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UNIKL MALAYSIA FRANCE INSTITUTE

MEMORANDUM

To: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jamel Bin Othman

Head of Campus and Dean

From: Mohamad Yusuf Bin Helmi

Asstn. Secretary

Religious Practices in Malaysia Student Committee (Jan 15)

Through: Dr. Zakaria Osman

Lecturer

Religious Practices in Malaysia MPU2323

Dates: 13 April 2015

PROPOSAL FOR RELIGIOUS TOUR 2015

With reference to the above, I, on behalf of the student committee, would like to propose for a Religious

Tour to be held for this semester. The tour is to be held on 09 May 2015 (Week 13 of UniKL academic

calendar) and it will consist of visiting and video-interviewing of various religious houses in Malaysia.

All the activities will be organized by the Semester 4 Diploma Welding Technology students, who

participated in subject Religious Practices in Malaysia MPU2323, under the supervision of Dr. Zakaria

Osman as the subject’s lecturer, as one of our major assignments for this subject.

This assignment is to give students the practical exposure in the real practices of religious beliefs of

various religions in Malaysia. At the same time, students are also given the experience in organizing and

carrying out a tour. The details of the tour are in the proposal attached.

Thank you for your kind consideration. Your support regarding this matter is very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

………………………………………………..

(MOHAMAD YUSUF BIN HELMI)

Asstn. Secretary,

Religious Practices in Malaysia Student Committee (Jan 15)

Enc: i. Proposal for Religious Tour 2015

ii. Estimated Budget for Religious Tour 2015 (Appendix 6)

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PROPOSAL FOR RELIGIOUS TOUR 2015

Introduction

In response to the Religious Practices in Malaysia MPU2323 subject’s requirement, and in line with the

need of providing more educational activities for the students, the Religious Practices in Malaysia

Student’s Committee are taking initiative to propose “Religious Tour 2015” which comprises of visiting

and video-interviewing of various religious houses in Malaysia, as listed in Table 1:

Table 1

List of Religious Houses to Visit

No. Religion Temple/Mosque/Church Names

Address

1. Sikh Gurdwara Sahib Sentul 15, Off Jalan Haji Salleh, Sentul, 51100, KL

2. Christian St. Joseph Catholic Church

Jalan Sentul, 51100, KL

3. Islam Masjid al-Hidayah Sentul Pasar, 51000, KL

4. Hindu Anthi Eswaran Temple Jalan Pusing, Off Jalan Sentul, Sentul Selatan, 51000, KL

5. Buddha Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple

Siri Jayanti Association, Lot 85, Jalan Sentul Selatan, 51000, KL

This project is required to be carried out by all participant of this subject for current semester under the

supervision of Dr. Zakaria Osman.

Benefits

This religious tour will not only help in enhancing student’s knowledge about religions in Malaysia, but

most importantly they will help to improve student’s self-confidence and understanding about the

practices of various religions in Malaysia. Generally, this tour will also help to develop stronger bonds

and tolerances among the inter-religious society of Malaysia.

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Date, Time, and Places

The student committee plans to do the ‘Religious Tour’ on 09 May 2015 (Saturday, Week 13 of UniKL

academic calendar), from 07.00a.m. – 06.00p.m. at the places listed in Table 1 around Sentul area in

Kuala Lumpur. The schedule, permission letter, and also the permission approval letters for the visit are

attached as Appendix 1, Appendix 2, and Appendix 3 respectively at the Appendices section of this

proposal.

Objectives

The general aim of the ‘Religious Tour’ is to develop better understanding between various religions in

Malaysia. Specifically, it is to achieve the following objectives:

1. To comply with the MQA’s requirement for the subject Religious Practices in Malaysia

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2. To provide opportunities for students to develop their organizational and management skills.

3. To study the practices of various religions in Malaysia and their ways of life.

4. To develop higher tolerances between religions.

5. To foster closer relationship between different religions in Malaysia.

6. To create awareness of the importance in knowing other religions so that Malaysian will be

more thoughtful in their words and actions.

Organization Committee

The committee for the ‘Religious Tour’ will consist of all the Religious Practices in Malaysia students for

current semester. The lecturer of this subject, Dr. Zakaria Osman will be involved in supervising, assisting

and providing guidance to the students. The organization chart and the list of involved students are

attached as Appendix 4 and Appendix 5 respectively.

Budget

The list of budget is as attached in Appendix 6. The total cost of this tour is RM____. The sum of

student’s contribution is RM_____. Therefore, we are requesting for funds in amount of RM____ from

University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute in order for us to complete this tour.

Conclusion

The ‘Religious Tour’ that is to be held will be the first ‘Religious Tour’ event to be organized by the

Student’s Committee of Religious Practices in Malaysia MPU2323 based on the requirement of the

Malaysian Qualification Agency to have more activities for the students. This tour will also contribute

towards improving Communication skill proficiency among the students. Therefore, your approval is

important with the hope that this tour will be carried out continuously every semester by the students.

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APPENDICES

Appendix 1:

Schedule to Visit the Religious Houses

No. Religion Temple/Mosque/Church Names

Address Time of Visit

Remarks

1. Sikh Gurdwara Sahib Sentul 15, Off Jalan Haji Salleh, Sentul, 51100, KL

09.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m.

Contact: 03-4041 9548

2. Christian St. Joseph Catholic Church

Jalan Sentul, 51100, KL

11.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.

Contact: Father 03-4041 5304 St.joseph104@gmail.com

3. Islam Masjid al-Hidayah Sentul Pasar, 51000, KL

12.30 p.m. – 01.30 p.m.

Contact: -

30 minute rest and zohor prayer for muslim: 1.30-2.00 p.m.

