INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA Sem 2 2004/05 Vol.

DEADLY DENGUE...
The mosquitoes are out on a rampage
with dengue fever. There were several dengue
cases reported in the newspaper. Transmitted
by Aedes aegypty, with symptoms such as fe-
ver, rashes, muscle aches, headaches and nau-
sea it can be classified into dengue and dengue
hemorrhagic fever which is fatal.

Subsequently, deterrence is important

in curbing this plague from spreading around.
As there is no vaccine currently available for
dengue fever, methods like fogging done in
colleges in IIUM are among the effective ways
to adopt besides personal protection of cloth-
ing and the use of mosquitoes repellents.

Thus, it is a collective responsibility

of everyone to control this epidemic from dis-
persing to our campus ground because preven-
tion is better than cure.

VICTORIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS U N F O R G E T TA B L E
DURING MASUM 2005 MINES WONDERLAND
It is indeed a glorious achievement for with the score of 6-0 and UKM (3-1). The last On the 16th January 2005, the Student’s
IIUM during Majlis Sukan Antara Universiti match of the group stage, which will decide the Representative Council in collaboration with the
Malaysia 2005 or MASUM 2005 when the IIUM group champion, will be held on the 5th of International Students’ Office (ISO), had orga-
Futsal team emerge as the champion for Futsal February 2005, between the IIUM team and the nized a trip to the Mines Wonderland. This trip
after beating Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) team representing Universiti Tenaga Nasional successfully gathered about 42 students which
9-1 in the final which was held in Universiti (UNITEN) at 5 pm. On the same day, IIUM consisted of both Malaysians and Interna-
Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi. One of female hockey team will go against the female tional students. Among the activities con-
our players, Faridzul Azlan b. Abd Shani (LLB), UNITEN team at 3 pm. IIUM students are all ducted during this trip was ice breaking ses-
was crowned the top scorer with the total of 11 invited to come and support our teams. sion, musical box and Mummy wrapping games.
goals (6 goals in the final match). The commu- Credits also should be given to other The main objective of this program was to build
nity of IIUM is certainly proud of their achieve- IIUM sports contingents for their efforts and up good relationships among students through
ment! sportsmanship shown during MASUM in or- leisure activities. Besides, the organizer also in-
In addition, IIUM male hockey team der to uphold the good name of IIUM during tended to introduce SRC to IIUM students. Stu-
has booked their place in the quarter-final of the tournament. We at SRC would like to wish dents have mentioned that they thoroughly
MASUM High Performance game. The matches you all the best in your upcoming matches and enjoyed this trip as this was the time for them to
were held in the hockey turf, IIUM Female games. Never give up! release their burden after facing mid-term ex-
Sports Complex. In the group stage, IIUM team ams, assignments and so on. Hopefully, this
managed to beat Multimedia University (MMU) program can be organized again in order to en-
courage good bonds among students.
 PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS
all students and staff gave positive responses sion and vision to uphold and preserve the good
Assalamualaikum w.b.t. towards the new rules. It is very important that name of our university. Obviously, what have
these rules can be understood and followed by been done by the university is for our own ben-
Praise be to Allah The all students as they are actually meant to efit in the future. Insya Allah one day, we will be
AlMighty and the Most educate rather than to punish or burden able to contribute to the development of Islam
Merciful. As we are still in students. These rules are also one of the ways and its ummah and also to our beloved native
the mood of Eidul Adha, to encourage good morality and akhlaq among soil. Therefore, I would like to urge myself and
maybe it is not too late for students which are outlined in the Qur’an and all fellow students to comply with the rules of
me to wish all of you Eid the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h) our campus.
Mubarak so that we may all lead better lives and also be
My beloved Brothers and Sisters better Muslims. These sets of law are also regu- Insya Allah…
lated to help the IIUM community build a better
On the 6th of January, we had witnessed the Islamic environment or ‘Biah-solehah’ in our Mohd Helmy Razelan
launching of Students’ Discipline Rules 2004 campus so that the motto ‘Garden of Knowl- Vice President 2
by our Honorable Rector Prof. Dr Kamal Hassan edge and Virtue’ can be proven and promoted.
which was attended by mostly student leaders Based on that, we as IIUM students
and staff. Since the launching of the new rules, should assist the university in achieving its mis-

