Future Heroes: Journey into the world of AI @ SK Muhibbah
[Kuching, 29th September 2024] – The Faculty of Computing and Software Engineering (FCSE) in collaboration with Politeknik Negeri Padang, Indonesia and UNIMAS, recently embarked on an international community service and SULAM (Service Learning Malaysia University for Society) involving about 32 primary school students of SK Muhibbah, which was situated near Kampung Pinggan Jaya and Kampung Muhibbah, Pending. The community service event saw the participation of Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours) students as trainer and facilitators under the oversight of 5 FCSE lecturers in attendance. Entitled “Future Heroes: Journey Into The World of AI”, the students were exposed to concepts like machine learning through creating games using Scratch. Meanwhile lecturers from Politeknik Negeri Padang (PNP), who was the main sponsor, did the introduction to AI and AI games play using AI tools for kids. The team from PNP were lecturers, namely Alde Alanda, Hidra Amnur, Taufik Gusman, Aldo Erianda, Ardian Firosha and also a student, namely Firman Ardiansyah. The team from i-CATS University College (i-CATS UC), as a co-sponsor of this programme, was led by Norahima Annuar, the Industry and Community Engagement Coordinator (FCSE) and Ain Nazihah binti Pakas (FCSE lecturer) as the main project leader. There were also UNIMAS students assisting in this event.
TREE PLANTING AT RUMAH SRI KENANGA WITH SEB
[3/12/2022]- i-CATS University College (i-CATS UC) has collaborated with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) in the Tree Planting
Programme in an effort to sustain the environment
and also to help beautify Rumah Seri Kenangan.
The corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme
was organised by i-CATS UC participated by 45 staff
members including its students who took the subject
of Global Ecology and Sustainable Development.
A spokesperson from i-CATS UC said that programme
was also in collaboration of SEB where 12 of the
group’s staff members have joined in at Rumah Seri Kenangan Batu 12, Siburan today (Dec 3).
Sharing Session by Alumni on GitHub
[Kuching, 10th January 2024] – Mr. Yek Nai Liang. FCSE
alumnus and founder of Rainty Square IT solutions based
in Miri, recently conducted a GitHub sharing via Gmeet
(you can follow the recorded session here:
https://youtu.be/f19csfKhHa4. He stressed the
importance for software engineering students to
familiarize themselves with the code sharing platform as
it is widely used in the industry for collaborative
development and to some extent as a profile or digital
resume of one’s work. Mr. Yek is an active alumnus who
frequently feature as a judge in FCSE organized final year
project showcases, panellists in such showcases, alumni
engagement meetings, talks and also accepting interns in
his own company. During the sharing, he highlighted the
basics of GitHub commands like clone, branch, status,
add, commit, merge, push and pull. He also advocated
installing Git at developers’ clients, although alternative
GUI based GitHub desktop was also available. The session
was attended by FCSE lecturers and students.
Canva for Community @ SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor
[Kuching, 29th January 2024] – This was the first SULAM
(Service Learning Malaysia – University for Society) in
2024 by the Faculty of Computing and Software
Engineering students of Bachelor of Software Engineering
(Honours). Students of BSE 1023 Information Technology
Fundamentals would learn the importance of ICT skills,
plan and reflect how the acquired skills can be shared
with the community, with actual implementation at the
target community, which in this case was the Form 1
students of SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor (SMK
DPHA Gapor).
The project leader and lecturer of BSE 1023 course
incorporated with SULAM, Florence Ms. Francis Lothai,
with assistance of Mdm. Norahima Annuar, the
Community and Industry Engagement Coordinator,
collaborated with Cikgu Bong Sze Sze, Guru Bestari of SMK
DPHA Gapor to organize an in-house workshop on CANVA
at the school and a contest (declared open after the
workshop until March) to spur continuous
exploration/learning among students. Canva is a free-to-
use online graphic design tool. It can be used to create
social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos
and more. The workshop saw participation of 24 students
and 6 school teachers. The main facilitator was Adira
Anak Stward Effindy, a first year student of Bachelor of
Software Engineering (Honours). He was assisted by
other student volunteers.
FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES 2022 – 2024
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The faculty would like to express its gratitude to Tuan
Pengetua William Tedong for his consent and warm
support.
FCSE Seminar and Expo 2024
[Kuching, 24 th July 2024] –The Faculty of Computing and Software Engineering organized
the 6th edition of its annual showcase entitled FCSE Seminar and Expo 2024 on 24 July
2024. Themed Sustainable Innovation: Fostering growth and resilience through AI, AR, VR
and Computing Technologies, the Seminar featured speakers from Telkom University
Indonesia (Dr Eng. Alfian Akbar Gozali, who spoke on Artificial Intelligence), Sarawak
Information System Sdn Bhd (Mohd Zul Hafiq Bin Mohd Fadzli, who spoke on Artificial
Intelligence applications in the industry, while his colleagues comprising of Ivan Kho Wen
How and Thamaratul Izzah Binti Azman, spoke on Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality) ,
ARx (Jimsley Lim on Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality) and even a
state government agency: SDEC (Antionette Goh on the state’s digital blueprint and the role
of her agency). Exhibitors would be competing for prizes and the judges are sourced from of
our successful alumni and important software industry players. Some of the companies
involved (whether as industrial guests or the employers of our alumni) included MEO Studio,
Sarawak Industry Group for High Technology, Softworld and others. The sponsors this year
were Sarawak Information System Sdn Bhd (principal sponsor), Kiratech, ARx and others.
The acting Vice Chancellor Prof Dato’ Dr Shazali Bin Abu Mansor graced the souvenir
presentation and award ceremony. The award recipients were as follows:
Ellie Yeo Shi Chee, First Prize Final Year Project (E-Commerce Flowers Shop
“Floral Bloom”)
Harry Jong Yao Dong, Second Prize Final Year Project (Coco Green Web
Advertising System)
Es Shahdiya Bin Es Zukarnaen, Third Prize Final Year Project (Mathstrike)
Jacky Jong Jun Ming, First Prize IT Project (Degree)(I-CATS UC Response
Assistant)
Tan Chia Chun, Second Prize IT Project (Degree)(Dynamic Quiz Website)
Liew Chien Siong, Third Prize IT Project (Degree)(Tourism App)
Jili Bukhari Chan Bin Mohd Nazri, Muhammad Aneeq Aiman Bin Abdullah
Rasimanto, Aaron Jaggai Tony Jembat, Kester Chai Yen Ching and Wyna Jata Anak
Dickson Juan, Best Multimedia Project
Ericson anak Maria, Douglas Agan Alan, Shannean Clarita anak Belabot, Hafiza
Binti Muhammad Shahari, Best Human Computer Interface
Kobe Chua Jin Loong, Bong Zak Heng, Lee Bin Wei and Alex Chong Hon Yong,
Best Artificial Intelligence Project (The Invisible Piano)
Liaw Sing Hui, Best Special Project (VR I-CATS UC)
Industrial Visit to SDEC
[Kuching, 10 th July 2024] – A delegate from Faculty of Computing and Software Engineering
(FCSE) comprising of lecturers and students called SDEC, on of the many agencies in
the state responsible for implementing business digitisation programmes and other
policies spelt out in the Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030 at its Centre of
Excellence. In the course of the industrial visit programme, FCSE members were
treated to showcase session on Precision and Discipline Agriculture Facility (PDAF) ,
Malaysia's first high-tech agriculture greenhouse, presented by Mr. Sean and Shahril.
Focussing on cherry tomatoes, chilli and other crops, the facility served as a reference
point for modern and smart agriculture. In addition to this, an informative presentation
by Ms Antionette Goh, the manager of SDEC’s Research and Product Development
Department, impressed on FCSE delegates the seriousness and passion by the state to
drive its digitalisation programme. As such FCSE sought to work closely with SDEC as
part of its strategy to be industrial driven and fulfilling digital aspirations of Sarawak. In
fact, the faculty has also engaged SDEC to be one of the industry judges and speaker in
the upcoming FCSE Seminar and Expo on 24 July 2024. The event is indeed the
continuous evolvement of the faculty’s annual final year project showcases: from being
merely exhibits to the present seminar cum expo format that engages alumni, industry a
state government agency, namely SDEC. The involvement of a state government
agency is the first for FCSE in its annual final year project showcases.
