Bukit Tinggi (French Village)

Nature, Silence, Beauty!

Colmar Tropicale Berjaya Resort commonly know as Bukit Tinggi is a very beautiful place to spend time specially at nights when its really quite and peaceful there. its just 60KM far from Kuala Lumpur. Doesn't take more than an hour to reach there. The place is actually built according the theme of French civilization and art of construction. it has a number of good coffee shops and some restaurants to have good deals. This place gives a feeling of French village and has been one of the most attractive tourist location for those who visit Malaysia for fun. They also provide facilities to conduct conferences and meetings. Its usually cold there and some times raining. from the top of this hill you can loo at the area surrounding. 

I have been to Bukit Tinggi for few times as i love to see nature and greenery with no voice interference.

Their official website is here for more information: Colmar Tropicale (Bukit Tinggi)

Seminar conducted by Ms Anne Harbisher

Seminar conducted by Ms Anne Harbisher . Ms Anne Harbisher is a Principal Lecturer in the Business School at Staffordshire University UK. Her main teaching area is Consumer Behaviour and Services Marketing. Her current position is as Quality Manager for the Business School, chairing award and assessment boards and developing the Quality agenda for the School. She specially came down to Malaysia and addressed the student of APU on the topic of Marketing and Consumer Behavior. It was was full of information and gave us a big idea about the field work. She also explained the diffidence between the concepts of marketing and sales in Asia and Europe.

Meeting - Minister for Higher Education Malaysia

Jaheen, Judith, Amir, Meena and I went to meet the Dpt Minister for Higher Education in Malaysia, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah. The session was conducted at Putra Jaya Convention Center. The Minister office invited some selected International students currently studying in Malaysia to get an idea about the quality of education, life during studies, stay at Malaysia etc. It was good to know people who makes all the policies and take decisions in the cabinet. He is still to date a very influential figure in Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak, the Prime Minister of Malaysia's cabinet.

APU Student Services Badminton Tournament

APU Student Services Badminton Tournament 

It was organized by Mr Jaheen and Mr Jerry L. Sports is almost out from the daily routine. There is no time to go for any kind of sports or exercise. the only way is to call the whole office and go for a badminton tournament. This worked out very well. Mr Chong, Manager Marketing can literally fly with the shuttle and hits it hard which nobody can see. Jaheen also a good player. My game is not that good but better than many others. I managed to play in Finals but lost. 

APU Media Students had a Fun-filled afternoon

APU Media School had a day out with the Head of School. I still remember, the theme for this afternoon was Blue Jeans .. which we are not allowed to wear at campus. lolz.. 

We had some crazy craazzzyyyyyy games, music, a finger licking meal, chit-chat and introduction with the newly joined Media students. It was all to see each other in a lighter environment. Consider as fun!

Miss those days!

Speech in Malaysian Language

Its not that hard, you just need to give a try!

Its was the 3rd time that I was delivering a speech in Malaysian Language. Although I had no idea what I was saying but I managed to pass my massage to the jam-pack hall full of audience during the closing ceremony of FELDA Homestay program, Malaysia. Language is the part of any nation's culture. Its good to learn many languages and that's my hobby. 

APICTA AWARDS 2011 and UCTI SPOTLIGHT

It was APICTA Awards 2011 held at Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. All the 3 brilliant teams from Asia Pacific University won 3 positions. It was the most happiest moment for all the students and staff of the University. I was there for media coverage with Umar from UCTI Spotlight.

We were honored to have the presence of honorable Y.Bhg Datuk Dr. Parmjit Singh to share a few golden words with us. He is the Founder of APIIT Education Group, and Executive Director of Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. His knowledge and experience in the field of education and technology is way more expensive than the diamonds out there. His support for UCTI Spotlight is what makes us keep moving!

