Our recent notice dated 6th May 2021 with regards to the dates and procedures to return to campus is hereby referred. This notice is issued to notify and update all affected students on the new revised dates to return to campus following the announcement of the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) for the entire Peninsular Malaysia effective 12 May 2021 until 7 June 2021. The revised dates have also impacted East Malaysia students as at this moment, Sabah and Sarawak are under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) status.

Dates to return to campus have to be re-adjusted in accordance with the implementation of the MCO and CMCO respectively, in consideration constraints in terms of the capacity of isolation venue that we provide to students as well as in meeting the timeline of the ongoing academic calendar for May 2021 semester. On this note, categories of students taking Lab Components have been reduced to only the following labs courses:

 

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME
CEB1013	Organic Chemistry
CEB1023	Physical Chemistry
PEB2034	Drilling Engineering
PEB1061	Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties Lab
YAB1022	Chemistry Practical I
YAB1072	Chemistry Practical II
YAB2052	Chemistry Practical III
ZAB1072	Physics Practical
ZAB2012	Physics Practical III
ZAB1032	Physics Practical 1
QCB2083	Geo-Field Camp
QCB2093	Non-Seismic Method
QBB4133	Non-Seismic Method

Students' return to campus are scheduled in phases and as per dates set by the University. Entrance can be denied if you are found to be in breach of any SOP or guideline. 

Since all returning students are expected to undergo isolation, the following dates have been identified for your return.

 

 (All dates are subject to change based on the latest development and updates)

All students involved in the above returning dates will be notified through email separately. Kindly wait for our official notification before returning to the campus. For students who have decided to undergo the RT-PCR Test, please ensure that you follow our procedures as per Attachment 1. Please refer Attachment 2 for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Any queries with regards to the above can be directed to En Faiezal Majid of Centre for Student Experience at faiezal_majid@utp.edu.my.
Any request to return to campus due to internet connectivity can be directed to Cik Rohaiza M Som at rohaiza.msom@utp.edu.my.

Category of Zoning Status and Entrance Permission

1) Students who have been identified by UTP Senate to return to campus and who are from the MCO/CMCO zones are expected to return to campus as per the dates given. NO change of dates will be entertained.

2) Students who are from the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) areas are not allowed to return to campus. International Students from India, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal are also not allowed to return to campus until further notice.

Mode of Transportation and Number of Passengers Allowed

1) Students can only return to campus using their own transportation including carpool (within the same locality), by parents/relatives sending them, and by UTP transportation. For UTP transportation, we shall only provide bus to ferry East Malaysia students from KLIA / KLIA 2 to campus. Public transportation is not allowed.

2) Maximum of 3 people including the student are allowed to be in the same vehicle.

Essential Mobile Apps to have

1) All students must download the PowerApps and U Trace Apps using your Student Email ID. Students must register at the Security Post by scanning the QR Code at the Main Gate.

Documents to bring during Travelling

1) All identified students shall be given an acknowledgement letter and supporting documents for inter-state travelling purpose and they are required to bring and present the letters to authorities for clearance to travel.

Procedures when entering the Campus

1) Upon entry, all students from MCO/CMCO zones are required to undergo isolation for 10 days at the Isolation Centre (IC) on campus. Students must strictly adhere to the procedures set by UTP throughout their stay at the IC. Our Residential Village and Student Support Team will look after students’ needs and requirements throughout their stay at the IC. The students will bear the cost of food and other necessities.

2) Alternatively, for students who wish to seek exemption from being isolated must undergo the RT PCR Test 3 days prior to the date of returning to campus. Results of the test MUST be negative. You are required to submit the result to UTP via a SharePoint link before proceeding to campus and bring along 1 copy of the results to campus. The RT PCR Test cost will be at students' own expense. Students who choose to undertake the RT PCR Test and tested Positive are not allowed to return to the campus on the stipulated date. The link shall be shared later.

