Date: 8th April 2022
Venue: Hybrid Mode (Physical and Online)
On April 8, UTS kicked off the first annual general meeting (AGM) for the establishment of the IEEE UTS Student Branch. The meeting was conducted in hybrid mode, attended by 15 staffs and 26 students from various Schools and Programmes. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics of Engineers) is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. In line with its vision and mission, the Dean of SCM, Ts. Dr. Alan Ting Huong Yong and the Vice Chancellor of UTS Prof. Datuk Dr. Khairuddin Ab Hamid are fully supporting the operation of this branch.
This is the first student branch in Sibu, and to be delighted to connect within the Sarawak region: between the northern region (Curtin Malaysia student branch) and the southern region (Swinburne Sarawak student branch).
Although the branch was just established, the staffs and students are excited to collaborate with Swinburne University of Technology for a community project in the Sibu area. A solar lighting system will be installed in the surrounding of SK Kampung Bahagia Jaya, Sibu for the convenience of the teachers and students, especially during the early morning of the schooling season. The project is fully funded by IEEE to achieve the united nation sustainable goal. This project will involve more than 20 student members and professional members.
The first chair of the student branch, David Lim, a student from Bachelor of Computer Science said: “Let’s embrace this world, it is the time for us to contribute to the community with what we have learned in the campus.” He motivated the students during the closing remark of AGM and sent a welcoming invitation to all for joining the branch to serve the community.
The first AGM was closed with an amazing response. The committee team consists of 21 students and lead by four advisors, Dr. Chew Kim Mey (SCM), Dr. Yong Ching Yee (SET), Dr. Yiiong Siew Ping (SCM), and Mr. Tiong Tung Chuan (SET). The advisor, Dr. Chew, expressed her gratitude to the management for supporting the branch and appreciates the commitment from the team and students. She add-on that, there will be more humanitarian projects in the following days for the sake of the Sibu community.
Below are some photos of the event.
A Message from the Chair of IEEE Sarawak Subsection
“Congratulations on the formation of the IEEE University of Technology Sarawak Student Branch. Make the most of IEEE’s opportunities and advantages.
You can get and apply for a variety of resources and funding to help you carry out your activities. You can also collaborate with other student branches in Malaysia, such as Curtin and Swinburne Student Branches, which are both close by.
We might be able to put you in touch with them. For additional information, see the IEEE Student website. With your outstanding activities, we believe that the UTS Student Branch will make a mark in IEEE Malaysia this year. All the best!
“Well done again to UTS and team.
All the best for the AGM later.
Thanks and best wishes,”
Jacey
08 April 2022