The Voice of Sarawak Youth by TSI
Esmat Danyal Bin Es Zukarnaen (DSE) emerged as champion (Youth Category) in the just concluded public speaking competition themed ‘The Voice of Sarawak Youths’, organised by The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI). During the final round on 22 June 2024, Danyal had to deliver a scripted speech and an impromptu speech. During the latter, Danyal pulled a sombre and touching mood as he slipped in a word of tribute to our late Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr Shahren bin Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce, testifying that his presence in the contest was in honour of our beloved Vice Chancellor and in memory of his inspiring counsels. The award ceremony was officiated by YB Mr. Wilfred Yap Yau Sin. Pro Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs & Alumni) Mdm Rosmawati Priman, Mr. Tay Chung Ang as faculty representative and some Student Council members were also present to lend support to Danyal. The objective of this state wide contest was to harness the untapped potential of Sarawak’s vibrant youth. Today’s winning was also testament of our beloved Professor Dr Shahren’s tireless effort to inspire our youth, as acknowledged by our champion in his speech.
LaunchX Pre Demo Day
[Iskandar, 8th June 2024] –Ts Nurlaila Rosli accompanied two teams of FCSE students (from Bachelor of Sofware Engineering (Honours), Diploma in Software Engineering and an alumnus) to Iskandar, Johor for a follow-up to the contest and special nationwide startup programme called LaunchX – The University Startup Accelerator Program organised by @sunwayilabs (partners include UTM and endorsed by MOHE).
On this occasion, the teams were required to conduct pre-demo. The Eryndor team was showcasing “gamified platform that provided dynamic and immersive learning experiences” in order to increase student engagement in schools, while the Elysian team was featuring “ElectroSteps” a smart sneaker embedded with GPS tracking, fall detection for timely intervention, GPS tracking as safety feature and it was self-charging.
Qualifying team will receive catalyst grant up to RM10,000. The result will be announced on 14 June 2024.
LaunchX is a 3+2 months university startup accelerator programme that turns validated ideas into fundable startups. It is an equity-free, no-string attached programme for budding entrepreneurs, with one goal: to help them succeed.
Credits and appreciation go to TEGAS, a primer mover for #InnovateSarawak and entrepreneurship as well as digital village, for sponsoring Sarawakian participants.
From Waste to Masterpiece
The team of FCSE is the champion of the Recycling Month Competition with our product “Multipurpose Decorations and Storage from Bottle Caps”! 
Educational Fair
In pursuit of academic excellence, our esteemed dean and the marketing team embarked on an educational fair at Bintulu. The visit included schools such as SMK Bandar Bintulu, SMK Kidurong, and Kai Dee Middle School. A specially organized talk for the Form 5 Sains Stream students at SMK Kidurong highlighted the event, where we delved into the realm of possibilities that education offers. Our findings revealed a remarkable student population in Bintulu’s secondary schools, ranging from 3000 to 4000, with approximately 500 to 600 students in Form 5. These schools boast an average of two pure science classes and a selection of STEM classes, inclusive of Computer Science. This robust educational framework is a beacon of progress in the sciences and technology sectors.
YBrs. Associate Dr Aslina Saad and YBrs. Dr. Mohamad Nor Hassan was involved as an evaluation panel. The MQA officer who participated in this visit was Mrs. Jaihasra binti Jamaludin.
The FCSE team (fifth from the left: Ms Nur Elana Binti Mohd Saferinor, Madam Norahima Binti Annuar, Madam Faezah binti Sabawi and Ms Ain Nazihah binti Pakasa) posing with students (in red batik) of SMK Balai Ringin, i-CATS UC marketing team (second and third from the left, marketing team members from Sarawak Skills, third from the left, Ms. Esfarina Amiza Binti Morsidi ) and winners (holding hampers) of design thinking challenge.