JOHOR BAHRU, 1 Oktober 2026 – Fakulti Kejuruteraan Awam (FKA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) telah mengadakan Majlis Perjumpaan Dekan Bersama Staf Akademik sebagai platform strategik untuk menyampaikan perkembangan semasa fakulti, berkongsi pencapaian tahun 2026 serta memperincikan hala tuju dan keutamaan FKA dalam mendukung aspirasi UTM.
Majlis yang berlangsung pada 1 Oktober 2026 (Khamis), jam 9.00 pagi itu menghimpunkan warga akademik FKA dalam usaha memperkukuh kesepaduan, kefahaman bersama serta komitmen terhadap agenda kecemerlangan fakulti.
Perjumpaan tersebut menampilkan pembentangan oleh Dekan FKA, Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rosli Hainin, serta barisan pengurusan fakulti yang berkaitan dengan bidang akademik, penyelidikan, inovasi dan pembangunan, keterlibatan luaran dan global, penyampaian berprestasi tinggi, fasiliti dan teknologi maklumat serta sumber manusia.
Memperkukuh Kecemerlangan Akademik dan Pembangunan Pelajar
Antara perkara yang diketengahkan ialah perkembangan pengambilan dan enrolmen pelajar, program akademik prasiswazah dan pascasiswazah, pencapaian graduasi serta usaha berterusan dalam memperkukuh kualiti dan jaminan akademik FKA.
FKA kini merekodkan 1,520 orang pelajar, terdiri daripada 1,300 pelajar tempatan dan 220 pelajar antarabangsa. Daripada jumlah tersebut, 1,083 merupakan pelajar prasiswazah manakala 437 merupakan pelajar pascasiswazah.
Aspek jaminan kualiti dalaman akademik turut diberi perhatian menerusi pemantauan fail kursus, CI CQI 4.0, audit silang serta persediaan menghadapi audit. FKA turut menetapkan sasaran 100 peratus kelulusan audit bagi pemantauan akan datang.
Memacu Penyelidikan, Inovasi dan Jaringan Global
Dalam aspek penyelidikan, inovasi dan keterlibatan global, FKA terus memberi penekanan kepada penghasilan penerbitan berimpak, kerjasama strategik dengan industri dan institusi antarabangsa, penyeliaan bersama penyelidik terkemuka serta peluang mobiliti dan latihan penyelidikan untuk pelajar pascasiswazah.
Antara inisiatif yang diketengahkan termasuk penglibatan staf akademik dalam lawatan dan jaringan antarabangsa, kerjasama dengan universiti berprofil tinggi serta usaha memperluas peluang pengajian dan penyelidikan di peringkat global.
FKA turut memberi perhatian kepada pengukuhan hubungan dengan industri melalui kerjasama penyelidikan, program latihan, pembangunan kursus bersama industri serta peningkatan peluang penempatan pelajar dalam organisasi berkaitan.
Mendukung Aspirasi ASCEND 2030
Perjumpaan ini turut mengetengahkan sasaran dan pelan tindakan FKA yang selari dengan aspirasi ASCEND 2030, merangkumi agenda berkaitan kecemerlangan akademik, pengantarabangsaan, pembangunan bakat, kebolehpasaran graduan, penjanaan pendapatan, kelestarian serta keterlibatan bersama industri dan komuniti.
Bagi tahun 2027, sebanyak 28 tindakan telah dikenal pasti sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha meneruskan momentum pencapaian dan memperkukuh kedudukan FKA dalam bidang kejuruteraan awam.
Antara agenda yang dirancang termasuk pengukuhan hubungan dengan industri dan alumni, pembangunan Civil Engineering Professional Academy, penubuhan BIM Lab, pengembangan program ODL, pengukuhan pengambilan pelajar pascasiswazah serta penglibatan dalam bidang baharu seperti kecerdasan buatan (AI).
Memperkasa Transformasi Digital dan Infrastruktur FKA
Agenda fasiliti dan transformasi digital turut menjadi sebahagian daripada perkongsian dalam perjumpaan tersebut. Antara perkembangan yang diketengahkan ialah penyelenggaraan kemudahan HDMI di bilik kuliah, peningkatan sistem paparan di BMP dan BMU serta perancangan penggantian komputer di Makmal 2.