Pakistan Students Community @ APU | Get-Together @ Petronas Twin Towers KL Malaysia

Pakistan Students Community @ APU | Get-Together @ Petronas Twin Towers KL Malaysia

We are always stuck with assignments, classes, projects and stuff which keeps us busy day and night. Hardly we get time to go out for some fun. It was when the Students from Pakistan Students Community @ APU organized a Get-Together and went out together to watch a movie followed by a nice BBQ dinner at Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia.

Island Night 2011 @ APU Foyer

Island Night 2011

Look at this! 

Doesn't look like APU Foyer .. lol.. 

Its looks more like a beach. The APU students from Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka organised The Island Night. Theme for the eve was to wear anything which feels that you are at a beach! 

UCTI Spotlight supported the event by providing media coverage facility. 

Deepavali Celebration @ APU Foyer

Cultural, Religious, Traditional .. Its all what we learn in Life @ APU!

I would have never get to know what is Devali all about. Since i have attended and also helped my friends to organize this event at APU Foyer, it let me know more in detail about this Festival of Lights known as Divali or Deepavali.

The picture was taken during the event when the multilingual singer from Pakistan, Mr Gul was performing. He is a very good friend of mine with a very kind personality. 

These kind of heavy mega events are actually organised by students.

Proud to serve my country in best possible way!

Proud to serve my country in best possible way!

Pakistan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia arranges different celebrations at the premises and invite the members of Pakistani Community in Malaysia to celebrate the occasion all together. Since I took over the Presidency of Pakistan Students Community @ APU, I always encourage students to participate in these celebrations. Now its been over 3 years that APU students take part in organizing the events and perform during the celebrations at Pakistan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. In the above picture, Honorable His Excellency, Mr. Masood Khalid, High Commissioner for Pakistan in Malaysia awarding a certificate to me on excellent Event Management and Drama Performance during the event of "Kashmir Solidarity Day".

I wouldn't miss to mention the name, Mr Aamar Aftab, the Head of Chancery at Pakistan High Commission, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia. He always supported all our ideas and suggestions to make the event more and more happening and meaningful.

Indonesian Students visiting APU before they join

Indonesian Students visiting APU Malaysia

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation has an extreme multicultural environment. Student from The one end of the world, Germany, to the other end of the world, Bhutan, are having an excellent learning period in a universal nationality concept. Students from different countries visit the campus with their parents and see the facilities available here before they start with their university life. 

VC & CEO of Stafforsdshire University visits APU

Professor Michael Gunn, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Staffordshire University UK, arrived at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. I was there to provide the media coverage to his whole trip and the UCTI SPOTLIGHT uploaded the interviews and pictures for all to view. 

He is a very decent and humble person. In this picture he is addressing to a class during his visit. 

Kazakhstan Independence Day @ APU

At APU, we have a huge community of students from Kazakhstan. They just celebrated their Independence Day at APU FOYER recently. Projecting their culture, lifestyle, history and lot more.

Farewell dinner - Hussam The Ambassador

This is how we say Bye Bye!

Hussam is a very mature professional. He worked at Student Services as Ambassador and proved his excellent abilities. He is an engineer and his field is Signals and Telecommunications.

This was his farewell dinner and we all ambassador payed a memorable token by throwing up in the air so he wont forget his crazy team mates :)

GCA - Media Coverage 2011

Asia Pacific University organised the Conference at Istana Hotel Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. I was part of the Media coverage team to provide services for the Global Conference Organisation. Met the big brains and the Think Tanks from over 25 countries. October'11

Certificate from VC APU

Receiving the certificate and a shield from the Vice Chancellor Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. It was in regard with the Homestay program in Malaysia. - October'11

EFS Malaysia 2011

This is the booth of APU at EFS Malaysia. I was honored to be part of this team as Media representative and Ambassador. 

Malacca - Road Trip

I love traveling, its the best way of learning with experience. I have never spent time while sitting idle. The least I do when i get bored is jsut get the car and go for a trip to explore new place. Although i have been visiting City Malacca of Malaysia over 15 times but every time i found something very interesting. Its one of the most historical city in Malaysia. it has a history of over 400 years. The place you saw in the background is also a historical place and i found 'Abang' playing some music at the walk-side. 

