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Books are divided into chapters to make reading fluid, comprehensible and interesting. Likewise, human lives are marked by different phases. Some people say that there is a time for everything in life. However, this may not be true where education is concerned. Age is no barrier to learning. In today's era of globalisation, lifelong learning is vital in unlocking potential and this is where OUM comes to the fore. Since its inception in 2001, the University has been instrumental in turning its graduates' lives into a journey full of meaningful chapters.
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Vision To be the Leading Provider of Flexible Learning
Mission To widen access to quality education and provide lifelong learning opportunities by leveraging on technology, adopting flexible mode of learning, and providing a conducive and engaging learning environment at competitive and affordable cost
Shared Values • • • • •
Integrity Professionalism Caring Teamwork Innovativeness
Contents President / Vice-Chancellor’s Review
04
University in Brief
09
Corporate Information
11
Corporate Structure
12
Chancellor
14
Pro Chancellor
15
Board of Directors
16
Group Management Committee
18
Campus Development
20
Learners’ Profile
22
Graduates’ Profile
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Faculties
25
Centres / Institutes
28
Support Services
32
Corporate Social Responsibility
34
Human Resources Management and Development
36
Key Milestones
38
Awards and Recognition
40
In The Media
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Appendices I.
Directory of Learning Centres
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II.
OUM International: Projects in 2009
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III.
Group Human Resources Management and Development:
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Conferences Attended by Staff IV.
University Events
Financial Statements
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President / Vice-Chancellor’s Review
Our shared values of integrity, professionalism, caring, teamwork and innovativeness are guiding principles that have taken the University to where it is now. YBhg Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali
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President / Vice-Chancellor’s Review
Open University Malaysia continues to push boundaries, performing better than expected in 2009 amidst global economic turmoil. Despite challenging economic conditions faced by the country, the University was able to sustain healthy growth with a record enrolment of new learners. A total of 12,050 new learners enrolled in our programmes, of whom 7,166 came from the open market. This is an all-time high, representing a 24 per cent jump from 2008 when open market intake stood at 5,743 learners. This impressive performance was partly due to the introduction of new programmes that cater to the needs of learners and industry. Our on-going internationalisation efforts also contributed to the growth, particularly in countries where we have a strong presence like the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Yemen and Maldives. As part of our strategy to sustain growth, the University continued to promote public awareness on the importance of lifelong learning. In the past, open and distance learning (ODL) was a less popular option compared to conventional learning. However, public perception is now changing and ODL institutions are increasingly in demand as an alternative option for the masses to acquire knowledge for professional development and self-improvement.
This changing scenario has led to more institutions jumping on the ODL bandwagon. However, being the country’s first ODL institution of higher learning, we have a distinct advantage in terms of well-developed resources and capacity. This gives us the edge to remain one step ahead of other ODL providers. In order to maintain our lead position, we need to continuously strive for quality in all our activities. All 74 programmes offered by the University are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, of which 43 are fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. By providing quality programmes and services, learning can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our learners. This contributes to a lower attrition rate.
Seventh Convocation (14 to 18 November 2009)
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President / Vice-Chancellor’s Review
OUM learners can now tap into our online Mathematics and English learning resources
Achievements Innovation is a key factor to the on-going success of the University. The pervasive use of technology in teaching and learning has enabled the University to reach out to a wider audience, including those in remote areas. Various initiatives introduced by the University over the years have had a positive impact on the learning process.
As a dynamic institution, OUM is constantly diversifying its programme portfolio. The launch of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences in February paved the way for in-service nurses and paramedics to upgrade their qualifications and professionalism.
Cumulative Enrolment
Online learning resources like MRC can add value to one’s learning experience, particularly for working adults with multiple commitments. Taking cognisance of this, another similar initiative, the English Resource Centre, also known as electronic Gateway to English Resources (e-GATE), was recently launched. This shows our commitment in providing our learners with the best learning experience they can get.
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90000
86,662
80000
75,750
70000
64,678 60000
53,352 Number of Learners
Following the success of its mobile learning initiative and Question Bank project in 2008, the University came up with new projects to further enhance the teaching and learning experience. The Mathematics Resource Centre (MRC) came on stream in September to beef up the mathematical skills of learners. This e-learning resource is accessible to both learners and the public and has proven to benefit instructors as well. The project was initiated by the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Assessment (CTLA).
50000
40000
36,065 26,682
30000
20000
17,004
7,625
10000
753
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Year
President / Vice-Chancellor’s Review
Indonesia's Prof Dr Muhammad Atwi Suparman receiving the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education from Tan Sri Azman Hashim
The Bachelor of Nursing Science with Honours, introduced in 2007 with a pioneer batch of 92 in-service nurses, has proven to be one of our more successful programmes with a cumulative intake of almost 1,000 to date. As part of our long-term strategic plan, existing programmes will be reviewed and new programmes introduced to ensure that we keep abreast with market trends and industry needs. Two convocations were held in 2009 – one in Kuala Lumpur and the other in Yemen. Twenty postgraduate learners obtained their degrees in Yemen in May. The Seventh Convocation in Kuala Lumpur, held in November, witnessed the graduation of 6,462 learners, the largest number ever recorded by the University. Four prominent scholars were conferred honorary doctorate awards at the Convocation. They were Sir John Daniel and Prof Dr Muhammad Atwi Suparman (both conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Education), Dato’ Prof Dr Ishak Tambi Kechik (Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science) and Prof Emeritus Dato’ Dr Mohd Zawawi Ismail (Honorary Degree of Doctor of Engineering).
Besides celebrating the success of our graduates, the University also took pride in conferring the Honorary Doctor of Arts (Humanities) on the President of Soka Gakkai International, Dr Daisaku Ikeda, at a special convocation held at the Soka International Friendship Hall in Tokyo. The award was presented to Dr Ikeda on 24 February for his outstanding work in promoting world peace and character development through education. He is the first international recipient to receive the honorary doctorate from OUM.
Nurses can now upgrade their skills through the Bachelor of Nursing Science with Honours programme
OUM learners get the opportunity to engage in mobile learning via SMS
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President / Vice-Chancellor’s Review
Dr Ikeda (in red robe) at the special convocation in Tokyo on 24 February
OUM's Flexible Entry system has opened the doors of higher education to thousands of learners
The Way Forward As we celebrate our achievements, we still need to be mindful of future challenges. The world economy has not fully recovered from the financial crisis of 2007 and we expect greater competition from similar education providers. We anticipate that our operating and development costs will continue to rise following our investments in setting up new learning centres, acquiring the latest technology and recruiting highly qualified staff. To remain sustainable, we have to ensure that our expenditure is well-managed. I foresee that the coming years will be particularly challenging as the University needs to enrol a higher number of learners to sustain growth. The Centre for Assessment of Prior Learning (CAPL) has a significant role to play in drawing new learners into our programmes. To date, admission through flexible entry, managed by CAPL, has been highly encouraging. Flexible entry accounted for almost 20 per cent of our open market intake. This has opened the doors of higher education to a larger number of Malaysian citizens.
I would like to take this opportunity to record our sincere appreciation to our Chancellor, YABhg Tun Jeanne Abdullah, and Pro Chancellor, YBhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim, for their continuous guidance and support to the University. My heartfelt appreciation also goes to all members of the OUM Board of Directors without whose contribution the University would not have come this far. Last but not least, I would like to thank the staff because it would have been impossible for the University to achieve so much within such a short span of time without your support. In moving forward, the University has put in place more training programmes to enhance staff performance and competencies. We need to continuously improve the quality of our services in order to stay ahead. Our shared values of integrity, professionalism, caring, teamwork and innovativeness are guiding principles that have taken the University to where it is now. If we diligently embrace and manifest these values, we will not only take OUM to greater heights but will also be a happy and fulfilled family.
Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali 26 April 2010
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University in Brief
The ODL mode is specifically targeted at working adults
The blended learning approach involves the use of print modules
Open University Malaysia (OUM) was set up with the objective of offering open and distance learning (ODL). Established on 10 August 2000, OUM is the seventh private university in Malaysia. It was incorporated as a private university under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996. However, it also leverages on the capabilities, prestige and quality of a consortium comprising 11 public universities.
The provision of quality education, augmented by rigorous efforts to improve its delivery and management systems, is the hallmark of OUM’s success. Through benchmarking against more established ODL institutions and adopting their best practices, OUM has become a very learner-centred university which provides learners with facilities and services which can help them to excel.
OUM’s motto is “University for All”, which is consistent with its philosophy of democratising education. This philosophy is based on the belief that education should be made available and accessible to all people regardless of age, location and socio-economic background. The ODL mode is specifically targeted at adults who need to take care of their families and manage their careers while pursuing higher studies.
The University employs a blended learning approach which involves the use of print modules, face-to-face tutorials and an online learning platform. The modules are meticulously developed to support self-paced learning. The development process involves subject matter experts who are academics at OUM or other institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. To supplement the modules, various learning tools are produced in-house. These incorporate the most current best practices among ODL institutions.
OUM provides facilities and services which can help learners to excel
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University in Brief
Learners studying in the OUM library
Face-to-face tutorials are held at 61 learning centres nationwide. These tutorials enable learners to interact with and obtain guidance from tutors. The tutors comprise academics as well as professionals whose knowledge and experience greatly strengthen OUM’s teaching capacity and capabilities. The online learning platform involves the use of a learning management system called myLMS. It enables learners to participate in online forums with their tutors and peers, thus further enabling the exchange of knowledge and ideas. In 2006, OUM implemented the Open Entry System with the approval of the Ministry of Higher Education. Now called the Flexible Entry System, it allows the University to admit learners based on assessment of prior learning experience. As an alternative channel for admission into higher education, Flexible Entry enables work and life experiences to be evaluated and matched against the learning outcomes of a particular course in an academic programme. OUM is also the National Referral Centre for Flexible Entry, with approval from both the Ministry of Higher Education and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. Flexible Entry enables work and life experiences to be evaluated and matched against the learning outcomes of a particular course in an academic programme. OUM is also the National Referral Centre for Flexible Entry, with approval from both the Ministry of Higher Education and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
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From a humble four programmes when it first opened its doors to learners in 2001, OUM has come a long way, currently offering over 70 programmes. It now has about 90,000 learners, which is an indication of the University’s status as a reputable institution of higher education as well as lifelong learning. The learners are from various backgrounds, such as teachers, nurses, civil servants, private sector employees, members of the armed forces, homemakers, the disabled and retirees. Thus far, more than 20,000 have graduated from OUM.
