It has been almost a month since the nation went into adherence to the Movement Control Order. The earlier days had seen worry, anxiety, and even panic, on measures to be taken to face the new normal.
Nonetheless, throughout this concern-inducing period, the staff, students and surrounding communities of Management & Science University (MSU) have come together on projects and activities; albeit in the compulsory work-from-home mode.
Teaching and learning continue as students adjust to the new way of gaining knowledge. Technology becomes necessary, encouraging everyone to master the tools for blended learning. So far, the sessions – which have moved from the initially face-to-face to virtual and multiple modes – have now seen contact hours passed and more sessions planned for the coming weeks.
On campus and at the MSU Medical Centre, the welfare of everyone is prioritized. Students who have opted to stay back are provided meals through the project “Meals on Me” initiated by the MSU Foundation or Yayasan MSU and supported by the Student and Career Development Department. Staff can also enjoy the meals without worry as they discharge their duties.
Rosli Yusof, SVP of Endowment & Communication, said that collaborating on the projects is one of the ways MSU is reaching out to those in need whilst the university inculcates awareness through caring and educating on ways to handle the Covid-19 crisis. Various projects are taking place during the MCO and tasks delegated within observance of social distancing.
The Science Lab and School of Pharmacy have jointly produced over 100 litres of hand sanitisers to be distributed among students and staff as well as the surrounding schools, industries, and MSU Medical Centre Specialist Hospital.
Leading the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) project is the School of Hospitality & Creative Arts. With global recognitions gained through design competitions and international accolades, this Top-2 Best Hospitality School in Malaysia and Top-28 in the world boasts expertise and creative drive. The community effort pulls together students and staff volunteers to prepare 3,000 kits comprising head cover, gown, boot cover, and face shield. These PPE will be donated to the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang Hospital, the Sg Buloh Hospital, the Shah Alam Hospital, and the MSU Medical Centre Specialist Hospital.
Over at the MSU Medical Centre Specialist Hospital, staff carry on their responsibilities despite being at the epicentre of the pandemic. Through caring, healing, and educating, the Hospital supports the Ministry of Health’s objectives of ensuring scientific treating and testing for COVID-19 are done across the country by professionals. The launch of the MSU Diagnostic and Research Lab will also provide ground for more studies to be done to support causes towards better healthcare.
Professor Mohd Shukri, the President, says, “Given the scale of the pandemic, it’s understandable that many of us will feel helpless. When we were asked by the staff and students to organize projects during this testing time, I was only too happy to agree, and I know a lot of the faculties and departments at MSU felt the same.
“While we find ourselves in exceptionally difficult and testing situations, we’ve been fortunate and overwhelmed by the response of our students, staff, alumni, supportive industries, university and media partners, in working hard to make a difference for others.”
It has been almost a month since the nation went into adherence to the Movement Control Order. The earlier days had seen worry, anxiety, and even panic, on measures to be taken to face the new normal.
Nonetheless, throughout this concern-inducing period, the staff, students and surrounding communities of Management & Science University (MSU) have come together on projects and activities; albeit in the compulsory work-from-home mode.
Teaching and learning continue as students adjust to the new way of gaining knowledge. Technology becomes necessary, encouraging everyone to master the tools for blended learning. So far, the sessions – which have moved from the initially face-to-face to virtual and multiple modes – have now seen contact hours passed and more sessions planned for the coming weeks.
On campus and at the MSU Medical Centre, the welfare of everyone is prioritized. Students who have opted to stay back are provided meals through the project “Meals on Me” initiated by the MSU Foundation or Yayasan MSU and supported by the Student and Career Development Department. Staff can also enjoy the meals without worry as they discharge their duties.
Rosli Yusof, SVP of Endowment & Communication, said that collaborating on the projects is one of the ways MSU is reaching out to those in need whilst the university inculcates awareness through caring and educating on ways to handle the Covid-19 crisis. Various projects are taking place during the MCO and tasks delegated within observance of social distancing.
The Science Lab and School of Pharmacy have jointly produced over 100 litres of hand sanitisers to be distributed among students and staff as well as the surrounding schools, industries, and MSU Medical Centre Specialist Hospital.
Leading the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) project is the School of Hospitality & Creative Arts. With global recognitions gained through design competitions and international accolades, this Top-2 Best Hospitality School in Malaysia and Top-28 in the world boasts expertise and creative drive. The community effort pulls together students and staff volunteers to prepare 3,000 kits comprising head cover, gown, boot cover, and face shield. These PPE will be donated to the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang Hospital, the Sg Buloh Hospital, the Shah Alam Hospital, and the MSU Medical Centre Specialist Hospital.
Over at the MSU Medical Centre Specialist Hospital, staff carry on their responsibilities despite being at the epicentre of the pandemic. Through caring, healing, and educating, the Hospital supports the Ministry of Health’s objectives of ensuring scientific treating and testing for COVID-19 are done across the country by professionals. The launch of the MSU Diagnostic and Research Lab will also provide ground for more studies to be done to support causes towards better healthcare.
Professor Mohd Shukri, the President, says, “Given the scale of the pandemic, it’s understandable that many of us will feel helpless. When we were asked by the staff and students to organize projects during this testing time, I was only too happy to agree, and I know a lot of the faculties and departments at MSU felt the same.
“While we find ourselves in exceptionally difficult and testing situations, we’ve been fortunate and overwhelmed by the response of our students, staff, alumni, supportive industries, university and media partners, in working hard to make a difference for others.”