Info: Preparing and Reporting to KMKK (Matriculation College)

Kolej Matrikulasi Kejuruteraan Kedah (KMKK): 2nd Intake @ 2025-07-06 (135pax)

• SPM 2024/25 candidates can apply online starting from:

• Phase 1: 1 December 2024 – 28 February 2025
• Phase 2: 24 April 2025 – 28 April 2025

• Appeals submission can be made online only from 21 May to 21 June 2025 after the results of the successful candidates are officially announced.

• 2nd intake candidates announced on 30 Jun 2025 and reporting on 06 Jul 2025 or 07 Jul 2025.

• Accept the Offer online (from MoE), print out the required docs as listed

• Open a bank saving account at Bank Rakyat (for the case of KMKK)

• Proceed to pay registration fee at BSN (walk-in) / myBSN (App) or Interbank GIRO (IBG)
• For BSN: You will need to pay RM0.60 service charges
• For IBG: Please pay using IBG only, do not pay via Instant Transfer or DuitNow
• No cash payment will be accepted during physical reporting day
• Amount of Registration Fee is stated below, depends on the course you are going to enroll

• Registration Fee is for following items, all tuition fee and hostel fee are fully borne by the Malaysia government
• Student's Insurance
• Orientation Week T-Shirt (2 sets)
• Student ID Card (Kad Matrik)
• Workshop Coat
• Lab Coat
• Student's activities fees
• Eligible students (for family household income below RM10,000) will get Student Living Allowance (Bantuan Sara Hidup Pelajar - BSHP, RM250/month) from govt, upon approval granted.
• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) exam fee to be paid by student after getting 1st BSHP from govt.

• KMKK Online Registration (http://mis.kmkk.matrik.edu.my/online/)
• Upload passport-size photo
• Input your house phone & mobile phone number
• Bank Payment Slip Number
• Student's New Bank Account Number 

• Once completed, save a copy of the slip generated (for submission during physical registration)

• Student Financing Agreement (Perjanjian Pembiayaan Pelajar)
• Please print out 2 copies for stamping & submission
• Use only Black / Blue Ball Pen to fill in manually, all in CAPITAL LETTERS
• Witness must be from MP / ADUN / Justice of the Peace / Chief / Village Head / government employees of the Management and Professional groups (Grade DG41 and above).
• Each witness must use the official stamp of his/her position and department. The use of stamps for "on behalf of" is PROHIBITED.
• LEAVE BLANK the "Signed on behalf of the GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA" column on Page 15. This column will be filled in by the Director of the Matriculation College of the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
• Submit for stamping online at https://stamps.hasil.gov.my using student's own account
• Online Submission Guideline
• Online Payment Guideline
• Stamping Fee to be paid via FPX online: RM10 (original copy) + RM10 (duplicate copy)

• [Official] Suggestion List of Personal Needs for Students in College (KMKK)

• Male Students
1. Shirt & Tie
2. Collared T-shirt 
3. Long pants
4. Prayer clothes (for Muslim students)
5. Blanket
6. Leather / PVC shoes
7. Sports shoes
8. Socks
9. T-Shirt and track bottoms
10. Pillow and bed sheet
11. Other personal needs

• Female Students
1. Modest clothing
2. Dark-colored slacks
3. Hijab (Muslim students)
4. Prayer clothes (for Muslim students)
5. Collared T-shirt
6. Blanket
7. Leather / PVC shoes
8. Sports shoes
9. Socks
10. T-Shirt and track bottoms
11. Pillow and bed sheet
12. Other personal needs

• [Reference Only] Additional Recommended List for Students in College (KMKK)

1. Pillow, blanket, bed sheet (not provided by the college)
2. Slipper (1 pair for indoor, 1 pair for outdoor)
3. Expandable luggage
4. Pad locks (either combinational number lock or key lock)
5. Extension Cord (Note: Officially allowed 2 outlets only, with SIRIM certified)
6. Standing Fan (Note: Max 3 units of standing fans are allowed in a room of 6pax)
7. USB-Powered Foldable Fan (each student allowed to have a unit)
8. Study lamp (Optional: There is wall mounted study lamp provided on top of the study desk)
9. Umbrella (anyhow, all the pathways in the college are covered pathway)
10. Cloth hanger, wall hook, S-hook, door hook, towel rack, etc
11. Personal hygiene stuffs (toiletries, bodywash, shampoo, towel, etc)
12. Laundry related stuffs (laundry basket, detergent, water pail, laundry clips, etc)
13. Dish washer & sponge (depends on individual)
14. Dustbin & rubbish bag
15. Broom & mop (can share among roommates)
16. Dried grocery / foods (biscuits, instant noodles, Milo, etc)
17. Water tumbler, flask, cup / mug (water cooler / dispenser available at each hostel's floor)
18. Plate/bowl & fork/spoon/chopstick, food containers
19. Basic medicine & first aid (Panadol, medicated oil (minyak angin), handyplus, etc)
20. Mosquito repellent related (Optional: Pureen Rekito, electric repellent, mosquitoes net, etc)
21. Additional foldable mattress / mattress topper (Optional: depends on individual)
22. Insect Repellent Spray, air refresher, etc (Optional)
23. Printer (Optional)
24. TnG e-Wallet & cash (keep minimum cash for daily use only)

