TUESDAY, 22 APRIL – The School of Education and Social Development (SPPS) contingent dominated the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Inter-Schools Athletics Championship held recently.

SPPS represented by 45 athletes collected 22 gold, seven silver and three bronze nudging 12 other UMS schools at the championship which entered its 15^th edition.

The championship also saw SPPS athletes Eldy Sham Elron and Merrey Gabali crowned the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year of the championship which was held at UMS Sports Complex.

Eldy won four gold medals in the 100m and 200m sprint, 400 metres hurdles and led his team in capturing gold in the 4 x 100m relay event.

Meanwhile, Merry won gold in the triple jump, 100m sprint and 4 x 100m relay.

With their medal haul of five gold, two silver and two bronze, second place went to the contingent from the School of Psychology and Social Work (SPKS), while the Labuan School of International Business and Finance took the third spot with two gold, 11 silver and 10 bronze.

The prize-giving to the winners were presented by the Director of UMS Sports Centre, Mohd. Asyraaf Fong Abdullah. – SS (fl)



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MONDAY, 21 APRIL – The Housewives and Women Staff Club (KESUMBA) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) continues to actively forge their ties with the Navy Family Welfare Body (BAKAT Laut), Royal Malaysian Navy Base (TLDM) Sepanggar.

Recently, KESUMBA had a friendly match with BAKAT Laut which was held for the first time as part of their aim in inculcating sports among its members.

At the competition, a total of five events were fielded; Deck Hockey, Futsal, Badminton, Netball and Volleyball.

KESUMBA beat BAKAT Laut in three events namely Futsal (10-0), Badminton (3-2) and Netball (11-10). Whilst BAKAT Laut trounced KESUMBA in Deck Hockey (3-0) and Volleyball (3-0).

According to the President of KESUMBA, Datin Baidah Ibrahim; the events were in tandem with the objectives of KESUMBA which was to engage and collaborate with outside agencies in improving the university’s image.

“Win or lose is not the primary aim but more so the meeting and relationship formed, exchange of thoughts and ideas which can bring mutual benefit for both parties,” said the wife of the Vice-Chancellor of UMS.

Also present was the Chairman of BAKAT Laut, Datin Ir. Nor Aishah Mohamed Nasri and KESUMBA Trustee Holder, Datin Nurah Bungsu.

The Friendly Match was a continuation to the courtesy call by KESUMBA to BAKAT Laut on 19 March this year. – ZMD (fl)

 

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 MONDAY, 21 APRIL – The Student Mentor Club (PR-Siswa) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) had for the first time partnered with UMS Recreation Club, UMS Four Wheel Drive Club Volunteers and the School of Medicine in the X-Magandai Community X-Plorasi Programme which ended yesterday.

According to the Programme Director, Muhammad Yusuf Mohd. Sobery, the activities which was in the form of a rugged expedition for three days and two nights was participated by 30 participants with 15 four-wheel drive vehicles.

Speaking when contacted by reporters, he said the programme aimed to encourage and motivate students and parents received overwhelming response from the community of Magandai Village particularly among the students and teachers of Sekolah Kebangsaan Magandai.

“Besides knowledge sharing, we also had a wealth of experience especially first-hand understanding of the bitter sweet challenges and the lack of life among the interior communities,” he said.

Muhammad Yusuf, who is also the President of UMS PR-Siswa Club expressed his gratitude to the Department of Student Affairs and Alumni (HEP) in particular to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj. Kasim Hj. Md Mansur, for always supporting their efforts in realising this community-based programme.

“We also thank the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and International, Prof. Dr. Shariff Abd. Kadir S. Omang Al-Haj and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation UMS, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof for their support and in making this programme a success,” he further added.

With the theme ‘Exploring Reality, Helping the Community’, the programme which was held in conjunction with UMS 20^th anniversary was filled with a variety of educational programmes in addition to a tree planting event as a symbolic gesture in support of nature conservation as a shared responsibility.

For the record, UMS PR-Siswa Club is more synonymous with Skuad Rakan Ceria (Skuad RC) UMS which is under the guidance of psychology officer of HEP, Adzmil Abidin; who is always positive in reaching out to the community to build an intelligent and productive community. – SS (fl)

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FRIDAY, 18 APRIL – The Human Resource Development Sector, Human Resource Division, Registrar Department had successfully organised a Certificate Presentation Ceremony for the Bridging Programme for Lab Assistants February 2011 intake at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

The certificates were presentation by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah.

Earlier in his opening speech, he stressed that staff must constantly improve their knowledge, skills and competency in carrying out their responsibilities.

In addition, he also expressed hope that UMS employees would be dedicated to the university besides continuing in their pursuit of knowledge.

Meanwhile, UMS Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Hj. Mohd. Said in his opening speech said the Bridging Programme was an initiative to produce more practical and able lab assistants in tandem with their working environment based on science and technology.

According to him, a Lab Assistant’s job was important not to mention their involvement in the research and teaching in UMS.

He added that the course would run for four semesters every weekend for two years and was seen to be able to expose participants to a wide range of knowledge and skills related to science and humanity.

“Hopefully with the knowledge and trainings acquired, the employees involved would be more confident and would be able to serve in a more productive, innovative and competitive way,” Datuk Abdullah said ending his speech.

A total of 22 laboratory assistants received certificates at the function. Also present were the Heads of Department and facilitators.



Source : Human Resources Division , Registrar Department

 

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