Three Malaysian Students Finally Complete ICT Programme
Three students from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) have completed one semester of the International Credit Transfer (ICT) programme. The three students are Hareesh Ravi, Adam Danial bin Abdul Shukor, and Ku Mohd Fathi bin Ku Mohd Fauzi.
To mark the conclusion of the ICT program, the Department of Communication Studies at UII held a graduation ceremony on August 8, 2025.
As part of the International Programme Communication (IPC) at UII, the UUM students gained diverse experiences. In addition to academic activities, cultural immersion and exploration of tourist attractions were also conducted to support the ICT programme.
The Head of the Communication Studies, Dr. Zaki Habibi, extended his congratulations, hoping that the meetings and experiences at IPC UII would impart leadership skills.
“Congratulations on completing this programme. Personally, even though this programme has ended, I hope that the encounters, experiences, and the ups and downs, including learning about leadership, are the essence of every mobility programme,” said Dr. Zaki Habibi.
Some of the activities that took place in May 2025 included social engagement in Magelang, where they learned batik making and pottery crafting. A few months prior, the three of them also attended the wedding of one of their colleagues from the Department of Communications at UII. Interacting with the local community and experiencing their culture left a lasting impression on the ICT participants.
The ICT programme not only provides students with experiences but also strengthens the relationships and collaborations established between UII and UUM. This was highlighted by the Head of the Department of Communications, Iwan Awaluddin Yusuf, Ph.D.
“ICT is not just about the friendship between three students but also the good relationship between UII and UUM,” said Iwan Awaluddin Yusuf, Ph.D.
During the farewell event, the three ICT programme students shared their impressions and expressed their gratitude.
For Hareesh Ravi, the ICT programme was a turning point in his life. The Indian-born UUM student said, “Thank you for allowing us to study here. Studying here is not just about learning; it is an experience that has been a turning point for us,” he said.
Meanwhile, his colleague, Ku Mohd Fathi bin Ku Mohd Fauzi, noted that communication in Indonesia is very different from his previous learning experiences in other countries. At UII, communication between lecturers and students is conducted on an equal footing.
“I am happy because here, lecturers and students are very close, the best thing. It’s not just the place but the people—how everyone here strives to do their best, and I will miss that,” he concluded.
Lastly, Adam Danial bin Abdul Shukor expressed his pride in being part of the ICT programme at UII, “I am very proud to study here; the friends, lecturers, and environment are amazing,” he stated.
