TUESDAY, 06 SEPTEMBER – Nine Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Board of Directors (BOD) members attended the No. 5/2016 - 74^th BOD Meeting, held at the Kiamsam Seminar Room, UMS Labuan International Campus, today.

The meeting, which began at 8.30 am was chaired by the Chairman of the BOD UMS, Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki Tun Azmi.

Also present was the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah.

Upon arrival at the Tower Building, Tun Zaki was greeted by the Director of UMSKAL, Associate Professor Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik.

Dr. Murnizam then briefed the board members on the development and administrative management of UMS Labuan at the Sri Seminar Room, after the BOD meeting.

Tun Zaki then attended the meet-the-students session with the new intake for UMS Labuan for the 2016/2017 academic session at the Main Lecture Hall (DKP).

Source: Azri Onn, UMSKAL

MONDAY, 05 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP), today welcomed 13 students  under the Creditable Student Mobility Programme for the 2016/2017 session.

Of these, six were from Universitas Pasundan (UNPAS), Indonesia whilst the other seven were from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM).

The welcoming ceremony took place at UMS campus, attended by the Dean of FPP, Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Dahlan Hj. A. Malek, Head of Programme and Escorting Officer from UNPAS, Dr. Abu Haraerah; and UUM Escorting Officer, Dr. Zailly Ahmad Ramli.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Mohd Dahlan said, the Creditable Student Mobility Programme was a collaboration between UMS and other universities in realising the Higher Education Ministry’s proposal to increase higher education internationalisation in Malaysia.

“This is the second such programme organised by FPP UMS and UUM, where last year the same programme was held in collaboration with Universiti Mercu Buana, Indonesia.

“This time, together with UNPAS with many programmes planned, we expect this programme can be further continued with larger strides thus strengthening the relationship at international level,” he said.

Dr. Dahlan added, FPP is also sending a total of seven second year Social Work Programme students  to UUM tomorrow.

“Meanwhile, five students will depart to UNPAS for the same mobility programme on 20 September,” he said.

Also present were FPP Deputy Dean of Academic and International, Dr. Roslee Talib; FPP Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Alumni,  Dr. Getrude C. Ah Chang @ Grace,  and the Director of the Centre for International Affairs UMS, Molly Donna Awang Sham.

According to the normal practice, the Creditable Student Mobility Programme is scheduled for one semester only, ie. six months. – (fl)

FRIDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER – Deputy Minister of Education Malaysia, Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching advised the new intake of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to be fully focused on the task given or on their primary responsibility in acquiring knowledge.

She said, she believed that if students fulfill this responsibility, UMS would produce the best students that would be the pride of the people and the country especially Sabah, in four or five years time.

“Take advantage of every opportunity to gain knowledge and talents as best as possible so that you will become a successful person, because in the face of increasingly fierce global competition, a lot of knowledge and new skills need to be mastered before you step out into the working world.

“So, aim to be the best because in today’s competitive world, only the best will succeed,” she said at the meet-the-student session held at Dewan Canselor (Chancellor Hall).

She added, the Ministry of Higher Education is committed to elevate higher education, including through the Malaysia Education Blueprint (Higher Educaition), which was drafted in 2013.

“Cries of “Soaring Upwards” could raise the spirits of the students and staff at higher education in supporting efforts to realise the access to success, high international standard quality, equity for all students, solidarity and high efficiency in the implementation of education policies and programmes.

Also present were the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali. -(fl)

FRIDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER – New students of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) were reminded to comply with the acts, statutes, rules and regulations enforced by the university.

Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said, this is not intended to restrict freedom in the university but to shape students who are disciplined, and do not pose a problem to any party.

“Steer clear from taking part in activities that could threaten the safety and harmony of this country.

“Do not be easily influenced or follow other elements whose agendas are vague, as this will only jeopardise your future.

“When dealing with such activities, your studies would be neglected and you will lose your focus, while your soul tries to rebel, the university’s management will not compromise such behaviour that violates rules and discipline,” he said.

He said this in his speech during the Pledge Taking Ceremony of new students for the 2016/2017 Academic Session at Dewan Canselor (Chancellor Hall).

He said, the Pledge Taking ceremony would hopefully assist students of UMS in determining their own objectives.

“Do not doubt your intention of stepping into the ivory tower.

‘When you set foot in UMS, there is only one goal, that is to acquire knowledge in order to achieve your ambition,” he stressed.

Also present at the ceremony was the Chief Minister of Sabah cum Pro-Chancellor of UMS, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman. – (fl)