4.3 – Lifelong learning measures

4.3.1 – Public resources (lifelong learning)

In order to inculcate or cultivate life long learning interest or awareness to the public, UKM provides several initiatives which are available to anyone interested including for those not studying at the university. Below is the list of initiatives available at UKM.

Table: Summary of the initiatives provided.

No	Initiatives
1	Free Courses Leading To Certificate i. UKM Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)
2	Free Access To Campus Facilities And Equipment
3	Free Access To Online Resources i. Malaycivilization Portal (Online Resource Center for Malay World Research)

Detail of the initiatives can be found below:

1. Free Courses Leading To Certificate

i. UKM MOOC

UKM MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) is an online learning platform provided by UKM that offers a wide range of courses. These courses are designed to provide free and accessible educational resources to anyone, regardless of whether they are enrolled at the university. Topics range from academic subjects to professional and self-development courses, often with certificates available upon completion. It aims to promote lifelong learning and knowledge sharing beyond traditional academic settings. UKM MOOC which currently contains 97 courses offered and 212 registered courses. 

With the tagline “Learn Remotely From Anywhere,” UKM MOOC reflects the university’s commitment to lifelong learning and digital transformation in education. This initiative not only expands UKM’s outreach beyond campus boundaries but also contributes to reducing physical resource consumption, such as paper and energy, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education).Some example of free courses offered in the UKM MOOC are Non-Specific Low Back Pain (NSLBP) Course,  Hearing problems among children Course, Statistical Analysis in Biology using R Course, Cybersecurity Capture-the-Flag (CTF) Training Program, Transcriptomics: Principles and Applications and more. Participants also can get free access to these online resources, as these courses are intended for a massive online community, the platform hosts not only UKM students, but also the public, that not studying at the university enables students to be globally connected to one another and to promote digital skills and collaborative competencies among students. Public can refer to this UKM MOOC guideline as reference (bit.ly/GPPPUKM_2023).

List of Courses offered in UKM-MOOC
Sepsis And Infectious Diseases	Hearing Problems In Children: What Medical Students Need To Know?
Physics Of Ultrasound Imaging	Translational Research 101: Tips & Tricks To Start Researching
Understanding North Korea	Internal Audit Course
Jihad According To The Quran And Sunnah	Environmental Science
Zakat	Sedimentology
Dangerous Decibels	Human Computer Interaction
Introduction-To-One-Health-Concept	Neurosains Di Dalam Psychiatry (Neurophysiology)
Hypothesis Testing Using Medical Statistics	Mental Health Nursing
Medic UKM Clinical Pathological Conference	Microbiology For Pharmacy
Research Week Medic UKM 2020	Comparative Literature
Academic Writing Skills	Anatomy
Mooc Smoking Cessation Intervention In Dentistry	Internet Of Things
Hearing Aid Inside Out	Bioinformatics For Medicine
Digital Teaching With Apple Ecosystem	Introduction To Research Methodology
Mindset Setting: Educators In Public Universities	Pharmacotherapy For Viral Infections
Constructive Alignment: Principles And Implementation	Food Product Development
Redesigning Learning Resources	Food Processing
Redesigning Learning Experiences	Introduction To Marketing
Redesigning Learning Assessments	Statistical Analysis In Biology Using R
Falsafah Pendidikan Islam	Silicon Solar Cell Technology
21 Leadership Traits For The 21st Century In Islam	Immersive Learning With Metagogy And Metaverse
Basic Care Of Science Laboratory Equipment	Doping In Sports Course
Futuristic Literacy	Course Development Module
Geology Fieldwork – East Coast	Human Resources Management
Transcriptomics: Principles And Applications	Perfume
Islamic Media & Technology	Teaching Economics
MOOC UNESCO – UKM: Media And Information Literacy	Usability Engineering
Introduction To Political Theory	STEM Education In The Community
SKBP1013 Introduction To Language And Linguistics	Computer Science
Research Methodology	Solar Energy Technology
Psikolinguistik	Technopreneurship & Venture Creation V
Program Quality Assurance Documentation	Foundation Mathematics I
Program Design And Review	Body Balance And Falls
Program Accreditation	Matematik Tambahan (Menengah)Additional Mathematics (Secondary)
Quality Management System	Entrepreneurship
Innovation And Quality Improvement Management	Ethnography Of Malaysia
Risk Management	Environmental Management System
Digital Teaching Course For The Ministry Of Health Malaysia	Railway Transportation
Non – Specific Lowback Pain (Nslbp)	Time Series Econometrics
Basics Of Urban Transport	Design Thinking For Innovation
Basics Of Data Science In Transportation	Parasites And Human
Cybersecurity Capture-The-Flag (Ctf) Training Program	Teaching Human Resource Management
Hearing Problems Among Children	Language Teaching And Technology
Flow-Induced Vibration Simulation – Introduction	Waste Management Technology & Management
MOOC Organizational Communication	Health Communication Project Planning
Introduction To Metabolomics	Teaching Social Psychology
Communication, Media And Politics	Integrated River Basin Management
Pure Mathematics	Self Development

