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Sport Written on 6th April 2024 CHESS TOURNAMENT TRIUMPH LEAD BY USM STUDENTS The board game competitors looked like they were concentrating on their match. (Picture by Che Jia Yi) Main Campus, 6th April- USM Bridge and Chess Club had organized a competition titled "Checkmate: Bet or Strategy." This type of event is about Chess and XiangQi tournament. The event took place at Dewan Utama Desasiswa (DUD) M08, commencing at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 12:30 p.m ​ The ‘Checkmate: Bet or Strategy?’ is organized by the USM Bridge and Chess Club, established in 1969 which aimed at spreading joy to everyone through chess, card games, board games, and other programs. The club's mission is to "Spread joy and happiness to the public," and its vision is to "Become a leading chess organization in the community." The club also aims to develop individuals academically and non-academically. Aligning with the goals, the club organized the "Checkmate: Bet or Strategy?" competition, giving opportunities to those who are interested in Chess or XiangQi to participate and at the same time promoting both enjoyment and critical thinking among participants. ​ It's possible that a wide variety of participants, from expert chess players to individuals who are curious about the intricacies of strategic thinking, were drawn to the competition "Checkmate: Bet or Strategy". The word "a unique combination of elements" comes from the title itself, which suggests that the game will have both the strategic depth of chess and the option to include betting or risk-taking. This tournament aims to cultivate potential and interest among USM students and in chess competition. Participants wish to enhance their chess skills by finding worthy opponents and making friends with them Participants are engrossed in the Xiangqi competition by applying tactical insight. ( Picture by Che Jia Yi) Project Director, Liew Zhe Xian Computer Science 1 said the chess competition offers a platform for participants to demonstrate their strategic prowess while honing their ability to excel under duress. It serves as an avenue for individuals to assess and exhibit their competencies, fostering an environment conducive to self-improvement and the cultivation of resilience. Additionally, the event aims to instill values of sportsmanship, encouraging participants to gracefully acknowledge their shortcomings and embrace the spirit of fair play. ​ “The chess competition serves as a valuable learning opportunity for members of the USM Bridge and Chess Club to acquire hands-on experience in both tournament administration and interpersonal communication. By actively participating in the organization and coordination of the event, club members develop crucial competencies in logistical planning and collaborative teamwork”, said Liew. ​ Vice Project Director, Chess and XiangQi department member, Yeong Qiao Tong, Social Science 2 said there were special rules and regulations unique to this competition that participants need to aware of. The participants must follow the rules and regulations from FIDE handbook. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) publishes the FIDE Handbook, which is a comprehensive manual encompassing all chess-related topics. It includes an extensive variety of laws, rules, and guidelines controlling multiple aspects of competitive chess, including player eligibility, tournament organisation, rating systems, and ethical requirements. ​ When comes to the competition format typically unfolds, from registration to crowning a winner. The players will be paired randomly by Swiss Online Tournament for the 1st round and winners will get one point, for a draw result between players, both will get 0.5 points respectively and no points will be given for a loss. After the first round, players will be paired against an opponent with a similar score which means winners face winners, and those who lost play against each other. This process will be repeated for 7 rounds, and points for all rounds will be added up until the final round, where the 8 highest point players will be the winner for chess and 5 places will be awarded to those top 5 highest points players in XiangQi. ​ There is also some advice that was given by the project director and vice project director to the participants for preparing to compete in the checkmate competition for the first time. ​ “Stay calm, stay focused, and keep pushing forward. Embrace challenges without fear of failure. Maintain a positive mindset, learn from setbacks, and keep progressing”, said Liew. ​ “Ensure thorough preparation and optimal performance. Prioritize time management for effective gameplay. Focus on maximizing enjoyment while maintaining strategic focus and adapting to challenges”, said Tong. ​ Text: Che Jia Yi/Photo: Che Jia Yi Created on 6th April 2024 ​ ​

