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Kongsi Ilmu ABISNIN, 31 MAC – Seramai 50 pelajar Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) dan pelajar lepasan STPM dari beberapa sekolah menengah sekitar Sabah telah menyertai  Program Ilmu Seiring Maju II (PRISMA II) yang berakhir pada Ahad.
 
Program itu yang dianjurkan Exco Akademik dan Kerjaya Jawatankuasa Kebajikan Mahasiswa (JAKMAS) Kolej Kediaman Anugerah Bestari (AB) dengan Kerjasama Sekretariat Rakan Muda Institut Pengajian Tinggi (IPT) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) diadakan selama tiga  hari di kolej berkenaan.
 
Menurut Pengetua Kolej AB, Fauzie Sarjono; penganjurannya antara lain bertujuan mempromosi UMS kepada pelajar luar bandar selain sebagai pendedahan awal mengenai kehidupan seseorang yang bergelar mahasiswa.
 
“Ia juga bagi memberi maklumat berkaitan hala tuju kemasukan ke universiti melalui permohonan Unit Permohonan Universiti (UPU) serta penerangan berkaitan permohonan biasiswa di samping penerapan nilai-nilai kepimpinan dan membentuk kekuatan fizikal peserta,” ujarnya.
 
Beliau berkata, PRISMA II dianjurkan bertepatan dengan keperluan semasa apabila pada bulan September IPT di seluruh Malaysia akan menerima kehadiran siswa siswi baharu yang berjaya melanjutkan pengajian.
 
"Pelajar pada era ini diberikan pelbagai kelebihan berbanding pelajar dahulu ketika era saya. Hari ini kita menyaksikan lambakan dorongan program yang diadakan oleh pelbagai pihak bagi memberikan nilai keintelektualan kepada masyarakat setempat. Maka, JAKMAS di bawah Exco Akademik dan Kerjaya tampil atas nilai kesedaran untuk memberikan beberapa tips pendidikan menerusi penganjuran PRISMA II,” tambah Fauzie.
   
PRISMA II merupakan kesinambungan PRISMA I yang diadakan di Pantai Resort Membakut pada 2013. Antara sekolah yang turut serta ialah SMK Putatan, SMK Abdul Rahim Kudat, SMK Kota Marudu, Maktab Sabah, SMK Pengiran Omar Sipitang dan SMK Kudat 2. –SM & SS
 

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nasyid juaraFRIDAY, 28 MARCH – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Nasyid Group became the favourite at the just concluded Nasyid Competition held in conjunction with the Islamic Art Festival.

Known as ‘In D’Heart’, the group performed in a song entitled ‘Fikir’ or Think which wowed the judges’ hearts and was crowned champion in the Modern and Traditional Category.

The group received cash prize of RM600 and a certificate of participation.

When asked about the key to their success; the group leader, Mujahid Halpi attributed it to the high commitment of each member besides the vocal strength which the group considered as a gift of Allah SWT.

“In addition, the Student Cultural Affairs Unit also provides lots of advice and encouragement. We also receive strong support from the Chairman of ‘In D’Heart’ Club, Mohamad Juhar Harun and the President of the Student Representatives Council (MPP) Fandyi Sanizan Jurup who had helped us with our needs before, during and after the competition,” he said.

Stressing of his strong interest in Nasyid, Mujahid also shared that their involvement was part of effective preaching besides putting UMS at a higher level in the nation’s nasyid industry.

 “Therefore, we hope that the university would be  able to provide nasyid equipment here. I can see that there are a lot of potential among university students in the nasyid arena,” he added.

‘In D’Heart’ nasyid club was formed in 2012 and performs actively in public events such as Tamu Gadang, etc. – SS & SM (fl)

 
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Pendaftar Bengkel integritiFRIDAY, 28 MARCH – The Administration and Governance Department of the Registrar Department Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) continued in its efforts to foster the culture of integrity among its staff.

As such, the department had organised a workshop on Development of Individual and Organisation with Integrity (PIOB) recently which was presented by the Senior Assistant Director of the Institute of Integrity Malaysia, Harisham Ibrahim.

According to the Deputy Chairman of the Organising Committee of UMS Integrity Month, Talib Abdullah Shani, the workshop aimed to foster the culture of integrity among public servants in particular UMS besides creating awareness on the importance of integrity within an organisation.

“This programme would help UMS staff understand the government’s efforts in implementing the National Integrity Plan (PIN) in creating a strong community in terms of moral and ethics, be religious and with strong spiritual values, backed by righteous character,” he added.

Talib said that the government is providing an insight into PIN to curb corruption, social problems in the community and bureaucracy which is prevalent in Malaysia.

“Therefore, I believe with such workshop, it would be able to expose and inculcate integrity to the roots,” he stressed. He was speaking at the official opening of the workshop which was held at the School of Medicine UMS Auditorium.

The workshop also provided an understanding to UMS staff of minor offenses that violate the ethics and compliance of the ‘I Promise’ which was signed by all university staff. – ZMD (fl)

 
Source: Registrar Department

 
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konvo timorlesteTHURSDAY, 27 MARCH – The 2 April 2014 will be an historic date when Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) confers its highest recognition to the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão.

The Commemorative Convocation Ceremony will be held at the Dewan Canselor (Chancellor Hall), UMS and the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations awarded to the premier leader of the republic will be presented by the Head of State Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr.) Haji Juhar Datuk Hj. Mahiruddin who is also the Chancellor of UMS.

Also expected to attend are the Chief Minister of Sabah who is also the Pro-Chancellor of UMS, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj. Aman and 38 members of the delegation from the republic.

In conjunction with the ceremony, a number of events have been scheduled which includes the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UMS and the National University of Timor-Leste on the 31 March besides another MoU with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the republic after the convocation ceremony.

Gusmao is also expected to attend a luncheon with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak and wife, Datin Rosmah Mansor at Seri Perdana, Putrajaya. – CD (fl)

 
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PC Timor-3112THURSDAY, 27 MARCH – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will stand to benefit through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste which would be signed on 2 April 2014.

Under the MoU, UMS will provide the expertise and skills to establish training schemes in the oil and gas industry to selected community in the country.

According to the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah, for a start, UMS would offer the opportunity to study for certificates to diploma level to 30 selected trainees from Timor-Leste.

“The MoU will certainly increase the number of students thus putting the image of UMS internationally,” he said at a press conference held this morning.

He also added that a UMS-Timor Leste Liaison Centre would also be established to coordinate and strengthen the ties with the republic.

“The Liaison Centre will be officially opened by the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão at the Research Gallery, Chancellery Building UMS,” he added.

The Head of State cum Chancellor of UMS and Sabah Chief Minister cum Pro-Chancellor of UMS are expected to witness the signing of MoU. – ZMD (fl)


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