3) Students from MCO/CMCO zones, who have undertaken the RT PCR test with negative results are encouraged to minimise their contacts with others and practice self isolation as much as possible at their own room for at least 7 days upon settling in their own rooms.

4) All students and accompanying parents/relatives are expected to register at the Security Post by scanning the QR Code at the Main Gate. Link to obtain the QR Code for parents or relatives will be shared in due time.

5) Students from MCO/CMCO Zones who have undergone RT PCR Test must submit 1 copy of the test results to the Security Personnel upon entering the campus.

 

Duration and Process Flow for Students Taking the RT PCR Test

 

While being in Campus

1) Parents/relatives are not allowed to enter any campus buildings and students' room when sending the students. They can only drop off the students at the designated parking area set by the Security. Parents/relatives are also not allowed to dine in at any cafeterias inside the campus.

2) Please always wear face masks when being in public places.

Other Important Remarks

1) Throughout your stay at the campus, all students are required to adhere to all rules and conditions set by UTP at all times.

2) All changes shall be informed accordingly, and students are always advised to check for any latest updates and developments from time to time.

1) What is isolation process and why is it necessary?

Isolation process is a process undertaken by UTP to temporarily isolate potentially infected students at a separate hostel block.

This process will help UTP to curb any potential spread of COVID 19 cases within UTP compounds.

2) What are the categories of students who are placed in the Isolation Centres (IC) and for how long will they be in the IC?

All students who choose not to take the RT PCR Test are required to undergo isolation for 10 days.

3) Is there any possibilities that the duration be lesser than 10 days?

No. All students who do not take the RT PCR Test must undergo isolation for 10 days.

4) If I had taken the RT PCR Test, do I still require to undergo isolation for 10 days?

If the results of the RT PCR Test is negative/not detected, students are not required to undergo the isolation exercise but they are encouraged to practice self isolation for at least 7 days at their respective rooms and practise the new norms. These are extra precautionary measures undertaken to curb the spread of COVID 19 cases within UTP community.

5) Self Check Body Temperature

During your stay at the IC, every student must perform Self Check Body Temperature twice daily at the Male and Female block respectively. Every student must use the U Trace Apps for this purpose. Steps on how to perform the Self Check Body Temperature.

 

6) What about meals and all our basic necessities throughout our stay at the IC?

All meals are packed. Students are expected to use e-wallet to buy food and drinks (Touch n Go, Boost, Grab Pay, Maybank QR Code).

For basic necessities, students to purchase via BILLION online shopping and BILLION will make the delivery upon receiving the payment. 

7) How many persons will be placed in the IC and which hostels are dedicated for this exercise?

It is a single occupancy room and at this moment Village 5 and 6 are the hostels gazetted as the ICs for May 2021 semester.

8) What happens if someone falls sick during the isolation exercise?

A special Telegram group will be established to facilitate students’ needs at the IC. There will also be security guards manning the centre 24 hours.

If any of the students fall sick and require treatment, our in-house doctor will attend to you at the IC. If it is severe, our in-house clinic shall refer you to the nearest hospital.

9) What are the procedures upon discharge from the IC (after 10 days)?

Upon completion of the 10 isolation days, our UTP in-house clinic will do a general medical examination onto every student and if found fit and healthy, students may proceed to their respective earlier designated rooms.

10) Can we receive visitors during the isolation exercise?

Can we receive visitors during isolation exercise?

11) What happens if there is an emergency case in the hometown that requires the student at the IC to be discharged?

If there is such a case, please raise this matter at the designated Telegram group for the staff on duty to address them accordingly.

12) Any other rules that we have to follow when we are at the IC?

i)All students in the IC are required to be within the Village 5 & 6 vicinity throughout the period of isolation and they are strongly encouraged to stay at their own rooms.

ii)No outside food delivery is permitted.

iii)Laundry facility is available and located within Village 5 & 6.

 

For COVID Response Team

(UTP/COVID-19RT/110)

12 May 2021

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