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Sport Written on 19th May 2024 PKI AND E-SPORT ARENA ORGANISED KALAM E-ARENA AN ONLINE GAME COMPETITION Main Campus, 18th & 19th May 2024 - ‘Persatuan Kebudayaan India’ (PKI) and E-Sports Club, USM held Kalam E-Aena for two day,s 18th & 19th May 2024 a virtual fundraising event for an upcoming event Kalam 4.0. Kalam E-Arena is an online game competition with the main purpose of providing opportunities for USM citizens and the general public to understand and engage in the world of e-sports. The main motive of this competition is to improve the understanding of USM citizens and outsiders towards e-sports and give participants the opportunity to be directly involved in the world of e-sports, creating a platform for sharing knowledge and experience. ​ Other than that, this online game competition will be encouraging the development of creative and critical minds among USM citizens and outsiders through participation in e-sports activities as well as and also Encouraging strategic and analytical thinking in e-sports matches, contributing to the improvement of athletes' performance to be more competitive by complying with game ethics. Project director Harrish Arumugam, said the primary objectves of Kalam E-Arena are to create a competitive and exciting platform for Mobile Legends enthusiasts, to discover and nurture emerging esports talent and to promote the growth of the esports community. The platform gives players the chance to compete against elite players, show off their talents, and experience the thrill of esports competition by setting up leagues, tournaments, and events. “Our marketing strategies include leveraging social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to reach the getting community” said by Harrish. He also expressed his gratitude towards the event. “I felt so satisfied and grateful after this event. We aimed to provide an engaging environment where players can connect and celebrate their passion for Mobile Legends, and we did it” said Harrish. The main challenges that we faced is securing sufficient funding to cover prizes. Another challenge is ensuring robust technical infrastructure to support smooth gameplay and broadcasting, as well as maintaining high engagement levels in a competitive and rapidly evolving esports market explained by Harrish. “I didn’t expect the crew members can done the work very well. I appreaciate the crew members input’s and the efforts. This makes the event successful” said Harish “For me, the feedback from the participants is quite satisfactory and there may be many shortcomings in this kind of event because perhaps the participants want the best from the organizers and most of the participants are satisfied with this Kalam E-Arena’ said Vice Project Director, Syukri Asnawin. According to Syukri, the most challenging thing for this event is the lack of crew members when the competition is going on and most of the ajk are not available on that day. The second is the preparation of the match schedule and also there is a weakness in the registration because there are teams that cannot participate in this competition because they did not register the team's information. He mentioned that the way to overcome this problem is to choose a suitable date by choosing a date that is available for both parties between the organizers and the participants. Next, there is always communication with each other that is from both sides so that this event can run smoothly and well.. “In my opinion, the program went smoothly and received an incredible response from a reliable and well-known team. In addition, this competition successfully attracted the interest of other universities to participate in this program and I hope that programs like this can continue in the future,” said Syukri Crew members assembled at Cafe Indah Kembara to conduct the competition Photo by: Thanam A/P Parthiban Crew members guiding the participants throught the game Photo by: Thanam A/P Parthib Text: Thanam a/p Parthib/Photo: Thanam a/p Parthib

Feature Article Written on 31th May 2024 "I DESIGN WHAT I WEAR" BY AINIBAKKER “I Design What I Wear”, a tagline that AiniBakker goes by. A local fashion designer based in Penang island is no stranger to the fashion world. Hailing from the bustling town of Penang, Georgetown, this petite designer has been in the fashion line and industry for the past 30 years since 2010. Ranging from an African, funky and bohemian inspiration to her bold and edgy side of modest creations, Ainibakker is known for her signature pieces, such as the boot pants, toga, poncho and bold jackets which instantly became an interesting element to her identity. “My sense of style is often an interesting fusion of retro and bohemian along with vibrant colours, which undoubtedly brings out the confidence in me and women from all walks of life. My designs are inspired by the beauty of mother nature and the rich cultures from around the globe,” said Ainibakker. Ainibakker said that she compliments her pieces with chunky, metal, wooden beads and jewellery, bold sashes and belts which lend a groovy look along with her ingenious mix-and-match fabrics such as metal, synthetic leather, silk, satin or just about anything that produces authentic style. She added that she is never afraid or doubtful to unleash her flamboyant side, combining vogue, classy and comfortable outfits for daily wear and aligning with her tagline “I Design What I Wear”. