to  a new era of international cooperation,  promising mutual growth  and understanding among academic communities.

Our visit  to  FOB  (Faculty  of  Business)  at  MMU  (Multimedia  University)  Malaysia  yielded  remarkable  results,  notably securing the  3rd International Student  Engagement and Exchange  Program  (ISeEP).  The journey  began with an exploration of collaborative opportunities  and culminated  in  an achievement that showcased the strength  of our partnership.

Leaving  MMU, we carried  the  spirit  of  collaboration  with  us,  excited  about  the  future  possibilities  this  partnership  held. The exchange of  beneficial  lectures  showcased  the  power  of connecting  minds  globally,  laying  the  foundation  for  a dynamic and enriching academic relationship  between  UN PAK and MMU. Chance to  engage in  a discussion  with  students  from  the  Faculty  of  Business  (FOB)  at  MMU  (Multimedia  University)  and Dr. Ariel  King  was  a truly enriching experience. The setting was dynamic, with  an atmosphere  buzzing with  intellectual curiosity and a shared passion for business-re Lated  topics.

Friday - 24/11/2023

Our visit to  Prince of Songkhla University  in Thailand,  as we explored the campus,  we were immersed  in a blend  of modern infrastructure  and  traditional  Thai  architectural  charm.  The  university's  commitment  to  fostering  a dynamic   learning environment  was evident  in  its  state-of-the-art  facilities  and  a diverse  range  of academic  disciplines.  Engaging  with students  and  faculty  at  Prince  of  Songkhla  University  provided  a  unique   opportunity  for  cultural  exchange  and intellectual exploration.

One of the  must-do  things  on visiting  Thailand  is  temples.  It  is  a country  rich  in  history  and culture,  and its  temples,  or "wats. These sacred  spaces  are  places  of worship  and  also  serve  as  important cultural and  architectural  landmarks. Visitors to Thailand can expect to find  various temples with  unique styles and histories.

Next is our cultural journey to Thailand's Temple  Municipal  Park, where tradition and tranquility converge  in a harmonious embrace. Nestled amidst lush landscapes, this enchanting park serves as a gateway to the rich tapestry of Thai heritage. Located  7km northeast of Hat Yai, this  huge, green oasis of hilly,  landscaped  gardens  is  home to  several stunning temples, an observatory,  southern  Thailand's  tallest  Golden  Buddha,  a boating  lake - complete with  artificial waterfall  - cafes  and food  stalls,  and a network  of  cycling  routes.  Spending  a day breathing  in  the  fresh  air,  exploring the  temples,  riding  the cable car and taking in the spectacular views is a great escape from the often stifling atmosphere of Hat Yai.