Corporate Information Board of Directors • YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Professor Dr Ibrahim Abu Shah • YBhg Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali • YBhg Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Dzulkifli Abdul Razak • YBhg Brig Gen Professor Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Kamaruzaman Haji Ampon • YBhg Professor Dr Rujhan Mustafa • YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Lam Thye • YBhg Datuk Ir (Dr) Haji Ahmad Zaidee Laidin • YBhg Dato’ Professor Dr Hassan Said
Company Secretary Maizura Azhar Simin
Registered Office Lot 5.3, Level 5, PNB Darby Park No. 10, Jalan Binjai 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Principal Place of Business 2nd Floor, Block B, Universiti Terbuka Malaysia Jalan Tun Ismail 50510 Kuala Lumpur
Auditors A. Razak & Co. 51-2D, 2nd Floor Jalan Pandan 3 / 10 Pandan Jaya 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Principal Bankers CIMB Bank Berhad Malayan Banking Berhad Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad Bank Simpanan Nasional PT Mandiri Bank, Indonesia
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Corporate Structure On 23 January 1998, a consortium of 11 public universities was incorporated as Multimedia Technology Enhancement Operation Sdn Bhd (METEOR), with the main role of developing multimedia technology applications for the education sector. OUM belongs to UNITEM Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of METEOR, as shown in the following organisation chart. The University’s organisation structure is depicted on page 13. Universiti Malaya
METEOR Group of Companies Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Universiti Putra Malaysia
METEOR Sdn Bhd Multimedia Technology Enhancement Operation Sdn Bhd Holding Company – Established 23 January 1998 METEOR Learning Sdn Bhd Established 14 November 1998 Institute of Professional Development (IPD) Centre for Modern Languages (CML) School of Lifelong Learning (SoLL) METEOR Technology and Consultancy Sdn Bhd (MTCSB) Established 6 August 1998 Universiti Malaysia Sabah
METEOR Doc Sdn Bhd
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
Established 19 May 2004 UNIVISION PRESS Sdn Bhd UNITEM Sdn Bhd Established 20 March 2000
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Established 10 August 2000 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris
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Editorial
Institute of Quality, Research & Innovation
Centre for Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Centre for Tutor Management & Development
Centre for Instructional Design & Technology
Centre for Assessment of Prior Learning
Centre for Graduate Studies
School of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences
Faculty of Science & Technology
Faculty of IT & Multimedia Communication
Faculty of Education & Languages
Faculty of Business & Management
Faculty of Applied Social Sciences
Learning Centres
Security & Safety
Property Development & Maintenance Business Development
OUM International
Marketing
School of Lifelong Learning (SoLL)
Centre for Modern Languages (CML)
Institute of Professional Development (IPD)
METEOR Learning Sdn Bhd
Graduation Management
Records & Operations
International Operations, Accreditations & Bursaries
Admission & Academic
Treasury & Investment
Procurement
Finance
Accounts
Corporate Planning
General Manager (Corporate Planning)
Audit & Legal Affairs
Yayasan Canselor
Financial Controller / Bursar
Administration
General Manager (Academic Administration) / Registrar
Assessment and Examination
Vice President (Business Development & Human Resources Management)
Group Human Resources Management
Vice President (Learner Management & Campus Development)
Centre for Student Management • Learner Service Centre • Retention & Counselling • Alumni
Senior Vice President
Senate
PRESIDENT / VICE-CHANCELLOR
OUM Organisation Chart
METEOR Technology and Consultancy Sdn Bhd
Digital Library
General Manager (Technology)
Corporate Relations
Corporate Structure
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YABhg Tun Jeanne Abdullah Chancellor
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YBhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim Pro Chancellor
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Board of Directors
Board of Directors
From Left: YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Professor Dr Ibrahim Abu Shah Vice-Chancellor Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
YBhg Professor Dr Rujhan Mustafa Deputy Director-General Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
YBhg Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali President / Vice-Chancellor Open University Malaysia (OUM)
YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lee Lam Thye Chairman National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH)
YBhg Professor Tan Sri Dato' Dzulkifli Abdul Razak Vice-Chancellor Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) YBhg Brig Gen Professor Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Kamaruzaman Haji Ampon Vice-Chancellor Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
YBhg Datuk Ir (Dr) Haji Ahmad Zaidee Laidin Chairman Erinco Sdn Bhd YBhg Dato' Professor Dr Hassan Said Vice-Chancellor / President Taylor’s University College
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Group Management Committee
YBhg Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali President / Vice-Chancellor
Group Management Committee
From Left: YBhg Professor Dr Mansor Fadzil Senior Vice President
Puan Kamariah Mohd Noor General Manager / Registrar
YBhg Professor Ir Dr Rosli Hamir Vice President (Learner Management & Campus Development)
Encik Che Omar Ahmat @ Ahmad Financial Controller / Bursar
Encik Repin Ibrahim Vice President (Business Development & Human Resources Management)
YBhg Professor Ramli Bahroom General Manager (Corporate Planning) YBhg Professor Dr Ahmad Hashem General Manager (Technology)
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Johor Learning Centre
Kelantan Learning Centre
Kedah Learning Centre
Melaka Learning Centre
Penang Learning Centre
Negeri Sembilan Learning Centre
Sandakan Learning Centre
Shah Alam Learning Centre
Sarawak Learning Centre
Perak, Green Hill Learning Centre
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Perak Learning Centre
Sabah Learning Centre
Campus Development Providing a conducive learning environment for its learners is one of the top priorities for OUM. Thus, over the years, the University has spent more than RM100 million to acquire or build new learning centres nationwide. In 2009, OUM acquired new buildings for its learning centres in Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya and Ipoh. The Shah Alam learning centre costs RM9 million while the learning centres in Petaling Jaya and Ipoh cost RM7.05 million and RM3.38 million respectively. OUM already has 10 centres of its own in Sungai Petani, Seberang Jaya, Kota Bharu, Ipoh, Melaka, Seremban, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu. These learning centres cater to the needs of both learners and tutors besides serving as venues for University-related activities. Face-to-face tutorials, preview sessions and meetings are also held at these centres. The centres are well equipped with facilities such as air-conditioned classrooms, computer laboratories, libraries and prayer facilities. Prior to the construction or acquisition of these centres, OUM operated largely from rented premises. The Directory of Learning Centres is shown in Appendix 1 (page 46). OUM’s physical expansion is benefiting its staff as well. In a mutual agreement with Universiti Malaya, OUM was given the green light to renovate an existing clubhouse in the University Malaya City Campus. This building was then renovated at a cost of RM3.5 million to house OUM staff previously stationed at OUM’s office in the Putra World Trade Centre. Now called Rumah METEOR, it is located very close to the main building, thus facilitating close interaction and integration among all the staff.
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Learners’ Profile Total Undergraduate Enrolment by Faculty in 2008 and 2009
Faculty of Education and Languages
Faculty of Business and Management
30000
20000
Number of Learners
25000
14,774
15000
Faculty of Applied Social Sciences
School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
20000
20000
20000
20000
15000
15000
15000
15000
10000
10000
5000
5000
9,215
19,533
15000
2008
Faculty of Science and Technology
16,705
25,933
20000
Faculty of Information Technology and Multimedia Communication
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10000
5000
5000
2009
2008
10000
8,695 7,392
5000
2008
2009
8,465
2009
2008
2009
780
1,385
2009
2009
Total Postgraduate Enrolment in 2008 and 2009 2008 2009
1013 1000
800
Number of Learners
682
600 558
567
400 242 207
18 22
7 8
PhD (Sc)
PhD (Edu)
7 11
PhD (IT)
132
PhD (E)
102
0 24
PhD (BA)
29 33
MN
0
9 13
MSC (E)
15 23
MPM
0 22
MSC
77
MES (IWRM)
21 23
56 78
MSE
0 25
184 141
164
MIT
MEd
MM
MHRM
MBA
0
MSC (BA)
15 21
MIS (CI)
62
MIDT
136
MMC
200
KEY MBA MHRM MM MSC (BA) MEd MIDT MIS (CI) MIT MMC MSE
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Master of Business Administration Master of Human Resource Management Master of Management Master of Science (Business Administration) Master of Education Master of Instructional Design and Technology Master of Information Science (Competitive Intelligence) Master of Information Technology Master of Multimedia Communication Master of Software Engineering
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MES (IWRM) MPM MSC MSC (E) MN PhD (BA) PhD (Edu) PhD (E) PhD (IT) PhD (Sc)
Master of Environmental Science (Integrated Water Resources Management) Master of Project Management Master of Science (Science) Master of Science (Engineering) Master of Nursing Doctor of Philosophy (Business Administration) Doctor of Philosophy (Education) Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology) Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
Graduates’ Profile Distribution of Graduates (2008–2009) Master’s Degree 158 2008 2009
50 50
Number of Learners
40
38
28
30 24
20 16 11
10 10
2
MIS
1
MSC
MMC
MM
MIT
MES (IWRM)
MEd
MBA
1
1
MSC (E)
6 1
1
1489
Bachelor’s Degree and Diploma
2008 2009
922
764
532
563
78 79 1
DTM
9
DIT
4
DHRM
DCE
12
DEE
6
DME
18
BTM
4
BNS
1
BMM
95
BMIT
BHRM
148 54 92
BITM
62
51
BETESL
BEME
54 62
BMC
125
56 77
BEMATH
BESC
109 91
BEEE
200
BBA
325
277
DIM
295
BIT
600
400
751
7 707
BIM
800
859 898
BECE
Number of Learners
1000
950
KEY MASTER’S DEGREE MBA Master of Business Administration MEd Master of Education MES (IWRM) Master of Environmental Science (Integrated Water Resources Management) MIT Master of Information Technology MM Master of Management MMC Master of Multimedia Communication MSC (E) Master of Science (Engineering) MSC Master of Science (Science) MIS Master of Information Science (Competitive Intelligence)
BACHELOR’S DEGREE (WITH HONOURS) BBA BESC BECE BEEE BEMATH
Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Education (Science) Bachelor of Education (Civil Engineering) Bachelor of Education (Electrical Engineering) Bachelor of Education (Mathematics)
BEME BETESL BHRM BIM BIT BITM BMC BMIT BMM BNS BTM
Bachelor of Education (Mechanical Engineering) Bachelor of Education (TESL) Bachelor of Human Resource Management Bachelor of Management Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Information Technology and Management Bachelor of Multimedia Communication Bachelor of Mathematics with Information Technology Bachelor of Mathematics and Management Bachelor of Nursing Science Bachelor of Technology Management
DIPLOMA DCE DEE DME DHRM DIM DIT DTM
Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Electrical Engineering Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Diploma in Human Resource Management Diploma in Management Diploma in Information Technology Diploma in Technology Management
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Seventh Convocation (14–18 November 2009)
Distribution by Sponsoring Body
2785 | 43.10%
Open Market Sponsored by Ministry of Defence
3472 | 53.73%
Sponsored by Ministry of Education 205 | 3.17%
Distribution by Age Group
103 | 1.59% 31 | 0.48%
1578 | 24.42%
< 21 years 931 | 14.41%
21– 30 years 31– 40 years
3819 | 59.10%
41– 50 years > 50 years
Distribution by Faculty
95 | 1.47%
Faculty of Business and Management
1937 | 28.98%
Faculty of Education and Languages 1666 | 25.78% 1816 | 28.10% 948 | 14.67%
Faculty of Information Technology and Multimedia Communication Faculty of Science and Technology School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences
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Faculties Faculty of Business and Management The Faculty offers a number of programmes designed to meet the country’s demand for management and accounting graduates at both management and supervisory levels. The programmes are aimed at producing graduates sensitive to changing market trends affecting both the business and non-business worlds as well as emerging issues confronting organisations. Programmes: • Diploma in Human Resource Management • Diploma in Management • Bachelor of Human Resource Management with Honours • Bachelor of Accounting with Honours • Bachelor of Tourism Management with Honours • Bachelor of Hospitality Management with Honours • Bachelor of Management with Honours • Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
Faculty of Education and Languages The Faculty aims to produce graduates with relevant experience, knowledge and skills at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The areas of study encompass all aspects of languages and education. Programmes: • Diploma in Early Childhood Education • Bachelor of English Studies with Honours • Bachelor of Education (Educational Administration) with Honours • Bachelor of Education (TESL) with Honours
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Faculties
Faculty of Applied Social Sciences The Faculty offers programmes of studies in the social sciences. While the programmes offered are applied in nature, they are not restricted to just a single discipline but integrated with other disciplines to provide broad-based learning experiences. Although learners choose to specialise in a particular field of study, they are also exposed to other basic cross-discipline knowledge in humanities and social studies. This enables graduates to effectively handle real-life problems. The Faculty is committed to enhancing the knowledge and methodology of social sciences relevant to all aspects of social life even for those pursuing courses in science and technology. Programmes: • Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Islamic Management) with Honours • Bachelor of Psychology with Honours • Bachelor of Communication with Honours
Faculty of Information Technology and Multimedia Communication The Faculty aims at producing a knowledgeable workforce that contributes to the development of the information technology and creative multimedia industry. Efforts are currently in place for research in teaching and learning that will position the Faculty as a leader in computing education. The programmes offered are designed to prepare learners for a diversity of positions. Programmes: • Diploma in Information Technology • Bachelor of Multimedia Technology with Honours • Bachelor of Information Technology with Honours • Bachelor of Information Technology and Management with Honours • Bachelor of Information Technology with Network Computing with Honours • Bachelor of Information Technology with E-Commerce with Honours • Bachelor of Information Technology with Software Engineering with Honours • Bachelor of Multimedia Communication with Honours • Bachelor of Information Technology with Accounting with Honours 26
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Faculty of Science and Technology The Faculty was established on 1 September 2007 following the merger of the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering & Technical Studies. The Faculty aims to provide tertiary education opportunities in the areas of Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology and Education. Through the programmes offered, learners are able to develop problem-solving and communication skills as an integral part of the learning process. They are exposed to experiential-based learning activities that incorporate group work in assignments and projects. Generally, learners are provided with knowledge and training in both theory and practice to face future challenges.