For more information, can access UKM MOOC through this link – mooc.ukm.my

2. Free Access to Campus Facilities and Equipment

The UKM library consists of the Tun Seri Lanang Library as the main library in Bangi’s main campus and seven branch libraries, namely the Law Library, the Malay World and Civilization Library, the Second Cluster Library, the Dr. Abdul Latiff Library (Kuala Lumpur), Chancellor Tuanku Muhriz Hospital Library (Cheras), Preclinical Library (Cheras), Children’s Specialist Hospital Library (Cheras) and Academic Heritage Museum. Tun Seri Lanang Library as the main library or better known as PTSL has many facilities available for the use of many including the public for free of charge. Students also have access to use online software subscribed by UKM, enabling them to benefit from a wide range of digital tools and resources essential for their learning and research. Students have the opportunity to use facilities and equipment when they are physically present at UKM.  Among them is a computer lab. UKM Library has eight (8) computer rooms.  Location for the computer room as below:

Location	Quantity
Tun Sri Lanang Library (PTSL)	2
Law Library	1
Dr. Abdul Latiff Library	1
Chancellor Tunku Muhriz Hospital Library	1
Preclinical Library	1
Children’s Specialist Hospital Library	1
Second Cluster Library	1

Access this link www.ukm.my/ptsl/?page_id=757 for more information and facilities provided in the libraries

3. Free Access To Online Resources

i. Malay Civilization Portal (Online Resource Center for Malay World Research)

Malaycivilization portal website provides free online resources and databases that contribute to lifelong learning opportunities aligned with SDG 4 (Quality Education). ATMA, acronym for Institute of the Malay World and Civilization, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), promotes multi-disciplinary research on the Malay world. To-date, writings, published and unpublished, on Malay World Studies are scattered in various forms and under a number of different fields of studies and disciplines. As the corpus of such knowledge increases and becomes more varied, one major challenge is to provide a fast and efficient information retrieval system to fulfill the needs and requirements of researchers and scholars in Malay World Studies. This portal is set up to broaden and deepen research on Malay world studies.

This portal is a comprehensive database containing research papers, book chapters, conference proceedings, theses, reports and other documents related to Malay World and Civilization studies. It provides free access to a wealth of academic material and resources. Various Specialty Databases, the portal hosts over 24 niche databases related to different aspects of Malay culture, heritage and knowledge systems like:

• Malay Verbs
• Baba Malay pantuns
• Malay wood carving
• Malay martial arts (silat)
• Malay ethno-medicine
• Architectural heritage

These topic-specific databases collate scholarly works, multimedia, artifacts and preserve invaluable intellectual heritage freely accessible online.

1. Digital Collections
   It provides digital access to special collections like the N.A. Halim collection on Malay architecture, Yang Quee Yee’s Malay aphorism collection, Tenas Effendy’s works on Malay customs/pantuns, and early Malay-foreign dictionaries.
2. Journal Archives
   The full archives of the scholarly Journal of Malay World and Civilization (SARI/ATMA Journal) are available for free online access.
3. Exhibits
   The portal curates online exhibits like the Tenas Effendy collection, providing multimedia resources  on Malay traditions and cultural heritage.

In essence, the Malaycivilization portal serves as a free, comprehensive online repository enabling global access to a vast array of resources, databases, digital collections and scholarly works related to Malay knowledge systems, culture, and civilizational heritage. This directly supports SDG 4’s target of providing equitable access to information and quality education resources.

For more information, can access Malaycivilization Portal through this link – malaycivilization.com.my

UKM demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting lifelong learning and equitable access to education through various free and accessible initiatives such as the UKM MOOC, Malaycivilization Portal, and open access to campus facilities and libraries. These resources not only extend learning opportunities beyond the university community but also empower individuals from all backgrounds to gain new skills, explore knowledge and engage in continuous personal and professional development. By offering digital platforms, open databases and inclusive educational programs, UKM nurtures a culture of lifelong learning and knowledge sharing that benefits students, scholars, and the wider public. This inclusive approach strengthens UKM’s role as a national leader in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), ensuring that education remains accessible, relevant and transformative for all.