Asia Pacific University Building

This is the main building of my university Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. It is located at Technology Park Malaysia (TPM), Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

Here is the map for easy understanding.

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Ambassadors - Out of office

Ambassadors out of office - Not at work!

We always busy with our duties at office, its hard to get time for having fun. I decided to call everyone out and have some healthy activity which can also workout to learn target achievement and team-building.

We all went for bowling. It was good to see everyone having fun!

Birthday celebration within Pakistan Students Community @ APU

Happy Birthday Meji...

Mujtaba is one of the most talented Pakistani guy in our university. He supports and leads the Dance crew at every event conducted by Pakistan Students Community at APU. We all are there to be part of his happiness. Thanks for the dinner Meji

:))

Classmates' Birthday! Yaaayyy parttyyy ...

Its just happened between friends...

Happy Birthday Micky. he is from Indonesia. A very good Micro-Blogger We studied Media marketing together at Asia Pacific University. And you can see the media students are there to wish him at midnight. 

Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations - 2010

Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations - 2010

This is the very last moment before we started the show, as being the president of Pakistan Students Community I had the most biggest responsibility to make sure that not a single mishap happen. You see me giving the final tips to the Emcees to start the Show without any further delay. We were honored to have H.E. The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Malaysia with us for the eve. This colorful event had almost 15 performnaces projecting the Pakistani Culture. Cake cutting ceremony is always a special of this event and the drama team gives the best emotional and funny entertainment to the audience.

The Pakistani community from all over Malaysia came and enjoyed the event.

This event takes place every year at our university. We are proud to have such a talented Pakistani Students Community who put up all their efforts for more than a month to make this 4 hours event the most happening and fun-filled!

SPORTS - SUPPORTERS !

Can you see me there?
I am supporting Sapura against Tenaga Nasional in Hockey Final Match. Although my side lost but still not bad to be the Runners-Up supporter.

This match was held at the Tun Abdul Razak Hockey Stadium at Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

APU Student Affairs Department - Clubs, Societies, SIGs

Photo Courtesy: UCTI Media Cluster

APU Student Affairs Department

The Asia Pacific University provides opportunities for its students to develop Clubs, Societies, SIGs etc. University always support their ideas and projects to execute at a University level. Its all facilitated by APU Management. 

This shot was taken at General Meeting for all clubs and society's representatives and I was representing UCTI SPOTLIGHT MEDIA PRODUCTION, PAKISTAN STUDENTS COMMUNITY AT APU.

This was the day when Faculty of Business & Management opened officially for students to visit and explore all its blocks from A to F. Its a separate building at Mines Resort City (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) commonly known as Mines Business Park near Mines Mall.

The place is just next to a very soothing lake. The lake is filled with imported fish, turtles, ducks etc. The scenery is all like a resort.

The library at FBM is the most peaceful place where students can spend 12 hours everyday to do their assignments, projects, research, browsing, reading etc. I love to be there!

APU Booth @ Education Fairs all over Malaysia

APU Booth @ Education Fairs all over Malaysia

Being APU Student Ambassador I have been representing APU at uncountable Education Exhibitions and Roadshows. My role is usually to cover the whole event and provide Media assistance. I also counsel the prospect students who wants to join APU after their SPM or O-Levels and STPM or A-Levels for a Pre-U or a Degree Program. My responsibilities get a bit higher because I am the Senior member of this team and look for the maximum output. Team leadership qualities needs to be implemented and provide assistance to other newly joined ambassadors.

APU Debating Society and I

UCTI Debating Society and I

Not much but i spent some great time with UCTI Debating Society. It was my first year at Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. Found it interesting to travel and compete against other universities and debaters from around the world. In some of the Debating Competitions I participated as Adjudicator. Its one of the most happening society in our university and the mates are just talkative. You never feel bored in their presence because they debate on every topic from Gangnam style to Iran Nuclear Policy.