School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (SONAHS) OUM is the first education provider in Malaysia to offer nursing and allied health programmes via open and distance learning. The University set up SONAHS on 1 January 2009. Formerly under the Faculty of Science and Technology, the School aims to produce graduates who are highly proficient in clinical practice. It seeks to increase the number of nurses skilled in trauma and emergency, critical care, mental health, paediatric, oncology and renal nursing.
Programmes: • Diploma in Civil Engineering • Diploma in Mechanical Engineering • Diploma in Electrical Engineering • Bachelor of Manufacturing Management with Honours • Bachelor of Occupational Health and Safety Management with Honours • Bachelor of Technology Management with Honours • Bachelor of Mathematics and Management with Honours • Bachelor of Mathematics with Information Technology with Honours • Bachelor of Sports Science with Honours • Bachelor of Education (Science) with Honours • Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) with Honours • Bachelor of Education (Civil Engineering) with Honours • Bachelor of Education (Mechanical Engineering) with Honours • Bachelor of Education (Electrical Engineering) with Honours
The programmes offered will enhance learners’ abilities in meeting the healthcare needs of the nation. These programmes empower learners with in-depth knowledge and experience, clinical proficiency and professionalism in their roles as expert nurses and leaders in the nursing and healthcare arena. Programmes: • Bachelor of Nursing Science with Honours • Master of Nursing
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Centres / Institutes Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS) CGS aims to provide quality postgraduate programmes in the open and distance learning environment through multi-mode learning methods. CGS is the nerve centre of postgraduate studies in OUM. It plans, manages and coordinates all postgraduate programmes at the University, working in concert with subject matter experts, facilitators, moderators, supervisors, examiners and other professionals. The objectives of the Centre are to: • Provide postgraduate education across all disciplines; • Act as a focal point for all matters related to postgraduate studies; • Promote and enhance new bodies of knowledge by integrating multidisciplinary fields of study; • Promote research and development in relevant areas of academic interest; and • Promote and enhance lifelong learning in postgraduate programmes through state-of-the-art technology and multi-mode learning delivery. The major functions of the Centre are to: • Plan, manage, coordinate and facilitate postgraduate programmes locally and internationally; • Implement and review rules and regulations for postgraduate studies including curriculum, research requirements and other academic matters; • Assist the various faculties in planning, implementing and ensuring quality postgraduate programmes; • Provide management support for postgraduate learners and academic staff; and • Promote collaborations with local and international institutions.
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Programmes: • Master of Business Administration • Master of Management • Master of Information Technology • Master of Education • Master of Multimedia Communication • Master of Environmental Science (Integrated Water Resources Management) • Master of Information Science (Competitive Intelligence) • Master of Science (Business Administration) • Master of Science (Engineering) • Master of Science • Master of Project Management • Master of Software Engineering • Master of Human Resource Management • Master of Instructional Design & Technology • Master of Nursing • PhD (Business Administration) • PhD (Education) • PhD (Engineering) • PhD (Information Technology) • PhD (Science)
Centres / Institutes
Centre for Assessment of Prior Learning (CAPL) OUM, which pioneered the introduction of Flexible Entry and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in the country, is the gateway for lifelong learning opportunities. CAPL was set up on 1 September 2007. Previously known as Open Entry, Flexible Entry refers to admission based on prior learning experience for those who do not meet conventional entry requirements. The knowledge and skills acquired through formal and informal training as well as life and work experiences will be assessed and taken into consideration for admission. The criteria for Flexible Entry were set by the Ministry of Higher Education. CAPL also provides accreditation of prior learning through RPL for advance standing purposes. CAPL is responsible for: • Developing and ensuring quality processes and assessment systems for Flexible Entry and RPL; • Creating awareness and promoting Flexible Entry and RPL; and • Collaborating with foreign and local institutions of higher learning as well as conducting research in the areas of Flexible Entry and RPL.
The goals of the Assessment Programme include: • Direct and plan assessment processes and procedures; • Ensure complete migration of OUM courses to the new assessment method; • Summarise assessment data for use in curricular review and improvement; • Coordinate assessment data, results and reports for institutional effectiveness; • Recommend and review faculty development activities related to assessment and improvement of student learning; and • Communicate to the OUM community about assessment information and activities. The goals of the Teaching and Learning Programme are to: • Direct, plan and organise professional staff development for faculty / tutors to enhance teaching and learning; • Provide assistance and guidance to all faculties in teaching, learning and assessment strategies; • Provide support and guidance for the development of quality teaching and learning materials; and • Provide support and resources in Mathematics and English to the OUM teaching and learning community.
Centre for Teaching, Learning and Assessment (CTLA) CTLA was established on 1 October 2009. It functions mainly to improve the quality of assessment, teaching and learning in OUM. The purpose of the centre is two-fold: • Develop, implement and support the ongoing assessment process at OUM in order to improve student learning; and • Guide, facilitate and support efforts in creating and maintaining a high quality of teaching and learning at OUM. The centre is responsible for two main programmes – assessment, and teaching and learning. Efforts will focus on achieving goals outlined for each programme.
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Centres / Institutes
Institute of Quality, Research and Innovation (IQRI) IQRI manages and organises quality, research and innovation activities. While these activities are mostly faculty-driven, IQRI provides centralised management and administrative support for effective coordination. The Institute facilitated the re-assessment of ISO 9001:2000 Certification for three departments – Tan Sri Dr Abdullah Sanusi Digital Library, Centre for Instructional Design and Technology (CiDT) and the Registry. It also facilitated the second surveillance audit on the Centre for Student Management. IQRI conducted six Internal Quality Audit exercises as well as a module supply investigation to improve the delivery of modules to learners. It also conducted training for selected staff on the management of records and documents. In terms of performance measurements, IQRI introduced the use of performance indicators developed by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL PI). As part of OUM's strong commitment to continuously improve our quality of education, IQRI intensified efforts at conducting institutional research, of which the findings were used to help determine the institution’s strengths and challenges as well as subsequently address opportunities for improvement. Four major institutional researches were completed: 1. Evaluation of OUM programmes; 2. Evaluation of Bachelor of Teaching programme; 3. Evaluation of M.Ed learners’ research experience; and 4. Why students choose OUM and their expectations / experience.
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Through a collaboration with DECADE Consulting, a US-based company, OUM learners are provided with free access to an online self-assessment instrument called Readiness for Education at a Distance Indicator (READI). The tool helps learners prepare to be successful as distance learning students. Through IQRI, OUM provides internal funding to academicians for research projects. In 2009, IQRI managed and monitored five internally funded studies in areas such as service quality, alternative models for blended learning and effectiveness of online forums. A Grant Disbursement Guideline as well as a Code of Conduct and Standards for Ethical Research were also established. Playing its part in promoting learning and growth, IQRI organised 12 tea talks in 2009 to enhance academicians’ knowledge and skills related to teaching-learning and research. Of the 12 tea talks, four sessions were by international speakers from Brazil, Japan, Italy and Australia. Some of the topics covered were Learning 2.0, delivery of a purely online postgraduate programme, quality framework for e-learning and scholarship in learning and teaching. Keeping in line with OUM’s vision of being the leader in flexible learning, mobile learning via SMS was initiated. The objectives of this project were to enhance the learning modes, increase learning flexibility, and encourage and support ubiquitous learning. The pilot project was implemented during the May Semester for Learning Skills for Open and Distance Learners. It involved all first semester students. For the September Semester, two other courses were offered for mobile learning: Company Law and Renal Nursing. Given the fact that social networking tools are making significant inroads into the education sector, Facebook and Twitter were also used to support this initiative. Feedback from learners and tutors was positive and it was found that the students’ learning experience was further enriched with the use of mobile learning to enhance OUM’s blended learning approach. Mobile learning will be expanded to include more courses. IQRI’s other contributions include the publication of the online ASEAN Journal of Distance Learning (AJODL) in collaboration with Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and the University of the Phillippines Open University (UPOU) and the organisation of the Ninth International Conference on Information (ICI9). Towards the end of 2009, IQRI also initiated Open Educational Resources (OER) for launching in 2010.
Centres / Institutes
Institute of Professional Development (IPD) IPD, an outfit under OUM, was founded in November 2000. It has since established itself as a leading provider for adult learning within and outside Malaysia. IPD programmes are carried out by leading professionals and OUM’s faculty. IPD works closely with local and international industry professionals and experts to provide innovative capacity-building programmes for organisational effectiveness and productivity. Thus far, IPD has established smart partnerships in human capital development with several key industry players in Malaysia such as Nestle Malaysia, Toyota, Samsung Malaysia, Dumex, AEON-Jaya Jusco and the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces. IPD Programmes: 1. Executive and Professional Diploma Programmes: • Executive Diploma in Human Resource Management • Executive Diploma in Business Management • Executive Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health • Executive Diploma in Plantation Management and Agri-Business • Executive Diploma in Human Nutrition and Health • Executive Diploma in Logistics Management • Executive Diploma in Aviation Management • Executive Diploma in Hotel Management and Operations • Executive Diploma in Quality Management • Executive Diploma in Manufacturing Management • Executive Diploma in Company Corporate Secretary • Professional Diploma in Integrated Transport Management and Operation • Professional Diploma in Photography • Professional Diploma in Human Resource Management 2. Certificate Programmes: • Professional Certificate in Sales • Professional Certificate in Financial Technical Analysis • Career Certificate in Corporate Secretary • Career Certificate in Practical Accounting • Advanced Certificate in Clerical Development • Certificate in Airline and Tourism Foundation • Career Certificate in Healthcare • Career Certificate in Photography I • Career Certificate in Photography II • Certificate in Supply Chain Management • Certificate in Child Educare and Management
3. Short Programmes: • Group Management and Team Building Strategies • Time Management and Delegation • Coaching and Mentoring • Effective Leadership Development • Personal Mastery and Communication Skills • Performance Appraisal Strategies • Strategic Negotiation Skills • Brand Management • Leading Organisational Change Strategies Collaborations with Malaysian Companies: 1. AEON (M) Bhd 2. Harina Consultancy Services 3. Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd 4. Royal Malaysian Air Force 5. Pos Malaysia Berhad 6. Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad 7. Dumex (Malaysia) Bhd 8. Royal Malaysian Navy 9. UMW-Toyota Boshuku 10. Awana Genting Highlands Golf and Resort 11. Permai Beach Resort, Sarawak 12. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health 13. Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management 14. Alvin Leong Academy of Photography Sdn Bhd 15. Academy of Sciences Malaysia 16. KOBONOS Sdn Bhd 17. Malaysian Airline System Bhd 18. Bernard Protection Systems, Kuching Collaborations with International Organisations: 1. NIIT (India) 2. Technology Training Transfer (New Zealand) 3. National Institute of Accountants, Australia 4. Arab Open University (Bahrain) 5. National University of Management (Cambodia) 6. Sheffield College of Technology, Adelaide, Australia 7. International Institute of Health Sciences, Sri Lanka 8. International Centre for Quality, Sudan 9. Universitas Pembangunan Panca Budi, Indonesia 10. Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), New Zealand 11. IAL Group of Companies, Dubai & Cochin, India annual report 2009 | OPEN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
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Support Services Centre for Instructional Design and Technology (CiDT)
Centre for Tutor Management and Development (CTMD)
The main responsibility of CiDT is to develop learning materials for OUM, which include print modules, web-based materials and multimedia content. These are produced using proven instructional design strategies and the latest information and communications technology. CiDT plays a pivotal role in helping the University realise its vision to be a leader and innovator in flexible learning.
CTMD, which replaced the Open and Distance Learning Pedagogy Centre, was established in September 2007. CTMD was set up to enhance face-to-face tutoring, online tutoring and self-managed learning in an open and distance learning environment. It is responsible for the overall management of tutors and facilitators and ensuring that they support the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blended learning pedagogical approach. This is a testimony of OUMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to ensure the quality of its tutors / facilitators.
CiDT uses different types of media to transmit knowledge, such as audio and video-streaming materials. In 2009, it developed 886 titles of print modules for undergraduate programmes, 62 titles of print modules for postgraduate programmes, 100 learning objects, 19 CD-ROM courseware, 22 i-tutorials, two i-Lectures and 26 audio books. CiDT also manages i-Radio, a webcast service aimed at disseminating useful information on academic programmes and providing tips for exams as well as stress management. In 2009, it provided 85 learning segments and 42 non-module based segments. General information about OUM, campus news, announcements and updates are aired for the benefit of learners.
