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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!

ECO-ENGINEERING EXPLORER: SUSTAINABLE POT DESIGN AND COMPOSTING PROGRAM AT RUMAH KANAK-KANAK ARAU, PERLIS

On 13 June 2026, a high-impact community initiative was successfully conducted at Rumah Kanak-Kanak Arau through the Eco-Engineering Explorer: Sustainable Pot Design and Composting Program. The program aimed to raise awareness of environmental sustainability, promote responsible waste management...

SUSTAINABLE SMART FERTIGATION SYSTEM AT KOMPLEKS PENYAYANG DR. SITI HASMAH, PERLIS

On 14 June 2026, a group of students from the Civil and Environmental Engineering Programme, Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology (FKTA), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), successfully carried out a high-impact community project entitled Sustainable Smart Fertigation System at Kompleks...

FKTA UniMAP Academic Visit to the Federal Road Pavement Maintenance Project Site

A total of 65 students from the Civil Engineering Technology (Construction) programme, Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology (FKTA), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), who are enrolled in the Highway and Bridge Construction Technology and Construction Risk Management courses, participated in...

FKTA Students Participate in the National Impact Digital Community Tourism (IDCT) 2.0 Programme

A group of students from the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Technology (FKTA), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), actively participated in an entrepreneurship project under the Impact Digital Community Tourism (IDCT) 2.0 programme at the national level. Through the effective use of social media...

UniMAP Participates in APAIE 2026 in Hong Kong

UniMAP Participates in APAIE 2026 in Hong Kong Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) proudly participated in the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 23–27 February 2026 Recognised as the largest higher...

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...