11 February 2021- Since the outbreak of Covid-19 a year ago, the pandemic has changed the way we live our lives. In spite of all the chaos and yet another round of lockdowns across the nation, Competency Unit of Centre for Modern Languages (CML) managed to organise a free MUET online speaking class to accommodate UMP MUET candidates with the necessary preparation particularly because the first time the new format is used. The test is scheduled from 17th until 25th, February 2021.
A virtual class named "Global Classroom" was held for UHF2192 Malay for Communication course on March 10, 2021 at 1pm to 3pm (Malaysia time). The instructor of this class is Puan Juwairiah Osman who is also the course coordinator. The guest lecturer for this class was Professor Dr. Toru Ueda from Setsunan University, Neyagawa, Osaka, Japan.
On 6 March and 21 March 2021, several Centre for Modern Languages (CML) staffs had volunteered to manage the process of students’ physical admission to the campus. Staffs who volunteered have worked together to assist the University Health Center (PKU) in conducting health screenings on students who return to campus. According to Najjahul Huda and Jamilah Bebe, the opportunity to volunteer when the country is facing a Covid-19 pandemic is a lifetime opportunity because it requires a strong spirit and high sacrifice.
A gotong royong by Technical Staffs of Centre for Modern Languages was held on 30th March 2021 to replace the broken chairs and furniture in the lecture rooms and lecture halls. These chairs then moved to the store room for the next process to be disposed by the Department of Property Management and Development UMP.
30th January 2021 - Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on higher education institutions (HEI) around the world. In Malaysia, a large number of students are having trouble fulfilling entrance requirements for undergraduate studies as they have been unable to sit for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET), due to several postponement to various movement control orders (MCOs) imposed since March last year.