News & Activities

Stay updated with the latest news and events from the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology (FKTA). Our faculty regularly organizes academic, research, and community engagement activities that reflect our commitment to excellence in education and innovation. From groundbreaking research to student achievements and industry collaborations, FKTA is always at the forefront of developments in civil and environmental engineering. Explore our upcoming events, highlights, and important announcements to stay connected with everything happening at FKTA!

Perlis Construction Week (PCW) 2025

Date: 16 October 2025 The Closing Ceremony of Perlis Construction Week (PCW) 2025 was officially officiated on 16 October 2025 by Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Che Zulzikrami Azner bin Abidin, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology (FKTA), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), through a...

Benchmarking Visit from Kolej Vokasional Ampangan

Date: 17 October 2025 The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology (FKTA), UniMAP welcomed a benchmarking visit from Kolej Vokasional Ampangan (KVAS), Seremban, Negeri Sembilan on 17 October 2025. The visit involved a delegation of nine (9) academic staff and fifteen (15) students from the...

FKTA Students Participate in the Plastics and Innovation Bootcamp (DPCC 2025)

Date: 23 – 24 October 2025 A team of three final-year Civil Engineering students, under the supervision of Dr. Ilya Joohari, was successfully shortlisted to advance to the second stage of the Design for Plastics Circularity Challenge (DPCC) 2025, namely the Plastics and Innovation Bootcamp. The...

FKTA Monthly Webinar (6/25): Governance & Climate – Shaping Sustainable Cities

Date: 30 October 2025 The FKTA Monthly Webinar (6/25) titled “Governance & Climate: Shaping Sustainable Cities” was successfully conducted on 30 October 2025. The webinar featured Mr. Noor Aiman Samsudin, Project Advisor at MNF Infra Sdn. Bhd., as the invited speaker, who delivered an insightful...

Industrial Visit to the Regional Sewage Treatment Plant (RSTP), Kota Setar, Kedah

Date: 12 November 2025 An industrial visit to the Regional Sewage Treatment Plant (RSTP), Kota Setar, Kedah was conducted on 12 November 2025, involving 36 final-year undergraduate students from the Bachelor of Environmental Engineering programme, accompanied by five (5) FKTA lecturers. The RSTP...

FKTA CEO Talk Series 2025

Date: 17 November 2025 The FKTA CEO Talk Series 2025, held on 17 November 2025, was a highly impactful programme that brought together two prominent national industry leaders from the construction and sewerage services sectors. The invited speakers were Ms. Zainora Zainal, Chief Executive of the...

Courtesy Visit by Encorp Berhad to the Vice-Chancellor’s Office

Date: 18 November 2025 A courtesy visit by the delegation from Encorp Berhad was held at the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) on 18 November 2025. The Encorp Berhad delegation was represented by the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ahmad Harzimi bin Mohd Taib,...

FKTA Participates as Exhibitor at HPTN 2025, Perlis State Level

Date: 22 November 2025 On 22 November 2025, the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology (FKTA), UniMAP participated as an exhibitor at HPTN 2025 held at the Perlis state level, following an official invitation to take part in the event. The FKTA exhibition booth was led by Dr. Nur Liza Rahim,...

UniMAP Sports Carnival (KSU) 2025

Date: 14 – 16 November 2025 The UniMAP Sports Carnival (KSU) 2025, held from 14 to 16 November 2025, concluded successfully with an improved overall performance by FKTA compared to the previous year. FKTA athletes achieved an impressive medal tally, securing five (5) gold medals in Handball,...

Industrial Advisory Panel (IAP) Visit for Civil Engineering Technology (Construction) Programme

Date: 10 December 2025 On 10 December 2025, the Civil Engineering Technology (Construction) Programme received a visit from two Industrial Advisory Panel (IAP) members as part of the programme review and evaluation session. The invited panel members were Tuan Haji Ir. Abdul Rani bin Ghazali from...

Alumni Sharing Session in Conjunction with Alumni Homecoming 2025

Date: 10 & 11 December 2025 The alumni sharing sessions were held on 10 and 11 December 2025 in conjunction with Alumni Homecoming 2025, featuring distinguished FKTA alumni as invited speakers. The sessions were delivered by Mr. Abdul Muhaimin Mohd Yunus, Zone Manager of Evermix Concrete Sdn....

Safety Risk Assessment Activity by Construction Technology Students

11 June 2025 | Safety Risk Assessment (HIRARC) Activity by Construction Technology Students A group of students from the Bachelor of Construction Technology program carried out a safety risk assessment (HIRARC) activity at a construction site as part of their learning for the course AMT20504...

Air and Water Sampling Activity by Construction Technology Students

A group of students from the Bachelor of Construction Technology program conducted air and water sampling activities as part of their learning for the course AMT20504 Safety, Health and Environmental Management, under the supervision of Dr. Hazirah Pengiran on 26 May 2025. The sampling activities...

Installation of Solar-Powered Hydroponic System at Perlis Orphanage Welfare Organization

On 14 June 2025, a meaningful initiative was successfully carried out at the Perlis Orphanage Welfare Organization through the Solar-Powered Hydroponic System Project. The project aimed to introduce environmentally friendly modern agricultural technology while adding value to the welfare...

Engineers For Society Sustainable Community Composting Initiative at Perlis Orphanage Welfare Organization

On 14 June 2025, a high-impact community initiative was successfully carried out at the Perlis Orphanage Welfare Organization in Jejawi through the Sustainable Community Composting Initiative. This initiative aimed to introduce sustainable organic waste management practices while fostering...