Referandum to Rector : Urging the Administration to Take Immediate Action on unsolved Welfare Issues

REFERANDUM

URGING THE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION ON UNSOLVES WELFARE ISSUES

24 January 2011 (Monday)

To:

Rector

International Islamic University Malaysia

 

UNSOLVED WELFARE ISSUES OF IIUM, WE URGE FOR ACTION

1) STUDENTS' REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL 2009/2010 or SRC is the main student body, which play a vital role to cater the students' welfare as well as to fulfill students' rights in IIUM itself. The ultimate goal is to become a leading student body by striving for a more conducive environment for students to develop and hence enable the students to realize the mission and ideas of the university as stated in its Triple ICE.

2) The "Unsolved welfare Issues in IIUM" is the summary of comments, suggestions, complaints, critics and dissatisfactions from IIUM students regarding four major problems which are Security, Facilities, Academic and Financial, and Biah Solehah. The comments were received in many ways by SRC such as from DTE (Down to Earth), survey form, face to face complaint, Facebook, e-mail and etc.

3) All of these issues had been brought up by the current SRC (session 2009/2010) and even the SRC before them (session 2008/2009) to the IIUM administration. Besides, there were meetings and discussions being held between SRC and administration. In fact, the students themselves have voiced out on the similar point during Admin-Student Dialogue organized by SRC. Thus, SRC 2009/2010, as the voice of students, it is our responsibility to urge the administration to take immediate action on the unsolved welfare issues brought up.

4) This memorandum is supported by leaders from Kulliyyah Based Society (KBS), Mahallah Representative Committee (MRC), clubs and associations in IIUM

Demands

Therefore, WE, the IIUM leaders urged the IIUM Administration

1) To give full attention and immediate action for those issues listed.

2) We demand the authority to have some discussion with the students before imposing or making any important decision regarding student welfare and education.

3) We demand the authority to inform the students on any matters related to Ministry of Higher Education's implementation.

4) We dishonor any appointed seats arrangement since it against the constitution of IIUM.

5) We humbly request from your good self to response on these four issues within three months.


SECURITY

NO.	PROBLEM	PROBLEM DETAIL	SUGGESTION/REMARK
1	Theft Issues	Theft cases at the Mahallah occurred because some students have duplicated the key and some of the students did not return the key.   Security personnel do not allow female students to enter mahallah after curfew hours. This has rise concern on sister's safety. Many motorcycles were stolen because of disfunction of light provided at the parking area. Students' belongings were stolen at mosque of IIUM.	Ensure security guards at each Mahallah function well. Ensure the security personnel to observe Mahallah surroundings. Ensure lights are function at the parking area. Immediate action should be taken by mosque management and security when the students lodge a report.
2	Stray dogs and wild monkeys	Many students were dissatisfied with the stray dogs and wild monkeys which can endanger the student's safety.	Collaborate with Jabatan Perhilitan Negara to solve the matters soon as possible.

FACILITIES

NO	PROBLEM	PROBLEM DETAIL	SUGGESTION/REMARK
1	WIRELESS	Wireless coverage and speed is limited in Mahallah especially at night.	Need fact and figure regarding the problem. Form a group to survey and identify the cause of problem. How long IIUM need to test the wireless? When it will be settled. Please follow up from time to time. Increase the wireless coverage which means more students can use the facility.
2	SPORT (IIUM athletes' welfare, facilities, services, allegation)	There were some reports by students on mismanagement of sport's financial Disfunction facilities provided (e.g: Gymnasium for Male Sport Complex).	Admin to check on the report alleged. Replace obsolete and old sport facilities. Provide officer for each sport area to manage sport facilities. Upgrade male and female sport complex.
3	DISABLE STUDENTS	Path/walk ways to Kulliyyah being provided are not friendly for the disabled students. The toilet provided in their Kulliyyah and rooms were not in the good condition. Not suitable classes and related facilities (e.g.: desk, chair and etc) provided. Their wheelchair are old and practically not functioned at it best condition.	Appoint professional care staff to cater the welfare of the disabled student. Upgrade the condition of the toilet. Upgrade their facilities. Provide them with new wheelchair.

ACADEMIC AND FINANCIAL

NO	PROBLEM	PROBLEM DETAIL	SUGGESTION/REMARK
1	ACADEMIC PRE-REGISTRATION CELPAD   ADD AND DROP REVISION PERIOD	a) Some students do not get the pre-requisite subject because of the limited classes offered. b) Some students have to extend 1 year to sit for pre-requisite subject; it is a waste of time. Level of language No basic of Arabic Language. Thus, students cannot cope to study until level 6 (HS student). Wireless speed and coverage had been a problem during add and drop period due to the busy networking system. This had caused difficulty for students to go online. Manual system of add and drop was too complicated. Revision period before the final examination is too short, when at times the revision period clashes with the replacement classes and assignment submissions which is 3 days compared to 1 week in other university.	More sections for the core course should be offered.   Consider the level for non Arabic background students.   To widen the internet coverage and make special bandwidth just for add and drop session. Make manual add drop system easier. To extend the revision period for students to make proper preparations for the final examinations like other university in Malaysia.
2	FINANCE BUDGET	PTPTN release the loan very late. At present, many students have still yet to receive their PTPTN money. Students are suffering since it is already a month of the semester been commenced. SRC is facing difficulties to work due to budget constrain. SRC, KBS and club were not allowed to conduct a programme which can generate income.	University to urge the PTPTN to release the money soon as possible.     SRC should be given more budget to run their programme. Admin should allow SRC,KBS and clubs to conduct a programme which can generate income to them.