CTMD not only recruits and trains tutors / facilitators but also develops their potential. To ensure quality, CTMD continuously enhances tutors / facilitators' skills through training and colloquiums and improves its tutor / facilitator evaluation and monitoring through system integration and automation of its administrative activities.
Tan Sri Dr Abdullah Sanusi (TSDAS) Digital Library The TSDAS Digital Library plays an important role in supporting teaching, learning and research activities throughout its learning community. The library holds a wide range of resources in print and online format. Currently, there are close to 30,000 volumes of printed books in the library system. The library subscribes to 37 online databases comprising e-books, e-journals, e-theses and more. To date, there are more than 82,000 e-books and 32,000 e-journal titles, about 930,000 e-thesis titles, three newspaper databases and one local legal act database covering all courses offered in OUM.
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The library develops its own e-content of 2,997 titles comprising articles, papers presented at conferences, books, past exam papers and also dissertations and theses. It also conducts information skills workshops and makes use of Web 2.0 technology such as blog and Facebook to encourage users to utilise the library facilities and services effectively, including the use of various online databases.
Support Services
Learning Management System (myLMS) MyLMS is an online learning platform which provides the means for the University to deliver its programmes effectively. Through myLMS, learning experience can be further enriched as the system allows learners to participate in online discussions with tutors and peers. Learners also have access to the TSDAS Digital Library.
Centre for Student Management (CSM) CSM administers all matters pertaining to the provision of services to enrich learners’ knowledge and experience. It focuses on providing support to learners from the time they enter university until graduation. Its main functions include: 1. Planning and implementing student retention programmes; 2. Planning and executing student development programmes; 3. Providing continuous student support services; 4. Developing, executing and monitoring research; 5. Monitoring feedback; and 6. Managing alumni relations. These efforts are directed towards retaining learners. CSM works closely and collaborates with other faculties / learning centres / divisions / units in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the above functions.
Learner Service Centre (LSC) LSC is a centre where learners can channel their enquiries to the University. To ensure efficiency, a special application known as E-Customer Relationship Management (e-CRM) is used to track learners’ requests, complaints or feedback via e-mail, telephone or facsimile. The e-CRM forwards issues raised to the relevant units and enables students to obtain timely feedback or resolution.
Besides e-CRM, LSC also uses Solidus eCare – an application that manages all incoming calls from learners.
OUM International OUM International was established as a one-stop centre to spearhead the University's internationalisation efforts. Its first project began in 2001 with the training of three groups of A-level teachers from the Sri Lankan Ministry of Education in the areas of Science and Mathematics. It was officially launched on 30 June 2008 by the Minister of Higher Education, YB Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Its objectives are to: • Act as the University's one-stop centre for all internationalisation activities and projects; • Instil an image of credibility, quality and acceptability of OUM's programmes and activities; • Identify and establish links with overseas universities, international funding agencies and training providers; • Maintain a database of its international learners, staff and contacts; • Provide information and data on all international activities by OUM; • Explore shared research, teaching and conference interests; • Develop faculty-level linkages, including the exchange of guest lecturers; and • Exchange students and teachers for short or long-term visits for academic instruction on credit and non-credit basis as appropriate for the academic requirements of each institution. OUM International’s areas of focus include human capital development and training, research and consultancy, project management, conferences and study tours. Its clients include institutions of higher learning, government agencies and various governmentlinked organisations in countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. OUM International's portfolio includes a series of activities funded by national governments and multilateral financial agencies such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations Development Programme and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
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Corporate Social Responsibility A. Yayasan Canselor Open University Malaysia Yayasan Canselor Open University Malaysia was established on 15 May 2006 with the primary mission of promoting excellence in teaching and learning, research, culture and arts in line with the Government’s policy to create a caring society through lifelong learning. It was launched by the then Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in November 2008. Its objectives are to: • Provide scholarships, bursaries and other forms of financial assistance to deserving learners; • Award individuals or members of society and industry for outstanding contributions in education; • Award learners for outstanding academic performance; • Provide research grants to eligible researchers; • Provide opportunities to individuals or members of society and industry to contribute towards OUM’s scholarly pursuits; • Manage endowment funds; and • Provide financial and other forms of assistance to needy individuals and families to improve their welfare. In line with the Yayasan’s objective of nurturing excellence in education, an Endowment Chair on e-Learning will be set up to promote research and propagate knowledge. OUM’s Pro Chancellor, YBhg Tan Sri Azman Hashim, has generously agreed to contribute RM3 million to the Endowment Chair. In this era where technology reigns supreme, research in this field will bring significant benefits to OUM learners and the community at large. Since the inception of the Yayasan, a total of RM405,322 in bursaries, scholarships and grants have been given to 610 learners. In addition, the Yayasan spent RM31,710 to finance community projects for the needy and underprivileged. These projects included the donation of cash and computers for orphans and the disabled. In line with OUM’s philosophy of being a caring employer, the Yayasan also provided financial aid to deserving University staff in their hour of need.
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OUM offers scholarships to deserving learners
B. OUM-Awana Green Campus In recent years, universities and corporate leaders have recognised the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and preserving the environment. In line with this, the OUM-Awana Green Campus initiative was established to champion CSR values and environmental sustainability in Malaysia. This collaboration with the Genting Highlands Golf and Country Resort aims to provide training for corporate clients in these areas. The initiative will act as a catalyst for a new level of corporate training and coaching paradigms, where environment-friendly values are instilled in programme participants. The campus serves as a training ground for the following: 1. Generic Programmes: Outdoor training with a mix of fun and adventure; 2. Leadership Development Programmes: Groom leaders of tomorrow who are able to rise to global challenges and are committed to environmental sustainability;
Corporate Social Responsibilty
3. Corporate Teambuilding Programmes: Conducted by teambuilding experts to promote teamwork; and 4. Management Development Programmes: Specially designed to enhance the skills and competencies of employees. These combine interactive lectures and management games with outdoor teambuilding activities.
C. Discounts A fee discount of 75 per cent was given to learners who were born on or before 31 August 1957 and disabled learners. This discount was introduced in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independence.
D. Community Projects OUM organised several community projects throughout the year, with the aim of spreading goodwill and cheer
among the needy and underprivileged. Among these events were the annual breaking of fast treat during Ramadhan. On 1 September, OUM hosted this event for 50 orphans from Asrama Baitul Ummah in Setapak and learners with special needs from the Bangi Industrial Training and Rehabilitation Centre. OUM also made a cash donation to the orphanage. The Pahang Learning Centre also hosted a Ramadhan treat for children from the Permata Camar orphanage run by a non-governmental organisation called Badan Nadwah Pahang. Donations in cash and kind were presented as well to the orphanage. Other learning centres held similar Ramadhan treats. The University also donated three computers to Rumah Amal Belaian Kaseh (RABEKA) in Kuala Lumpur and made a cash donation to Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim Negeri Sarawak. Contributions to other deserving causes were made on several other occasions as well.
Presenting a computer to Yayasan Kebajikan Suria in Tuaran, Sabah
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Human Resources Management and Development The people who work in any organisation are a vital asset and as such they play an essential and important role in the growth and development of the organisation. Their collective attitudes, skills and abilities contribute to organisational performance and productivity. Thus, any expenditure on training and development is an investment, not an expense.
It is with this belief that OUM consistently and continuously provides training opportunities for both its academic and non-academic staff to hone their skills and increase their knowledge. Part of the human resource budget is specially allocated for such training, whether local or abroad (refer to Appendix III for the full list). A mainstay of the human resource training activities is a staff retreat, organised on a regular basis and in which every new employee takes part upon joining OUM. The University also believes in giving recognition to staff who carry out their work well. They benefit from a performance-based reward scheme as well as promotions. The highlight of 2009 was a salary revision which boosted staff morale. OUM also organises social activities such as Family Day and gatherings to foster goodwill and strengthen ties among its staff. Overall, holistic development of its staff is the cornerstone of OUMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s human resources management and development.
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Staff Strength Academic Staff
Professors
14
Associate Professors
16
Senior Lecturers
29
Lecturers
33
Assistant Lecturers
Total
1
93
Top Management and Administrative Staff Top Management
8
Deputy General Managers
2
Senior Managers
14
Managers
11
Assistant Managers
25
Senior Executives
63
Executives
94
Assistant Executives
55
Senior Assistant Executives
40
General Staff
83
Total
395
(Figures as of 31 December 2009)
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Key Milestones
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Key Milestones
1
5 February Launch of School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences by OUM Chancellor YABhg Tun Jeanne Abdullah
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24 February Conferment of Honorary Doctor of Arts (Humanities) on Dr Daisaku Ikeda, President of Soka Gakkai International
3
8 March Launch of collaboration between OUM and Villa College, Maldives
4
6 May First Convocation at the University of Science and Technology, Yemen
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14 July Launch of Sarawak Learning Centre by YB Datuk Amar Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Abang Hj Openg on behalf of the Chief Minister of Sarawak, YAB Pehin Sri Hj Abdul Taib Mahmud
6
12–13 August Ninth International Conference on Information (ICI9) in Kuala Lumpur launched by Minister of Higher Education, YB Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin
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14–18 November Seventh Convocation in Kuala Lumpur
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3 December YBhg Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali giving his address at the launch of i-Radio in Maldives by Vice President of Maldives, Dr Mohamed Waheed
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Awards and Recognition
2006
2008
• Best Paper Award at the 20th Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Annual Conference, Kunming, China • Technology Business Review Award for Excellence in Education Management – Provision of Continuous Education • Award for Excellence in Distance Education Materials – Learning Skills for Open and Distance Learning, the Commonwealth of Learning • E-Learning Recognition Award, Eszterhazy Karoly College, Hungary • Multimedia Super Corridor Asia Pacific ICT Awards – Best of Education and Training
