REPORT
5th UKM-Global Student Mobility Partnership 2013
Indigenous Communities of Malaysia (ICM), SKZA2014
August 15th—September 5th 2013
Malaysia
Jamil Ihsan
1010522101
Department of Management
Faculty of Economic
Universitas Andalas
2013
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Table of Content
1. Student Profile
2. Introduction of UKM-Global Student Mobility Partnership
3. Introduction of Indigenous Communities of Malaysia Programme
4. Staff
5. Class Schedule
6. Fieldwork Schedule
7. Reference
8. Attachment
a. Documentation Pictures
b. Application Form (blank)
c. Offer Letter
d. Evaluation Questionnaire
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1. Student Profile
Full Name : Jamil Ihsan
Student ID : 1010522101
Date of Birth : 1st April 1992
Place of Birth : Bangkinang, Kampar, Riau
E-mail : [email protected]
Phone : +6285365022029
Home Address : Jalan KH Agussalim No. 25 B Bangkinang
Major : Management
Faculty : Economics
University : Universitas Andalas (Unand)
Entrance Year : 2010
2. Introduction of UKM-Global Student Mobility Partnership
UKM-Global Student Mobility Partnerships (UKM-GSMP) is the 3 summer
inbound programme, usually take place in July - August annually. Starting in
year 2009, this year as the 5th edition of this programme. In this programme,
international student joined the local student in 3 weeks educational tour
around Malaysia.
With the theme "Building Bridges for International Understanding and
Friendship", this programme also aim to promote the awareness about the
sustainable ecology and multiple unique culture around the world as well as to
promote Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Malaysia itself as the
world class international educational hub.
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The Course
Students can participate in either one of the following courses in this
programme:
SKZA 2014, Indigenous Communities of Malaysia (ICM)
This programme is under FSSK (Fakulti Sains Sosial dan
Kemanusiaan/Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities)
STPD 4044, Sustainability of Tropical Heritage (STH)
This programme is under FST (Fakulti Sains Teknologi/Faculty of
Science and Technology)
Students discovered knowledge on related issues and acquire first-hand
experience when they conduct studies during their field-trips to the relevant
sites in Peninsular Malaysia (such as National Park) and East Malaysia (Borneo
Island).
Upon successful fulfillment of course requirements, student was awarded 4
credits (subject to approval by respective home university).
On 2013, the course duration is from August 15th until September 5th,
happened for 3 weeks.
Application
Flow for programme application 2013 is mentioned by this picture
Participants Over the Years
Students from many countries participated in this programme. Students from
Indonesia, represented by Universitas Andalas, are the first time participation
in this programme. The students from Indonesia are Jamil Ihsan and Dori
Lisnuari, both are from Faculty of Economic.
Years ICM STH 2009
University of Newcastle, Australia
University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
University of Canberra, Australia
University of Wollongong, Australia
University of Newcastle, Australia
Murdoch University, Australia
Griffith University, Australia
Pannasastra University of Cambodia,
Cambodia
University of Surrey, United Kigdom
Steven Institute of Technology, USA
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Application form submission(deadline 15th July 2013)
Passed the selection
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2010
University of Newcastle, Australia
Griffith University, Australia
Tokyo University, Japan
University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Special Participant fromo Mexico
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
James Cook University, Australia
Murdoch University, Australia
University of Canberra, Australia
University of Newcastle, Australia
University of Wollongong, Australia
University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
Steven Institute of Technology, USA
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
2011 University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Asia University for Women, Bangladesh
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology,
Australia
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong
Kong
Universidad Intercultural del Estado de
Mexico, Mexico
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
University of Surrey, United Kingdom
Asia University for Women, Bangladesh
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology,
Australia
Southwestern University of Finance and
Economics, China
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
2012 N/A N/A
2013 Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
Universidad Intercultural del Estado de
Mexico, Mexico
Kazakh University of International Relations
and World Languages, Kazakhstan
Daegu Health College, South Korea
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universitas Andalas, Indonesia
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong
Kong
Daegu Health College, South Korea
Nagasaki University
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Source: http://www.ukm.my/ukmgsmp
3. Introduction of Indigenous Communities of Malaysia Programme
Course Structure
The course on Indigenous Communities is coordinated by the Faculty of Social
Sciences and Humanities, UKM. The course introduces and provides
participants with selected topics based on continuity and change of culture of
indigenous communities in Malaysia.
Course Content
Participants from this course learned about the unique culture, recent
marginalisation, the process of cultural transformation and the future of
indigenous communities in Malaysia.
