TUESDAY, 16 JUNE – Residents staying near Mount Kinabalu are urged to make a report if they saw nearby rivers blocked by large stones and wood chips.

According to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) lecturer of Geology, Professor Dr. Felix Tongkul, this compound has the potential to get stuck in narrow river valleys and areas where there is a bridge that would prevent the flow of water.

“As I said before, if it happens, water and mud will get stagnant at the river mouth and will form a temporary dam…this is very dangerous if the dam bursts, more dangerous than what had happened (Saturday evening),” he told UMS Media.

About 4.00 pm yesterday, the study by the Director of Research and Innovation Centre UMS last week came true when the much dreaded mud slides hit Ulu Sungai Kadamaian and Sungai Mesilau.

In this regard, Professor Felix advised residents living along the rivers in the area to always take precautionary measures. – SS (fl)


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MONDAY, 15 JUNE – The Housewives and Women Staff Club (KESUMBA) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was urged to remain active in implementing creative ideas for the benefit of its members and to have an impact on the local community.

According to the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Professor Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the expertise of each KESUMBA member should be shared in order to be able to add value to others, especially regarding women and current issues.

“I hope KESUMBA will continue to work together and make use of their existing expertise at all departments in UMS to implement joint activities, this collaboration would surely initiate ideas that would benefit KESUMBA in reaching its goals,” he said at the opening of the 18^th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of KESUMBA at the Gallery, recently.

Earlier, the President of KESUMBA, Datin Baidah Ibrahim in her speech said, KESUMBA would continue to adhere to the club’s motto ‘Maju Sehati’ and adopt love, harmony and sincerity as their rule towards achieving success together.

“This club is voluntary, where all activities done need the dedication of all members regardless of time and its return,” she said.

Recently, KESUMBA also established ‘Puteri KESUMBA’ aimed at attracting the younger generation to showcase their activities that are more creative and innovative.

“We hope Puteri KESUMBA’s efforts will continue and will attract more members and provide useful input to carry out attractive activities that appeal to them and are close to their hearts,” she added.

As a boost to their membership drive, the club also held a ‘Cabaran Kilauan Cincin’ in conjunction with their 18^th AGM with the intention to encourage existing members to recruit new members.

A total of three existing members namely Suriani Saini, Noryanti Jekoron and Hammie Roudah Suhaimie won the challenge, and for their effort they each receive RM300. – ZMD (fl)


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FRIDAY, 12 JUNE – The earthquake incident that hit Sabah recently should be reflected and a lesson not only for the people of this state but the whole country.

This was stated by Senior Officer of Islamic Affairs from the Islamic Centre of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Ustaz Razali Saibin during an interview with UMS Media on Thursday.

Citing few verses from the holy Quran, he explained that events happened with the permission of Allah S.W.T.

“In fact, it (a calamity) occurs because of the greatness of God and it happens because of our negligence, wickedness and evil-doing,” he said.

He added that although Allah S.W.T. allowed such a tragedy to happen, it was also a lesson for all mankind to reflect on themselves on the sins they had committed.

“We must remember that the mountains, plants, air, ocean are all creatures of Allah..the universe may have spewed its anger over human’s boorishness,” he added.

He advised all to be doing welfare work and protect themselves from sinning and doing evil that would incite the wrath of Allah S.W.T.

“Hopefully the recent disaster would make us closer to Allah and return to Allah S.W.T.,” he expressed.

Watch the interview with Ustaz Razali Saibin at