Issue Written on 20th May 2024 USM STUDENTS COLLECTING MYCSD DESPITE THE FEES A poster of run program with MyCSD fees and prizes. Photo by Alisa Adriana Mohamad Idris Main Campus, 20th May 2024- Universiti Sains Malaysia’s students are facing a hard time joining the MyCSD provided program due to the fees charged in order to collect the points. MyCSD is a point provided through a program and collected by students to have a place in desasiswa of USM. According to Vesswa Sahathevan from the School of Social Science, paying the MyCSD is a way for USM to ensure deserving students receive the reward by providing desasiswa. He added that unfortunately it does not guarantee a place as many students are willing to pay and compete to collect more than required points while achieving excellent academic performance, leaving the rest with no choice regardless of their financial situation. “I’ve heard stories from a few friends with a stack of MyCSD points but failed to get a place in desasiswa. It is upsetting and I believe that their circumstances are not so allowing. I have joined and paid a few programs with the range of RM20 to RM 50 and received only around 2 to 5 points for each”, Vesswa added. Nurfitrah Che Yussof from School of Education explained that the MyCSD fees are relevant only for those who are not from the B40 group, as approximately around 70% of USM students are from the B40 group. It is crucial for the B40 to have the desasiswa as they can’t provide renting outside of the USM due to higher payment fees and farther distance. “Beside the MyCSD there are other alternatives for B40 students as I myself did and was successful. I had made an appeal towards the person in charge of managing the desadiswa. I went through a lot of process along the way and needed to submit a handful of documents to ensure they approve my appeal. Thankfully I succeeded and am currently staying in desasiswa”, Fitrah added. Text: Alisa Adriana Mohamad Idris/ Photo: Alisa Adriana Mohamad Idris Created on 20th May 2024

Issue Written on 5th April 2024 SAMBUTAN MAJLIS IFTAR PERDANA DI USM Suasana yang cukup meriah semasa sambutan Majlis Iftar Perdana USM. (Gambar Muhammad Nizamuddin) KAMPUS INDUK, - 1 April, 2024 - Program Sambutan Majlis Iftar Perdana di USM pada tahun ini menerima kunjungan dari Yang Terutama Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Haji Abdul Razak, Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang bersama isteri, Toh Puan Dato’ Seri Utama Khadijah Mohd Nor. Ketibaan Tun disambut oleh barisan pengurusan tertinggi USM iaitu Pengerusi Lembaga Gabenor Universiti (LGU), Dato’ Seri Dr. Awang Adek Hussin; Naib Canselor USM, Profesor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, disertai bersama Ketua Pengarah, Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi, Profesor Dr. Azlinda Azman dan Timbalan-Timbalan Naib Canselor USM serta pegawai-pegawai utama universiti. ​ Majlis ini juga diselitkan dengan penyampaian Zakat Wakalah pelajar Asnaf USM oleh USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd yang disampaikan oleh Pengerusi USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd., Datuk Dr. Hafsah Hashim kepada Pusat Islam USM Kampus Induk dan Kampus Kesihatan yang akan diberikan kepada seramai 194 pelajar asnaf dan B40 dengan jumlah RM28,000 dan RM30,000. Dari kiri: Mohammad Azlan selaku exco keusahawanan MPP USM, Muhammad Nazmi Hakimi selaku Yang Dipertua YDP MPP USM dan Muhamad Badrul Amin selaku exco keselamatan MPP USM. (Gambar Muhammad Nizamuddin) Selain itu, Yayasan YARA pula menyumbangkan sejumlah RM18,000 kepada pelajar B40 Pusat Pengajian Sains Kemasyarakatan USM dan penyerahan sumbangan Korporat Siswa Upaya (E-Bike) sebanyak RM30,000 oleh Affin Islamic Bank Berhad. ​ Majlis juga turut menyaksikan penyerahan wakaf Sumber Rujukan Perpustakaan USM oleh Jawatankuasa Wakaf Strategik USM yang bernilai RM50,000 beserta dengan sumbangan sebanyak RM500,000 dari Tabung Haji sebagai sumbangan Program Iqra’ TH IPTA kepada asnaf yang memerlukan. ​ Menurut Yang Dipertua (YDP) MPP USM, Muhammad