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From Rainforests to Research Labs: Biotechnology Driving Sabah’s Bioeconomy

04 July 2025

Article by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to...

Battling Zoonotic Threats in Sabah: Why One Health Matters Now More Than Ever

06 June 2025

Article by: Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled...

Tough Decisions That Upset People – The HR Challenges

28 April 2025

By Associate Professor Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In every organization, tough decisions must be made at some point. These decisions are usually...

Is U.S. Tariffs for Malaysia, A Threat or a Wake-Up Call?

16 April 2025

By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caroline Geetha A/P B. Arokiadasan, Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Development and Planning, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah When the United States...

Reassessing the Sultanate of Sulu’s Renewed Claim to Sabah: A Preliminary Rebuttal

08 April 2025

By: Marja Azlima Omar, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In April 2025, the Sultanate of Sulu announced its intention to invoke a series of historic treaties,...

Exploring Japanese Early Childhood Education: Lessons from an Educational Visit

03 February 2025

Author: Dr Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah INTRODUCTION This article begins with an account of how I discovered my academic...

Sabah Day, a Meaningful Day to Remember

19 August 2024

By: Dr. Eko Prayitno Joko, Head of the History Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah From colonised to independent. From the Federation of Malaya to the...

UMS Clock Tower: A Great Opportunity for Young Engineers

02 April 2024

Author: Dr. Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloakc82498c2a3aff46b71283c6f14cbb1bc').innerHTML =...

Marketing for Positive Social Change

06 February 2024

Embarking on a mission for a greener tomorrow, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students initiated the "Strawvolution: Metal Straws for Sustainable Future" and “Do...

Crisis Traits And Competencies

02 January 2024

By Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Director, Corporate Communication Centre A crisis is a significant calamity that can arise from a natural disaster, illness, human error, intentional purpose, or any combination of...

Road To A Jumbo Disaster

23 October 2023

[The Star, 23 October 2023] I HAVE dedicated almost 17 years to the conservation of biodiversity in Sabah. During this time, I’ve been privileged to contribute to safeguarding the wild...

The Armoured Volkswagen of Gaya Island

05 September 2023

Gaya Island, situated very close to Kota Kinabalu city, is renowned for its marine wildlife attractions, captivating both international and local tourists. However, beyond its aquatic wonders, the island holds...

Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

on 10 July 2025

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on 07 July 2025

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Simple Steps to Access the Database

Simple Steps to Access the Database

on 07 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library SIMPLE STEPS TO ACCESS THE DATABASE...

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Book and General Publications Published in January-June 2025 for Verification in the SMPPPI

on 04 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Press Assalamualaikum wbt and Good Afternoon. Book...

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on 04 July 2025

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Call for Abstract/Oral/Poster: International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025

Call for Abstract/Oral/Poster: International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Strategic Management Centre 🌱📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACT/ORAL/POSTER: ICBS...

Malaysia Association of  Research Managers & Administrators (MyRMA) Symposium 2025

Malaysia Association of  Research Managers & Administrators (MyRMA) Symposium 2025

on 03 July 2025

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International Seminar on Forensic Engineering 2025

International Seminar on Forensic Engineering 2025

on 03 July 2025

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Call for Abstract for the 2nd Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion and Composting (ADIC2025)

Call for Abstract for the 2nd Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion and Composting (ADIC2025)

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Faculty of Engineering Dear all academicians, researchers, students...

Phase 1: Articles and proceeding published in January – April 2025

Phase 1: Articles and proceeding published in January – April 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library Assalamualaikum w.b.t dan Salam Sejahtera, YBhg. ...

Call for Papers: 7th IICAIET 2025, 26-28 August 2025

Call for Papers: 7th IICAIET 2025, 26-28 August 2025

on 03 July 2025

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on 02 July 2025

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Labuan School of International Business and Finance

18ProfMadyaDrSyedNasirinSyedZainolAbidin

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syed Nasirin Syed Zainol Abidin
Visit Our Website: http://www.ums.edu.my/spkal


Message From The Dean

Sekolah Perniagaan dan Kewangan Antarabangsa Labuan (SPKAL) strives to become a centre for higher learning with a global perspective. SPKAL programs and research focus on five main business disciplines: International Finance, International and Offshore Banking, International Marketing, International Financial Economics, and Islamic Finance.

Through the integration of conceptual, technical, and communication skills in the delivery of quality education, the School aims to prepare, educate, and develop young minds to become future global business leaders who would be able to navigate the world of tomorrow.

In terms of research facilities, SPKAL boasts three computer laboratories, made possible by Islamic Development Bank funding.  The fully equipped labs are: The Advertising & Information Lab, Investment Lab, and Advanced Research Lab.

We hope that you will relish the opportunity to study at our School.  We look forward to helping you achieve your educational and career goals.

 

 


 

About Us:

Sekolah Perniagaan dan Kewangan Antarabangsa Labuan (SPKAL), also known as Labuan School of International Business and Finance (LSIBF) started its operation in May 1999 with an intake of 356 students. SPKAL offerings five programmes in the fields of International Finance, International and Offshore Banking, International Marketing, International Financial Economics and Islamic Finance.

Vision

Sekolah Perniagaan dan Kewangan Antarabangsa Labuan strives to become a centre for higher educational learning with global perspectives, which reflects Labuan as an International Financial Centre.

Mission

Sekolah Perniagaan dan Kewangan Antarabangsa Labuan intends to produce educated human resource in the field of international business and finance management equipped with information and multimedia technology so as to fulfill the requirement of workforce which has competitive ability in international arena through the integration of conceptual, technical, human and communication skills.

Objectives

  1. To generate knowledge in business and finance with global perspectives through teaching, researching and publication.
  2. To provide comprehensive education through the integration of conceptual, technical, human and communication skills.
  3. To produce educated and well-trained workforce in the fields of international business and finance complimented with multimedia skills.
  4. To produce human resource who are able to contribute to the nation’s development and have competitive capability in the international arena.

 


Contact Info:

ico-address Labuan School of International Business and Finance, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus, Jalan Sungai Pagar, 87000 Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia

ico-phone+6087-460486 / +6087-466742 ico-fax +6087-460477

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ico-webhttp://www.ums.edu.my/spkal

 

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