SRC: UP, CLOSE & PERSONAL

NAME: Suzardi Maulan NAME: Noor Nadia NAME: Wan Nurul Hawa
POST: Secretary General Muhthassim Hj Othman
MATRIC NO.: 0212577 POST: Assistant Secre- POST: Assistant Secre-
ROOM NO.: BILAL C 4.2 tary General 1 tary General 2
COURSE: LLB / 3 MATRIC NO.: 0226042 MATRIC NO.: 0137376
ADDRESS: 4179, Kg Sg ROOM NO.: HALIMAH ROOM NO.: SUMAYAH
Sekamat, Kajang, Selangor A4.6 E 4.8
ORIGIN: Selangor (MALAYSIA) COURSE: BSBM / 3 COURSE: LLB_S / 4
ADDRESS: 80/10 Kuruppu Rd., Colombo-8, Sri- ADDRESS: No 20 Jalan Todak,Taman Sri
SIBLINGS: 7 out of 7
Lanka Tenggara,34200 Parit Buntar Perak.
EMAIL: srciium@yahoo.com
ORIGIN: Colombo (SRI LANKA) ORIGIN: Perak (MALAYSIA)
CONTACT NO.: 013-340 3593
SIBLINGS: 1 out of 3 SIBLINGS: 2 out of 7
WORDS OF WISDOM:
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Two roads diverged in a wood, and I –
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I took the one less traveled by,
As Elbert Hubbard so wisely said “To know WORDS OF WISDOM:
And that has made all the difference
when to be generous and when firm – that is “Fastaqim kama umirta….” ( al-Quran )
(The Road Not Taken - Robert Frost, 1920)
wisdom.”
AIMS: AIMS: AIMS:
· To aid the university to achieve IIICE · To aid in the reinforcement of the vi- · Assist the university to achieve the
· To educate students to make paradigm sion and mission of the SRC and the mission and vision of the university
shift university as a whole. · To negotiate with the administration
· To represent the Ahmad Ibrahim · To serve the students of IIUM in their to consider students voice
Kulliyyah of Laws and its students in times of need. · To ensure that amar ma’ruf nahi
voicing their concerns. · To represent the Kulliyyah of Science munkar will uphold in this university.
and its students in voicing their con-
cerns.
· To strengthen the spirit of unity among
the students of IIUM.
 NEWS
SUDDEN WATER INTERRUPTION
INTERRUPTION EDITORIAL BOARD
Advisor
RESIDENTS OF MARYAM UPSET Suzardi Maulan

Ex-Officios
On Monday, the 24th of January 2005, We, at SRC have enquired the Mahallah
Muhd Faheem Mohd Ezani
the SRC was notified by residents of Mahallah personnel regarding this matter. According to Abdul Rahman Abdul Karem
Maryam regarding a sudden interruption of the representative from the office of Mahallah
water supply at the mentioned mahallah. The Maryam, the interruption is caused by the main- Reporters
water supply was cut-off without prior notice, tenance system of the main pipe at Maryam. Amrah, Siti Asma’, Shakirah, Amira,
beginning from 8 pm and was restored at 10 am The Mahallah administration profusely Fadli, Nik, Sharifah, Zainatul, Azian,
the next day. apologised for all inconveniences caused and Huda, Hasnah
This unexpected interruption caused will do their best in order to avoid such prob-
much distress among students as many of their lems from occurring again. Design & Layout
SYM Crew
daily activities were interrupted. They were even
more upset as the Mahallah administration failed Any comment or suggestion, email us
to inform them earlier regarding the interrup- at:
tion of water supply. srciium_publicmedia@yahoo.com

SPEAK UP..!
TSUNAMI RELIEF TEAM (TrT) What is your opinion, as a staff of IIUM,
Tsunami Relief Team or regarding the implementation of the
TrT was formed in order to answer new rules recently?
calls of help from the victims of “Enforcement of the rules
the recent tsunami disaster which is very important and it
occurred last December. The main should be made
function of TrT is to give support continuously. By rules,
to the people in Acheh. we are able to control the
There were five students students’ disciplinary
involved in this team, all from vari- behaviour. The rules can
ous courses. Two of them repre- only be successful if all
Madam Norbani
sented the Task Force Squad, one Ismail (Lecturer) the staff play their parts
from Wataniah, another from Wel- Dept of Quran & in implementing them.
fare Brigade. Accompanying them Sunnah, Kuliyyah of For me, everyone should
Islamic Revealed
was an IIUM officer. They were respect the laws”.
Knowledge
all in Acheh for a week, beginning
from the 17th of January until the “I have no objection
23rd of January 2005. Five to the rescue regarding the
This team offered a lot of help while in in order to show their concern towards these enforcement of the new
Acheh. Among their contributions was the victims. rules in IIUM. It will
setup a mass-kitchen where preparations of We at SRC are very proud of them for create good attitudes
foods for the lucky survivors could be done. their willingness to support this team and also among the students and
They also distributed foods and other goods the victims of this unfortunate disaster. This is also give an advantage to
for the victims. They paid visits to camps or very important in helping the victims regain their them to present their
Madam Wan
‘Posko’ which place the victims of the disaster strength to survive and go back to their normal cases in front of the Zawiyah Wan
life. authority when fined.” Ya’cob
Asst. Manager of