• Honorary Award – Eszterhazy Karoly College, Hungary • First Runner Up for the Best Paper Award at the 22nd Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Annual Conference, Tianjin, China • Asia Pacific Mobile Learning & Edutainment Advisory Panel (APACMLEAP) – Mobile Learning Initiatives Recognition 2008
2007 • Technology Business Review Award for Excellence in Education for Continuous Learning and Adult Education
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2009 • Asia HRD Congress Award (Contribution to the Organisation) • Best Paper Award – International Conference on Information (ICI9), Kuala Lumpur
Awards and Recognition
Recognition There are currently 43 programmes that are fully accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA): 1
Diploma in Information Technology
2
Diploma in Management
3
Diploma in Human Resource Management
4
Diploma in Civil Engineering
5
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
6
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
7
Diploma in Technology Management
8
Bachelor of Information Technology with Honours
9
Bachelor of Multimedia Communication with Honours
10
Bachelor of Information Technology and Management with Honours
11
Bachelor of Management with Honours
12
Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours
13
Bachelor of Human Resource Management with Honours
14
Bachelor of Education (TESL) with Honours
15
Bachelor of Education (Science) with Honours
16
Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) with Honours
17
Bachelor of Education (Civil Engineering) with Honours
18
Bachelor of Education (Mechanical Engineering) with Honours
19
Bachelor of Education (Electrical Engineering) with Honours
20
Bachelor of Technology Management with Honours
21
Bachelor of Nursing Science with Honours
22
Bachelor of Mathematics and Management with Honours
23
Bachelor of Mathematics with Information Technology with Honours
24
Bachelor of Teachership (Pre-School Education) with Honours
25
Bachelor of Teachership (Special Education) with Honours
26
Bachelor of Teachership (Islamic Education) with Honours
27
Bachelor of Teachership (Physical Education ) with Honours
28
Bachelor of Teachership (Social Studies) with Honours
29
Bachelor of Teachership (Music Education) with Honours
30
Bachelor of Teachership (Visual Art Education) with Honours
31
Bachelor of Teachership (Tamil Language) with Honours
32
Bachelor of Teachership (Chinese Language) with Honours
33
Bachelor of Teachership (Malay Language) with Honours
34
Bachelor of Teachership (Arab Language) with Honours
35
Master of Business Administration
36
Master of Management
37
Master of Information Technology
38
Master of Environmental Science
39
Master of Multimedia Communication
40
Master of Education
41
Master of Science (Engineering)
42
Master of Science
43
Master of Information Science (Competitive Intelligence)
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Appendices
Directory of Learning Centres
Appendix I
Main Campus / Headquarters Vice President (Learner Management & Campus Development) YBhg Professor Ir Dr Rosli Hamir Manager Mr Mohamad Yazed Bahaman H/P: 012-372 7480 E-mail: yazeed@oum.edu.my
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KEDAH & PERLIS
Kedah Learning Centre 80-86, Lengkok Cempaka 2 Bandar Aman Jaya 08000 Sungai Petani KEDAH
Ms Munaliz Hj Musa (Director) H/P: 019-400 3219 Tel: 04-441 8582 Fax: 04-442 3425 E-mail: munaliz@oum.edu.my
IPGM KDA Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Darul Aman (IPGM KDA) 06000 Jitra KEDAH IPGM KP Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Perlis (IPGM KP) Jalan Behor Pulai 01000 Kangar PERLIS IPGM KSAH Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Sultan Abdul Halim (IPGM KSAH) Jalan Kuala Ketil 08000 Sungai Petani KEDAH
PENANG Assoc Prof Dr Tan Toh Wah (Director) H/P: 019-470 8608 Tel: 04-390 2006 / 3006 / 6006 Fax: 04-398 6009 E-mail: tantohwah@oum.edu.my
Penang Learning Centre 1, Lebuh Tenggiri 2 13700 Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya PENANG Minden Learning Centre c/o Fakulti Sains & Matematik Universiti Sains Malaysia 11800 Minden PENANG IPGM KTB Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Tuanku Bainun (IPGM KTB) Mengkuang 14000 Bukit Mertajam PENANG Seberang Perai Learning Centre c/o Politeknik Seberang Perai Jalan Permatang Pauh 13500 Permatang Pauh PENANG
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Appendix I STATES
ADDRESS
PERAK
Perak Learning Centre 71, Jalan Lim Bo Seng 30300 Ipoh PERAK
Mr Richard Ng (Director) H/P: 012-525 6252 Tel: 05-254 6006 Fax: 05-242 8006 E-mail: richard_ng@oum.edu.my
Taiping Learning Centre c/o Kolej Latihan Telekom Taiping Jalan Lumba Kuda 34672 Taiping PERAK IPGM KI Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Ipoh (IPGM KI) 31150 Hulu Kinta PERAK Greenhill Learning Centre 55-57, Persiaran Greenhill 30450 Ipoh PERAK
NEGERI SEMBILAN Ms Mazuin Omar (Director) H/P: 019-226 5820 Tel: 06-7611 003 Fax: 06-7618 003 E-mail: mazuin_omar@oum.edu.my
MELAKA Mr Zamani Sailan (Director) H/P: 019-358 7699 Tel: 06-292 1852 Fax: 06-292 1855 E-mail: zamani_sailan@oum.edu.my
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Negeri Sembilan Learning Centre 86, Jalan Datoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bandar Tunggal 70000 Seremban NEGERI SEMBILAN IPGM KRM Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Raja Melewar (IPGM KRM) Jalan Sikamat Beg Berkunci 43 70990 Seremban NEGERI SEMBILAN Melaka Learning Centre 2, 2-1, 2-2 Jalan KP AA3 Kompleks Perniagaan Al-Azim 75150 Bandar Bukit Baru MELAKA
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ADDRESS
JOHOR
Johor Learning Centre Jalan Ibrahim Sultan 80300 Johor Bahru JOHOR
Mr Abdul Rahim Mohamed Amin (Director) H/P: 019-776 5700 Tel: 07-221 2006 Fax: 07-221 9006 E-mail: rahim_amin@oum.edu.my
IPGM KTI Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Temenggong Ibrahim (IPGM KTI) Jalan Datin Halimah 80350 Johor Bahru JOHOR Batu Pahat Learning Centre c/o Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn Beg Berkunci 101, Parit Raja 85400 Batu Pahat JOHOR IPGM KTHO Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Tun Hussein Onn (IPGM KTHO) KM 7.75, Jalan Kluang 83009 Batu Pahat JOHOR
PAHANG Mr Ahmad Izanee Awang (Director) H/P: 019-955 0143 Tel: 09-572 3777 Fax: 09-572 3779 E-mail: izanee@oum.edu.my
Kuantan Learning Centre c/o Kolej Shahputra Jalan 1M 3/10 Bandar Indera Mahkota Point 25200 Kuantan PAHANG Mentakab Learning Centre c/o Tingkat 3 Kompleks MARA, Jalan Siantan 28400 Mentakab PAHANG IPGM KTAA Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Tengku Ampuan Afzan KM10, Jalan Padang Tengku 27200 Kuala Lipis PAHANG
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ADDRESS
TERENGGANU
Kuala Terengganu Learning Centre c/o Universiti Teknologi MARA Kubang Ikan, Chendering 21080 Kuala Terengganu TERENGGANU
Mr Mohd Kharudin Haji Zakaria (Director) H/P: 019-984 7144 Tel: 09-616 3120 / 22 Fax: 09-616 3121 E-mail: kharudin_zakaria@oum.edu.my
IPGM KDRI Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Dato’ Razali Ismail Batu Rakit 21030 Kuala Terengganu TERENGGANU IPGM KSM Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Sultan Mizan (IPGM KSM) 22200 Besut TERENGGANU
KELANTAN YBhg Assoc Prof Dato’ Dr Nik Najib Nik Abdul Rahman (Director) H/P: 019-310 8138 Tel: 09-741 8606 Fax: 09-741 8601 E-mail: najib@oum.edu.my
SARAWAK Assoc Prof Dr Frank Kiong (Director) H/P: 012-876 2864 Tel: 082-460 602 Fax: 082-575 602 E-mail: frank@oum.edu.my
Kelantan Learning Centre Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra 15200 Kota Bharu KELANTAN IPGM KKB Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Kota Bharu (IPGM KKB) Pengkalan Chepa 16109 Kota Bharu KELANTAN Sarawak Learning Centre Batu 9½, Princess Garden, Jalan Kuching Serian 93250 Kuching SARAWAK IPGM KTAR Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Tun Abdul Razak (IPGM KTAR) Jalan Dato Mohd Musa 94300 Kota Samarahan SARAWAK Sibu Learning Centre c/o Institut Methodist Pilley Jalan Lily, PO Box 760 96008 Sibu SARAWAK Miri Learning Centre c/o Lot 993 & 994, King’s Commercial Centre Blk 10, Jln Miri-Bintulu 98000 Miri SARAWAK IPGM KM Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Miri (IPGM KM) Jalan Bekam 98009 Miri SARAWAK
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ADDRESS
SABAH
Sabah Learning Centre Block A, Lot 1-10 Lintas Jaya Uptownship Jalan Lintas, Kepayan Highway 88200 Kota Kinabalu SABAH
Mr Lamjin Atoh (Director) H/P: 013-890 2205 Tel: 088-712 670 / 690 Fax: 088-712 395 E-mail: lamjin@oum.edu.my
IPGM KG Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Gaya (IPGM KG) Peti Surat 10491 88805 Kota Kinabalu SABAH IPGM KK Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Keningau Beg Berkunci 11 89009 Keningau SABAH Labuan Learning Centre c/o Tingkat 2, U0064 Jalan OKK Awang Besar 87000 Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan SABAH Sandakan Learning Centre Batu ½, Jalan Utara 90000 Sandakan SABAH Tawau Learning Centre c/o Wisma Jin Ho Tingkat 2, Jalan St Patrick 91000 Tawau SABAH IPGM KT Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Tawau (IPGM KT) KM36, Jalan Balung Beg Berkunci 27 91009 Tawau SABAH
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ADDRESS
KLANG VALLEY 1
Kuala Lumpur Learning Centre (Postgraduate) Main Campus Jalan Tun Ismail 50480 KUALA LUMPUR
Mr Yon Rosli Daud (Director) H/P: 017-273 5027 Tel: 03-8942 2525 Fax: 03-8948 1144 E-mail: rosli_daud@oum.edu.my
Mr Mohamad Yazed Bahaman (Manager) H/P: 012-372 7480 Tel: 03-8942 2525 Fax: 03-8948 1144 E-mail: yazeed@oum.edu.my
IPGM KPT Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Pendidikan Teknik (IPGM KPT) Jalan Yaacob Latif Bandar Tun Razak 56000 KUALA LUMPUR IPGM KPIK Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Pendidikan Ilmu Khas (IPGM KPIK) Jalan Yaacob Latif Bandar Tun Razak 56000 KUALA LUMPUR Petaling Jaya Learning Centre c/o Pusat Matrikulasi Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Jalan Universiti 46350 Petaling Jaya SELANGOR IPGM KBA Learning Centre c/o Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia Kampus Bahasa Antarabangsa (IPGM KBA) 59200 Lembah Pantai KUALA LUMPUR
KLANG VALLEY 2 Mr Ramli Husin (Director) H/P: 012-700 4470 / 012-252 2095 E-mail: ramlihusin@oum.edu.my
Shah Alam Learning Centre Lot G (7-06-01) Blok 7 Presint Alami Pusat Perniagaan Worldwide 2 Jalan Tinju, Seksyen 13 40100 Shah Alam SELANGOR Bangi Learning Centre c/o Fakulti Kejuruteraan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 43000 Bangi SELANGOR Seri Kembangan Learning Centre Lot 49, Mezzanine Floor Jalan Utama Taman Serdang Raya 43300 Seri Kembangan SELANGOR
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OUM International: Projects in 2009 International Consultancies 1. Support for the Development of Public Sector Use of ICT under EMPTAP, Bangladesh Computer Council, Ministry of Science and Information & Communication Technology (MOSICT) – Development and Delivery of ICT Training for Government Officials and Promotion of ICT Use (World Bank) 2. Training of Trainers for the EMPTAP, Bangladesh Computer Council Programme: 26 – 30 April (World Bank)
International Training 1. World Bank – Management of IT Services for Open University Sri Lanka: 3 – 10 February 2. Asian Development Bank – Study Tour to Observe Best Practices in Open and Distance Learning for Open University Sri Lanka Group I: 9 – 15 February Group II: 6 – 17 April 3. World Bank – Programme on Computer Management for Computer Programmers, Department of Examinations, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka: 10 – 28 March 4. Series of Programmes for Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: • Developing the Administrative Performance of the Director for TVTC Group I: 11 – 22 May Group II: 25 May – 5 June • Occupational Safety and Health: 27 July – 7 August • Latest Technologies in the Poultry Industry: 13 – 31 July • Certificate 4: Training and Assessment Based on TAFE College Certification (Collaboration with Victoria University, Australia) Group I: 13 – 26 July Group II: 27 July – 7 August
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Other International Programmes 1. Language and Cultural Exposure: The Malaysian Experience for Students from Soka University, Japan: 9 – 22 February 2. Tea Talk on “Strategic Implementation of IT” for delegation from Institute of Secretariat Training and Management, India: 7 December
Local Programmes 1. Professional Certificate for Care Givers (Third Cohort consisting of 35 participants). A series of modules were developed for the National Council of Welfare and Social Development. These included: • Change Management: 19 – 23 February • The Changing Face of Community Organisations: 23 – 27 February • Interpersonal Communication: 23 – 27 March • Stress Management: 6 – 10 April 2. Professional Certificate in Curriculum Design and Management for Kolej Poly-Tech MARA: March – August 3. Professional Certificate in Super-Teaching for Proton Holdings Bhd, consisting of a series of specialised learning modules. This is a skills upgrading programme that equips participants with knowledge and applied expertise in pedagogical competencies as well as supervision and delegation of work procedures and related organisational matters. Completed modules include: • Pedagogy of Teaching and Learning Group I: 13 – 18 August Group II: 22 – 27 October • Enhancing Pedagogical Skills Through MicroTeaching Group I: 5 – 10 November Additional modules will be continued in 2010.
