Report of 5th UKM-GSMP 2013

REPORT

5th UKM-Global Student Mobility Partnership 2013

Indigenous Communities of Malaysia (ICM), SKZA2014

August 15th—September 5th 2013

Malaysia

Jamil Ihsan

1010522101

Department of Management

Faculty of Economic

Universitas Andalas

2013

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Table of Content

1. Student Profile

2. Introduction of UKM-Global Student Mobility Partnership

3. Introduction of Indigenous Communities of Malaysia Programme

4. Staff

5. Class Schedule

6. Fieldwork Schedule

7. Reference

8. Attachment

a. Documentation Pictures

b. Application Form (blank)

c. Offer Letter

d. Evaluation Questionnaire

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1. Student Profile

Full Name : Jamil Ihsan

Student ID : 1010522101

Date of Birth : 1st April 1992

Place of Birth : Bangkinang, Kampar, Riau

E-mail : [email protected]

Phone : +6285365022029

Home Address : Jalan KH Agussalim No. 25 B Bangkinang

Major : Management

Faculty : Economics

University : Universitas Andalas (Unand)

Entrance Year : 2010

2. Introduction of UKM-Global Student Mobility Partnership

UKM-Global Student Mobility Partnerships (UKM-GSMP) is the 3 summer

inbound programme, usually take place in July - August annually. Starting in

year 2009, this year as the 5th edition of this programme. In this programme,

international student joined the local student in 3 weeks educational tour

around Malaysia.

With the theme "Building Bridges for International Understanding and

Friendship", this programme also aim to promote the awareness about the

sustainable ecology and multiple unique culture around the world as well as to

promote Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Malaysia itself as the

world class international educational hub.

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The Course

Students can participate in either one of the following courses in this

programme:

SKZA 2014, Indigenous Communities of Malaysia (ICM)

This programme is under FSSK (Fakulti Sains Sosial dan

Kemanusiaan/Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities)

STPD 4044, Sustainability of Tropical Heritage (STH)

This programme is under FST (Fakulti Sains Teknologi/Faculty of

Science and Technology)

Students discovered knowledge on related issues and acquire first-hand

experience when they conduct studies during their field-trips to the relevant

sites in Peninsular Malaysia (such as National Park) and East Malaysia (Borneo

Island).

Upon successful fulfillment of course requirements, student was awarded 4

credits (subject to approval by respective home university).

On 2013, the course duration is from August 15th until September 5th,

happened for 3 weeks.

Application

Flow for programme application 2013 is mentioned by this picture

Participants Over the Years

Students from many countries participated in this programme. Students from

Indonesia, represented by Universitas Andalas, are the first time participation

in this programme. The students from Indonesia are Jamil Ihsan and Dori

Lisnuari, both are from Faculty of Economic.

Years ICM STH 2009

University of Newcastle, Australia

University of Surrey, United Kingdom

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

University of Canberra, Australia

University of Wollongong, Australia


Murdoch University, Australia

Griffith University, Australia

Pannasastra University of Cambodia,

Cambodia

University of Surrey, United Kigdom

Steven Institute of Technology, USA


Application form submission(deadline 15th July 2013)

Passed the selection

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2010


Griffith University, Australia

Tokyo University, Japan


Special Participant fromo Mexico

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

James Cook University, Australia

Murdoch University, Australia

University of Canberra, Australia


University of Wollongong, Australia


Liverpool John Moores University, UK

Steven Institute of Technology, USA


2011 University of Surrey, United Kingdom

Asia University for Women, Bangladesh

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology,

Australia

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong

Kong

Universidad Intercultural del Estado de

Mexico, Mexico



Asia University for Women, Bangladesh

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology,

Australia

Southwestern University of Finance and

Economics, China


2012 N/A N/A

2013 Universitas Andalas, Indonesia

Universidad Intercultural del Estado de

Mexico, Mexico

Kazakh University of International Relations

and World Languages, Kazakhstan

Daegu Health College, South Korea


Universitas Andalas, Indonesia

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong

Kong

Daegu Health College, South Korea

Nagasaki University


Source: http://www.ukm.my/ukmgsmp

3. Introduction of Indigenous Communities of Malaysia Programme

Course Structure

The course on Indigenous Communities is coordinated by the Faculty of Social

Sciences and Humanities, UKM. The course introduces and provides

participants with selected topics based on continuity and change of culture of

indigenous communities in Malaysia.

Course Content

Participants from this course learned about the unique culture, recent

marginalisation, the process of cultural transformation and the future of

indigenous communities in Malaysia.

