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INTRODUCTION
All students enrolled in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) must read,
understand and comply to the Students Disciplinary Rules & Regulation of UTP,
upon registration and during their stay at UTP.
This Disciplinary Rules & Regulation will guide students to understand the
Universitys disciplinary requirements within the premises of the University or at
Residential College. The handbook will also provide information on Students
Disciplinary procedures and the types of actions/penalty that can be taken against a
student if they fail to comply to any Disciplinary Rules and Regulations.
References:
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1.0
1.1
1.2
These rules & regulations apply to all students for the entire period of their
studies. Disciplinary action can be taken against students who commit any
infraction of the provisions contained in these regulations.
1.3
2.0
DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY
2.1
2.2
2.3
Definitions.
2.3.1
campus means the area or areas, together with all buildings or other
structures thereon, which belongs to or are used, whether
permanently or otherwise, by the University.
2.3.2
2.3.3
3.0
RULES OF CONDUCT
3.1
3.1.1
3.1.2
Conduct of any kind of activities which can hurt others and own self
such as disturbing, ragging, extortion, demonstration (picket), immoral
activities, vulgar, rude languages, non permission activities, vandalism
etc.
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3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
Conduct of any kind, which may cause the public to lose confidence in
UTP.
3.1.7
3.1.8
3.1.9
3.1.10 To produce, keep or use object of any kind, which are qualified as
dangerous weapon, firearms or explosive.
3.1.11 To produce, own, control, care for or keep substances of any kind,
which are qualified as drugs or poison or chemical which are
prohibited by the government with the exception of medication which
is permitted by the government.
3.1.12 To give, supply, distribute, offer or to propose to give, possess or offer
substances of any kind which are qualified as drugs or poison or
chemical prohibited by the government.
3.1.13 To eat, drink, smoke, and ingest substances of any kind, which are
qualified as drugs or poison or to introduce these into the body
through injection or through any other means.
3.1.14 To be under the influence or effect of substances of any kind which
are qualified as prohibited drugs or chemicals.
3.1.15 To prevent the Management or Authority of UTP from instructing
students suspected of involvement in the abuse of drugs from carrying
out medical tests.
3.1.16 Students, as well as groups or association of students are not
permitted to publish, hand out or distribute any kind of document,
whether within the University or outside, except with the written
authorisation of the Management, subject to any form of restraints,
limits or conditions which are deemed necessary or appropriate.
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3.2
3.3
3.4
a.
b.
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3.4.2
3.5
c.
d.
e.
b.
c.
3.6
4.0
DISIPLINARY SYSTEM
4.1
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b.
i.
ii.
Composition:
Director, Management & Support Services -Chairman
Manager, Student Support Services
- Member
Executive Disciplinary Unit
- Secretary
Any executive of UTP nominated by the Chairman.
ii.
Roles:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
c.
Composition:
Manager Student Support Services
Department
Manager Security Department
Head of Residential College
Executive Finance
Executive Academic Administration
Executive Disciplinary Unit
ii.
Roles:
(a)
(b)
- Chairman
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Secretary
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DISCIPLINARY PUNISHMENTS.
5.1
Reprimand.
A fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit (RM 1000.00).
Suspension from one or more facilities of the Universitys for a
specific period.
Exclusion from any part of the University for a specific period.
Academic suspension for a specific period.
Expulsion from the University.
5.2
5.3
Fine imposed to students must be paid by the student within thirty (30)
days after the date of issuance of summon to the Universitys Finance
Department. If the student wishes to appeal, the appeal must be
forwarded to the Chairman of the Minor Offence Disciplinary
Committee within fourteen (14) days from the date of issuance of
summons.
Attachments:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Attachment I
Attachment II
Attachment III
Attachment IV
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Attachment I
I.
PENALTY/ACTION
i)
A maximum fine of RM
50.00 and/or
i)
A maximum fine of RM
50.00 and/or
i)
A maximum fine of RM
50.00 and/or
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OFFENCE
PENALTY/ACTION
Committee for action.
i)
A maximum fine of RM
50.00 and/or
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OFFENCE
PENALTY/ACTION
and/or vicinity.
i) Item confiscated
ii) Submission of report to the
Students Disciplinary
Committee for action.
i) Item confiscated
ii) Submission of report to the
Students Disciplinary
Committee for action.
19a.
i)
19a.
20.
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A maximum fine of RM
50.00 and/or
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OFFENCE
PENALTY/ACTION
Appearance Regulation.
and/or
ii) Suspension from studies.
21.
22.
i)
A maximum fine of RM
50.00 and/or
Important Note:
These provisions are subject to change by University at its own discretion from time
to time.
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Attachment II
II.
PENALTY/ACTION
i)
13
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OFFENCE
PENALTY/ACTION
14
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OFFENCE
PENALTY/ACTION
Important Note:
These provisions are subject to change by University at its own discretion from time
to time.
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Attachment III
III.
NO.
1.
1a.
Shirt/T-shirt
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
With sleeves.
Collared.
Not oversized.
Not torn and/or patched.
Writing or picture on shirt/T-shirt must not contain obscene or rude
messages.
f. Wind-breakers are not allowed to be worn in Library, classroom,
laboratories, office and examination hall. If the temperature is too cold
sweaters are permitted.
g. National Malaysian costumes are encouraged. (National dress, batik etc).
1b.
Pants
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1c.
Sport Attire
a. Proper attire must be observed in any during sport activities in sport
venues.
b. Sport attire should not be worn in class, laboratory and library.
1d.
Shoes
Students are advised to wear appropriate shoes when they are in the class,
class, laboratory, office and library. Slippers and sandals and the like are
considered improper attire for the places mentioned above.
1e.
Hair
a. In general, hair must look smart and not long.
b. Hair at the back must not touch beyond the collar of shirt.
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
NO.
2.
2a.
Dress
a.
b.
c.
d.
2b.
Sarongs/Skirt
a. Must cover the knee area.
b. Slits must not expose the tight area.
c. Must not see trough.
2c.
Pants
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2d.
Sport Attire
a. Proper attire must be observed in any during sport activities in sport
venues.
b. Sport attire should not be worn in class, laboratory and library.
2e.
Hair
a. Hair must not be bleached or coloured.
b. Hair must not be too short or bald.
c. Hair styles such as Mohican, afro, punk etc. are not permitted.
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2f.
Shoes
Students are advised to wear appropriate shoes when they are in the class,
class, laboratory, office and library. Slippers and sandals and the like are
considered improper attire for the places mentioned above.
NO.
3.
General Rules
a. Male students are not permitted to wear womens attire and/or accessories
such as necklace, bracelet, earring, nose-rings, hair ribbons etc.
b. Caps are not permitted in the library, classrooms, halls and offices.
c. Students should always look neat, clean and presentable. Their attire and
appearance should not embody/depict any undesirable or unacceptable
culture/lifestyles by the society.
d. All students must carry the Students Identification Card (ID) at all times.
The students ID card should always be clipped to the chest area of the
students shirt or dress with the photo facing the front.
4.
rules and regulation, the following actions can be take against them.
i. Warning.
ii. Fine up to a maximum of RM 50.00.
iii. Reported to Student Disciplinary Committee.
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Lampiran IV
IV.
NO
OFFENCE
PENALTY/ACTION
i)
A maximum fine of RM
50.00(driver/pillion rider) and/ or
Important Note:
These provisions are subject to change by University at its own discretion from time
to time.
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