5. Programme on Measurement and Evaluation, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka (World Bank): 26 October – 13 November 6. Programme on Management for IT Administrators, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka (World Bank): 16 – 27 November 7. Programme on Best Practices in School Library Architecture, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka (World Bank): 7 – 15 December
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Group Human Resources Management and Development: Appendix III Conferences Attended by Staff NO
DEPARTMENT
CONFERENCE
DATE
ORGANISER
METEOR Technology and Consultancy Sdn Bhd (MTCSB)
Open Source Singapore: Pacific Asia Conference and Expo
16–18 February
KB Conference LLC
Danny Chng Loi Peng
Faculty of Science and Technology (FST)
IADIS International Conference on Mobile Learning 2009
26-28 February
Yuzery Yusoff
Faculty of Information Technology and Multimedia Communication (FITMC)
International Association for the Development of Information Society
Harvinder Kaur a/p Dharam Singh
Centre for Assessment of Prior Learning (CAPL)
3
YBhg Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali
President / Vice-Chancellor
First International Conference on e-Learning and Distance Learning “Open, Distance and e-Learning: Meeting the Challenges of Globalisation and Knowledge-Based Economy”
16–18 March
National Centre for e-Learning and Distance Learning, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4
Assoc Prof Che’an Ahmad
School Of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (SONAHS)
Fourth National Nursing Research Conference
19–20 March
Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya
5
Assoc Prof Dr Maselan@ Mazlan Ali
FST
“Science That Is Interesting” Seminar
24–25 March
Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia
FST
National Postgraduate Conference on Engineering Science and Technology 2009
25–26 March
Universiti Teknologi Petronas
FITMC
International Conference on IT
30 March
Assumption University, Bangkok
1
STAFF
Wan Norliana Abdul Karim Azila Ali Azila Ahmad
2
Md Arshad Sabidin Raziana Che Aziz Santhanadass Thangapragasam 6
7
Assoc Prof Ir Dr Kanesan Muthusamy
Nantha Kumar Subramaniam Majumin Hanum Abdul Samad
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NO
8
STAFF
DEPARTMENT
CONFERENCE
DATE
ORGANISER
Faculty of Education and Languages (FEL)
International Conference on Early Childhood Education
25–26 April
Smart Reader Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Sri College
Siti Aminah Ariffin
Group Human Resources Management
MEF National Conference 2009 (Economic Uncertainties – HR Challenges and Responses)
12–13 May
Malaysian Employers Federation
Assoc Prof Dr Widad Othman
FEL
International Conference on Education Research and Practice (ICERP)
10–11 June
Dr Chung Han Tek
Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS)
Faculty of Education Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Dr Rosmah Mohamed
Faculty of Business and Management (FBM)
Assoc Prof Hazidi Abdul Hamid Teh Lai Ling
9
10
11
Teo Hui Thian
FEL
18th International Conference 2009 – Aligning Teaching and Learning: Effective Methodologies in English Language Education
10–13 June
Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA)
12
Azlinda Abd Rahim
TSDAS Digital Library
International Conference on Libraries – Transforming Towards Sustenance
15–16 June
Universiti Sains Malaysia
13
Assoc Prof Ir Dr Kanesan Muthusamy
FST
Second International Conference on Vocational and Technical Education
8–10 July
Institute of Technical Education, Singapore
14
Teh Lai Ling
FST
Regional Conference on Special Needs Education
20–22 July
Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya
15
Ahmad Munawar Mohmad Anuar
TSDAS Digital Library
Fifth Conference on Digital Library
20–22 July
National Library
16
Assoc Prof Che'an Ahmad
SONAHS
Second Brunei DarussalamIndonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) International Nursing Conference
29 July–1 August
Sabah Nurses Association
President / Vice-Chancellor
STOU Workshop on Drafting the Master Plan for International Cooperation Network with Overseas Universities
6–7 August
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Thailand
17
YBhg Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali
“Networking and Collaboration: How to Stay Sustainable?”
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NO
STAFF
DEPARTMENT
CONFERENCE
DATE
ORGANISER
Faculty of Applied Social Sciences (FASS)
International Conference on Teacher's Professionalism for Quality Learning
7–8 August
Universitas Terbuka Indonesia
ICI9 International Conference
12–13 August
OUM
18
Prof Dr Mohamed Yusoff Ismail
19
Raijah A Rahim
SONAHS
Richard Ng
Perak Learning Centre
Dr Woo Tai Kwan
FEL
Dr Safiah bt Md Yusof
Centre for Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Assoc Prof Dr Nagarajah a/l Lee Hun Leong
FEL
20
Hazalina Hashim
FITMC
Cambridge International Conference on Open and Distance Education
22–25 September Commonwealth of Learning
21
YBhg Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali
President / Vice-Chancellor
SEAMOLEC International Seminar on Acceleration and Improvement of the Quality and Quantity of Education Through ICT-Based School / University Partnerships
7–8 October
Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya
12–13 October
Nursing Division, Ministry of Health, Malaysia
“Enhancing the Quality of the Teaching Profession: Partnership between Open University Malaysia and the Ministry of Education, Malaysia”
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Rosnida Abu Bakar
SONAHS
23
Prof Dr Zoraini Wati Abas
Institute of Quality, Research and Innovation (IQRI)
Dr Tina Lim Swee Kim
IQRI
Wei Wen Shyang
FST
Cik Norazlina Mohamad
FEL
Ruzita Ramly
Digital Library
Nur Azlin Omar
FBM
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SEAAIR Conference
12–15 October
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Appendix III
NO
STAFF
24
YBhg Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali
DEPARTMENT
CONFERENCE
DATE
ORGANISER
President / Vice-Chancellor
International Summit on Open and Distance Education 2009
16–17 October
China Central Radio and TV University and China Education Society, Beijing
“Challenges and Opportunities for ODL in Democratisation of Education and Lifelong Learning: A Malaysian Example” 25
Assoc Prof Dr Santhi Raghavan
Centre for Tutor Management and Development (CTMD)
Asian Conference on Education 2009: Local Problem, Global Solution
23–25 October
International Academic Forum Asia's Think Tank
26
Prof Zoraini Wati Abas
IQRI
E-Learn 2009- World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare and Education
26–30 October
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
27
Raijah A Rahim
SONAHS
National Conference: Emergency Management
27–29 October
Emergency and Trauma Department, Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Johor
28
Noor Hassline Mohamed
FASS
Criminal War Conference and War Crimes Tribunal 2009
28–29 October
Perdana Leadership Foundation
President / Vice-Chancellor
Second IEFBA Conference
29–30 October
International Entrepreneur and Family Business Association (IEFBA)
Dr Wong Huey Siew Rozeman Abu Hassan Mohd Jamaludin Muhammad 29
YBhg Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali
“OUM as an Entrepreneurial and Networking University: A Unique Experiment”
30
Assoc Prof Ir Dr Kanesan Muthusamy
FST
International Conference on Quality, Productivity and Performance Measurement
16–18 November
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
31
Assoc Prof Dr Widad Othman
FEL
23–25 November
Dr Rosmah Mohamed
FBM
Second International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Shawira Abu Bakar
FEL
Nur Azlin Omar
FBM
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT) and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
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Appendix III
NO
STAFF
32
YBhg Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali
DEPARTMENT
CONFERENCE
DATE
ORGANISER
President / Vice-Chancellor
Second International Conference on E-Learning
1–2 December
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
“Challenges in Online and M-Learning Practice in Malaysia: The Experience of Open University Malaysia” 33
Kamariah Mohd Noor
Registrar’s Office
AKEPT Leadership Conference
8–9 December
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia
34
Raziana Che Aziz
FST
International Conference on University Education 2009
8–9 December
INTEC-UiTM Shah Alam
Chiam Chooi Chea
FBM
YBhg Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali
President / Vice-Chancellor
International Symposium on Open, Distance and E-Learning 2009
8–11 December
Centre for ICT for Education, Ministry of National Education, Indonesia
35
“International Outreach in Open, Distance and E-Learning: The Experience of Open University Malaysia” 36
Nantha Kumar Subramaniam
FITMC
Fifth National Conference on Programming
10 December
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
37
YBhg Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali
President / Vice-Chancellor
Global Higher Education Forum 2009: Current Trends, Future Perspectives
14–16 December
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia
“Economic Turbulence: Opportunities for North-South Collaboration” 38
39
Assoc Prof Ir Dr Kanesan Muthusamy
FST
International Conference for Technical Postgraduates
14–15 December
Universiti Malaya
The Third Asia Pacific Mobile Learning and Edutainment Conference
16–17 December
Siti Jauriah Rahadi
METEOR Learning Sdn Bhd (MLSB)
Commtechasia Sdn Bhd
Md Eazrik Dazilie Md Zauli
MTCSB
Norafidah Abu Zarin
Nurul Nur'ain Kedat Noor Baizura Habeeb Rahman Suliana Samori Dr Tina Lim Swee Kim
IQRI
Fatimah Ibrahim
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Appendix IV
Local and International Collaborations Signed in 2009 NO TYPE OF COLLABORATION
INSTITUTION
DATE SIGNED
1
Memorandum of Understanding
Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management
5 January
2
Memorandum of Understanding
MIGHT-METEOR Advance Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
23 January
3
Memorandum of Understanding
Institut Profesional Baitulmal Sdn Bhd
28 January
4
Memorandum of Agreement
Perunding Good Earth Sdn Bhd
12 February
5
Memorandum of Agreement
Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Malaysia
16 February
6
Memorandum of Agreement
University of Science & Technology, Yemen
18 March
7
Memorandum of Agreement
Accra Institute of Technology, Ghana
30 March
8
Memorandum of Agreement
USAINS Holding Sdn Bhd
31 March
9
Memorandum of Understanding
Hung Yen University of Technology & Education, Vietnam 3 April
10
Memorandum of Understanding
Ummah University, Palestine
29 June
11
Memorandum of Agreement
Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
30 June
12
Memorandum of Agreement
Kolej Islam Sains & Teknologi, Kelantan
20 July
13
Memorandum of Understanding
Soka University, Japan
30 September
14
Memorandum of Understanding
University of Science & Technology, Yemen
22 October
15
Memorandum of Understanding
KOBONOS Sdn Bhd
29 October
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International Visits
58
DATE
INSTITUTION
9 January
Hanoi University, Vietnam
6 February
Albaha University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
6 February
Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand
10 February
Open University Sri Lanka
23 February
Soka University, Japan
27 February
Northern Border University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
16 March
University of Science & Technology, Yemen
24 March
Accra Institute of Technology, Ghana
26 March
Nestle International Nationwide
27 March
ESQ Indonesia
14 May
Vietnam National University
19 June
Open University Bangladesh
19 June
Villa College, Maldives
26 June
Ummah University, Palestine
13 July
Imam University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
15 July
Binus University, Indonesia
28 July
Umm Al-Qura University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
31 July
King Saud University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
4 August
Open University United Kingdom
10 August
Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia
11 August
University of Science & Technology, Yemen
14 August
China Central Radio & TV University
20 October
Departemen Agama Republik Indonesia
19 November
Soka University, Japan
26 November
Villa College, Maldives
1 December
Hanoi Open University, Vietnam
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UNITEM SDN. BHD. (Incorporated in Malaysia) AUDIT REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED ON 31 DECEMBER 2009
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Contents Directors’ Report
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Statement by Directors
67
Auditors’ Report
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Financial Statements •
Balance Sheet
70
•
Income Statement
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•
Statement of Changes
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Cash Flow Statement
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Directors’ Report The directors hereby submit their report together with the audited financial statements of the Company for the financial year ended 31 December 2009.
Principal Activities The Company is principally engaged in the business of providing educational facilities for teaching-learning and training in various fields of knowledge and skills. There have been no significant changes in these activities during the financial year under review.
Financial Results Profit for the year
RM 30,981,687
Dividend During the year, the Company declared a dividend of 466.67 per share less tax at 25% amounting to RM3,500,000 in respect of the financial year ended 31 DECEMBER 2009.
Directors The directors who held office during the year since the date of the last report are:PROFESSOR EMERITUS TAN SRI ANUWAR ALI PROFESSOR TAN SRI DATO' DZULKIFLI ABDUL RAZAK DATO' PROFESSOR DR HASSAN SAID TAN SRI DATO’ SERI PROFESSOR DR IBRAHIM ABU SHAH TAN SRI DATO’ SERI LEE LAM THYE PROF DATO’ DR ANSARY AHMED
(Alternate Director to Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali)
YBHG DATUK IR (DR) HAJI AHMAD ZAIDEE LAIDIN BRIG GEN PROFESSOR DATUK SERI PANGLIMA DR KAMARUZAMAN HAJI AMPON DATO’ PROF IR DR RADIN UMAR RADIN SOHADI
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Directors’ Report
Directors’ Benefit During and at the end of the financial year, no arrangements subsisted to which the Company is a party, with the object or objects of enabling the directors of the Company to acquire benefits by means of the acquisition of shares or debentures of the Company or any other body corporate. No director has since the end of the previous financial year, received or become entitled to receive a benefit (other than a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by the directors shown in the financial statement or the fixed salary of a full-time employee of the company) by reason of a contract made by the Company or a related corporation with the director or with a firm of which the director is a member, or with a company in which the director has a substantial financial interest.
