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Geran PenyelidikanFRIDAY, 20th MARCH – BIMP–EAGA Unit for Tourism Development (BE-UTD), Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FPEP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) invites all academicians to participate in ‘Winning Research Grant’ seminar.

Contacted by Media, Head of BE-UTD, Kamarul Mizal Marzuki said that the seminar will be held on 30th March 2015 from 9.00 am until 12.00 noon.

“This seminar is only open to 30 earliest participants registered. The dateline for registration will be on 25th March 2015,” he added.

He also added that the seminar will explained to the participants on how to produce a well written proposal for research grant.

“This seminar will be delivered by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jennifer Chan Kim Lian and will be held at FPEP,” he added more.

For more information about the seminar can be obtained from Ivy Garon through her extension 1629 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..-ZMD

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Prog kecemerlangan pelajarFRIDAY, 20th MARCH - A total of 185 Faculty of Science and Natural Resources (FSSA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) participated in a Student Excellence Programme organized by the faculty. The programme was held at UMS Library Auditorium recently.

According to FSSA Deputy Dean of Academic and International Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Bade, the programme was aimed to increase the students’ motivations, and for them to be competitive in facing test and challenges ahead. This is also a way for them to prepare for their employment in the future.

“These selected students, from fourteen programmes in FSSA, are exposed to various knowledge and experience in UMS efforts to produce students with high graduate employability rate when they graduated,” he said while representing FSSA Dean, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Baba Musta during the officiating ceremony.

The one-day programme was conducted by a special invited speaker, Dr. Hajah Ananglangka Mad Kassim.

The speaker presented topics including talks on increasing academic performance.

FSSA Head of Programmes were also present in the programme to show their supports. –SS (JA)


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THURSDAY, 19th MARCH – A dolphin, believed to be the Risso Dolphin species, was found at Kampung Teluk Layang waters, Likas by two fishermen in the nearby waters around 6.00 am this morning.

Three metres in length, the dolphin was then ushered to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Out-Door Development Centre (ODEC) by a group of rescuer from Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) and Sabah Wildlife Department after they were contacted by the villagers.

According to UMS BMRI postgraduate student, Ian Lavi Jackery, the dolphin weighs 300 kilograms have minor injuries on the head and body.

Together with a group of security team, he informed that the dolphin had received few treatments from Wildlife Department and still under their examination and observation.

Another wildlife veterinary on the scene, Dr. Sandy Ling also informed that the dolphin was potentially infected.

“We will be giving whichever helps and treatments needed,” he said while adding that it is still early to know the reason why the dolphin was stranded. -ZMD (JA)


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MOU IPMB 1WEDNESDAY, 18th MARCH – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) continues their efforts in developing research in marine areas by signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with both local and international institutions.

The latest, UMS Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) signed three memorandums which will aid in providing structured and committed approach to working more closely together in a smart partnership arrangement in the areas of marine science and aquaculture.

The three institutions are National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU), Universitas Borneo Tarakan (UBT) and Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Centre (SEAFDEC), Philippines.

BMRI Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rossita Shapawi, said that through these MoUs will enable UMS to exchange knowledge and experience with better learning outcomes and also spearheading intellectual development.

At the MoUs signing ceremony, UMS was represented by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah and Acting Registrar, No’man Hj. Ahmad.

NTOU was represented by their President, Prof. Dr. Ching-Fong Chang and Director of International Affairs Office of NTOU, Dr. Yew-Hu Chien, while UBT was represented by the Rector, Dr. Bambang Widigdo, and Deputy Rector Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Ir. Setyo Pertiwi.

SEAFDEC/AQD was represented by Office of the Chief, Dr. Felix G. Ayson. –ZMD (JA)

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kempen berbasikalWEDNESDAY, 18th MARCH – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah launched Cycling Campaign with 40 staffs and students this morning.

According to him, the campaign was aimed to promote cycling as one of the university activities, thus, promoting the EcoCampus practises in UMS.

“At the same time, the campaign also promotes awareness to students to be active and practising healthy lifestyle. This is also one of the steps in instilling ecocampus values among UMS community,” he said when asked by the media during the launching.

At the campaign, Datuk Harun cycled from the Main Gate and the surrounding UMS areas before ending his journey at Dataran Dewan Canselor.

He was also accompanied by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali, and Centre for Co-Curriculum and Student Development Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raman Noordin. – SM (JA)


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