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New Straits Times
20-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Language preservationist wins UM's top academic award
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, today graced the 2024 Universiti Malaya (UM) Excellence Award ceremony, which recognised excellent contributions by university staff and corporate partners. Sultan Nazrin, who is UM chancellor, presented awards to 59 recipients across 45 categories. The highest honour, academic figure of the year, was awarded to Professor Dr Stefanie Shamila Pillai from the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics in recognition of her pioneering work in Malaysian English variation and heritage language preservation. She is the first Malaysian to document and archive an endangered language in Malaysia, namely the Melaka Portuguese language, through the Endangered Languages Archive (Endangered Languages Documentation Programme). Other award categories were the innovative alternative assessment, excellent teaching, best academic administrator, outstanding young researcher, research figure, corporate partner and excellent partner. Present were UM vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Noor Azuan Abu Osman and pro-chancellors Toh Puan Dr Aishah Ong as well as Tan Sri Zainun Ali. In his speech, Azuan said the event reflected the university's appreciation for individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields. "UM has surpassed its target with grant acquisitions amounting to RM163.37 million in 2024, an increase of 42 per cent compared to the previous year. "This growth reflects the confidence of various parties in the capabilities of UM researchers, as well as the strength of its research ecosystem, which continues to develop sustainably and with impact," he said. Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Stefanie said she began studying the Melaka Portuguese language in 2009, with formal documentation starting in 2011. The work has since been digitally archived and made publicly accessible. Beyond research and archiving, she has also worked closely with the community to develop learning tools, including mobile applications, aimed at reviving the use of the language. "In terms of research, my motto is that research should not just stop at publication but it must make an impact, on the country and especially on the community. "I think it's really important for us to continue using our languages, to document and revitalise them because language is not just for communication, it is also how we convey our culture, practices and our ways of thinking. "When we lose a language, we also lose a part of our soul. That's why it's so crucial," she said.
New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Sultan Nazrin visits injured FRU policemen at Teluk Intan Hospital
TELUK INTAN: Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, today visited five FRU policemen who are receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital. Sultan Nazrin, was accompanied by State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim, Perak Health Department director Dr Feisul Idzwan Mustapha, and Dewan Negara Perak member Tan Sri Mohd Annuar Zaini. Of the five policemen, four are currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit. They are Corporal Haslizal Mohd Ali, 44; Sergeant Mazlan Mat, 40; Corporal Mohd Izwan Ishak, 39; and Sergeant Mohd Parih Ali, 44. Sultan Nazrin also visited Corporal Mohammad Zulnaidi Muhammad Zulkifli, 34, who is currently in a regular ward. After meeting the injured policemen, Sultan Nazrin also met with the families of the victims and handed over his personal donation to them. Sultan Nazrin was seen conversing with the victims' families before ending his 40-minute visit. It was reported on Tuesday that an FRU truck carrying 18 personnel from Unit 5 Sungai Senam collided with a rock-laden lorry at about 8.50am. Eight officers died at the scene, and a ninth passed away while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital. Nine others were injured. The FRU vehicle was returning to Ipoh after completing duties for the Chitrapournami festival when it was struck by the lorry.