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Ainibakker’s interest in fashion dates way back to 1994 when her mother was her sole inspiration. “When I was young, my mother would design for me almost every week, so I have a new outfit to don. Ever since then, I enjoy dressing up and so is my passion for fashion that flourishes vigorously to this day,” said Ainibakker. During the 80s, she began to pursue this burning passion of hers at a young age by designing for her friends when she attended an all-girls secondary school. “I designed for my friends back in my high school years, which was in Convent Green Lane. It was not for monetary gains but rather to feast on my passion and help my friends who needed assistance,” said Ainibakker. “I remember designing for a good friend of mine who was going to attend a dinner, and she did not have the money to spend. So I volunteered to design for her,” Ainibakker added. She stated that her designs were stitched without any formal basic knowledge of tailoring and only with the guidance of her mother at the time. She added that although she did not get accepted into fashion school, her passion for fashion designing was spirited and vehement at its core as it is undeniably a natural talent of hers. According to her only daughter, Lisa Mahmoud, 25, her mother was diagnosed with cancer, which forced her to take a long break from the fashion world. “Somewhere in 2008, my mother was battling with cancer while raising me and my older brother, so she took a break from fashion. I know for a fact that my mother is strong regardless of any challenges that come her way. She comes with this energy that everything will be fine and she always advised me that she often finds herself calm in the toughest situation by leaving every decision she makes in the hands of Allah SWT,” said Lisa. Lisa said that her mother’s advice was right as she later got active in the fashion industry after her recovery in 2010. “She begins to flourish and bloom through her passion. My mother has always been talented and fashionable in her ways. The fashion shows she got into profoundly affected the people who saw and observed her designs from afar. They think her designs are just unique and I do too. She was just naturally unique in her way of expressing herself and her creativity. It’s like her designs speak her mind,” said Lisa. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ In 2010, Ainibakker returned to the fashion line by actively participating in fashion shows. “My very first show was Malaysia Bumiputra Designers Association (MBDA). It was an awesome experience as it was my first time joining other emerging designers and showcasing my creativity. During the show, I showcased my first-ever hand-drawn batik design which received a standing ovation. It was also my only batik piece on that stage and it was surreal,” said Ainibakker. She eventually enjoyed designing while travelling back and forth from Penang to Kuala Lumpur and even out of Malaysia. “I once travelled to Jakarta, Indonesia for the Muslim Fashion Festival (MUFFEST) in 2016. It showcases modern yet modest Islamic outfits. It was an exciting experience at that time as countries around Malaysia collaborated such as Singapore, Brunei and many more,” said Ainibakker. “Along the way, I participated in reputable events in the region such as Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW), Islamic Fashion Festival (IFF), Malaysia Fashion Week (MFW), MIHAS, and Stylo Mercedes Fashion Week. Through these shows, I noticed a tremendous evolution in my designs, mostly influenced by nature-like patterns and cultures,” said Ainibakker. Ainibakker added that she has designed for prestigious brands such as Lima Langkawi, EQ, and PLUS with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry. A loyal friend and client of hers, Jamillah Ikhsan, 70, stated that Ainibakker has a very peculiar touch in her pieces that anyone could instantly recognise. “You will know it’s Ainibakker when you see and understand her range of designs, regardless if it is bold and edgy or funky and vibrant. It’s like she