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Core Objectives
Specific objectives from this course
Introduce students to the study of the unique cultures of indigenous
communities in Malaysia and related issues
Enable students to understand the communities’ history and recent
marginalisation and the process of cultural transformation
Allow students to experience at first hand and document visually
various cultural elements of a specific indigenous communities
Enhance students understanding of various forces that confront the
traditions and culture of the indigenous communities
Course Activities
During the period of this programme, students participated in:
1 week of lecture session
2 weeks of field trips + presentation and closing ceremony
The lecture session conducted by Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities,
UKM. Students participated in field trips to:
Historical trip to Melaka
Putrajaya tour
Gallery museum of Bank Negara Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Orang Asli community in Kampung Chueh II, Royal Belum Forest,
Perak
Matang Mangrove Conservation and Sustainable Industry, Taiping,
Perak
Fireflies observation at a mangrove swamp, Taiping, Perak
Cultural activities in Sarakraf Pavilion (batik coloring, beads making,
and pottery coloring) in Kuching
Cultural visit to Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching
Historical visit to MBKS (Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan/Kuching
South City Council) Gallery, Kuching
Observation of Orang Utan at Semenggoh Wild Life Center,
approximately 24 km from Kuching
Homestay at Nanga Kesit, Iban’s Long House, in Nanga Ngemah,
Sarawak
Homestay at Kampung Melayu Tebakang, Serian, Sarawak
Cost of the Programme
USD 2,000.00 (inclusive of accomodations, food, course materials, field trips,
and transportation in Malaysia).
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Others
Students learned basic conversational Malay language
Students learned about Malaysia’s socio-economic and cultural
background
Built international friendships through “buddy system” in which
international students are partnered with local students from UKM
4. Staff
No Name Abr Affiliation Research
Specialization
1 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Junaenah Sulehan JS School of Social Development and
Environmental Studies, FSSK Sociology of Development
2 Prof. Emeritus Datuk Dr. Shamsul
Amri Baharuddin SAB Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM Antrophology of Social
3 Prof. Dr. Ong Puay Liu OPL Institute of Ethnic Studies, UKM Antrophology of
Development
4 Dr. Mohd Suhaimi Mohamad SM School of Psychology and Human
Development, FSSK Social Work
5 Dr. Sharina Abdul Halim SAH Institute for Environment and
Development, UKM Sociology
6 Mr. John Chan Chia Yoong JC Office of International Relations, UKM Management
5. Class Schedule
Daily schedule
Time Activities
0700-0730 Breakfast
0900-1200 Classes
1230-1330 Lunch and Rest
1430-1730 Classes
1900-2000 Dinner
2000-2200 Discussion
During class schedule, there are 7 sessions and one assignment. Most of classes
taken place in room Makmal Statistik II, FSSK, UKM, Bangi. During class
session, I had time presenting Indonesia, especially Minangkabau culture, in
front of the class.
Learning method is more about student-center based, which involving students
actively in the discussion. Although some of learning session was as same as
in Indonesia, but the lecturers prepared interesting games and medias to
increase student understanding about the lessons.
Assignment given by the same way in Indonesia: group presentation. We
created a group consist of 4-5 students, and then we presented about the
lessons, based on sessions list. Every group has different topics.
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No Date Activities Venue PIC
1 Aug 15
(Thursday)
Session 1
Introducing Culture – as a concept and
perspective in Malaysia
FSSK Lecture
Hall
SAB, JS, all
lecturers, and
facilitators
2 Aug 16
(Friday)
Session 2
Observing Culture – techniques, methods, and
equipment & Culture in a Plural Society
Makmal Statistik
II, FSSK OPL, SM, JS
Session 3
Cultural Relativity and Sesitivity
Makmal Statistik
II, FSSK SM
3 Aug 17
(Saturday)
Session 4
The Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia I:
Introduction to Orang Asli
Makmal Statistik
II, FSSK SAH
Session 5
The Orang Asli of Peninsular Malaysia II:
Issues Facing the Orang Asli
Makmal Statistik
II, FSSK SAH
4 Aug 19
(Monday)
Session 7
The Natives of Sabah I: Introduction to the
various ethnic groups and cultures in Sabah
The Natives of Sabah II: Ethnicity and cultural
symbols
Makmal Statistik
II, FSSK OPL
Session 8
The Natives of Sarawak I: Introduction to the
various ethnic groups in Sarawak
The Natives of Sarawak II: Ethnicity and
cultural symbols
Makmal Statistik
II, FSSK JS
5 Aug 20
(Tuesday)
Assignment 1—Litrature Reviews,
Discussion, and Presentation on Orang Asli,
Indigenoues Communities of Sabah and
Sarawak
Makmal Statistik
II, FSSK OPL, JS, and SM
6. Fieldwork Schedule
Fieldwork was held along 17 days, consist of many places visited, (all places
are mentioned on the table below).