NOTICE FROM A&R Mahallah Maryam

“The new rules can only

To all students, please bear in mind that Students are also reminded to be alert of
be successful if everyone
problems pertaining to your academic affairs any notices issued by the A&R so as to ensure
co-operates to implement
should be directed to your respective deputy that no notification is being left overlooked. It
them especially students.
deans of student affairs. The Admissions and is again reminded that issues concerning
Students should be aware
Records (A&R) Department will carry out only students’ academic problems should be referred
of the regulations that
administrative measures and will therefore pay to deputy deans of students affairs at each
have been stated by the
no attention to students’ academic issues (i.e. kulliyyah.
Hasminie university and I have no
examinations, course registration, withdrawal,
Mohammad objection about the
etc). IIUM Security Guard enforcement of the rules”.
 GET TO KNOW
IIUM Theatre Club
The IIUM Theatre Club is one of the “Everybody can act,” said Bro. Shahrul every member is expected to be versatile in
Cultural Based Societies in IIUM. Represent- Annuar. “They just need to get use to the na- doing jobs from being only a crew to a director.
ing culture, it is a part of their responsibility ture of theatre, such as using their voices in The club is working hard to improve their skills
and aim to raise the rank of the university’s the- different ways.” In order to erase the false both in management and production skills. They
atre arts to the mass public and also to be able theory about Theatre Club, members of the main plan to present at least a play every week
to produce first-rate theatrical performances. board intend to ask for representatives from starting next semester which will run for at least
From an interview with Theatre Club’s each kulliyyah to join the club. In fact, they are two days, taking example from the works of the
current President, Bro. Shahrul Annuar Othman, waiting for Kulliyyah of Architecture and Envi- professional teams.
it is obviously a tale to say that the Theatre ronmental Design’s production team, ‘Soul’, to For those interested in joining the
Club is strictly for BENL students. It is a fact join them after their success during the English club, please register at Theatre Club’s mem-
that majority of the club members are from the Theatre Week which was organized last bership drive counter which is situated near the
course, but it being a BENL society is a wrong semester. This is to ensure that the club will be library starting this week. Contact Bro. Shahrul
assumption. The reason why students of other able to share and inform these talented actors Annuar through this number: 012-9129261.
courses are not interested to join this society is and actresses any related information and
because they feel inferior when compared to
the BENL students in acting or performing arts
updates about theatre, both in and outside the
campus so that they can work hand in hand to TAZKIRAH
skills as the BENL students have already been enhance the quality of performing arts of IIUM. And say to the believing women that they should
exposed to such skills in their course of study. Now, Theatre Club has three lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they
However, the President of the Theatre Club in- production teams and two main bureaus which should not display their beauty and ornaments
sisted that such hypothesis is untrue. are the Welfare and Information Bureaus. Still, except what (must ordinarily) appear there of; they
should draw their veils over their bosoms and not

ATTENTION display their beauty except to their husband, their

fathers, their husband’s father, their sons, their
husband’s sons, their brothers, or their brother’s sons,

NEWS
ACTIVATE YOUR EXTRA or their sisters, or their sister’s sons, or their women,
or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES! male servants free of physical needs, or small

children who have no sense of the shame of sex;
Believe it or not, during the 2003/2004 form used to record all our activities in clubs and that they should not strike their feet in order to
session in IIUM there were around 81 clubs and societies. One day in the future, while draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O
and societies which were registered officially looking for employment after we graduate, we ye Believers! Turn you all together towards God,
can simply show our future employers the that you may attain Bliss
under the Students’ Development Division
book as a valid proof of our contributions and (Surah An-Nur : 31)
(S-DEV). However, sadly this session, not more
than 50 societies and clubs managed to involvement in clubs and societies of IIUM.
officially register themselves with S-DEV. SRC would like to encourage students Submissions
We need to balance our lives as who are not involved or not active in extra
students with both studies and beneficial extra co-curricular activities to start joining or SRC Highlights is pleased to receive any
co-curricular activities as non-credited organizing any events or activities for your own information on news and interesting
activities are very important for our future. IIUM benefits. articles. If you would like to submit an
students have the advantage of having the Presidents of all clubs and societies idea for an article, please send us an
activities recorded in the STARS (Students’ in IIUM are also reminded that any club which outline and some information about
Activities Record System) and it may be is not active will be suspended from organising yourself to the publication board. All
reprinted in the form of transcript. This is a new programmes and will later on be dissolved. materials are not returnable. Please
submit your article to:
REMINDERS Student’s Representative Council,
1. To all JPA-sponsored students with campus, traffic rules, rules regarding the use of IIUM Student’s Association,
initial matric numbers 032, 033, 041 and 042, liquor and drugs, rules during examinations and Level 3, SC 3.7,
please submit your Muamalat/Islam Bank ac- rules regarding mahallah cleanliness and Student Society Centre.
count number to Finance Division. Please do vandalism. Any student who is found not IIUM
so as soon as possible to avoid any further following these regulations can be fined up to
difficulties with your loans. RM 50. For more information regarding these SRC Office
2. Students of IIUM are reminded to rules, students are advised to contact the SRC 03-2056 4646
abide by the new Students’ Discipline Rules office. Offcial Website
2004 set by the university recently. Among http://www.iiu.edu.my/src
these rules are rules regarding proper attire in