Nazmi Hakimi, beliau menyatakan bahawa majlis ini adalah majlis tahunan USM yang diselitkan dengan pelbagai sumbangan dari syarikat-syarikat korporat luar dan syarikat-syarikat yang berkaitan dengan kerajaan. ​ Persiapan makanan bagi Majlis Iftar Perdana USM. Gambar Muhammad Nizamuddin “Tahun ini agak istimewa kerana Toh Puan Dato’ Seri Utama Khadijah Mohd Nor juga turut hadir bagi majlis ini”, ujar beliau. ​ Beliau juga turut menyatakan rasa syukur kerana MPP USM, MPD serta mahasiswa-mahasiswi turut dijemput hadir bagi sama-sama meraikan bulan Ramadhan dalam majlis tahunan ini. Beliau juga berharap agar majlis seperti ini dapat memberikan impak yang positif serta mengeratkan lagi silaturahim antara mahasiswa-mahasiswi USM. ​ Teks: Muhammad Nizamuddin Zaini/Foto: Muhammad Nizamuddin Zaini Dikeluarkan pada 1 April 2024

Home About News List of news Feature Articles List of feature stories Sustainability List of sustainability news Special Report The Only Nutmeg Factory in Pulau Pinang Sports List of sports news Search Results We present the latest issues concerning the well-being of students and sustainability aspects such as health, environment, and climate that could foster a sense of awareness among the communities in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Latest news 6th May 2024 Rapid Penang introduces new trial route T310, specially for Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students. “This matter is in line with USM’s focus on empowering welfare, community and sustainability related to various aspects including economic aspects in the state of Penang”, said Abdul Rahman. ​ Double Victory for USM at 'Malam Bumi Kenyalang': Championship and Best Dancer Award “Our team captivated the audience and judges with their outstanding performance. Their dedication and skill earned them the championship award,” said Aiman. 26th May 2024 Industrial visit to Indah Water Konsortium by School of Industrial Technology 14th May 2024 Online scams among USM students 20th May 2024 Tales of Pottery 2.0: Art Therapy by Archaeology Club USM 26th May 2024 Secure yourself now with HPV vaccine 25th April 2024 Sustainability MPD Restu ambil langkah Unity Cycle bentuk siswa-siswi pratik SDG 25 Mei 2024 Support blood donation to save others 28th April 2024 Collaboration of ELS and BELAS to support and instil care for cats of Minden. 1st May 2024 Allergies awareness and safe medication are the pillars of the pharmaceutical field 6 May 2024 Persatuan Kebudayaan India's free food distribution promotes SDG 7th May 2024 Protect our mother Earth 18th May 2024 Sports Athletes of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) are also given recognition through the latest sports news and events held monthly from time to time. Here, we present the training among the USM athletes and participants. Skuad futsal Cahaya Gemilang Harapan (CGH) bersedia pertahankan kejuaraan di Sukad 2024 20 Mei 2024 PKI and E-Sport organised Kalam E-Arena an online game competiton 18th & 19th May 2024 Desasiswa Tekun smash success and victory on volleyball tournament 5th May 2024 Feature Stories Berita Kampus is your go-to source for accurate and up-to-date campus news. Our team of expert journalists brings you the latest stories and events from USM and beyond. Check out some of our top stories below. By: Alisa Adriana Mohamad Idris USM theater into the magical world of live performances By: Sharvena Kanapathy Behind The Pen: Zunar, The Fearless Cartoonist By: Sharvena Kanapathy By: Sumayya Fauzi “I Design What I Wear” by Ainibakker By: Nuril Izni Zakaria Masjid Al-Busyra jadi tarikan pengunjung dengan keunikannya A Tradition of Tomb-Sweeping From humble beginnings to culinary stardom: Chef Hein Htet Shein’s unlikely path Providing You with the Latest Coverage By: Chen Ke En By: Che Jia Yi Embracing Forever: A Collegiate Commemoration of Love and Unity By: Muhammad Nizamuddin Zaini Delicious Delights from Night Owl’s Kitchen by Sherilyn Kang By: Chen Ke En Impian menjadi kenyataan : Keusahawanan Patrick Tang By: Che Jia Yi The Aquatic Adventure in KLCC Follow Us on Instagram