has two sides of her personality to her pieces,” said Jamillah. “I have been her regular and loyal customer for years since 1992 when I was lecturing at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). I would crave her designs almost every two weeks in a month. Her designs are just contemporary and timeless. I know her very well,” added Jamillah. Ainibakker is currently focusing on entrepreneurial work through her fashion pieces and is working on a “giveback” program. “A giveback program is designing for my previous and loyal clients as gratitude over the years of their never-ending support in my business. Without them and the love of my children, I would not have come this far,” said Ainibakker. Ainibakker has always been at the forefront of fashion, pushing the boundaries with her unique and daring designs that make a statement and her talents don't stop at fashion. She has also been actively involved in various entrepreneurial and lifestyle events since 2010, where her designs have wowed audiences and earned her a reputation as one of the most exciting designers in the industry. Her passion for creativity and innovation is infectious, and her work continues to inspire and captivate all who see it. With her incredible talent and boundless energy, there's no telling where her journey will take her next, but one thing is for sure – it will be nothing short of extraordinary. Ainibakker presented her collection on stage during Malaysia Fashion Week in 2014. (Source by Sumayya Fauzi) Ainibakker’s collection on stage during Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week in 2015. (Source by Helmi Fazalul) An interview held with Ainibakker, a local fashion designer from Georgetown, Penang. (Source by Sumayya Fauzi) Text: Sumayya Fauzi/ Photo: Sumayya Fauzi/Helmi Fazalul

Feature Article Written on 9th April 2024 DELICIOUS DELIGHTS FROM NIGHT OWL'S KITCHEN BY SHERILYN KANG Their cake stall at Hin Bus Depot Market. Picture by Adam Low Eight years ago, a small but delightful venture took flight in Penang, born from the passion of Sherilyn Kang and her son, Adam Low. Night Owl’s Kitchen, as it came to be known, started as a humble stall at Hin Bus Depot, offering delectable cakes every two weeks while also supplying cafes with their sweet creations. However, as their demand grew, they shifted focus to supplying, leading them to pause their stall operations for awhile. Sherilyn’s journey into the world of desserts was sparked by a friend’s homemade treats at work. With determination and a love for experimentation, she immersed herself into internet research and embarked on a trial-and-error process, infusing her unique methods into Western dessert recipes. Together with Adam, they navigated the challenges of running a home bakery, especially during the Covid era where physical shops were limited and online orders became their lifeline. ​ Despite the lack of a physical storefront, Night Owl’s Kitchen continued to cater to celebrations, offering online orders for birthdays and special occasions. Their cakes, including the famed key lime pie, gained immense popularity among Penangites, even finding a place in cafes like Clicks & Brew in Georgetown. According to Adam, the name "Night Owl’s Kitchen" is inspired by Sherilyn Kang's habit of staying up late. She's a night owl, meaning she's most active and creative during nighttime hours. This name reflects the cozy and magical atmosphere of her bakery, where delicious treats are crafted with care during late-night hours. One of the key challenges they faced was managing the high demand with limited manpower. Additionally, the absence of a tasting option due to their online model posed another hurdle especially since many of their cakes featured alcohol, a unique specialty of Sherilyn. Key Lime Pie (Signature cake dessert and best seller). (Picture by Adam Low) Looking ahead, her son, Adam, hopes to expand Night Owl’s Kitchen’s reach, particularly targeting USM students and envisioning a booth at university events. With dedication and creativity, Night Owl’s Kitchen continues to sweeten the lives of Penangites. ​ Text: Muhammad Nizamuddin/ Photo: Muhammad Nizamuddin

