According to a statement issued by SPOR UMS, the workshop aimed to share its expertise with rural communities particularly in the area of oil palm production.

They further stated that all participants of the workshop were introduced to the GanoKit product, a tool created by SPOR to detect the presence of fungi on palm trees.

The one-day workshop held at the Seminar Room of FSSA was also attended by several participants from Peninsular Malaysia and Hong Kong.

A lecture by the Head of SPOR, Associate Professor Dr. Chong Khim Phin was also held during the workshop. – ZMD (fl)

Source:  SPOR

By Salbinous Saribun

The collaboration was achieved through a working visit to the school led by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, yesterday.

Datuk Harun reported that the collaboration was a remarkable achievement, particularly in attracting more international students to UMS.

“Through this agreement, the high school will send their students to study in various disciplines in UMS.

“It is seen to have a major impact in the international programme as emphasised in the Malaysian Higher Education Development Plan (Higher Education) particularly in increasing the intake from students abroad,” he added.

The collaboration was also witnessed by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia, Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching and Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMS, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi.

Also present were Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and International Affairs, Professor Dr. D. Kamarudin D Mudin and the Acting Director of the Centre for International Affairs UMS, Molly Donna Awang Sham. – (fl)

Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said, it had been his desire to spread UMS brand to China in an effort by the university to internationalise itself.

“Alhamdulillah, today marks a special day in the history of UMS where we now have a Satellite Office in Harbin, China.

“Our sincere thanks to the Deputy Minister of Higher Education Malaysia, Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching and the Chairman of the Board of Directors UMS, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi for the support given towards the establishment of this satellite office,” he added.

The opening of  a satellite office was officially opened by Datuk Mary Yap who was also part of UMS delegation to China.

According to Datuk Harun, the working visit to China also saw UMS signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with universities in Harbin, China in academic research collaboration and student mobility.

Also in UMS delegation was its Chairman, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi; Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and International, Professor Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin and Acting Director of the Centre for International Affairs UMS, Molly Donna Awang Sham. – (fl)

By Salbinous Saribun

The counter operates from 8.30 am until 5.00 pm, and will end tomorrow after opening for four days.

UMS Media, when making its survey found that there were still many employees who have not met up with the counter staff to discuss on their repayments.

PTPTN counter spokesperson said, those who failed to do so could face action from the employer.

It is in line with the instruction by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia, Tan Sri Dr. Ali Hamsa, which was published in major newspapers on 18 June 2015 where civil servants were called to service their PTPTN loans through salary deductions.

As such, those affected are reminded to take the time tomorrow to negotiate the repayment of their loans at the counter. – (fl)