FRIDAY, 05 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is committed to becoming a university of excellence in teaching and research.

 UMS, through its Registrar Department in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering and Atikah Enterprise joint hands in the construction of Eco Sulap project UMS Peak and ‘Pilot Project Solar Farm’.

The launching ceremony was officiated by the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah at the Institute of Tropical Biology and Conservation (ITBC), today.

In his speech, he said that the Eco Sulap UMS Peak Construction Project was one of the projects that supported tourism activities in  UMS, under the Appreciation of Nature Package.

“This package will highlight the unique features of the natural environment in UMS campus such as the hills at UMS Peak.  Besides, activities such as trekking along the trails of UMS Hill that is  approximately 2.8 kilometres is the highlight of the Eco Sulap UMS Peak, he said.

Datuk Harun said the project would also be expected to provide experience to students and the public through its Nature Education Camp.

He said, the package would involve camping at UMS Hill to provide learning experience and ways to preserve the environment through lectures, workshops, field work, trekking, night walk, appreciation of and observation of nature, mind games, Group Trainings (LDK) and discussion including presentation by students.

Meanwhile, he disclosed that the ‘Pilot Project Solar Farm’ was carried out by Electrical Degree students of the Faculty of Engineering in the use of alternative energy to study the effectiveness and use of solar for electricity generation purposes.

Also present were UMS Registrar, No’man Datuk Haji Ahmad and Principal Officers of UMS. – SS (fl)

 
Photo: Musaab Umair

THURSDAY, 04 AUGUST – The Registrar Department of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently held their Monthly Assembly cum Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration in collaboration with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of the Centre  for Sustainable Minds (PML).

Held at Lecture Hall A1, the event was attended by senior staff of the Registrar Department and children from PML accompanied by their parents.

The celebration  was also added by the funny antics of the children, where they were also entertained by two Hari Raya songs performed by the popular local cartoon icon, Upin Ipin.

Earlier, UMS Registrar, No’man Hj Ahmad in his welcoming speech said that the event was held to foster better relationship amongst staff of the Registrar Department, parent s and children of PML.

“It corresponds to the chosen theme of the celebration, ‘Muhibbah Aidilfitri in the Campus’,” he added.

The event served a variety of delicious Hari Raya food prepared by staff and the PTA members of PML. – (fl) 

By Abduh Waren Kandil (Intern)

THURSDAY, 04 AUGUST – The Psychology and Social Health Research Unit (UPPsiKS) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recenlty organised a ‘Workshop on Practical Method Using Hypnotherapy’.

Held at Seminar Room 5, Faculty of Psychology and Education, more than 50 participants comprising staff and students of UMS, as well as staff of government departments and agencies attended the workshop.

According to UPPsiKS Head, Dr. Ferlis Bullare, the workshop aimed to help participants maintain balance in mind and physical to achieve self gratification.

He added , stress be it at work place or at home could affect mental health which included psychological, physical and mind if left unchecked.

“Therapy for such cases are needed as we all face various situation in the work place or at home,. And hypnotherapy could help us control stress and subsequently increase labour productivity,” he said.

He also hoped that workshop participants could learn and practice the relaxation techniques taught using hypnotherapy method on themselves for mind and physical fitness.

The workshop organised by the counselling and Islamic medicine practitioners, Tuan Haji Mohd Maktar Imam Haji Nor among others introduced basic knowledge on hypnotherapy and also applying the technique to participants. – MA (fl)

THURSDAY, 04 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) tourist visits continues to soar after the launching of EcoCampus Visitor Information Centre (EVIC) yesterday.

UMS Media survey today found that tourists arriving in three tourist buses and two taxis were enjoying the scenery around UMS Chancellor Hall.

All of them took photographs of the surrounding areas, especially of the Clock Tower that is unique and an attraction itself.

There were also taking selfies against the backdrop of the stairs near the library and the Chancellery Building from below.

It was understood that these were tourists from China, Korea and Japan, judging from their appearance. – SS (fl)