OUR JOURNEY

Dewan Latehan RIDA

Dewan Latehan RIDA (Rural and Industrial Development Authority Training Centre) was established with the objective of rebuilding rural society as well as improving its economy.

1956

Institut Teknologi MARA

On 14 October 1967, MARA College was officially renamed Institut Teknologi MARA (ITM).

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1965

Maktab MARA

Dewan Latehan RIDA was renamed Maktab MARA. MARA stands for ‘Majlis Amanah Rakyat’ or the Council of Trust for Indigenous People.

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1967

1996

Institut Teknologi MARA

As a result of an amendment to the 1976 Act, ITM was given all powers accorded to a university but retained its historical name until 1999. By then, ITM had established a branch campus in every state of the country.

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1999

Universiti Teknologi MARA

On 26 August 1999, ITM was renamed Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). 

With this acknowledgement from the government, a major restructuring exercise was carried out in order to consolidate the university’s resources for optimum productivity.

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To remain relevant, UiTM needs to be proactive in its response to an ever-changing, evolving national and global landscape.

The strategic plan is based on three (3) strategic thrusts:

UiTM2025

STRATEGIC PLAN 

Quality Education

Global Excellence

Value-Driven Performance

Developing a Sports Science Coaching Framework for Silat: A Systematic Synthesis of Research from UiTM (2013–2024)

Mohamad Nizam Mohamed Shapie (1)*, Mohamad Rahizam Abdul Rahim (1), Nagoor Meera Abdullah (1),

Hazim Samsudin (2), Nasru Syazwan Nawai (2), Nurul Ihsan (3) & Padli (3)

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1- Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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2- Malaysian Organization of Authentic Malay Silat Arts (PASSMAL), Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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3- Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan, Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP)

Sumatera Barat, Indonesia

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Background

• Silat as living heritage and martial art (Shapie, 2021)
• UiTM research leadership since 2013
• Interdisciplinary approach: physiology, pedagogy, sports science (Shapie et al., 2024)

Research Gap

• No systematic consolidation until now
• Previous studies scattered across themes
• Need for a comprehensive framework

Objectives

1. Compile UiTM’s Silat research (2013–2024)
2. Identify themes and gaps
3. Contextualize within global martial arts discourse
4. Develop a coaching framework

Methods – Overview

• 47 studies reviewed
• Sources: journals, conferences, institutional publications
• Excluded non-standardized Silat forms

Methods – Analytical Tools

• Matrix coding (Gough et al., 2017)
• Text-mining: Voyant Tools & Excel ToolPak
• Visual outputs: Table 1, Figure 1, Figure 2

Table 1 – Sample Coding Matrix of Silat Research (2013–2024)

(This table visually shows how we organized the 47 studies.)

Research Phases

• 2013–2016: Physiology & recovery studies
• 2017–2020: Training & curriculum innovation
• 2021–2024: Internationalization & competitive formats

Key Themes

1. Physical performance metrics
2. Sports-specific training science
3. Curriculum & education integration
4. Recovery & rehabilitation strategies
5. Socio-cultural identity

Results – Key Contributions

• Athlete benchmarks established
• Innovative training methodologies
• Curriculum integration at schools/universities
• Recovery-based interventions
• Emphasis on cultural identity

Innovation Pathway

• Physiological studies → Training science → Silat Tempur → Silat EVO
• Culmination: Coaching framework for Silat
• Shown in Figure 3

Discussion Highlights

• UiTM’s sustained leadership in Silat research
• Integration of traditional knowledge and modern science
• Framework serves grassroots and elite competition

Conclusion

• Silat matured into interdisciplinary research field
• UiTM research synthesized into a sports science coaching framework
• Framework balances evidence-based practice with cultural authenticity

Future Directions

• Digital coaching systems
• Curriculum evaluation mechanisms
• Longitudinal policy impact studies
• International dissemination through AIRBORNE

References

1. Shapie, M.N.M. (2021). The Warrior Attitude (Sikap Pendekar) in Malay Silat Encouraging Malaysian Interest in Global Martial Arts and Combat Sports. In “Southeast Asian Martial Arts: A Unique and Complex Cultural Phenomenon,” Ryu, S., Lee, K. & Hwang, J. (eds); p. 26-95. Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea: International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO [ICM]: Chungju-si. (ISBN: 9791191300239)Malaysia offers a replicable model.

References

1. Gough, D., Oliver, S., & Thomas, J. (2017). An introduction to systematic reviews (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications.
2. Shapie, M.N.M. (2021). The Warrior Attitude (Sikap Pendekar) in Malay Silat Encouraging Malaysian Interest in Global Martial Arts and Combat Sports. In “Southeast Asian Martial Arts: A Unique and Complex Cultural Phenomenon,” Ryu, S., Lee, K. & Hwang, J. (eds); p. 26-95. Chungcheongbuk-do, Korea: International Centre of Martial Arts for Youth Development and Engagement under the auspices of UNESCO [ICM]: Chungju-si
3. Shapie, M.N.M., Samsudin, H., Abdullah, N.M., Rahim, M.R.A., Ihsan, N., Nawai, N.S.N., Padli (2024). Tradition To Academia: The Transformation of Silat Education (2014-2024). In Ruslan, N., Zid, A., Radeeuddin, R. & Fariduddin, M.N. (Eds.), Book of the The 10th ASEAN Council of Physical Education and Sport (ACPES) International Conference 2024, (pp.478-482). Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation & Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia.

Acknowledgements

• UiTM Research Management Centre
• AIRBORNE RIG
• PASSMAL
• IMACSSS
• UNESCO ICM

Thank you very much

• ACPES
• MSU - IIT

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