4. Hindu Anthi Eswaran Temple Jalan Pusing, Off Jalan Sentul, Sentul Selatan, 51000, KL

2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.

Contact: Mr. Ganesh Rajabagi 012-930 1710

5. Buddha Sri Lanka Buddhist Temple

Siri Jayanti Association, Lot 85, Jalan Sentul Selatan, 51000, KL

04.00 p.m. – 05.00 p.m.

Contact: Rev. Wimala 03-4041 9459 (9490) infoslbt@gmail.com www.mybuddha.my

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Appendix 2: Permission Letter

Mohamad Yusuf Bin Helmi (50129313016)

Assistant Secretary

Religious Practices in Malaysia Students Committee (Jan 2015)

Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France Institute, Seksyen 14,

43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor D.E

Contact No. : 014-235 6263

Email : yusuf.helmi@s.unikl.edu.my

The Leader/Head of Sect/Manager/Person in Charge/___________________,

ADDRESS LINE 1

ADDRESS LINE 2

ADDRESS LINE 3 6th April 2015

Dear Sir/Madam,

REQUESTING PERMISSION TO MAKE AN EDUCATIONAL VISIT

I am writing to request the permission of the authority of your worshipping house to make a visit on the

below mentioned date. This visit will involve 26 students and 1 lecturer from University Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia France Institute. The purpose of the visit is to study and develop better understanding of the

various practices of religions in Malaysia. We also planned to make a video documentary regarding the

religious practices in your worshipping house.

In doing so, we are to make some short interviews with the appointed person in charge or a

representative of your community. We are also requesting your assistant to welcome and guide us to

show us around your holy place to avoid any unwanted circumstances. We are also ready to adhere to

the laws of your holy place including proper attire requirement. Below is the detailed time and date of

the planned visit.

Date of visit : Saturday, 09 May 2015

Time :

Your kind co-ordination in this regard will not only help the cause of education but will also strengthen

the youth of the nation. If there is anything to be discussed beforehand, you are welcomed to contact

me as per details above. Thank you very much.

Yours truly,

………………………………………………..

(MOHAMAD YUSUF BIN HELMI)

Assistant Secretary

Noted by,

………………………………………………….

( )

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Appendix 3: Permission Approval Letters

Letter of Permission Approval

To whom it may concern,

Dear Sir/Madam,

I _______________________________, on behalf of _________________________________________,

permit/allow/authorize/approve the students and lecturer of University Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France

Institute to make a visit to the place of worship under my jurisdiction as per following address ________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

on Saturday, Ninth (9th) of May 2015.

Sincerely,

……………………………………………………………….

( )

Title :

Stamp :

Date :

Contact :

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Appendix 4: Organization Chart

Leader

MUHAMMAD NORSHUKRI B. HASNUL

1) EDWARD VOO

2) NASHRUL

SHAFIN

3) SHAHREEN

AFIQ

4) FIRDAUS

Secretary

AZLAN B. ABD. AZIZ

Assistant secretary

MOHAMAD YUSUF B. HELMI

Committee members

(Vehicle support)

Committee members

(Place finding)

Treasurer

AHMAD MUTAWALLI B. MUHAMMAD NAJIB

Committee members

(Group surveillance)

Committee members

(Food)

1) IAN ALISTAIR

2) MUHAMMAD

YUSUF

3) AIDID

4) HAKIMIN

1) ADEEB

2) SETIPANIUS

3) THISHAN

4) FAIZ

1) LEORAN

PENCIL

2) HAZIQ

3) AFNAN

4) SHAFIRUL

Lecturer

DR. ZAKARIA B. OSMAN

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Appendix 5: List of Students Involved

No. ID. No Student

1. 50104215047 LEORAN PENCIL

2. 50104215331 EDWARD VOO

3. 50106215226 THISHAN A/L RAGUNATHAN

4. 50108215074 IAN ALISTAIR MONOK ANAK ATAR

5. 50125211320 MOHD. NAZMI B. GHAZALI

6. 50127112155 MUHAMMAD FARHAN B. MD. AMIN

7. 50129313013 MUHAMMAD YUSUF B. ZAINUL ABIDIN

8. 50129313016 MOHAMAD YUSUF B. HELMI

9. 50129313043 ADEEB LUQMAN B. RIDZUAN

10. 50129313050 AHMAD MUTAWALLI B. MUHAMMAD NAJIB

11. 50129313053 MUHAMAD SHAFIRUL HAFIZ B. AZMI

12. 50129313074 MUHAMMAD IZZAT B. ISMAIL

13. 50129313076 SETIPANIUS B. GIMPUN

14. 50129313084 MUHAMMAD SHAHREEN AFIQ B. SHAMSURI

15. 50129313105 ABDUL HAKIMIN B. ABDULLAH

16. 50129313114 MUHAMMAD NASHRUL SHAFIN B. SHAHIDON

17. 50129313133 AMIRUL HAZIQ B. MUSTAPHA

18. 50129313145 WAN MUHAMMAD AFNAN B. AB RAHMAN

19. 50129313172 MUHAMMAD NORSHUKRI B. HASNUL

20. 50129313184 MUHAMMAD AIDID B. AHMAD RADZI

21. 50129313187 AZLAN B. ABD. AZIZ

22. 50129212322 MOHAMAD FIRDAUS B. HASIM

23. 50131113164 MUHAMAD FAIZ B. SADLAN

24. 50131212314 AMIR IKHWANHADI B. ARIFFIN

25. 50249212404 MUHAMMAD IQBAL B. ZULKAFLI

26. 50249212530 MOHD HATIM B. SHAMSUL BAHRIN

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Appendix 6: Budget

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Appendix 7: Location Maps

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