 

 

BIAH SOLEHAH

NO	PROBLEM	PROBLEM DETAIL	SUGGESTION/REMARK
1	Muamalah	The male entering the female sports Complex. Unnecessary mingle between brothers and sisters.	Temporary: Specify particular days for the guys / brothers to utilize the female sports complex. Upgrade the facilities for the male sports complex.
		Inappropriate mixing of brothers and sisters in Human Sciences Café especially at night.	Management / administration enforcement on the disciplinary rules. Clear signage should be put in place – separate the seats for brothers and sisters. Security personnel should monitor (by shift) the specified area especially at midnight.
		Mahallah Salahuddin - as students of opposite gender are placed together in the same mahallah, they also mix in the activities such as playing basketball.   University Sports Carnival – students dance (poco-poco dance) in front of the administration representatives which was not the culture of IIUM as an Islamic university	Administration should take action. The security control for the sisters in Mahallah Salahuddin is a concern as the resident area is quite far from the Kulliyyah and other female Mahallah. Organizer of the programmes should ensure the muamalah being observed by the students.
2	Aurat and Islamic education	Students' dress code were not according to Syarie'	Strict enforcement from the authority Halaqah should be substituted with Fardhu 'Ain class since Halaqah give little impact on student's understanding (some incompetent naqib/naqibah)

 

CONCLUSION

We understand that there are some difficulties to solve the issue brought up by the students. However, we sincerely trust the administration can provide some clarification to any unsolved welfare issue and later take immediate action towards the issue raised. This referendum is very important to be put into serious action for the betterment of IIUM student's welfare.

It is our ardent hope that there will be a serious action taken by your good office. We hope to receive a favorable response from your good self. Your consideration and cooperation are highly sought and appreciated. Thank You.

Prepared by Students' Representative Council (SRC) 2009/2010 IIUM:

1. MUHAMMAD FIRWAN NORLIZA
   
   PRESIDENT   
   
2. ANAS ISMAEL HASSANEIN
   
   VICE PRESIDENT 2    
   
3. ZATIL ARIFAH MOHD AMIN
   
   VICE PRESIDENT 3
   
4. HIDAYATUL KARIMAH MOHD MAHYUDDIN
   
   SECRETARY GENERAL
   
5. YUSUF KHIDIR ALKAZIMY
   
   ASST SECRETARY GENERAL 2
   
6. MUHAMMAD SYAZWAN SUHAIMI
   
   TRESURER
   
7. AHMAD KHAIRUL AZMAN MOHD SALLEH
   
   CHAIRPERSON SPIRITUALITY & ISLAMIZATION
   
8. MUHAMMAD FARIS ISMAIL
   
   CHAIRPERSON SPORTS & CULTURE
   
9. IZYAN HAZWANI AHMAD
   
   CHAIPERSON WELFARE
   
10. AHMAD RAFIQI ROSLI
    
    CO-CHAIRPERSON WELFARE
    
11. NUR ATIQAH MOHD NISSFU
    
    CHAIRPERSON INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA
    
12. MUHAMMAD NURAZIM AZMAN
    
    CO-CHAIRPERSON INFORMATION & MULTIMEDIA
    
13. MUHAMMAD SHAUQI SUHAIMI
    
    CHAIRPERSON PUBLIC RELATION
    
14. FAIZ BATIS SALEH
    
    CHAIRPERSON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
    
15. TARIK ALAMGIR
    
    CO-CHAIRPERSON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
    
    
    
    
    
    JOINTLY SUPPORTED BY,
    
    KBS
    
    1. LAWSOC
       
    2. PSYCSTA
       
    3. HISTFORIUM
       
    4. ELITS
       
    5. IRKHS
       
    6. ALA
       
    7. SOCASA
       
    8. BEDSA
       
    9. EMSS
       
    10. ARCHIMIC
        
    11. ENGINIUS
        
    12. ICTSS
        

MAHALLAHS

1. MAHALLAH SAFIYYAH
   
2. MAHALLAH HALIMAH
   
3. MAHALLAH RUQAYYAH
   
4. MAHALLAH ASMA
   
5. MAHALLAH ASIAH
   
6. MAHALLAH MARYAM
   
7. MAHALLAH NUSAIBAH
   
8. MAHALLAH SUMAYYAH
   
9. MAHALLAH ZUBAIR
   
10. MAHALLAH BILAL
    
11. MAHALLAH SALAHUDDIN
    
12. MAHALLAH ALI
    

CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS

1. INSPIRE
   
2. STEADFAST
   
3. ASAM
   
4. AS-SALAM
   
5. AL-AQSA FRIEND SOCIETY
   
6. MISI
   
7. JKQ
   
8. SENDI
   
9. MARUF CLUB
   
10. TITIAN ASLI
    
11. ETHIOPIAN STUDENTS
    
12. COMOROS STUDENTS
    
13. YEMEN STUDENTS