Directors’ Interests According to the register of directors’ shareholdings, none of the directors in office at the end of the financial period had any interest in shares in the Company.
Holding Company The holding company is MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT OPERATIONS SDN. BHD., a company incorporated in Malaysia.
Reserves and Provisions There were no material transfers to and from reserves and provisions during the year.
Issue of Shares and Debentures The Company has not issued any new shares and debentures during the financial year.
Bad and Doubtful Debts Before the financial statements were made out, the directors took reasonable steps to ascertain that action has been taken in relation to the writing off of bad debts and the making of provision for doubtful debts, and have satisfied themselves that all known bad debts have been written off and that adequate provision has been made for doubtful debts. At the date of this report, the directors are not aware of any circumstances which would render the amounts written off for bad debts or the amount of the provision for doubtful debts in the financial statements of the company inadequate to any substantial extent.
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Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Report
Current Assets Before the financial statements were made out, the directors took reasonable steps to ensure that any current assets, other than debts, which were unlikely to realise in the ordinary course of business their values as shown in the accounting records of the Company have been written down to an amount which they might be expected to realise. At the date of this report, the directors are not aware of any circumstances which would render the values attributed to current assets in the financial statements of the Company misleading.
Valuation Methods At the date of this report, the directors are not aware of any circumstances which have arisen which render adherence to the existing method of valuation of assets or liabilities of the Company misleading or inappropriate.
Contingent and Other Liabilities At the date of this report, there does not exist: a) any charge on the assets of the Company which has arisen since the end of the financial year which secures the liabilities of any other person, or b) any contingent liability of the Company which has arisen since the end of the financial year. No contingent or other liability has become enforceable or is likely to become enforceable within the period of twelve months after the end of the financial period which, in the opinion of the directors, will or may affect the ability of the Company to meet its obligations when they fall due.
Change of Circumstances At the date of this report, the directors are not aware of any circumstances not otherwise dealt with in this report or the financial statements which would render any amounts stated in the financial statements misleading.
Items of An Unusual Nature The results of the operations of the Company for the period ended 31 DECEMBER 2009 were not, in the opinion of the directors, substantially affected by any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature.
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Events Subsequent to Balance Sheet Date There has not arisen in the interval between the end of the financial year and the date of this report any item, transaction or event of a material and unusual nature likely, in the opinion of the directors, to affect substantially the results of the operations of the Company for the financial period in which this report is made.
Options No option has been granted during the year ended covered by the income statement to take up unissued shares of the Company.
Auditors The auditors, Messrs A. Razak & Co., have indicated their willingness to be re-appointed in accordance with Section 172(2) of the Companies Act, 1965.
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Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Report
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors in accordance with a resolution of the Directors
PROFESSOR EMERITUS TAN SRI ANUWAR ALI Director
DATUK IR (DR) HAJI AHMAD ZAIDEE BIN LAIDIN Director
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: 28 April 2010
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Statement by Directors PURSUANT TO SECTION 169(15) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1965 We, PROF. EMERITUS TAN SRI ANUWAR ALI and DATUK IR. (DR.) HAJI AHMAD ZAIDEE BIN LAIDIN, being two of the directors of UNITEM SDN. BHD., do hereby state that on behalf of the directors that in our opinion, the financial statements as set out on pages 11 to 28 are drawn up in accordance with applicable approved accounting standards in Malaysia and the provision of the Companies Act, 1965 so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31 DECEMBER 2009 and of the results of their operations and of the cash flows of the Company for the year ended on that date. Signed on behalf of the board of directors in accordance with a resolution of the directors.
PROFESSOR EMERITUS TAN SRI ANUWAR ALI Director
DATUK IR (DR) HAJI AHMAD ZAIDEE BIN LAIDIN Director
Statutory Declaration PURSUANT TO SECTION 169(15) OF THE COMPANIES ACT 1965 I, CHE OMAR BIN AHMAT @ AHMAD, being the officer primarily responsible for the accounting records and financial management of UNITEM SDN. BHD. do solemnly and sincerely declare that the financial statements as set out on pages 11 to 28 are to the best of my knowledge and belief, correct and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing the same to be true, and by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory Declaration Act, 1960. Subscribed and solemnly declared by CHE OMAR BIN AHMAT @ AHMAD, I/C No.420717-07-5095 at Kuala Lumpur in the state of Wilayah Persekutuan on this
CHE OMAR BIN AHMAT @ AHMAD Before me, Commissioner For Oaths Kuala Lumpur.
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51-2D, 2nd Floor, Jalan Pandan 3/10, Pandan Jaya, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. Tel : 03-92829032 (Hunting Line) 92819844, 92812044, 92859768 Fax : 03-92853870, 92853871 E-mail : arnd@tm.net.my arazakco@streamyx.com Website : www.arazaknco.com
Auditors’ Report INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UNITEM SDN. BHD. (508287 P) (Incorporated in Malaysia)
Report on the Financial Statements We have audited the financial statements of Unitem Sdn. Bhd., which comprise the balance sheet as at 31 December 2009, and the income statement, statement of changes in equity and cash flow statement for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes, as set out on pages 11 to 28. Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Statements The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Private Entity Reporting Standards and the Companies Act 1965 in Malaysia. This responsibility includes: designing, implementing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. Auditors’ Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with approved standards on auditing in Malaysia. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Company’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
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51-2D, 2nd Floor, Jalan Pandan 3/10, Pandan Jaya, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. Tel : 03-92829032 (Hunting Line) 92819844, 92812044, 92859768 Fax : 03-92853870, 92853871 E-mail : arnd@tm.net.my arazakco@streamyx.com Website : www.arazaknco.com
Auditorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Report INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF UNITEM SDN. BHD. (508287 P) (Incorporated in Malaysia)
Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements have been properly drawn up in accordance with Private Entity Reporting Standards and the Companies Act 1965 in Malaysia so as to give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company as of 31 DECEMBER 2009 and of its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 1965 in Malaysia, we also report that in our opinion the accounting and other records and the registers required by the Act to be kept by the Company have been properly kept in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Other Matters This report is made solely to the members of the Company, as a body, in accordance with Section 174 of the Companies Act 1965 in Malaysia and for no other purpose. We do not assume responsibility to any other person for the content of this report.
A. RAZAK & CO. AF 0842 Chartered Accountants Date: 28 April 2010
ABD. RAZAK BIN HJ. NAZAHDIN 1522/03/10(J/PH)
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Balance Sheet BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2009 NOTE
2009
2008
RM
RM
ASSETS Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment
4
113,337,271
93,700,824
Investment
5
17,025,741
10,446,481
Amount due from holding company
6
5,289,469
6,942,795
Amount due from related companies
7
8,250,267
1,756,560
143,902,748
112,846,660
Current Assets Student receivables
8
92,132,568
113,803,157
Other receivables
9
2,685,071
6,011,101
685,492
-
20,047,335
1,010,300
5,736,503
8,416,984
121,286,969
129,241,542
265,189,717
242,088,202
Tax recoverable Deposit with licensed banks
10
Cash and bank balances
TOTAL ASSETS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company Share capital
11
1,000,000
1,000,000
Retained profits
12
137,838,253
110,356,566
138,838,253
111,356,566
Non-Current Liabilities Amount due to related companies
7
16,876,923
15,582,028
Government grant
13
67,834,725
74,834,725
Deferred taxation
14
2,952,025
2,952,025
87,663,673
93,368,778
Student payables
7,130,610
9,498,325
Student welfare fund
4,264,815
3,336,437
22,792,366
19,991,221
Provision for taxation
1,000,000
1,036,875
Dividend payable
3,500,000
3,500,000
38,687,791
37,362,858
Total Liabilities
126,351,464
130,731,636
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
265,189,717
242,088,202
Current Liabilities
Other payables
15
The annexed notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Income Statement INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2009 NOTE
2009
2008
RM
RM
166,512,183
144,955,022
Direct cost
(55,779,092)
(47,028,255)
Gross profit
110,733,091
97,926,767
9,642,591
5,936,459
(3,292,323)
(3,692,199)
Administrative expenses
(49,855,661)
(36,272,121)
Other expenses
(24,018,378)
(26,491,003)
Revenue
16
Other income Selling and distribution costs
Profit from operations
17
43,209,320
37,407,903
Taxation
18
(11,277,633)
(12,458,162)
31,931,687
24,949,741
(950,000)
(900,000)
30,981,687
24,049,741
Profit after taxation Zakat PROFIT FOR THE YEAR The annexed notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Changes BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2009 NOTE
BALANCE AS AT 01.01.2008 PROFIT FOR THE YEAR
Share capital
Retained profits
RM
RM
Total
1,000,000
89,806,825
90,806,825
-
24,049,741
24,049,741
-
(3,500,000)
(3,500,000)
1,000,000
110,356,566
111,356,566
-
30,981,687
30,981,687
-
(3,500,000)
(3,500,000)
1,000,000
137,838,253
138,838,253
DIVIDEND 19 BALANCE AS AT 31.12.2008 PROFIT FOR THE YEAR DIVIDEND BALANCE AS AT 31.12.2009
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Cash Flow Statement CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECMBER 2009 NOTE
2009
2008
RM
RM
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Profit before taxation
43,209,320
37,407,903
(7,000,000)
(5,573,000)
20,884
-
-
1,549,795
(829,260)
-
1,500,000
500,905
-
(102,574)
(107,814)
(56,794)
7,658,344
9,670,774
-
1,841,025
44,451,474
45,238,034
-
(129,401)
18,656,238
(36,772,522)
2,656,703
12,291,688
65,764,415
20,627,799
(12,000,000)
(12,864,496)
(950,000)
(900,000)
52,814,415
6,863,303
Proceed from disposal of investment
229,116
11,300,270
Interest received
107,814
56,794
Adjustment for: Amortisation of government grant Loss on disposal of investment Provision for diminution in value in investment Provision for diminution in value in investment no longer required Provision for doubtful debts Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment Interest income Depreciation of property, plant and equipment Loss on disposal of investment Operating profit before working capital changes Increase in inventory Decrease/(Increase) in receivables Increase in payables Cash generated from operating activities Tax paid Zakat paid Net cash generated from operating activities CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment
-
117,916
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
4
(27,294,791)
(22,002,619)
(6,000,000)
-
(32,957,861)
(10,527,639)
Dividends paid to shareholders
(3,500,000)
(3,500,000)
Net cash used in financing activities
(3,500,000)
(3,500,000)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
16,356,554
(7,164,336)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
9,427,284
16,591,620
25,783,838
9,427,284
Purchase of investment Net cash used in investing activities CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR
20
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Notes to the Financial Statements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 31 December 2009 1. Corporate Information The Company is a private limited company, incorporated and domiciled in Malaysia. The registered office is located at Lot 5.3, Level 5, PNB Darby Park, No. 10, Jalan Binjai, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan. The principal place at which business is carried out is located at 2nd Floor, Block B,Universiti Terbuka Malaysia,Jalan Tun Ismail, 50510 Kuala Lumpur. The Company is principally engaged in the business of providing educational facilities for teaching-learning and training in various fields of knowledge and skills. There have been no significant changes in these activities during the financial period under review. The financial statement are expressed in Ringgit Malaysia. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on
2. Basis of Preparation
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(a)
Statement of compliance The financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with applicable approved Private Entity Reporting Standards (PERS) issued by the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB), accounting principles generally accepted in Malaysia and the provisions of the Companies Act, 1965.
(b)
Basis of measurement The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.
(c)
Use of estimates and judgments The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
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3. Significant Accounting Policies (a)
Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of plant and equipment assets on a straight line basis over their expected useful lives. The principal annual rates used for this purpose are as follows:Furniture and fittings
10%
Renovation
10%
Motor vehicles
20%
Office equipment
10%
Books
20%
Modules
25%
Computer equipment
33.33%
Leasehold land and buildings are amortised over the period between 99 to 999 years. Upon the disposal of an item of property, plant or equipment, the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount is charged or credited to the income statement. (b)
Investment Investment is stated at cost less provision for any permanent diminution in value. Such provision is made when there is a decline other than temporary in the value of investments and is recognised as an expense in the period in which the decline occurred. On disposal of an investment, the difference between net disposal proceeds and its carrying amount is charged or credited to the income statement.