Projek penggantian komputer Makmal 2 melibatkan perolehan bernilai RM650,000, termasuk 61 unit komputer desktop, Smartboard dan sistem PA. Projek ini turut berkait dengan pembangunan FKA i-BIM Centre, diikuti perancangan fasa seterusnya yang melibatkan Makmal 3, Makmal BIM dan Makmal Geomatik.
Menghayati Budaya Kerja 5K
Dalam amanatnya, Dekan FKA turut menyeru seluruh warga fakulti agar terus menghayati dan mengamalkan budaya kerja 5K, iaitu Kompeten, Konsisten, Komunikatif, Komited dan Kreatif.
Amalan 5K ini menjadi asas penting dalam membentuk warga kerja yang berkeupayaan, konsisten dalam penyampaian, terbuka dalam komunikasi, komited terhadap tanggungjawab serta kreatif dalam menghasilkan penyelesaian dan nilai baharu. Penghayatan budaya ini diharap dapat terus memperkukuh semangat kerja berpasukan serta menyokong pembentukan budaya High Performance Delivery di FKA.
Memperkasa Profil Kepakaran Melalui Laman Web Peribadi
Seiring dengan usaha memperluas jaringan akademik dan profesional, Dekan turut menggalakkan setiap staf akademik FKA untuk membangunkan dan memperkukuh laman web peribadi masing-masing sebagai platform profesional bagi mengetengahkan kepakaran, hasil penyelidikan, penerbitan, projek, pengalaman dan pencapaian akademik.
Kehadiran digital yang tersusun dan aktif dapat menjadi medium penting untuk memperkenalkan kepakaran warga akademik kepada komuniti akademik, industri dan rakan strategik di dalam serta luar negara. Langkah ini juga berpotensi membuka lebih banyak ruang kepada kolaborasi penyelidikan, jaringan profesional, jemputan akademik, perkongsian kepakaran dan peluang kerjasama antarabangsa.
Pada masa yang sama, laman web peribadi yang berkualiti dan mempunyai kandungan akademik yang relevan dapat meningkatkan keterlihatan kepakaran staf dalam enjin carian, sekali gus menyokong usaha memperkukuh visibiliti digital FKA dan UTM di peringkat global.
Bersama Melangkah ke Hadapan
Secara keseluruhannya, Majlis Perjumpaan Dekan Bersama Staf Akademik menjadi wadah penting untuk menyatukan kefahaman warga FKA terhadap pencapaian semasa, cabaran yang perlu ditangani serta keutamaan strategik yang perlu digerakkan secara bersama.
Dengan berpaksikan semangat Always Ahead, FKA terus memperkukuh kecemerlangan akademik, penyelidikan berimpak, jaringan industri dan antarabangsa, pembangunan bakat, transformasi digital serta penyampaian perkhidmatan yang berkualiti.
Melalui penghayatan budaya 5K, pemerkasaan kepakaran warga akademik serta komitmen terhadap agenda strategik fakulti, FKA terus melangkah ke hadapan dengan aspirasi untuk membina Higher Goals, Bigger Tomorrow dan memberikan impak yang lebih besar kepada bidang kejuruteraan awam, industri, masyarakat serta dunia.
FKA UTM — Always Ahead.
Dean’s Engagement Session with Academic Staff Strengthens FKA’s Strategic Direction and Aspirations
JOHOR BAHRU, 1 October 2026 – The Faculty of Civil Engineering (FKA), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)held the Dean’s Engagement Session with Academic Staff as a strategic platform to share the Faculty’s current developments, achievements in 2026, and strategic direction in support of UTM’s broader aspirations.
Held on 1 October 2026 (Thursday) at 9.00 a.m., the session brought together FKA academic staff to strengthen shared understanding, unity and commitment towards the Faculty’s continuous pursuit of excellence.
The session featured presentations by Dean of FKA, Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rosli Hainin, together with the Faculty’s management team covering key areas including academic affairs, research and development, external and global engagement, high-performance delivery, facilities and information technology, as well as human resource management.