Sport Written on 5th May 2024 DESASISWA TEKUN SMASH SUCCESS AND VICTORY ON VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Volleyball team of Desasiswa Tekun getting ready for match. Photo by Alisa Adriana Mohamad Idris. Engineering Campus, 5th May 2024 - Desasiswa Tekun, a representative of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) main campus, has dominated the tournament as a champion in Sukan antara desasiwa (SUKAD). ​ Desasiswa Tekun, led by star opposite hitter Muhammad Hifzhan Mohd Azizi, dominated the court and won the championship title in a series of thrilling sets. Hifzhan revealed his viewpoint on the team's path to triumph. ​ "I found the most inspiring thing for me to play volleyball is to challenge myself to be a better volleyball player than the other and improve my skills", said Hifzhan, commenting on the team's desire for success. ​ Handling the game's mental and physical challenges, particularly in the scorching heat, was an immense test for Hifzhan and his teammates. However, their unwavering determination propelled them forward, ending in a well-deserved win. ​ "Success in sports is the culmination of collective efforts, developing the triumph of defeating opponents and securing the coveted gold medal", said Hifzhan. ​ Hifzhan's focus shifts from personal achievement to creating lasting memories on the court with his teammates, building ties based on friendship and shared successes. Hifzhan highlights the critical significance of mental courage in professional sports, focusing on the need of visualizing game scenarios and remaining calm in any situation, reflecting his unwavering drive to overcome problems both on and off the court. ​ Middle blocker Eizlan Ilham Bobi, a key member in the team's triumph, expressed his thoughts on the championship match in an exclusive interview. Navigating the pressure of facing formidable opponents was no easy feat, but Eizlan underlined the importance of staying focused and composed. He noted that their coach played a significant role in keeping the team motivated and focused, highlighting their resilience in the face of challenges. ​ "Our synergy was evident throughout the competition. Everyone did an excellent job, and we were there for each other at all times. We practiced hard, concentrating on skills, strategies, and fitness. Analyzing our opponents' strengths and weaknesses also allowed us to strategize better”, Eizlan added. ​ Desasiswa Tekun's victory in the SUKAD volleyball championship not only demonstrates their great talent, but also acts as an encouragement to ambitious players throughout USM. Strong triumph was built to cement their names in the annals of USM sports history, demonstrating that devotion and teamwork are the ultimate keys to success. Volleyball team of Desasiswa Tekun emotions on receiving gold medal. Photo by Alisa Adriana Mohamad Idris. Text: Alisa Adriana Mohamad Idris/Photo: Alisa Adriana Mohamad Idris

Issue Written on 12th April 2024 “NIKOTIN PUNCA KETAGIHAN, TIADA UBATNYA MELAINKAN BERHENTI” – DR NUR AMANI Tangkap layar menunjukkan sebahagian siswa-siswi yang menyertai webinar “Be a quitter, not a vaper”. (Gambar oleh Nuril Izni Zakaria) KAMPUS INDUK, 12 April – Kelab Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Green Lung telah melancarkan webinar “Be a quitter, not a vaper” pada 12 April. Webinar ini mengambil masa dua jam iaitu dari pukul 8.00 malam sehingga 10.00 malam. ​ Pengarah Projek, Ng En Xin menyatakan bahawa tujuan utama beliau ingin menjalankan webinar ini kerana melihat golongan belia yang salah faham dengan istilah “berhenti merokok”. Beliau yakin bahawa ramai anak muda sekarang lebih tertarik dengan rokok elektronik atau lebih dikenali sebagai vape. ​ “Hal ini tidak boleh dinafikan kerana umum mengetahui bahawa rokok elektronik amat terkenal dan dijual di mana-mana sahaja. Malahan, kita boleh melihat ramai golongan belia mengatakan bahawa mereka telah berhenti merokok namun tetap menggantung rokok elektronik di leher mereka”, tambah beliau lagi. ​ Beliau turut mengatakan bahawa beliau dan rakan yang lain berharap agar masyarakat kini diberikan pendedahan dan kesedaran yang secukupnya tentang bahaya rokok elektronik melalui webinar ini. ​ Antara paparan yang menunjukkan bagaimana kesan nikotin bertindak ke atas otak dan mempengaruhinya. (Gambar oleh Nuril Izni Zakaria) Penceramah bagi webinar ini ialah Prof. Madya Dr Nur Amani, pensyarah dari Fakulti Perubatan Universiti Malaya (UM) menyatakan bahawa masyarakat seringkali salah anggap terhadap rokok dan rokok elektronik. Beliau mengatakan bahawa rata-rata masyarakat beranggapan bahawa rokok elektronik lebih baik berbanding rokok biasa. ​ “Tidak kiralah rokok biasa atau rokok elektronik, kedua-duanya mempunyai kandungan nikotin pada paras yang tinggi. Masyarakat mengatakan bahawa dengan merokok mampu menenangkan fikiran dan stress, walhal mereka sebenarnya telah berada di tahap ketagihan. Nikotin adalah punca ketagihan, tiada ubatnya melainkan berhenti”, katanya lagi. ​ Beliau turut membuka tentang kisah tiga orang gadis yang menjadi mangsa rogol bergilir-gilir setelah mencuba perisa baru rokok elektronik di Kota Kinabalu, Sabah pada 26 April 2023. Kisah ini dijadikan contoh bahayanya pengaruh rokok elektronik kepada masyarakat. Dr Nur Amani memaparkan keratan akhbar tentang kes jenayah rogol yang berpunca daripada rokok elektronik. (Gambar oleh Nuril Izni Zakaria) Menurut Lee Ai