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Core Objectives

Specific objectives from this course

Introduce students to the study of the unique cultures of indigenous

communities in Malaysia and related issues

Enable students to understand the communities’ history and recent

marginalisation and the process of cultural transformation

Allow students to experience at first hand and document visually

various cultural elements of a specific indigenous communities

Enhance students understanding of various forces that confront the

traditions and culture of the indigenous communities

Course Activities

During the period of this programme, students participated in:

1 week of lecture session

2 weeks of field trips + presentation and closing ceremony

The lecture session conducted by Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities,

UKM. Students participated in field trips to:

Historical trip to Melaka

Putrajaya tour

Gallery museum of Bank Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur

Orang Asli community in Kampung Chueh II, Royal Belum Forest,

Perak

Matang Mangrove Conservation and Sustainable Industry, Taiping,

Perak

Fireflies observation at a mangrove swamp, Taiping, Perak

Cultural activities in Sarakraf Pavilion (batik coloring, beads making,

and pottery coloring) in Kuching

Cultural visit to Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching

Historical visit to MBKS (Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan/Kuching

South City Council) Gallery, Kuching

Observation of Orang Utan at Semenggoh Wild Life Center,

approximately 24 km from Kuching

Homestay at Nanga Kesit, Iban’s Long House, in Nanga Ngemah,

Sarawak

Homestay at Kampung Melayu Tebakang, Serian, Sarawak

Cost of the Programme

USD 2,000.00 (inclusive of accomodations, food, course materials, field trips,

and transportation in Malaysia).

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Others

Students learned basic conversational Malay language

Students learned about Malaysia’s socio-economic and cultural

background

Built international friendships through “buddy system” in which

international students are partnered with local students from UKM

4. Staff

No Name Abr Affiliation Research

Specialization

1 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junaenah Sulehan JS School of Social Development and

Environmental Studies, FSSK Sociology of Development

2 Prof. Emeritus Datuk Dr. Shamsul

Amri Baharuddin SAB Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM Antrophology of Social

3 Prof. Dr. Ong Puay Liu OPL Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM Antrophology of

Development

4 Dr. Mohd Suhaimi Mohamad SM School of Psychology and Human

Development, FSSK Social Work

5 Dr. Sharina Abdul Halim SAH Institute for Environment and

Development, UKM Sociology

6 Mr. John Chan Chia Yoong JC Office of International Relations, UKM Management

5. Class Schedule

Daily schedule

Time Activities

0700-0730 Breakfast

0900-1200 Classes

1230-1330 Lunch and Rest

1430-1730 Classes

1900-2000 Dinner

2000-2200 Discussion

During class schedule, there are 7 sessions and one assignment. Most of classes

taken place in room Makmal Statistik II, FSSK, UKM, Bangi. During class

session, I had time presenting Indonesia, especially Minangkabau culture, in

front of the class.

Learning method is more about student-center based, which involving students

actively in the discussion. Although some of learning session was as same as

in Indonesia, but the lecturers prepared interesting games and medias to

increase student understanding about the lessons.

Assignment given by the same way in Indonesia: group presentation. We

created a group consist of 4-5 students, and then we presented about the

lessons, based on sessions list. Every group has different topics.

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No Date Activities Venue PIC

1 Aug 15

(Thursday)

Session 1

Introducing Culture – as a concept and

perspective in Malaysia

FSSK Lecture

Hall

SAB, JS, all

lecturers, and

facilitators

2 Aug 16

(Friday)

Session 2

Observing Culture – techniques, methods, and

equipment & Culture in a Plural Society

Makmal Statistik

II, FSSK OPL, SM, JS

Session 3

Cultural Relativity and Sesitivity

Makmal Statistik

II, FSSK SM

3 Aug 17

(Saturday)

Session 4

The Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia I:

Introduction to Orang Asli

Makmal Statistik

II, FSSK SAH

Session 5

The Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia II:

Issues Facing the Orang Asli

Makmal Statistik

II, FSSK SAH

4 Aug 19

(Monday)

Session 7

The Natives of Sabah I: Introduction to the

various ethnic groups and cultures in Sabah

The Natives of Sabah II: Ethnicity and cultural

symbols

Makmal Statistik

II, FSSK OPL

Session 8

The Natives of Sarawak I: Introduction to the

various ethnic groups in Sarawak

The Natives of Sarawak II: Ethnicity and

cultural symbols

Makmal Statistik

II, FSSK JS

5 Aug 20

(Tuesday)

Assignment 1—Litrature Reviews,

Discussion, and Presentation on Orang Asli,

Indigenoues Communities of Sabah and

Sarawak

Makmal Statistik

II, FSSK OPL, JS, and SM

6. Fieldwork Schedule

Fieldwork was held along 17 days, consist of many places visited, (all places

are mentioned on the table below).

There are 15 sessions and 3 assignments during this programme. All of those

sessions were conducted by the fun way. We, the participants, can feel and

experience directly with objects that we already learnt before in the class. All

cost during fieldwork were responsible by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

At the end of fieldwork schedule, there was a closing ceremony held in the

Panggung Seni, UKM. The Vice Rector and all her Deputy in UKM attended

the closing ceremony. On this closing ceremony, we performed Tari Indang,

Poco-Poco, and some contemporary dance. The closing ceremony also

attended by students in UKM, both local and international students.

