THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER – Small Islands Research Centre (SIRC) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will ensure the small islands’ ecosystem sustainability, especially around the waters of Sabah.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali said the setting up of such research centre was the first of its kind in Malaysia initiated by UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah in ensuring that research be done on the small islands.

“SIRC not only adds more research associated to it in its collection, but also ensures that all information be shared with government agencies for the purpose of enforcement,” he said.

He said this at the talk-show ‘Assalamualaikum’ on AlHijrah TV.

SIRC he said would be launched on 30 September in a ceremony. – MA (fl)


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THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER – The islands in Malaysia, especially those located close to the border need to be gazetted so as to avoid a struggle on the rights to the islands.

This was stated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali in a talk-show programme entitled ‘Discovery and Conservation of Islands in Sabah’ with hosts Fadzli Aziz and Amin Idris at AlHijrah studio this morning.

In the programme ‘Assalamualaikum’, Dr. Ismail explained that all the islands on the East Coast of Sabah have been gazetted. Thus, the country will not face any problems such as those claims made on Sipadan Island and Ligitan Island some time ago.

“Occupation of the island is also important in proving that the islands belong to the country,” he said.

‘Assalamualaikum’ is a talk-show segment broadcast live on AlHijrah TV at 8.30-10.30 am daily. – MA (fl)



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THURSDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER – In conjunction with World Tourism Day on 27 September, UMS will launch EcoTourism @ Campus to promote to outsiders the natural beauty found inside the campus.

According to sources from the EcoCampus Management Centre, some areas or facilities available at UMS have the potential to be highlighted as an EcoTourism Campus attraction; among them are the Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation Orchids Gallery, Marine Museum and Aquarium and ODEC Beach.

EcoTourism @ Campus which will be launched, is intended to educate outsiders on the importance of nature conservation by using knowledge-based approach, in line with the objectives of UMS in exploring, preserving and effective knowledge sharing to develop the society and nation.

The programme based on educational tourism is one of the efforts in bringing about success to UMS EcoCampus initiative which was launched on 7 February last year.

To be held at the premises of the Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, EcoTourism @ Campus is expected to be officiated by the Minister of Community Development and Consumer Affairs, Datuk Hajah Jainab Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Ahmad Ayid. – MA (fl)


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