Yu, Ilmu Kemanusiaan 2, menyatakan bahawa beliau yakin bahawa ramai orang di luar sana mempunyai pengetahuan tentang kemudaratan yang dibawa oleh rokok biasa mahupun rokok elektronik, namun tidak ramai orang yang mempunyai kesedaran untuk menghentikan penggunaan kedua-duanya. ​ “Jadi, bagi saya pentingnya webinar ini untuk siswa-siswi di USM kerana penceramah webinar ini bukan sahaja menceritakan keburukan rokok elektronik, namun turut menerangkan bagaimana bahan-bahan kimia yang terdapat dalam rokok tersebut diproses dan berfungsi kepada badan kita”, jelasnya lagi. ​ Seramai 223 orang termasuk penganjur menyertai webinar “Be a quitter, not a vaper”. Webinar ini bukan sahaja terbuka kepada siswa-siswi USM malahan untuk orang luar juga. ​ Teks: Nuril Izni Zakaria/Gambar: Nuril Izni Zakaria Dikeluarkan pada 12 April 2024 ​

Issue Written on 6th April 2024 AS THE HEAT BUILDS, USM STUDENTS FIND WAYS TO COPE Hang Zhengchuan along with her friend walking in the lane near Indah Kembara with umbrellas as a shield to protect them from the heat. (Picture by Sharvena a/p Kanapathy) MAIN CAMPUS, 6 April- Almost half of peninsular Malaysia recently has been experiencing peaks at least 35 degrees Celsius for three straight days, according to the latest data from the Metrological Department, which expects the hot and dry spell to last until mid-April. ​ The weather forecast in the area of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Gelugor have stated “excessive heat” to be expected since the beginning of the new semester which was on 27 March 2024. Even though it was officially declared that all the classes to be conducted online due to the month of Ramadhan but there are still number of students that had to return to the campus to attend their classes and labs physically. ​ Due to the severe heat, stepping out between noon and 4 P.M is out of the question, and students are getting creative to beat the heat. ​ Sharllyn Anissha Thurairas, Biological Sciences 2, usually keeps 2 umbrellas with her in case she misplaces one of them anywhere. “I used to dress up for my classes before this, but now it is just loose shirts, high buns, tote bags, thin socks along with thick layers of sunscreen on my face,” said Sharllyn. ​ Sharllyn mentioned that to help her body to stay active so that she can survive the day, drinking a lot of warm water in a day is the key in helping her to stay focused during her classes. ​ “I also recently bought a table fan to get through the heat at night as I prefer studying in my room during night,” added Sharllyn. Sharllyn Anissha Thurairas taking her notes with a table fan on her table to cool her down from the heat. (Picture by Sharvena a/p Kanapathy) Hang Zhengchun, Masters in Linguistics and English, always steps out of her dorm around 8 A.M till 9. A.M to get to her classes. ​ “I always try to get out early then I would stay at the Bricks, library or anywhere that has air conditioner meanwhile waiting for my classes to start,” said Hang. ​ Hang further added that reapplying sunscreen, lip balm from time to time is crucial to avoid looking so dry throughout the day. “If I have no classes, I would usually spend my whole day by going to the shopping malls around Penang such as Queensbay, Gurney as it is so cold inside there,” said Hang. ​ Liu Jiaxin, Management 1, always travels by Grab and Kumpool from her hostel to her classes almost every day due to the weather. “Before this I loved walking around the campus with my friends to head to my classes, but now we would just order Grab to travel from one place to another” said Liu. ​ Liu mentioned that sometimes back in China during summer it would be much hotter compared to Malaysia, so it hasn’t been a hassle for her to cope up with this weather. ​ Text: Sharvena Kanapathy/Photo: Sharvena Kanapathy Created on 6th April ​

​ LATEST NEWS Stay updated with the latest news in Universiti Sains Malaysia with us, Berita Kampus 1nsight! Culture Double Victory for USM at 'Malam Bumi Kenyalang': Championship and Best Dancer Award By Chen Ke En Facility Rapid Penang introduces new trial route T310, specially for Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) By: Sharvena a/p Kanapathy Issue Online scams among USM students By: Muhammad Nizamuddin ​ Art Tales of Pottery 2.0: Art Therapy by Archaeology Club USM By: Muhammad Nizamuddin Health Allergies awareness and safe medication are the pillars of the pharmaceutical field By Sumayya Fauzi ​ Health Support blood donation to save others By: Chen Ke En Technology Industrial visit to Indah Water Konsortium by School of Industrial Technology By: Muhammad Nizamuddin Culture Epic showcase of skill and cultural heritage By: Che Jia Yi Lifestyle Dance your way to health By: Che Jia Yi ​ Food Celebration of taste and culture By: Sharvena