If you wish to join and wanna know more about the society, its here: UCTI Debating Society and I

Class Presentation

This is right after presenting our idea during the class presentation.

Meeting with Ms Rosy Crehan from Stafforshire University UK

Meeting with Ms Rosy Crehan from Stafforshire University UK.

For UCTI Spotlight, I was taking interview of  Ms Rosy Crehan, the Executive Pro-Vice Chancellor of Stafforsdshire University UK. She was here in Malaysia to visit APU. During the conversation I told her about the role of APU Student Ambassadors. And the next day we had a session with her to discuss about our role and responsibilities.

APU Student Services

APU Student Services

This just after the Student Services training workshop. This is the brilliant team of APU, who serve students with dedication. I am proud to be part of this team since 2008. 

APU Student Ambassadors

APU Student Ambassadors

The team of future professionals - The APU Ambassadors!
Its a team of students which helps university staff in their routine office and field work. This provides the best opportunity to APU Students to learn Professionalism, Management, Leadership, Team Building, Customer Services, Marketing, Media, Public Relations and a lot more!

We also travel to different countries to represent APU. We are the best support for all students if they face any kind of difficulty in any step of ther life @ APU.

Homestay @ Malaysia

Homestay @ Malaysia

Homestay program is the best way to see closely how the life is in a Malaysian Village. I was also selected to be part of a Homestay whereby we have to live 2 to 3 days in a village with a family and they treat us as their children. I was a bit more happy there, because they provided me a Motorbike and the car just to drive around and hangout within the area. So far i have been to 4 different Homestay Programs within Malaysia.

UCTI SPOTLIGHT Media Productions

UCTI SPOTLIGHT Media

APU's most watched and the largest media production team. Its a student's project who studies Business. I serve the team as Photographer, and Managing Director. The passion of leading teams and taking pictures will never end, the Team UCTI SPOTLIGHT MEDIA PRODUCTIONS.

Visit the channel and page here:-
UCTI SPOTLIGHT MEDIA PRODUCTIONS @ YOUTUBE
UCTI SPOTLIGHT MEDIA PRODUCTIONS @ FACEBOOK

APU Faculty of Tourism's trip to Fraser's Hills

Fraser's Hills Malaysia

The Faculty of Tourism arranged a trip to Frasser's Hills for students. Its a resort in Pahang state Malaysia. the weather is always cold and foggy. 

I was there for their media coverage and had so much fun. Learnt something other than my own field which is Media and Marketing. The majority of students were from Tourism and Services faculty.

APU Media Students @ Fly FM Radio Malaysia

Fly FM Malaysia!

This is called excitement, when the microphone is on, you are next to the DJ, and the whole craziness which is happening inside the studio can be clearly heard by the Radio Listeners all over Malaysia!

Our Lecturers are so kind to arrange trips for us to let us see what is the real life in the field of Media. how these DJs play with 6 PCs at a time to make sure the listeners get the maximum entertainment. We met different Newsreaders, Radio Jockeys, Technical Staff, and the people who make all this happening, the broadcasters. Fly FM targets the youth of age 15 to 30 and discuss the current issues along with the latest music. Their office is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. 

UCTI Black & White Affair - YEG 2010

UCTI Black & White Affair 2010

This year the theme for year End Gathering was Black & White. The show was held at Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. In the photo you can see almost all the Student Services staff. This is the rocking team!

APU Media Faculty visits FINAS Malaysia

Filem Nasional Malaysia (FINAS)

FINAS works as an antonymous body to serve the local media. Its irresponsibility is to promote the local Film Industry and facilitate them in further development. This National Corporation works under the Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture of Malaysia. 

I was honored to pay a visit to this place with my other university fellows. We had chance to see how these people work and support the industry to promote the local culture and norms. If anyone, like me, have passion to be part of Media Industry, must is to visit these kind of places. Thanks to the lecturers who arranged this trip for us!