Career Opportunity with Petronas

Dear All,

How is everyone doing ? Hope everything is well. Anyway, I would like to inform you guys about a potential career opportunity with Petronas.

Petronas will be coming to FKK, UiTM Shah Alam on the 22nd of October 2009 to conduct a job interview session. Recently graduated FKK students (last 1-2 semesters) with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 are invited to attend.

For those of you who are interested, kindly send your names to Mr. Nasrul (mnasrul@salam.uitm.edu.my) or Mr. Noor Azmi (noorazmi@salam.uitm.edu.my) latest by the 20th of October 2009. You will be informed of the venue later. Please bring all relevant documents (CV, transcript, certs., etc.) to the interview session.

Good luck and take care!

Regards.

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ZAKI ZAINUDIN CEnv (UK), M. Eng. (Env.)
Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi MARA
40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel : 03-5543 6365 Fax : 03-5543 6300
Blog : watermalaysia.blogspot.com

IEM Evening Talk : Accounting for Effects of Non-Point Source Pollution in Water Quality Preservation

Engr. Zaki Zainudin recently gave a talk on the importance of accounting for the effects of Non-Point Source Pollution (NPSP) in efforts relating to water quality preservation. While there are many existing laws that deal with point source discharges, NPSP contribution is rather ambigiuous and vague to many, though its contribution towards water quality degradation may be significant. NPSP is defined as pollution occuring as a result of a hydrological event, such as rainfall or snow melt. NPSP in Malaysia is primarily the result of runoff carrying over surface deposits into our water courses, hence degrading the ambient water quality.

DSS-Water Quality Modeling Workshop for DOE Officers

Mr. Zaki Zainudin, along with colleagues Mr. Nazari Jaafar (Spatialworks) and Dr. Jaimee (ASPEC) recently gave a training session pertaining to the Sg. Merbok Decision Support System (DSS) and Water Quality Model for DOE Officers at the Environmental Institute of Malaysia (EiMAS), UKM Bangi. It was a 2 1/2 day workshop which was held from the 11 - 13th of August 2009. The workshop primarily focused on the pratical applications of the DSS and how it can be fully utilized in river basin management.

UiTM-DiGi Leap Internship Programme

DiGi has signed an MOU with UiTM to kick-off the second phase of the LEAP internship programme. The six month LEAP semester comprises of workshops, team building, community outreach and environmental programmes, excursions and motivation sessions. It seeks to stimulate friendships, professional cooperation, and respect in order to effectively promote cross-cultural developments and commerce. These internships are excellent opportunities to develop industry, event planning, fundraising, communication and leadership skills; make valuable industry contacts; and become familiar with the telecom and high tech landscape.

Internship students for the January - April 2010 semester who are interested to join, can download the application form by clicking this link or the picture below.

Institution of Engineers Malaysia Talk : Accounting for Effects of Non-Point Source Pollution in Water Quality Preservation

A talk on "Accounting for Effects of Non-Point Source Pollution in Water Quality Preservation" shall be given by Engr. Zaki Zainudin at the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM). It is scheduled for the 14th of August 2009, starting at 5.30 pm. Click on the image below for details.

Return to Similajau @ Samalaju

Exactly one year since our last visit, we returned to Similajau (now renamed to Samalaju), Bintulu, over the weekend to conduct a concise water quality study of the area. We were amazed, how many things have changed throughout the course of the year, with many pre-developmental activities taking place. We also took the time to visit our friends in Kg. Kuala Nyalau, that is home to our ever faithful boatman, Pak Dolah. He told us that if we had come a bit later, about one week from now, we could have joined in, on the local festivities of "makan besar" that is going to be held there. The festival is a local tradition, held annually.

Industrial Training Briefing (January - April 2010)

ALL STUDENTS (EH220 & EH221) SCHEDULED TO UNDERGO INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (CHE671) BETWEEN JANUARY – APRIL 2010, PLEASE ATTEND THE FOLLOWING BRIEFING :

DATE : 8^th JULY 2009

TIME : 6.00 – 8.00 PM

VENUE : DK-H

ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY!

Regards,

ZZ

The Mighty Sg. Pahang

We recently had the opportunity to conduct a water quality survey and study of Sg. Pahang and Sg. Semantan near Temerloh town in Pahang. Clearly, the river's reputation as being the longest river in Peninsular Malaysia, stretching from the Titiwangsa range did not dissapoint us in terms of its sheer size and volume. To illustrate this, there is actually an island (or landmass) in a segment of the river, just after the Temerloh bridge. Locals tell us that during the monsoon season, majority of the landmass will be submerged underwater. This fact however, apparently does not impede its ability to support flora and fauna. In fact, we even caught sight of a hornbill, flying from the island towards the horizon. A majestic sight indeed !

Understandably, aquaculture activities flourish here, with predominant yield being ikan patin (silver catfish), that goes for around RM 14/kg (local price). Temerloh town itself is known as Bandar Ikan Patin (Catfish Town). We got our supply of fresh patin from our boatman, En. Alias who is well connected with the local aquaculturists besides engaging his own business. If any of you readers would like fresh supply of Patin, he can be contacted at 013-9166236. We do need to show support for our local fisheries market.

After we concluded our field activities, we decided to indulge ourselves in the delight of durians ! Dr. Mac was more than happy to share his socio-political knowledge of Java island with the local seller whose origins can be traced back to East Java.

Regards,
ZZ

VIDEOS BELOW :

11th Water Resources Colloquium 2009

The Water Resources Technical Division (WRTD) recently held its annual colloquium on the 23rd of May 2009 at Wisma IEM. The session was chaired by Engr. Prof. Dr. Hj. Othman A. Karim with the opening speech given by WRTD Chairman 08/09, Engr. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aminuddin Baki. He touched on several matters related to WRTD activities in 2008/09 and thanked all the committee members for the oustanding support and cooperation given throughout his tenure. In accordance with the WRTD constitution, the Deputy Chairman for 2008/09, Engr. Chong Sun Fatt, shall succeed the position of chairman for 2009/2010. Earlier the committee members voted that Engr. Dr. Marlinda Abdul Malek (secretary of WRTD in 2008/09) shall assist Engr. Chong as Deputy Chairman.

The colloquium proceeded after the Chairman's opening speech, with keynote address by Dr. Abdul Rani Abdullah Baginda, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alam Sekitar Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (ASMA). His paper, co-authored together with Engr. Zaki Zainudin, was entitled "Moving Towards Integrated River Basin Management (IRBM) in Malaysia". In total, the colloquium had eight (8) presenters consisting of various water professionals from diversified backgrounds. Below are some photos and videos taken during the colloquium.

World Water Monitoring Day

World Water Monitoring Day™ is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies.

Celebrate with us on September 18, or host your World Water Monitoring Day anytime from March 22 until December 31! Read more.

2 1/2 Days Hands On Workshop On : River Water Quality Modeling

The Water Resources Technical Division (WRTD) of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) with the support of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), successfully organized a workshop on river water quality modeling between 4 -6 of May 2009. Distinguished speakers consisted of well recognized individuals on the subject matter; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maketab Mohamed (UTM), Engr. Zaki Zainudin (UiTM) and Tengku Fazli Tengku Yahya (UniKL). Participants diversified in background ranging from engineers, consultants, scientists, researchers and students from all over Malaysia. Session Chairman was Engr. Ellias Saidin with WRTD Chairman Engr. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aminuddin Baki also present throughout the workshop.

Below are some photos and videos taken during the event.

WRTD AGM and Colloquium

The Water Resources Technical Division (WRTD) of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) shall be organizing its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Colloquium as follows (click on image);