a/p Kanapathy Health Secure yourself now with HPV vaccine By: Che Jia Yi Sports Skuad futsal Cahaya Gemilang Harapan (CGH) bersedia pertahankan kejuaraan di Sukad 2024 Oleh: Ahmad Imran bin Mohammad Roslani ​ Sports Pasukan hoki USM mula asah rentak permainan Oleh: Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani Sports Desasiswa Tekun smash success and victory on volleyball tournament By Alisa Adriana Binti Mohd Idris Community USM students collecting MyCSD despite the fees By Alisa Adriana Binti Mohd Idris Sports Persatuan Kebudayaan India and E-Sport organised Kalam E-Arena an online game competiton By Thanam Parthiban ​ Facility Electric scooters are beneficial to students By Chen Ke En Sustainability USM Students practicing sustainable fashion by indulging in pre-loved culture By: Sharvena a/p Kanapathy Health As the heat builds, USM students find ways to cope. By: Sharvena a/p Kanapathy Health Creating a significant impact with drug education By: Sharvena a/p Kanapathy ​ Community GAPP practices the beauty of giving during Ramadan By Sumayya Fauzi Health “Nikotin punca ketagihan, tiada ubatnya melainkan berhenti” – Dr Nur Amani Oleh: Nuril Izni Zakaria Community Uneasiness in Minden due to cats By: Muhammad Nizamuddin Events Freshmen set sail on SPIN club Voyage By: Che Jia Yi ​ Events Pusat Islam USM agihkan juadah sepanjang bulan Ramadhan Oleh: Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani Events USM Bridge and Chess Club present exciting youth event for board game enthusiasts By: Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani Events Awareness of SDGs emphasized in a collaboration between CGSS and Tzu-Chi Merits Society Malaysia By Sumayya Fauzi Health Derma darah sebagai satu sedekah di bulan Ramadan Oleh: Nuril Izni Zakaria ​ Culture Sambutan Majlis Iftar Perdana di USM Oleh: Muhammad Nizamuddin Sports World Cup of Chinese Debate conducted in USM By: Chen Ke En Sports Chess tournament triumph lead by USM students By: Che Jia Yi

Sport Written on 20th May 2024 SKUAD FUTSAL CAHAYA GEMILANG HARAPAN (CGH) BERSEDIA PERTAHANKAN KEJUARAAN DI SUKAD 2024 Skuad futsal CGH sedang menjalani latihan untuk beraksi di Sukad 2024 Fasa 3. GAMBAR Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani Kampus Induk, 20 Mei 2024 - Skuad futsal CGH mahu mempertahankan pingat emas yang dirangkul oleh mereka di Sukad 2024 Fasa 3 yang bakal diadakan di Kampus Kesihatan, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan pada 25 hingga 26 Mei ini. ​ Pengurus Skuad CGH, Nurul Najla Hisamudin berkata beliau telah pun melakukan persediaan yang awal bagi memastikan skuad dibawah bimbingannya itu berjaya mengekalkan gelaran juara mereka di Sukad 2024 yang akan diadakan nanti. ​ “Sesi latihan dijalankan sebulan lebih awal daripada hari kejadian adalah untuk memastikan semua pemain bersiap sedia dalam apa jua keadaan terutamanya dari segi fizikal dan mental mereka semasa bermain”, kata beliau. ​ Beliau juga berkata bahawa keputusan untuk mengadakan sesi latihan sebulan lebih awal itu adalah disebabkan oleh persaingan yang lebih sengit bakal berlaku di sana, menyebabkan beliau menginginkan pemain yang lebih fokus berbanding sebelum ini. “Setiap pasukan akan memberikan yang terbaik pada Sukad 2024 kali ini dan perlawanan akan menjadi lebih sengit berbanding sebelum ini, dan perkara ini mendorong kami untuk bekerja lebih keras dan kekal bersatu sebagai satu pasukan”, kata Najla. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pemain futsal pasukan CGH, Amreel Akashah Azman berkata perkara yang paling penting dalam sesebuah pasukan untuk merangkul pingat emas adalah kesefahaman sesama ahli pasukan diikuti dengan mempertajamkan keupayaan kami bermain dalam perlawanan kelak. ​ “Pelbagai latihan yang telah kami jalankan semasa sesi latihan seperti menambah baik teknik serangan balas dan pertahanan, serta mempertajamkan lagi tendangan dan tangkapan bola, tetapi hal yang sukar untuk dikecapi adalah kesefahaman dan itu adalah kunci kemenangan kami, jadi ia mengambil masa yang lama untuk setiap pemain membiasakan diri dengan pemain yang lain, oleh sebab itu, kami lakukan latihan lebih awal”, kata Amreel. ​ Skuad futsal CGH pernah bergelar juara di Sukad 2023 yang lalu dengan menumpaskan skuad Aman Damai dengan skor 2-0. Persediaan yang dilakukan oleh skuad CGH untuk mempertahankan kejuaraan mereka di Sukad 2024 Fasa 3. GAMBAR Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani Text: Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani/Photo: Ahmad Imran Mohammad Roslani

