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The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia to host MITAF 2025 in October
MALAYSIA will host the 'Malaysia International Traditional Archery Festival (MITAF) 2025' in Kwasa Damansara, Selangor, for four days from Oct 9 to 12. Traditional Archery Association of Malaysia (TAAM) president Zainurin Osman said an estimated 2,000 participants from 15 countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, Philippines, Korea, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Pakistan and Mongolia are expected to participate in the tournament. 'MITAF 2025 is the first tournament organised by TAAM since its establishment and recognition by the government in 2022, and the response received has been very encouraging. 'A total of nine archers will be selected to represent Malaysia, three each for the male, female and junior categories and they are the winners of the 2025 National Traditional Archery Championship,' he told reporters at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) Sports Centre here today. He said this when he met at the 2025 National Traditional Archery Championship, which drew more than 700 participants. Commenting further, Zainurin said MITAF 2025 was organised not only to bring together all archers across the country in a prestigious tournament but also as a platform to produce future national traditional archers. 'We expect more than 15,000 spectators and visitors from all over the country to attend the four-day tournament, thus elevating the event of traditional archery to the international level. 'In addition, a total prize of USD30,000 is provided for the winners of the tournament,' he said. In another development, he said that since TAAM was established in 2022, 16 state traditional archery associations have been established nationwide, apart from seven district archery associations and 151 traditional archery clubs. He said that all the associations and clubs under the auspices of TAAM have received approval from the Sports Commissioner of Malaysia. 'The National Traditional Archery Championship is one of the annual events organised by TAAM and this year is the third edition. 'We can see the response among the people of this country, especially the younger generation and young participants, are increasing for traditional archery,' he said.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Perak aim to be among top three at Archery Championship
IPOH: Perak are aiming for a top-three finish at the 2025 National Traditional Archery Championship to be held at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) this weekend. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah said a total of 43 participants comprising adults and children from the Perak Archery Association will be taking part in the two-day championship beginning Saturday (May 31). 'We have high hopes of achieving success in this championship because in the previous edition, we finished in fifth place. 'This target was set after we sought to improve that standing through preparations, training, and selection processes that have been conducted regularly by the association,' he told Bernama. The third edition of this national championship is expected to involve the participation of more than 700 traditional archers from across the country.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Perak aim to be among top three at National Traditional Archery Championship
IPOH: Perak are aiming for a top-three finish at the 2025 National Traditional Archery Championship to be held at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) this weekend. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah said a total of 43 participants comprising adults and children from the Perak Archery Association will be taking part in the two-day championship beginning Saturday (May 31). 'We have high hopes of achieving success in this championship because in the previous edition, we finished in fifth place. 'This target was set after we sought to improve that standing through preparations, training, and selection processes that have been conducted regularly by the association,' he told Bernama. The third edition of this national championship is expected to involve the participation of more than 700 traditional archers from across the country.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Perak Aim to Be Among Top Three At National Traditional Archery Championship
IPOH, May 29 (Bernama) – Perak are aiming for a top-three finish at the 2025 National Traditional Archery Championship to be held at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) this weekend. State Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah said a total of 43 participants comprising adults and children from the Perak Archery Association will be taking part in the two-day championship beginning Saturday (May 31). "We have high hopes of achieving success in this championship because in the previous edition, we finished in fifth place.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- The Sun
Rethinking learning in age of artificial intelligence
PETALING JAYA: As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in students' daily academic routines, universities face urgent calls to rethink how they teach and assess learning before real understanding is replaced by AI-generated shortcuts. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Faculty of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity dean Assoc Prof Dr Muhammad Hafidz Fazli Md Fauadi warned that over-reliance on AI risks producing graduates who pass exams but lack critical thinking and practical skills. 'Recent advances in AI have reshaped education. You'll hear students say, 'I finished my final assignment in four hours using AI'. 'It may sound like a joke, but it reflects a real challenge in today's higher education landscape,' he said. His comments followed theSun's report on a student's Facebook post claiming they breezed through assignments with AI tools, prompting backlash from netizens concerned about eroding cognitive skills. AI tools now enable students to generate polished essays, technical reports or even coding projects within minutes, often without grasping the underlying content. Muhammad Hafidz noted this demands a serious rethink by universities, particularly among lecturers and administrators, to ensure that teaching remains relevant in the digital age. 'Policy-makers and academic leaders must redesign curricula to integrate AI responsibly.' He stressed that assessment should go beyond factual knowledge to evaluate creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving and ethics. He said banning AI outright is neither feasible nor productive given its growing presence in modern workplaces. Instead, students should be taught to use it ethically, in line with the World Economic Forum's 2025 report which highlights AI literacy, creativity and critical thinking as essential job skills. 'Educators also need ongoing professional development to understand AI tools and how to assess AI-assisted work fairly. 'By adapting frameworks such as Bloom's Taxonomy, institutions can build clear rubrics that measure originality, technical skills and practical AI usage, helping separate genuine learning from over-reliance.' He added that the focus should shift from outcomes to learning processes. Requiring students to submit multiple drafts, include software logs or maintain reflective journals can promote engagement and limit misuse. 'Transparency is key. Students should disclose AI prompts, responses and their own edits. 'This fosters explainability, especially in STEM disciplines, and helps them critically assess the role of AI in their work.' Muhammad Hafidz also recommended expanding oral and in-person assessments. 'When asked, 'Why did you choose this approach?', students who overly rely on AI often can't explain their work. That's a red flag.' He further advocated phased assessments – breaking assignments into proposals, drafts and final submissions – to reduce last-minute dependency on generative tools. Some platforms now even allow educators to track AI interactions in real time. The most effective safeguard, he noted, is designing assignments that require real-world problem-solving and creativity, areas where AI alone falls short. 'Engineering students, for instance, could be tasked with designing a solar-powered system for a specific village, complete with site planning, cost analysis and social impact evaluation. That's not something you can easily copy-paste from AI.' Ultimately, he urged educators to go beyond preparing students for exams and equip them for the real world.