(c)
Inventories Cost is determined on a first-in-first-out basis. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Inventories consist of stationeries.
(d)
Receivables Trade and other receivables are carried at anticipated realisable value. Bad debts are written off in the period in which they are identified. Specific provisions are made for debts which have been identified as bad or doubtful based on review of all specific outstanding amounts at the period end. In addition, general provisions are made to cover possible losses which are not specifically identified.
(e)
Payables Trade and other payables are carried at cost which is the fair value of the consideration to be paid in the future for goods and services received, whether or not billed to the Company.
(f)
Provision for Liabilities Provisions for liabilities are recognised when the Company has a present obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. Provisions are reviewed at each balance sheet date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. Where the effect of the time Value of money is material, the amount of a provision is the present value of the expenditure expected to be required to settle the obligation.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
(g)
Income Tax Income tax on the profit or loss for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Current tax is the expected amount of income taxes payable in respect of the taxable profit for the period and is measured using the tax rates that have been enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is provided for, using the liability method, on temporary differences at the balance sheet date between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. In principle, deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilised. Deferred tax is not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or negative goodwill or from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction which is not a business combination and at the time of the transaction, affects neither accounting profit nor taxable profit. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred tax is recognised in the income statement, except when it arises from a transaction which is recognised directly in equity, in which case the deferred tax is also charged or credited directly in equity, or when it arises from a business combination that is an acquisition, in which case the deferred tax is included in the resulting goodwill or negative goodwill.
(h)
Impairment of Assets At each balance sheet date, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its assets, other than inventories to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, impairment is measured by comparing the carrying values of the assets with their recoverable amounts. Recoverable amount is the higher of net selling price and value in use, which is measured by reference to discounted future cash flows. Recoverable amounts are estimated for individual assets or, if it is not possible, for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. An impairment loss is charged to the income statement immediately, unless the asset is carried at revalued amount. Any impairment loss of a revalued asset is treated as a revaluation decrease to the extent of any available previously recognised revaluation surplus for the same asset. Reversal of impairment losses recognised in prior years is recorded when there is an indication that the impairment losses recognised for the asset no longer exist or have decreased. The reversal is recognised to the extent of the carrying amount of the asset that would have been determined (net of amortisation and depreciation) had no impairment loss been recognised. The reversal is recognised in the income statement immediately.
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Contingent liabilities and contingent assets The Company does not recognise a contingent liability but discloses its existence in the financial statements. A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company or a present obligation that is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation. A contingent liability also arises in the extremely rare case where there is a liability that cannot be recognised because it cannot be measured reliably.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events whose existence will be confirmed by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events beyond the control of the Company. The Company does not recognize contingent assets but discloses its existence where inflows of economic benefits are probable, but not virtually certain. (j)
Government Grant i. An asset-related grant initially be recorded as a deferred income which is subsequently amortised to income on a systematic basis, or be recorded as a deduction against the carrying amount of the related asset which is subsequently recognized in income by way of reduced depreciation charges. ii. An income-related grant recognized as an income item in the income statement with the related cost in the income statement.
(k)
Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purposes of the Cash Flow Statement, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and at bank, and deposits with licensed bank. Cash equivalents are short term, highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to cash with insignificant risk of changes in value.
(l)
Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognised upon performance of services and customer acceptance. Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis, taking into account the principal outstanding and the effective rate over the period to maturity, when it is determined that such income will accrue to the Company.
(m) Employee Benefits i) Short Term Benefits Wages, salaries and bonuses are recognised as expenses in the period in which the associated services are rendered by employees of the Company. Short term accumulating compensated absences such as paid annual leave are recognised when services are rendered by employees that increase their entitlement to future compensated absences and short term non-accumulating compensated absences such as sick leave are recognised when absences occur. ii) Defined Contribution Plans Obligations for contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as expenses in the income statement as incurred.
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16,171,809
79,606,120
Addition
Balance at 31.12.09
687,401
3,242,680
Current depreciation
Balance at 31.12.09
712,939
5,496,044
5,082,339
4,212,866
590,116
3,622,750
9,295,205
176,411
9,118,794
RM
Furniture and fittings
2,664,273
15,111,470
17,260,124
15,819,751
3,085,617
12,734,134
33,079,875
5,234,271
27,845,604
RM
Renovation
663,428
1,931,680
1,360,821
1,951,614
570,859
1,380,755
3,312,435
-
3,312,435
RM
Motor Vehicles
893,273
5,439,138
6,198,275
4,102,518
539,322
3,563,196
10,300,793
1,298,459
9,002,334
RM
Office Equipment
2,872,970
1,427,604
3,172,730
19,850,158
636,345
19,213,813
23,022,888
2,381,471
20,641,417
RM
Computer Equipment
865,602
2,692,482
3,083,864
4,752,995
1,177,189
3,575,806
7,836,859
1,568,571
6,268,288
RM
Books
310,888
723,374
815,678
2,675,834
371,495
2,304,339
3,491,512
463,799
3,027,713
RM
Modules
During the period, the Company acquired property, plant and equipment with the aggregate cost of RM27,294,791 (2008: RM25,832,786). Cash payments of RM27,294,791 (2008: RM25,832,786) were made to purchase these assets.
687,401
60,879,032
As at 31.12.2008
Depreciation for 2008
76,363,440
As at 31.12.2009
NET BOOK VALUE
2,555,279
Balance at 01.01.09
ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
63,434,311
RM
COST
Balance at 01.01.09
Leasehold Land and Building
2009
4. Property, Plant and Equipment
9,670,774
93,700,824
113,337,271
56,608,416
7,658,344
48,950,072
169,945,687
27,294,791
142,650,896
RM
Total
Notes to the Financial Statements
Notes to the Financial Statements
5. Investment
Cost Less: Provision for diminution in value
Market value
2009
2008
RM
RM
17,746,276
11,996,276
(720,535)
(1,549,795)
17,025,741
10,446,481
17,025,741
9,879,184
6. Amount due from Holding Company The holding company is MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT OPERATIONS SDN. BHD., a company incorporated in Malaysia. The amount due from holding company is unsecured, interest-free and has no fixed terms of repayment.
7. Amount due from / (To) Related Companies The amount due from/(to) related companies are unsecured, interest free and have no fixed term of repayment.
8. Student Receivables 2009
2008
RM
RM
Student receivables
94,964,507
115,135,096
Less: Provision for doubtful debt
(2,831,939)
(1,331,939)
92,132,568
113,803,157
The Company's normal trade credit term ranges from 30 to 120 days. Other credit terms are assessed and approved on a case-by-case basis. The Company has no significant concentration of credit risk that may arise from exposures to a single debtor or to groups of debtors.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
9.
Other Receivables
Prepayment
2009
2008
RM
RM
1,000,213
1,772,667
Deposit
693,547
672,627
Other receivables
999,311
3,573,807
2,693,071
6,019,101
(8,000)
(8,000)
2,685,071
6,011,101
Less: Provision for doubtful debt
The Company has no significant concentration of credit risk that may arise from exposures to a single debtor or to group of debtors.
10. Deposit with Licensed Banks The weighted average interest rates during the financial year and the average maturities of deposits as at 31 December 2009 were 3.4% and one year respectively (2008: 3.4% and one year respectively).
11. Share Capital 2009
2008
RM
RM
AUTHORISED CAPITAL 1,000,000 ordinary shares of RM1 each
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
ISSUED AND FULLY PAID 1,000,000 ordinary shares of RM1 each
The Company has no significant concentration of credit risk that may arise from exposures to a single debtor or to group of debtors.
12. Retained Profits The Malaysian Budget 2008 introduced a single tier company income tax system with effect from year of assessment 2008. As such, the Section 108 balance as at 31 DECEMBER 2008 will be available to the Company until such time the credit is fully utilized or upon expiry of the six-transitional period on 31 December 2013, whichever is earlier.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
13. Government Grant 2009
2008
RM
RM
At 1 January
74,834,725
80,407,725
Amortisation during the year
(7,000,000)
(5,573,000)
At 31 December
67,834,725
74,834,725
The government grants was obtained from the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. The grant is recognised as income over the years necessary to match them with the related costs.
14. Deferred Taxation
At 31 December
2009
2008
RM
RM
2,952,025
2,952,025
15. Other Payables
Accruals Other payables
2009
2008
RM
RM
1,405,684
860,307
21,386,682
19,130,914
22,792,366
19,991,221
16. REVENUE Revenue represent course fees earned.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
17. Profit from Operations The following items have been charged/(credited) in arriving at profit from operations:2009
2008
RM
RM
120,000
115,000
7,658,344
9,670,774
658,558
687,265
1,500,000
500,905
-
1,549,795
Interest income
(107,814)
(56,794)
Rental income
(320,613)
(119,989)
128,594
605,901
20,884
1,841,025
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
-
(102,574)
Provision for diminution in value no longer required
829,260
-
4,963,656
5,228,243
Loss on disposal of investment
-
2,273,638
Staff cost (excluding directors)
43,302,421
30,096,174
508
447
Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remuneration Depreciation Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; remuneration Provision for doubtful debt Provision for diminution in value
Lease line rental Loss on disposal of investment
Rental
Number of staff as at 31 December
18. Taxation 2009
2008
RM
RM
Income tax:Current income tax (Over) / Under provision in previous year
12,000,000
12,036,000
(722,367)
422,162
11,277,633
12,458,162
With effect from year of assessment 2008, the corporate tax rate is at 26%. The Malaysian Budget 2008 also announced the reduction of corporate tax rate to 26% in 2008 and 25% with effect from year of assessment 2009 respectively. Consequently, deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using these tax rates.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
A reconciliation of income tax expenses applicable to profit before taxation at the statutory income tax rate to income tax expenses at the effective income tax rate of the Company is as follow:2009
2008
RM
RM
Profit before taxation
43,209,320
37,407,903
Tax payable at tax rate of 25% (2008: 26%)
10,802,330
9,726,055
3,348,686
2,339,945
(2,848,383)
422,162
(25,000)
(30,000)
11,277,633
12,458,162
Expenses not deductible for tax purpose Under / (Over) provision in prior period Tax effect of change in tax rate (RM500,000 X 0.06: 2008: 0.06)
19. Dividend 2009
2008
RM
RM
Dividend of 466.67 in respect of financial year (2008 : 472.97% less tax at 26%)
3,500,000
3,500,000
350
350
Net dividend per share (sen)
20. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalent consists of:-
Deposit with licensed banks Cash and bank balances
2009
2008
RM
RM
20,047,335
1,010,300
5,736,503
8,416,984
25,783,838
9,427,284
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Notes to the Financial Statements
21. Financial Instruments (a)
Financial Risk Management Objectives and Policies The Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial risk management policy seeks to ensure that adequate financial resources are available for the development of the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business whilst managing its foreign exchange, interest rate, credit, liquidity and cash flow risks.
(b)
Foreign Exchange Risk The Company operates solely in Malaysia and therefore is not exposed to foreign exchange risk.
(c)
Interest Rate Risk The Company is not exposed to interest rate risk as it has no long term interest-bearing assets or interest-bearing debts as at 31 DECEMBER 2009. The investment in financial assets are mainly short term in nature and they are not held for speculative purpose but have been placed in fixed deposits which yield better returns that cash at bank.
(d)
Credit Risk The Company has a credit assessment in place and the exposure to credit risk is monitored on an ongoing basis. Credit evaluations are performed on all customers requiring credit over a certain amount.
e)
Liquidity and Cash Flow Risk The Company exercises prudent liquidity risk management to maintain adequate cash and short term investments to meet all its working capital requirements.
f)
Fair Values It is not practicable to determine the fair values of: (i) balances due from and to related companies and holding company principally due to a lack of fixed repayment terms; and (ii) contingent assets and liabilities due to the uncertainties of timing, costs and eventual outcome. The fair values of all other financial assets and liabilities of the Company as at 31 DECEMBER 2009 are not materially different from their carrying values.
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