• [Reference Only] Stationery List for Students in College (KMKK)
1. A4 paper and foolscap paper
2. Pen, pencil (2B/HB), ruler (30cm and 15cm), eraser
3. Scissor, blade, glue
4. File / folder, stapler, binder clip, triangle clip, puncher
5. Scientific Calculator
6. Engineering Drawing Tools (for Engineering Students only)
• A2 / A3 Portfolio Drawing Bag
• A3 Drawing Board + T-Square
• A3 Drawing Paper
• Mechanical Pencil (0.5mm / 0.3mm)
• Template Circle Ruler
• Triangle Ruler
• Geometry Kit

• Physical Reporting at KMKK
• Location: KMKK (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ma17zebM21vHNbFk6)
• Address:
  Kolej Matrikulasi Kejuruteraan Kedah (KMKK),
  Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia,
  Pokok Tai, 06720 Pendang, Kedah.

• Reporting Date/Time: 2025-07-06 (Sun) @ 08:30 - 13:00
• Selection of engineering courses (Basic/Civil/Mechanical/E&E) will be done during registration (first come first served basis)
• <Room Number> will be provided during physical registration

• Student Correspondence Address @ KMKK
• <Student Name>
  <Room Number>
  Kolej Matrikulasi Kejuruteraan Kedah,
  Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia,
  Pokok Tai, 06720 Pendang, Kedah.

• Student Attire @ KMKK
• Sun/Mon/Tue: Smart Casual
• Wed: Formal
• Thu: Traditional Wear (suggestion, not compulsory)

• Weekend / Off-Day @ KMKK
• Fri & Sat is official weekend / off-day for Kedah State
• Students are allowed to have outing or return home during weekend
• Students need to return / reporting to KMKK before 19:00 on Saturday

• Telecommunication Line & WiFi Signal Coverage @ KMKK
• KMKK provided free WiFi is quite weak (signal) and slow (speed)
• Recommended to have own data plan / WiFi router for faster internet speed
• Check your telco signals coverage before deciding which telco to subscribe
• CelcomDigi (tested) is having good coverage at KMKK

Photos / Videos:

• Admin Building

Mini Garden

Covered Pedestrian Pathway

• Hostel's Floor Plan 

Male's Hostel (Satria): 1st / 2nd / 3rd Floor

Male's Hostel (Satria): Ground Floor

Female's Hostel (Srikandi): 1st / 2nd / 3rd Floor

Female's Hostel (Srikandi): Ground Floor

• Male's Hostel (Kolej Kediaman Satria)

Front Entrance to Satria

Center Courtyard inside Satria

Study Area @ Ground Floor

Coin Laundry (Cashless Payment) & Vending Machine

Water Cooler / Dispenser @ Each Floor

Clothes Ironing Room @ Each Floor

Washing Area @ Each Floor

Clothes Drying Area (Ground Floor + Corridor Outside Each Room)

Shoe Rack Outside Each Room + Common Dustbin Along Corridor

Toilet (Left) & Shower Room (Right)

Shower Room (w/o Water Heater)

Study table in a row inside the room

Bedroom arrangement for students (equipped with 2 ceiling fans)

Hostel bedroom at a glance

Hostel restroom at a glance

• Cafeteria

Main Cafeteria in between 2 Blocks of Hostel
Foods Price: < RM7.00
Drinks Price: < RM3.50

Side Stall @ Main Cafeteria

Other Useful Info:

• Free WiFi @ KMKK

• Medical Treatment / Consultation Hours

• Parents / Guardians Visiting Hours

• Weekend (Fri, Sat) & Holiday: 08:30 - 18:30, can enter KMKK compound (exclude hostel)
• Weekday (Working Day): 16:00 - 18:30, only allowed at main entrance (guard house) 

Nearby Shops for Last Minutes Shopping / Purchase:

• Towards Padang Lembu (South East Side of KMKK):
• Taman Cahaya Ceria (7.5km): 99 Speedmart
• Taman Setia Harmoni (8.8km): 99 Speedmart & MR DIY

• Towards Gurun (South West Side of KMKK): 
• Guar Chempedak Town (8.4km): Pasaraya Longwan 
• Pusat Perniagaan Jerai Bestari (8.6km): 99 Speedmart
• Taman Jerai Maju (9.3km): Pasaraya Aneka, 99 Speedmart & MR DIY
• Gurun Town (9.9km): Eco-Shop

Useful Links:

• Application for KTMi-Card Student
• Travel by Train (ETS) - Butterworth to KL Sentral
• Travel: Inter-Terminal Transfer between KLIA1 & KLIA2
• Application to Local University via UPU (Govt. Subsidized) / Alternative (Self-Funded Direct Intake)

DIY Series 88: Transform-Your-Style Study Lamp Using PVC Pipe

Transform-Your-Style Study Lamp Using PVC Pipe

Getting an own-style study lamp is not that difficult. Here is an example of using PVC Pipe to construct a study lamp (LED Light). 

You can easily transform the style of the LED Light Study Lamp into any form (as long as it is still in stable conditions to stand).

Procedures:

1. Cut the PVC pipe into the length required 
2. Use hot glue gun to stick the button magnets onto a PVC pipe
3. Stick the magnetic strips onto the LED Light
4. Assemble the whole light stand with the PVC pipe and the PVC elbow

Photos:

Materials Needed:

• LED Light (Rechargeable via USB-C) - US$1.00
• Magnetic Strips (2pcs) - Free, bundled with the LED Light
• Button Magnets (4pcs to 6pcs) - US$1.00
• PVC Pipe - Free, leftover parts / recycle parts
• PVC Elbow (5pcs) - US$0.20 to US$0.30

Tools:

• Hot glue gun
• PVC Pipe Cutter

DIY Series 87: Samsung WA88V4 Washing Machine Repair (Part 2 of 2) - Motor

Samsung WA88V4 Washing Machine Repair (Part 2 of 2) - Motor

Symptoms:

• Upon Power ON, all Wash/Rinse/Spin Mode are not working.
• Both drum and pulsator are not rotating at all at any mode.

Findings:

• Even after replaced Gear Mechanism and Rubber Belt but still not working
• Found out the AC Motor was burnt, and capacitor was broken

Photos:

1. Samsung Washing Machine WA88V4
2. Washing Machine motor (Model: WAS165WTVA) is burnt, need to get replacement.
3. AC Motor Start/Run Capacitor (CBB65, 8uF) is not working. Measured Value = 6.97nF (broken)
4. New OEM AC Motor (Model: WAS165WTVA, 150W)
5. New AC Motor (180W ~ 220W) Wiring & Functional Check
• Red  - Blue   : 32.1 Ohm
• Blue - Purple: 31.6 Ohm
• Red  - Purple: 63.1 Ohm
• Blue is Common, AC Motor Start/Run Capacitor will be connected to Red and Purple
6. Calculation to get suitable AC Motor Start/Run Capacitor. Recommended: 12uF ~ 16uF
7. New AC Motor Run Capacitor (CBB60, 435V, 16uF). Measured Value = 16uF
8. New Motor and Start/Run Capacitor wiring connection diagram
9. New Motor + New Capacitor Testing: For Clock-Wise (CW) rotation
10. New Motor + New Capacitor Testing: For Counter-Clock-Wise (CCW) rotation
11. Install new capacitor (16uF) and new motor
12. Install new rubber belt

Videos:

1. New Motor + New Capacitor Testing: For Clock-Wise (CW) rotation
2. New Motor + New Capacitor Testing: For Counter-Clock-Wise (CCW) rotation

Tools required:

• Screwdriver
• T-Shape Wrench

Cost involved:

• WA88V4 OEM AC Motor (Model: WAS165WTVA) = US$22 ~ US$25
• CBB60/CBB65 AC Motor Start/Run Capacitor 450V 8uF = US$2 ~ US5

Info Share:

• When a motor first starts up, it needs more power than once it runs continuously. This extra boost of power is supplied by the capacitor, which acts as a battery to store power for when it is needed.
• If the washing machine capacitor is bad, there may not be enough power for the motor to start, and your washing machine may not work at all. However, the motor may try to pull excessive current, which can cause the motor's windings (the coils of wire inside the motor) to overheat and potentially burn out. Your washing machine might run but be slow and not work properly or efficiently.