Feature Article Written on 31th May 2024 MASJID AL-BUSYRA JADI TARIKAN PENGUNJUNG DENGAN KEUNIKANNYA Gambar menunjukkan ruang taman permainan mini yang terletak dalam masjid. Gambar oleh Nuril Izni Zakaria. Keunikan Masjid Al Busyra telah menjadi tarikan pengunjung dengan pelbagai fasiliti yang disediakan sehingga menjadi sebuah masjid luar bandar yang dikenali ramai. Masjid Al Busyra terletak di Merbok, Kedah mengekalkan konsep ‘one stop centre’ sebagai tempat persinggahan kepada orang ramai dengan pelbagai kemudahan yang disediakan di masjid tersebut. ​ Melalui aplikasi TikTok dan Instagram, Masjid Al Busyra kian menjadi perhatian ramai dengan pelbagai fasiliti yang ditawarkan seawal pembinaan masjid tersebut. Hal ini demikian kerana Imam Masjid Al Busyra, Ustaz Firdaus Farabib aktif dalam menggunakan media sosial untuk sentiasa mengemaskini tentang masjid tersebut menyebabkan sebarang video berkenaan Masjid Al Busyra akan menjadi viral. ​ Beliau menyatakan bahawa beliau menggunakan semua sumbangan yang diterima dari orang awam untuk sentiasa menaiktaraf masjid tersebut tanpa membazirkan sedikitpun sumbangan yang telah diberikan. Hal ini demikian kerana beliau percaya bahawa beliau perlu bertanggungjawab dalam setiap penambahbaikan masjid tersebut untuk menjamin keselesaan para pengunjung yang ingin menunaikan ibadah di masjid. ​ “Saya bersama pihak pengurusan akan sentiasa membantu dalam menyediakan fasiliti yang terbaik supaya sumbangan yang diterima dari orang awam tidak disimpan begitu sahaja. Saya turut mempertimbangkan cadangan dan komen yang diberikan oleh pengguna laman sosial berkenaan Masjid Al Busyra,” tambah beliau lagi. ​ Antara fasiliti yang disediakan ialah ruang taman permainan yang disediakan untuk kanak-kanak yang datang ke masjid tersebut. Bahkan juga, turut terdapat kafeteria, restoran nasi Arab, kandang kuda dan gelanggang silat di masjid itu. ​ Salah seorang pengunjung, Alif Najmi, 32 tahun, menyatakan bahawa kemudahan seperti taman permainan mini yang disediakan oleh pihak masjid sangat memudahkannya untuk menunaikan kewajipan solat tanpa perlu risau akan keselamatan anaknya, Muhammad Hadif, 6 tahun, memandangkan beliau seringkali membawa anaknya ke masjid. ​ “Dengan pengawasan yang disediakan oleh pihak masjid semasa kanak-kanak bermain di taman permainan tersebut telah membuatkan saya lebih tenang dan yakin untuk menunaikan ibadah,” tambah Hadif lagi. ​ Beliau juga berharap agar pihak masjid terus mengekalkan petugas masjid yang ditugaskan untuk mengawasi kanak-kanak yang bebas bermain di taman permainan itu. Hal ini demikian kerana beliau turut risau dengan kes penculikan kanak-kanak yang mungkin boleh berlaku di mana-mana sahaja. ​ Muhammad Afif Rusli, 21 tahun, yang berasal dari Kelantan menyatakan bahawa ini adalah kali pertama beliau mengunjungi Masjid Al Busyra. Beliau agak terkejut kerana melihatkan keunikan yang dibawa oleh masjid ini jika dibandingkan dengan masjid lain. “Saya tidak pernah terbayang bahawa masjid ini mempunyai kendang kuda dan gelanggang silat. Mungkin masjid ini adalah antara masjid luar bandar yang agak unik dan berpotensi menjadi tarikan lebih ramai pengunjung pada masa akan datang,” tambah Afif lagi. Beliau memberitahu ada beberapa orang pesilat yang sedang berlatih bersilat di gelanggang silat pada hari sebelumnya. Hal ini bukan sahaja boleh menjadi tarikan pengunjung luar, malah boleh menjadi tempat menimba ilmu pengetahuan. “Saya dapat lihat terdapat banyak gerai makanan yang dibuka di sini sehingga ia boleh menjadi salah satu peluang pekerjaan kepada anak muda di sekitar sini,” katanya ketika ditemubual di sebuah Al Busyra Bistro di perkarangan masjid tersebut. Dari media sosial seperti TikTok dan Instagram, rata-rata pengguna memuji tindakan pihak pengurusan yang sentiasa menitikberatkan dan mempertimbangkan cadangan yang diusulkan walaupun hanya dari ruangan komen di media sosial. ​ Antara pengubahsuaian yang dilakukan oleh pihak pengurusan masjid terhadap sinki dan tempat mengambil wuduk. Gambar oleh Nuril Izni Zakaria. Muhammad Afif ketika berkunjung ke kandang kuda di Masjid Al Busyra. Gambar oleh Nuril Izni Zakaria. Text: Nuril Izni Zakaria/Photo: Nuril Izni Zakaria

Event Ditulis pada 1 April 2024 DERMA DARAH SEBAGAI SATU SEDEKAH DI BULAN RAMADAN Tidak ketinggalan juga staf USM yang turut serta dalam program derma darah yang dilaksanakan di Pusat Islam, USM. (Oleh Nuril Izni Zakaria) KAMPUS INDUK, 1 April – Program derma darah di Pusat Islam Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) telah dianjurkan pada 1 April 2024 oleh Jabatan Keselamatan USM dengan kerjasama Pusat Sejahtera USM dan Hospital Pulau Pinang. ​ Penolong Pegawai Tadbir JK, Ikhwan Niza menyatakan bahawa program derma darah kali ini lebih istimewa dan menarik memandangkan ianya dijalankan pada waktu malam di bulan Ramadan dan terbuka kepada orang awam. ​ “Saya yakin menderma darah di bulan Ramadan boleh menjadi satu sedekah yang besar di samping ia dapat menyelamatkan lebih banyak nyawa yang memerlukan bekalan darah di hospital”, tambah beliau. ​ Beliau