MONDAY, 8 AUGUST – Efforts by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to develop the Livestock Feed Research Centre at Apin-Apin, Keningau has the full supported of Assistant Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry Sabah, Datuk Hj. Sairin Hj. Karno.

Speaking at the opening of the Farmers Entrepreneurship and UMS With-the-people Programme at SMK Apin-Apin recently, he stressed that the livestock industry in Sabah had a huge potential for development.

“Sabah’s strategic position and free from major livestock diseases give us the advantage to develop the livestock industry.  However, the cost of livestock feed seems to be the major barrier as the cost are high resulting in higher operating cost,” he said.

Datuk Sairin also hoped that the establishment of this centre could help the state government in formulating nutritious livestock feed with a more reasonable cost and the use of local food resources available in Sabah.

He also added that the state government through the Sabah Agricultural Policy focused on the development of food security and food production in Sabah.

“With this centre, entrepreneurship programmes added with the support from UMS, the state government expects more young entrepreneurs, especially youths can become successful and well-known entrepreneurs, helping in the development of the agriculture industry in Sabah,” he further added.

Also present at the one-day programme were the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah;, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and International, Professor Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin; Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation UMS, Professor Dr. Shahril Yusof; UMS Registrar, No’man Datuk Ahmad; Senior Officers of UMS, students of SMK Apin-Apin and the surrounding community. – CD (fl)

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FRIDAY, 5 AUGUST – The Haemostasis Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was recently acknowledged to have met the international standards when it was awarded the MS ISO 15189 Accreditation Certificate by the Department of Standards Malaysia.

The certificate was presented by the Director of the Department of Standards Malaysia, Shaharul Sadri Alwi to the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah in a ceremony held at the Gallery, this morning.

The accreditation meant that the UMS Haemostatis Laboratory is now able to provide services for women in terms of test sample to the end-user, either from government hospitals or from the patient.

Earlier, in his speech, Datuk Harun said that this achievement marked a significant milestone in the history of UMS, where the lab was the first among 100 laboratoies available at the campus to be accorded with the accreditation certificate.

“This effort was initiated in 2013 and after almost two and a half years, finally the UMS Haemostasis Laboratory is given this accreditation, which is indeed a successful event for FPSK in achieving their aspiration with this ‘Certificate of Accreditation in the field of Medicine Test: Haematoloty”, he said.

He said, this recognition has made UMS as one of the centres for academic excellence in the region.

Also present at the ceremony was FPSK Dean, Professor Dr. Zainal Arifin Mustapha and the Director of the Haemostasis Lab FPSK, Associate Professor Dr. Thiruchelvam Ayadurai. – MA (fl)

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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)

 
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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)