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No Date Activities Venue PIC

1 Aug 18

(Sunday) Session 6

Historical Trip to Melaka Melaka

Lecturers &

Facilitators

2 Aug 21

(Wednesday)

Session 9

Cultural Workshop at Museum & Art Gallery,

Bank Negara Malaysia

Bank Negara Malaysia

Museum & Art Gallery,

Sasana Kijang, Jalan Dato

Onn, Kuala Lumpur

Lecturers &

Facilitators

3 Aug 22

(Thursday)

Session 10

Observe the Forest System of the Semelai and

Jahai Community

Royal Belum Forest,

Perak

Lecturers &

Facilitators

4 Aug 23

(Friday) Assignment 2—Group Presentation and

Discussion

Royal Belum Forest,

Perak

Lecturers &

Facilitators

5 Aug 24

(Satuday) Session 11

Briefing of Matang Mangrove Taiping, Perak

Lecturers &

Facilitators

6 Aug 25

(Sunday) Assignment 3—Group Discussion on Field

Visits in Perak Taiping, Perak

Lecturers &

Facilitators

7 Aug 26

(Monday) Putrajaya Tour Putrajaya Facilitators

8 Aug 27

(Tuesday)

Session 12

Indigenous Communities in Sarawak, learnt about

Batik coloring, beads making, and pottery coloring

Kuching Lecturers &

Facilitators

9 Aug 28

(Wednesday)

Session 13

Sarawak Cultural Village: to observe general

knowledge of the various ethnic groups in

Sarawak and traditional cultural performances

Sarawak Cultural Village Lecturers &

Facilitators

Session 14

Historical visit to MBKS (Majlis Bandaraya

Kuching Selatan/Kuching South City Council)

Gallery

Kuching Lecturers &

Facilitators

Session 15

A talk on History of Sarawak and Her People

Sarakraf Pavilion,

Kuching

Lecturers &

Facilitators

10 Aug 29

(Thursday)

Session 16

Semenggoh Wild Life Center (Orang Utan)

Semenggoh Wild Life

Center (Orang Utan)

Lecturers &

Facilitators

Session 17

Traditional Welcome Ceremony by Long House

Community

Nanga Kesit, Iban’s Long

House, Nanga Ngemah

Lecturers &

Facilitators

11 Aug 30

(Friday)

Session 18

Traditional Fishing Nanga Ngemah

Lecturers &

Facilitators

Assignment 4—Group Discussion and

Presentation Nanga Ngemah

Lecturers &

Facilitators

12 Aug 31

(Saturday)

Session 19

Homestay in Kampung Melayu Tebakang, Serian.

Attending wedding ceremony.

Kampung Melayu

Tebakang, Serian

Lecturers &

Facilitators

13 Sept 1

(Sunday)

Session 20

Traditional games, open house of Hari Raya

gathering

Kampung Melayu

Tebakang, Serian

Lecturers &

Facilitators

14 Sept 2

(Monday) Visit historical place in Kuching Kuching

Lecturers &

Facilitators

15 Sept 3

(Tuesday)

Depart to KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International

Airport) Kuching + UKM Campus

Lecturers &

Facilitators

16 Sept 4

(Wednesday) Rehearsal for closing ceremony UKM JC & PHA

17 Sept 5

(Thursday) Closing ceremony (ICM & STH) Panggung Seni, UKM

PHA Lecturers &

Facilitators

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7. Reference

UKM-GSMP Official Website:

http://www.ukm.my/ukmgsmp

UKM-GSMP Official Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/GSMPUKM

International Relation Center Official Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/OIRUKM

Online Feedback Form (post-programme)

https://docs.google.com/a/aiesec.net/forms/d/1yWU8svjPMKcmNnA

Bdiz12WfxGk_y_QdzTcKsR2iKtG0/viewform

8. Attachment

a. Documentation Pictures

b. Application Form (blank)

c. Offer Letter

d. Evaluation Questionnaire

http://www.ukm.my/ukmgsmp

https://www.facebook.com/GSMPUKM

https://www.facebook.com/OIRUKM

https://docs.google.com/a/aiesec.net/forms/d/1yWU8svjPMKcmNnABdiz12WfxGk_y_QdzTcKsR2iKtG0/viewform

https://docs.google.com/a/aiesec.net/forms/d/1yWU8svjPMKcmNnABdiz12WfxGk_y_QdzTcKsR2iKtG0/viewform

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Attachment 1: Documentation Pictures

Presenting Indonesia, especially Minangkabau Culture

Certificate of Participation of 5th UKM-GSMP 2013

In the University museum Historical Trip to Melaka

In Bank Negara Malaysia

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Fieldtrip to Royal Belum Forest, Perak Experiencing Semelai and Jahai community in Royal Belum Forest, Perak

A visit to Putrajaya, Malaysia Fieldtrip to Kuching, Sarawak

Homestay at Iban’s Long House, Nanga Kesit, Sarawak

Homestay at Kampung Melayu Tebakang, Serian, Sarawak

Closing ceremony in Panggung Seni, UKM

Report of 5th UKM-GSMP 2013

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