Event Written on 9th April 2024 FRESHMEN SET SAIL ON SPIN CLUB VOYAGE Campers will bond and build trust through playing the game ( Picture by Che Jia Yi) Main Campus, 9th April- Sekretariat Perpaduan and Integrasi Nasional (SPIN) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) hosted a 3-day, 2-night training camp tailored for freshman members of the society. The event aimed to cultivate independence and problem-solving skill and also facilitate new friendships among participants. The camp was held at the Wisma Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) Penang, spanned from April 9th to April 11th, 2024. ​ The freshman training camp is organized to acclimate into the society, providing them with opportunities to bond with their peers and establish new friendships. This training camp aims to create bond among Year 1 students who have recently joined the association, allowing them to better understand their organization. Before joining the training camp, participants must prepare personal toiletries, bedding, 4-5 sets of clothing, and any necessary medication. Additionally, they should bring personal items for hygiene and sanitation during the camp activities. ​ Fraternity leader of association, Tu Ger Harng Mathematical Sciences 3 said previous training camps integrated simulated high-pressure scenarios with team-building activities to foster friendship. Participants engaged in tasks mirroring real-world challenges, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving under pressure. Through these experiences, friendships deepened, enhancing collaboration and mutual support within the group, vital for success in demanding environments. ​ Campers engage in icebreakers, share opinions openly and exchange their perspectives. (Picture by Che Jia Yi) “The Training Camp (TC) aims to fortify bonds among participants, enhance comprehension of the organization, and offer education in copywriting and event management. TCs serve as crucial corporate initiatives, swiftly acquainting employees with their responsibilities. Engaging in these activities grants me initial insights valuable for future contributions to human resource (HR) field”, said Tu. ​ The TC incorporates numerous ice-breaking and collaboration activities designed to enhance interpersonal relationships among participants. These exercises foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration throughout the program. ​ Member of SPIN, Yong Zhi Wei, Communication 2 said her responsibilities included meal preparation, ensuring camp members safety, and capturing moments through photography during the camp. Participation in the TC has honed her communication abilities, and her prior experience in hosting games has enriched the understanding of event management principles. Participating in the TC not only widens one's circle of friends but also enriches university life with valuable knowledge and unforgettable experiences. It adds depth to friendships and enhances the overall quality of university life, making it more vibrant and memorable. ​ “Collaboration is crucial when facing a problem, we tackle them as a team, demonstrating teamwork and problem-solving skills. By working together, we showcase cooperation and our capacity to find solutions,” said Wei. President of SPIN, Cheng Guo Bin exploring postmodern perspectives to enhance the training camp and overall performance. ( Picture by Che Jia Yi) Freshmen's experiences and feedback from participating in the TC are valuable indicators of its success and improvement. Their insights provide valuable perspectives on the effectiveness of the camp and opportunities for enhancement. This feedback helps organizers understand the participants' needs and preferences, enabling them to make necessary adjustments to enhance future training camps. ​ TC’s participant, Choong Moon Yuen, Social Sciences 1 said as an extrovert, her unique role within the training camp is to foster a positive atmosphere and attitude among participants. She takes the lead in organizing games and projects, guiding her group with enthusiasm and energy, ensuring an engaging and collaborative environment throughout the camp. ​ “I will start with a brief icebreaker to help us all become more bonded. Then, I will focus on open communication, ensuring everyone has a chance to contribute ideas and collaborate effectively. Besides we will strive for optimal outcomes in every task and game we tackle. I gained a lot of knowledge from this camp, particularly in the areas of politics, marketing, and finance, which will be useful for my academic work as a social science student. When I'm working on my assignments, this new understanding can be helpful and inspire many original and innovative ideas for me,” said Yuen. ​ Text: Che Jia Yi/ Photo: Che Jia Yi Created on 9th April 2024

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