New Straits Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sultan Nazrin officiates solar arch at UPSI
TANJONG MALIM: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah today officiated the Solar Arch of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) which is an open-air hall built based on solar system, the first of its kind in Malaysia. Also attending the ceremony was the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim. Their Royal Highnesses were greeted upon arrival by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, UPSI pro-chancellor Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid and UPSI vice-chancellor Prof. Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff. In his speech, Md Amin said the concept by Sultan Nazrin had inspired UPSI researchers together with the Synergy Generated Company and UPSI Holdings Sdn Bhd to build a Solar Arch or the first mega solar hall in Malaysia with an area of over 12,500 square feet. "UPSI's Solar Arch, with its zero capex concept, has successfully reduced carbon emissions by 2,800 tonnes per year, and saved construction costs of RM5 million. "In addition, it saves electricity bills of RM2 million per year as well as saving ceremonial tent rentals of RM500,000 per year, and it can generate up to RM350,000 per year through rental for various programmes implemented at the arch," he said. He said the Solar Arch initiative would also be a catalyst for UPSI's leap in achievement for the Low Carbon City Award and UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. "This modern initiative is not just a physical landmark, but a symbol of sustainable commitment that shines towards world-class green initiatives in the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan. "The project is in line with the aspirations of the book written by the Sultan, Globalisation, Perak's Rise, Relative Decline and Regeneration," he said. Meanwhile, Sultan Nazrin and Tuanku Zara also witnessed the exchange of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between UPSI, Institut Darul Ridzuan (IDR) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) in the fields of research, education, law and care economics training. Their Highnesses also attended a feast in conjunction with UPSI's 2025 Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration and ended with a visit to the food stalls at the event. – BERNAMA
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sultan Nazrin officiates solar arch at UPSI
TANJONG MALIM: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah today officiated the Solar Arch of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) which is an open-air hall built based on solar system, the first of its kind in Malaysia. Also attending the ceremony was the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim. Their Royal Highnesses were greeted upon arrival by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, UPSI pro-chancellor Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid and UPSI vice-chancellor Prof. Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff. In his speech, Md Amin said the concept by Sultan Nazrin had inspired UPSI researchers together with the Synergy Generated Company and UPSI Holdings Sdn Bhd to build a Solar Arch or the first mega solar hall in Malaysia with an area of over 12,500 square feet. 'UPSI's Solar Arch, with its zero capex concept, has successfully reduced carbon emissions by 2,800 tonnes per year, and saving construction costs of RM5 million. 'In addition, it saves electricity bills of RM2 million per year as well as saving ceremonial tent rentals of RM500,000 per year, and it is able to generate up to RM350,000 per year through rental for various programmes implemented at the arch,' he said. He said the Solar Arch initiative would also be a catalyst for UPSI's leap in achievement for the Low Carbon City Award and UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. 'This modern initiative is not just a physical landmark, but a symbol of sustainable commitment that shines towards world-class green initiatives in the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan. 'The project is In line with the aspirations of the book written by the Sultan, Globalisation, Perak's Rise, Relative Decline and Regeneration,' he said. Meanwhile, Sultan Nazrin and Tuanku Zara also witnessed the exchange of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) between UPSI, Institut Darul Ridzuan (IDR) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) in the fields of research, education, law and care economics training. Their Highnesses also attended a feast in conjunction with UPSI's 2025 Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration and ended with a visit to the food stalls at the event.
The Star
23-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Perak Ruler Sultan Nazrin officiates at UPSI's Solar Arch launch
TANJONG MALIM: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, officiated at the Solar Arch of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), which is an open-air hall built based on solar system, the first of its kind in Malaysia. Also attending the ceremony on Wednesday (April 23) was the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, Tuanku Zara Salim. Their Royal Highnesses were greeted upon arrival by Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, UPSI pro-chancellor Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Zakri Abdul Hamid and UPSI vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff. In his speech, Md Amin said the concept by Sultan Nazrin had inspired UPSI researchers together with the Synergy Generated Company and UPSI Holdings Sdn Bhd to build a Solar Arch or the first mega solar hall in Malaysia with an area of over 12,500 square feet. "UPSI's Solar Arch, with its zero capex concept, has successfully reduced carbon emissions by 2,800 tonnes per year, and saving construction costs of RM5mil. "In addition, it saves electricity bills of RM2mil per year as well as saving ceremonial tent rentals of RM500,000 per year, and it is able to generate up to RM350,000 per year through rental for various programmes implemented at the arch," he said. He said the Solar Arch initiative would also be a catalyst for UPSI's leap in achievement for the Low Carbon City Award and UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. "This modern initiative is not just a physical landmark, but a symbol of sustainable commitment that shines towards world-class green initiatives in the state of Perak Darul Ridzuan. "The project is In line with the aspirations of the book written by the Sultan, 'Globalisation, Perak's Rise, Relative Decline and Regeneration'," he said. Meanwhile, Sultan Nazrin and Tuanku Zara also witnessed the exchange of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between UPSI, Institut Darul Ridzuan (IDR) and Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) in the fields of research, education, law and care economics training. Their Highnesses also attended a feast in conjunction with UPSI's 2025 Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration and ended with a visit to the food stalls at the event. — Bernama