turut menyatakan bahawa 1 April merupakan hari kedua program ini diadakan memandangkan pada hari pertama iaitu pada 14 Mac tidak mencapai sasaran yang ditetapkan oleh pihak penganjur. ​ Jururawat Pusat Sejahtera USM, Nur Zahirah Saidin menyatakan pihaknya hanya menerima seramai 33 orang sahaja penderma yang layak sahaja pada tarikh 14 Mac. ​ “Kebanyakan mereka adalah penderma dari kumpulan darah O. Hanya 2 orang penderma sahaja mempunyai kumpulan darah AB. Pihak hospital ingin mencari penderma darah AB memandangkan kuantiti stok darah AB kurang di Hospital Seberang Jaya dan Hospital Pulau Pinang”, kata beliau lagi. ​ Beliau turut bersyukur kerana orang awam tidak melepaskan peluang untuk menyertai program derma darah ini. Secara tidak langsung, terdapat peningkatan terhadap jumlah penderma yang layak menderma pada hari tersebut. ​ “Saya berharap agar jumlah stok beg darah yang diterima pada hari ini akan mencapai sasaran yang ditetapkan oleh pihak hospital. ​ Hal ini kerana bukan senang untuk kita mencari penderma yang layak untuk menderma darah kerana mereka perlu menjalani pemeriksaan kesihatan terlebih dahulu sebelum menderma”, katanya lagi. Salah seorang siswi sedang menderma darah dengan dibantu oleh petugas dari Hospital Pulau Pinang. (Oleh Nuril Izni Zakaria) Salah seorang penderma Sri Shrutika, Sains Farmasi 2, menyatakan bahawa ini adalah pengalaman pertama beliau dalam menderma darah pada waktu malam di bulan Ramadan. ​ “Saya turut menganggap bahawa menderma darah pada bulan Ramadan sebagai salah satu cara untuk bersedekah tanpa menggunakan wang dan ia boleh dilakukan oleh sesiapa sahaja”, tambah beliau lagi. ​ Beliau turut mengatakan bahawa ini kali pertama beliau melihat program derma darah di USM mendapat jumlah penyertaan yang tinggi dari orang awam. ​ “Hal ini mungkin kerana program ini dijalankan pada waktu malam dan selepas waktu umat Islam menunaikan solat di masjid. Ini merupakan peluang yang baik untuk menerima lebih banyak penderma yang layak untuk menderma memandangkan jumlah siswa-siswi tidak begitu ramai kerana tidak berada di kampus”, kata beliau. ​ Program derma darah ini berlangsung di Dewan Muzakarah Pusat Islam USM bermula pukul 9.00 malam ini terbuka kepada siswa-siswi USM dan orang awam. ​ Teks: Nuril Izni Zakaria/Foto: Nuril Izni Zakaria Dikeluarkan pada 1 April 2024 ​

Issue Written on 28th March 2024 UNEASINESS IN MINDEN DUE TO CATS MAIN CAMPUS, - 28 March, 2024 - The study area in USM, Minden, D18 known for being a place for revision is often visited by several free roaming cats. However, this joyful atmosphere has been disrupted due to complaints from students about the smell coming from these cats which causes discomfort and disturbs their focus while studying. Muhammad Dinie Ifwat, Language, Literacy, and Translation 3, stated that while the presence of cats is an interesting idea, he is concerned about cleanliness and the odor which makes it challenging for him to come here and revise. "I hope that the responsible parties take initiative to ensure that this study area is always kept clean and that the cats are well taken care of," he added. One of the cats spotted inside Minden. (Picture by Muhammad Nizamuddin) Nur Syabila Rahman, Management 3, also mentioned that the cat odor makes her less focused and gives her headaches whenever she is in the study area. "I love cats but I don't think it's suitable to have cats in the study area. We also don't know if there are students who have asthma or allergies to cats," said Syabila. Although cats are considered friendly animals, their presence in the Minden study area raises questions about cleanliness and the comfort of the space. The discomfort experienced by students in Minden due to the cat odor has become a highlighted issue. Students are awaiting the best initiative from the responsible parties to resolve this problem and ensure that the study area in Minden remains clean and comfortable. ​ Text: Muhammad Nizamuddin/Photo: Muhammad Nizamuddin Created on 28 March 2024

Sustainability "Stay informed with the latest updates on sustainability! Our news coverage brings you cutting-edge developments, innovative solutions, and inspiring stories from around the world, highlighting efforts to create a greener, more sustainable future in Universiti Sains Malaysia. PULIHARA calls for instant awareness of the lives of endangered sea turtles By Sumayya Fauzi Collaboration of ELS and BELAS to support and instil care for cats of Minden. By Sumayya Fauzi The Bricks fokus bidang keusahawanan bagi siswa siswi USM Oleh: Nuril Izni Zakaria Protect our mother Earth By: Chen Ke En Persatuan Kebuadayaan India's (PKI) free food distribution promotes SDG By Thanam Parthiban USM Students practicing sustainable fashion by indulging in pre-loved culture By: Sharvena a/p Kanapathy