Strengthening Academic Excellence and Student Development
Among the key areas highlighted during the session were student enrolment, undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes, graduation achievements, and continuous efforts to strengthen academic quality and assurance at FKA.
FKA currently records a total enrolment of 1,520 students, comprising 1,300 local students and 220 international students. Of this total, 1,083 are undergraduate students, while 437 are postgraduate students.
Academic internal quality assurance was also highlighted, with emphasis on course file monitoring, CI CQI 4.0, cross-audits and preparations for upcoming audits. FKA has set a target of achieving a 100 per cent audit pass rate in future monitoring exercises.
Advancing Research, Innovation and Global Engagement
In the areas of research, innovation and global engagement, FKA continues to emphasise impactful publications, strategic collaboration with industry and international institutions, joint supervision with prominent researchers, as well as international mobility and research opportunities for postgraduate students.
Among the initiatives highlighted were academic staff participation in international engagements, collaboration with high-profile universities, and efforts to expand opportunities for global education and research.
The Faculty also continues to strengthen industry engagement through research collaboration, training programmes, industry-driven course development and enhanced opportunities for student placements within relevant organisations.
Supporting the ASCEND 2030 Aspirations
The session also highlighted FKA’s targets and action plans aligned with the ASCEND 2030 aspirations, covering areas such as academic excellence, internationalisation, talent development, graduate employability, income generation, sustainability, and engagement with industry and communities.
For 2027, a total of 28 actions have been identified as part of the Faculty’s efforts to sustain its momentum and further strengthen its position in civil engineering.
Among the planned initiatives are strengthening engagement with industry and alumni, developing the Civil Engineering Professional Academy, establishing a BIM Lab, expanding Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes, strengthening postgraduate student recruitment, and exploring emerging areas such as artificial intelligence (AI).
Advancing Digital Transformation and FKA Infrastructure
Facilities and digital transformation also formed part of the key discussions during the session. Among the developments highlighted were the maintenance of HDMI facilities in lecture rooms, enhancement of display systems at BMP and BMU, and the planned replacement of computers at Laboratory 2.
The Laboratory 2 computer replacement project involves a procurement value of RM650,000, comprising 61 desktop computers, a Smartboard and a PA system. The project is also part of the development of the FKA i-BIM Centre, with subsequent phases planned for Laboratory 3, the BIM Laboratory and the Geomatics Laboratory.
Embracing the 5K Work Culture
In his address, the Dean also called upon all FKA staff to continuously embrace and practise the Faculty’s 5K work culture: Competent, Consistent, Communicative, Committed and Creative.
The 5K values serve as an important foundation for cultivating a professional, positive and high-performing work environment. By being competent in their respective roles, consistent in service delivery, communicative in their interactions, committed to their responsibilities and creative in developing solutions, FKA staff can collectively strengthen teamwork and contribute towards a culture of High Performance Delivery.
Strengthening Academic Visibility Through Personal Websites
As part of efforts to expand academic and professional networks, the Dean also encouraged academic staff to develop and strengthen their personal websites as professional platforms to showcase their expertise, research outputs, publications, projects, experience and academic achievements.
A well-developed digital presence can serve as an important platform for introducing the expertise of FKA academic staff to the academic community, industry and strategic partners locally and internationally. This initiative can also create greater opportunities for research collaboration, professional networking, academic invitations, knowledge sharing and international partnerships.
At the same time, maintaining a professional and relevant personal website can enhance the online visibility of academic expertise through search engines, thereby supporting FKA and UTM’s broader efforts to strengthen their digital presence and global visibility.
Moving Forward Together
Overall, the Dean’s Engagement Session with Academic Staff served as an important platform for aligning the FKA community on current achievements, challenges and strategic priorities that require collective action.
Guided by the spirit of Always Ahead, FKA continues to strengthen academic excellence, impactful research, industry and international engagement, talent development, digital transformation and quality service delivery.
Through the continued practice of the 5K work culture, the empowerment of academic expertise and a strong commitment to the Faculty’s strategic agenda, FKA remains focused on moving forward with the aspiration of achieving Higher Goals, Bigger Tomorrow and creating greater impact in civil engineering, industry, society and beyond.
FKA UTM — Always Ahead.
