Feeling at Home
Feeling at Home An American student joins in the effort to conserve turtles while engaging himself in the local culture By Dr. Mohd Uzair Rusli, Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU) Well immersed in the Malay culture, he may be spotted at times dressed in a Baju Melayu, a traditional shirt worn by Malay men, and […]
Making a Name for Himself
Making a Name for Himself A young lecturer applies his scientific knowledge for sustainable use of marine resources By Prof. Dr. Zainudin Bachok, INOS His passion for marine organisms began when he was 10 years old. He loved to watch the documentary channel National Geographic, particularly when the shows were about ocean life. Since then, he […]
Laying a Helping Hand
Laying a Helping Hand A PhD student’s research provides useful findings that may help in wetland restoration and enhancement projects By Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Fadzil Mohd Akhir, Director, Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS) Dr Zuraini Zainol was on a boat, diligently measuring the speed and direction of the current of the Setiu Lagoon […]
Caring for the Corals
Caring for the Corals Intensive research is carried out at UMT for coral reef conservation By Prof. Dr. Zainudin Bachok, INOS In one of the laboratory rooms at the Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS), wetsuits and SCUBA air compressors are neatly kept. There is a reason why INOS has them. These are used by its […]
Keeping Our End of the Deal
Keeping Our End of the Deal UMT’s expertise is put to work in a strategic partnership By Ts. Dr. Azizi Ali, Senior Research Officer, INOS Several years back, INOS paid a simple visit to this one company, a household name in the oil and gas industry. That visit turned into something significant for both parties. It […]
Winning Their Hearts
Winning Their Hearts UMT has become a university of choice for TROPIMUNDO students By Assoc. Prof. Dr. Behara Satyanarayana, Local Coordinator of TROPIMUNDO When it comes to a popular international programme funded by the European Commission and offered by 17 universities throughout the world, UMT is the proud holder of one record. UMT was the […]
A Role Model of Success
A Role Model of Success A young professor at UMT has established himself as a successful academic By Prof. Dr. Wan Izatul Asma Wan Talaat, Head of Centre for Ocean Governance (COG), INOS He was first trained as a civil engineer at Heriot-Watt University in the UK. But after graduation he never went into building […]
The Ocean’s Our Limit
The Ocean’s Our Limit An institute has worked its way up to become a national centre of excellence By Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Fadzil Mohd Akhir, Director, Institute of Oceanography and Environment (INOS) The institute first began as a small marine science station, set up in 1979, when UMT was still a branch of Universiti Putra […]
Keeper Of Ocean Treasures
Keeper Of Ocean Treasures A centre at UMT is now one of the leading marine By Assoc. Prof. Dr Izwandy Idris, Head, South China Sea Repository and Reference Centre (RRC), INOS The centre was set up in 2004. After two years, the number of registered specimens at the centre was a mere 38. But today the […]
From The Vice Chancellor
From The Vice Chancellor Dear readers, With great pride and enthusiasm, I introduce to you the latest edition of “Voyage of Discovery,” a publication that stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment and exceptional achievements of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). Through this newsletter, we embark on a journey to showcase our institution’s remarkable strengths […]