There are 15 sessions and 3 assignments during this programme. All of those
sessions were conducted by the fun way. We, the participants, can feel and
experience directly with objects that we already learnt before in the class. All
cost during fieldwork were responsible by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
At the end of fieldwork schedule, there was a closing ceremony held in the
Panggung Seni, UKM. The Vice Rector and all her Deputy in UKM attended
the closing ceremony. On this closing ceremony, we performed Tari Indang,
Poco-Poco, and some contemporary dance. The closing ceremony also
attended by students in UKM, both local and international students.
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No Date Activities Venue PIC
1 Aug 18
(Sunday) Session 6
Historical Trip to Melaka Melaka
Lecturers &
Facilitators
2 Aug 21
(Wednesday)
Session 9
Cultural Workshop at Museum & Art Gallery,
Bank Negara Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia
Museum & Art Gallery,
Sasana Kijang, Jalan Dato
Onn, Kuala Lumpur
Lecturers &
Facilitators
3 Aug 22
(Thursday)
Session 10
Observe the Forest System of the Semelai and
Jahai Community
Royal Belum Forest,
Perak
Lecturers &
Facilitators
4 Aug 23
(Friday) Assignment 2—Group Presentation and
Discussion
Royal Belum Forest,
Perak
Lecturers &
Facilitators
5 Aug 24
(Satuday) Session 11
Briefing of Matang Mangrove Taiping, Perak
Lecturers &
Facilitators
6 Aug 25
(Sunday) Assignment 3—Group Discussion on Field
Visits in Perak Taiping, Perak
Lecturers &
Facilitators
7 Aug 26
(Monday) Putrajaya Tour Putrajaya Facilitators
8 Aug 27
(Tuesday)
Session 12
Indigenous Communities in Sarawak, learnt about
Batik coloring, beads making, and pottery coloring
Kuching Lecturers &
Facilitators
9 Aug 28
(Wednesday)
Session 13
Sarawak Cultural Village: to observe general
knowledge of the various ethnic groups in
Sarawak and traditional cultural performances
Sarawak Cultural Village Lecturers &
Facilitators
Session 14
Historical visit to MBKS (Majlis Bandaraya
Kuching Selatan/Kuching South City Council)
Gallery
Kuching Lecturers &
Facilitators
Session 15
A talk on History of Sarawak and Her People
Sarakraf Pavilion,
Kuching
Lecturers &
Facilitators
10 Aug 29
(Thursday)
Session 16
Semenggoh Wild Life Center (Orang Utan)
Semenggoh Wild Life
Center (Orang Utan)
Lecturers &
Facilitators
Session 17
Traditional Welcome Ceremony by Long House
Community
Nanga Kesit, Iban’s Long
House, Nanga Ngemah
Lecturers &
Facilitators
11 Aug 30
(Friday)
Session 18
Traditional Fishing Nanga Ngemah
Lecturers &
Facilitators
Assignment 4—Group Discussion and
Presentation Nanga Ngemah
Lecturers &
Facilitators
12 Aug 31
(Saturday)
Session 19
Homestay in Kampung Melayu Tebakang, Serian.
Attending wedding ceremony.
Kampung Melayu
Tebakang, Serian
Lecturers &
Facilitators
13 Sept 1
(Sunday)
Session 20
Traditional games, open house of Hari Raya
gathering
Kampung Melayu
Tebakang, Serian
Lecturers &
Facilitators
14 Sept 2
(Monday) Visit historical place in Kuching Kuching
Lecturers &
Facilitators
15 Sept 3
(Tuesday)
Depart to KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International
Airport) Kuching + UKM Campus
Lecturers &
Facilitators
16 Sept 4
(Wednesday) Rehearsal for closing ceremony UKM JC & PHA
17 Sept 5
(Thursday) Closing ceremony (ICM & STH) Panggung Seni, UKM
PHA Lecturers &
Facilitators
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7. Reference
UKM-GSMP Official Website:
http://www.ukm.my/ukmgsmp
UKM-GSMP Official Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/GSMPUKM
International Relation Center Official Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/OIRUKM
Online Feedback Form (post-programme)
https://docs.google.com/a/aiesec.net/forms/d/1yWU8svjPMKcmNnA
Bdiz12WfxGk_y_QdzTcKsR2iKtG0/viewform
8. Attachment
a. Documentation Pictures
b. Application Form (blank)
c. Offer Letter
d. Evaluation Questionnaire
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Attachment 1: Documentation Pictures
Presenting Indonesia, especially Minangkabau Culture
Certificate of Participation of 5th UKM-GSMP 2013
In the University museum Historical Trip to Melaka
In Bank Negara Malaysia
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Fieldtrip to Royal Belum Forest, Perak Experiencing Semelai and Jahai community in Royal Belum Forest, Perak
A visit to Putrajaya, Malaysia Fieldtrip to Kuching, Sarawak
Homestay at Iban’s Long House, Nanga Kesit, Sarawak
Homestay at Kampung Melayu Tebakang, Serian, Sarawak
Closing ceremony in Panggung Seni, UKM