A total of 12 candidates under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Frontier Fellowship Programme, specialising in Green Transition and Energy Transition, have been offered placements at the National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM). In preparation for the commencement of their official placements on 9 November 2026, all candidates were scheduled to participate in an induction programme from 3 to 6 November 2026. The programme aimed to provide preliminary exposure to NAHRIM’s functions, roles, areas of expertise and research activities. As part of this initiative, the Water Quality and Environment Research Centre (PKKAAS) was entrusted with conducting a two-hour introductory session on 5 November 2026, commencing at 3.00 p.m.
The session commenced with welcoming remarks by the Director of PKKAAS, followed by presentations introducing the Research Centre’s profile, functions and responsibilities, as well as the scope and key research areas undertaken by its respective units. The presentations were delivered by the respective Unit Heads, namely ChM. Dr. Bashirah binti Mohd. Fazli, Head of the Water Quality Improvement and Treatment Technology Unit; Ms. Ang Shin Ying, Head of the Aquatic Environmental Quality Unit; and Ts. Gs. Mohd. Fadhil bin Kasim, Head of the Lakes and Dams Unit. Held at the PKKAAS Meeting Room, the session was chaired by the Director of PKKAAS, Dr. Suriyani binti Awang, and was also attended by PKKAAS researchers.
The programme continued with an informative session featuring presentations and demonstrations of research equipment and instruments utilised in PKKAAS’s research activities. Participants were subsequently taken on a guided tour of NAHRIM’s Hadiqotul Ma’ Research Pond, where they gained first-hand exposure to the concepts, functions and applications of constructed wetland systems in water quality management and improvement. This system represents a nature-based research approach that harnesses rainwater resources and incorporates selected aquatic plant species to support natural water treatment processes. Through naturally occurring physical, chemical and biological mechanisms, the system facilitates the removal, retention and reduction of pollutant concentrations in water, thereby contributing to more sustainable and environmentally friendly water resource management practices.
Overall, the session served as a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and transfer, aimed at enhancing TVET participants’ understanding of PKKAAS’s functions, expertise and research activities, particularly in the fields of water quality management and environmental sustainability. The integration of theoretical knowledge and practical exposure is expected to broaden participants’ technical understanding, stimulate their interest in research and innovation, and provide a solid foundation for their professional development throughout their placement at NAHRIM.
Prepared By: PKKAAS
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