Orientation Day for Malaysian Students (September 2016 Intake)

An orientation day to welcome the new students for the September 2016 intake was held on Tuesday, 6 September 2016. A total of seventy-five (75) Malaysian students enrolled for the university’s program mostly in Foundation in Arabic Languages and Islamic Studies, Bachelor of Languages (Hons) in Arabic Language & Literature and Bachelor of Islamic Sciences. The orientation program is collaborated under the Students Affairs Division led by Dean of Students Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Yousef Abu Baker El-Ebiary and Chairman of the orientation committee; Mrs. Bibi Asma’ Sher Mohamad, Head of Student Service Department.

The orientation program begins with a welcome remarks by Mr.Mohd Shahrin Ab Rahman, Head of Marketing. Followed by an opening speech by MEDIU’s Deputy CEO of Students Affairs Division; Prof. Dr. Hj. Wan Sulaiman Bin Wan Yusoff in welcoming the new students and parents as well emphasizing on the importance of seeking knowledge while having patience along the way of gaining knowledge. The new students had the opportunity to meet up with MEDIU’s Honorable CEO; Prof. Dr. Mohammad Khalifa Ali Al-Tamimi who gave a welcome speech and encouraging words to the students in the presence of Assoc.Prof.Dr.AB Rahim, Deputy CEO of R&D Division. A brief word from a representative of Student Services Department, Mr. Syed Mahbubul Alam Al-Hasani gave a few words of encouragement to the new students to always stay positive throughout their studies in MEDIU and state that the Student Affairs Division will always assist their best to serve and meet the needs of the students

The orientation session continues with briefing session on academic, student portal and Advanced Learning & i-Management system(ALIM Starting) presented by Mr. Muhammad Arsyad Aslam Bin Mohammad Ali, examination and records matters by Mr. Azrul Nizam Maidin Kutti and a session with the MEDIU’s Librarian, Mr. Abdoulrahman Aljounaidi Mhd Ramez on the digital library. Later, a briefing session on the local financial assistance on PTPTN and MARA study loan were delivered by Mrs. Nor Suhaza Mohmad Shah.