Accountancy Hari Raya Gathering

ARI and the Faculty of Accountancy hosted a Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2009 gathering today. Lots of hari raya goodies including durians complimentary from our caterer, Encil Shahrul.
We received special guests: Puan Sri Zahirah and Prof Mustafa, deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Internationalisation).

Launching of PECIPTA 2009

The International Exposition of Research and Innovation of Institutions of Higher Learning (PECIPTA) 2009 was officially launched this morning by the Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The three-day event (8-10 October 2009) is being held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Also present at the official ceremony was the Minister of Higher Education, Dato' Seri Mohd Khaled Nordin. More than 450 products are exhibited during the event.

Lecturers' Evaluation Online (LEO)...

The University's i-Learn Centre has recently developed an online lecturers Evaluation System (aka LEO). As such, 2-3 week before the end of a semester, lecturers should remind their students to do the online evaluation for the course. Lecturers are encouraged to utilise the online facilities either to conduct their classes or to post assignments on their homepage. All ARI members are encouraged to use the online system for this semester. Recently, two i-learn officers gave a briefing on LEO...

Dividend research Meeting with MSWG

Prof Rashidah and Assoc Prof Dr Wee Shu Hui attended an interim meeting to discuss our research report on dividend policy. it is quite normal that before the research monograph is finally submitted we would have a final discussion to allow both parties to discuss and to agree (or disagree) on the contents of the report. The meeting was held at the MSWG office and Mr Lee chaied the meeting. A seminar to present the research findings has been planned towards the end of october 2009.

"Wacana Intelek" Meeting

As a director of ARI and a former alumnus to UiTM, I am involved with the organisation of an illectual discourse scheduled to be held on the 19th October 2009. Today we had a meeting among the organising committee at the Lake Club in Kuala Lumpur. The event which will be graced by our former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed will he held at the Yayasan Perdana in Putrajaya. About 300 UiTM alumni members will be attending the event.

Digital LE15 Form

The Academic Affairs Division (HEA) has recently introduced the digital "raw score and LE15" examination forms to replace the old paper-based forms. ARI members are encouraged to start using the new forms for the forthcoming final examination.

Innovative Lots...

ARI invited some students: PhD, Masters, Bachelors and Professionals - who are keen to participate in IID 2010 competition. ARI and the Faculty of Accountancy is hoping to organise the event on 22/10/09. The university-level IID is scheduled to be held on 12-14 january 2010.
ARI is expecting about twenty products from the students alone. The dean, Prof Ibrahim Kamal has agreed in principle to allow the students to utilise the student trust fund for this project. It was a joy to see such an enthusiastic group of students during the meeting..

Meeting with the Accounting Practitioners

ARI and the Bumiputra Accountants Society met today to discuss on training and educational programs that the two entities can collaborate. The society was represented by its president, Tuan Haji Mohd Noh and two other officers whilst ARI was represented by its director and the audit special interest group. Basically the meeting was informed of an interested agency who is willing to provide seed money to spearhead the project. The training program should be a viable activity for ARI...

Suaraya UiTM

It was a corporate event and every member of UiTM was invited to attend. A Suaraya, in conjuction with the Hari Raya Aidit Fitri 1430 gathering was held at Padang Kawat UiTM. The weather was kind to all of us - no rain, no heat, just perfect. A time of forgiveness and the forging of Silatulrahim... Selamat Hari Raya Everyone.

In Honour of Staff's Long Service to UiTM

It was a meaningful event for staff who have been servicing the university for more than twenty years. Themed "Jasamu di kenang", more than five ARI and Accountancy staff are among the receipients of this year's event. Thanks to UiTM for the recognition...