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From Rainforests to Research Labs: Biotechnology Driving Sabah’s Bioeconomy

04 July 2025

Article by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to...

Battling Zoonotic Threats in Sabah: Why One Health Matters Now More Than Ever

06 June 2025

Article by: Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled...

Tough Decisions That Upset People – The HR Challenges

28 April 2025

By Associate Professor Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In every organization, tough decisions must be made at some point. These decisions are usually...

Is U.S. Tariffs for Malaysia, A Threat or a Wake-Up Call?

16 April 2025

By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caroline Geetha A/P B. Arokiadasan, Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Development and Planning, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah When the United States...

Reassessing the Sultanate of Sulu’s Renewed Claim to Sabah: A Preliminary Rebuttal

08 April 2025

By: Marja Azlima Omar, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In April 2025, the Sultanate of Sulu announced its intention to invoke a series of historic treaties,...

Exploring Japanese Early Childhood Education: Lessons from an Educational Visit

03 February 2025

Author: Dr Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah INTRODUCTION This article begins with an account of how I discovered my academic...

Sabah Day, a Meaningful Day to Remember

19 August 2024

By: Dr. Eko Prayitno Joko, Head of the History Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah From colonised to independent. From the Federation of Malaya to the...

UMS Clock Tower: A Great Opportunity for Young Engineers

02 April 2024

Author: Dr. Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloakcf6b72defa7e6b280afb3c1feaebcf54').innerHTML =...

Marketing for Positive Social Change

06 February 2024

Embarking on a mission for a greener tomorrow, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students initiated the "Strawvolution: Metal Straws for Sustainable Future" and “Do...

Crisis Traits And Competencies

02 January 2024

By Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Director, Corporate Communication Centre A crisis is a significant calamity that can arise from a natural disaster, illness, human error, intentional purpose, or any combination of...

Road To A Jumbo Disaster

23 October 2023

[The Star, 23 October 2023] I HAVE dedicated almost 17 years to the conservation of biodiversity in Sabah. During this time, I’ve been privileged to contribute to safeguarding the wild...

The Armoured Volkswagen of Gaya Island

05 September 2023

Gaya Island, situated very close to Kota Kinabalu city, is renowned for its marine wildlife attractions, captivating both international and local tourists. However, beyond its aquatic wonders, the island holds...

Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

on 10 July 2025

Announcement From: Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition [Second Announcement:...

Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

on 07 July 2025

Announcement From: Centre for Academic and Excellence Development CALL FOR...

Simple Steps to Access the Database

Simple Steps to Access the Database

on 07 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library SIMPLE STEPS TO ACCESS THE DATABASE...

Book and General Publications Published in January-June 2025 for Verification in the SMPPPI

Book and General Publications Published in January-June 2025 for Verification in the SMPPPI

on 04 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Press Assalamualaikum wbt and Good Afternoon. Book...

TURNITIN: Getting Started with Feedback Studio and Originality Check for Instructors

TURNITIN: Getting Started with Feedback Studio and Originality Check for Instructors

on 04 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library TURNITIN : Getting Started with Feedback...

Call for Abstract/Oral/Poster: International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025

Call for Abstract/Oral/Poster: International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Strategic Management Centre 🌱📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACT/ORAL/POSTER: ICBS...

Malaysia Association of  Research Managers & Administrators (MyRMA) Symposium 2025

Malaysia Association of  Research Managers & Administrators (MyRMA) Symposium 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Research Management Centre Malaysia Association of Research Managers...

International Seminar on Forensic Engineering 2025

International Seminar on Forensic Engineering 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Research Management Centre International Seminar on Forensic Engineering...

Call for Abstract for the 2nd Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion and Composting (ADIC2025)

Call for Abstract for the 2nd Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion and Composting (ADIC2025)

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Faculty of Engineering Dear all academicians, researchers, students...

Phase 1: Articles and proceeding published in January – April 2025

Phase 1: Articles and proceeding published in January – April 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library Assalamualaikum w.b.t dan Salam Sejahtera, YBhg. ...

Call for Papers: 7th IICAIET 2025, 26-28 August 2025

Call for Papers: 7th IICAIET 2025, 26-28 August 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS dan IEEE Sabah Subsection Call for Papers:...

Access Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) Articles on ProQuest!

Access Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) Articles on ProQuest!

on 02 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library Access Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI)...

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School of Sustainable Agriculture

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Dr. Sitti Raehanah binti Muhamad Shaleh

Visit Our Website: http://www.ums.edu.my/sandakan


Message from Dean

The growing world population has urged the modern agriculture to support the highly demand for food. Modern agriculture practices is known of capable to produce more food in shorter time, less land usage and more reliable. At the School of Sustainable Agriculture (SAA), education and research in 3 major scopes of studies (crop production, horticulture and landscape and livestock production) are designed to integrate science and technology and strong practical module to train our students into modern agriculture that never compromising the environmental health. As appropriately named, sustainability is the priority of our school and we are proud to be the leading institution in promoting sustainable agriculture.

I would like to welcome you to our beautiful campus in Sandakan. The new campus with total land area of about 245 acres has been an advantage to our students for innovative farming practices. At the main building, laboratories are equipped with sophisticated facilities to meet the need for teaching and research in agricultural biotechnology. For students comfort, modern hostels are built within the campus to facilitate our students to commute from farms and lecture halls. Our academic staffs are the experts in various agricultural fields, thus I wish all the students to grab the opportunities to learn as many knowledge as possible from them. Good luck and enjoy the campus life.

 

 


 

About Us

The School of Sustainable Agriculture was established on 4 May 2006 with the aim of training manpower in the fields of crop production, livestock production and horticulture and landscape who will assist in improving the agriculture sector of the country based on three main principles – Sustainability, Awareness and High Technology. This school will also play a role in developing and providing latest knowledge on agriculture through teaching and research. Through learning, research, innovation and extension of sustainable agriculture this school aspires to become a centre of learning in the field of agriculture.

Vision

The School of Sustainable Agriculture endeavours to become a prominent centre of agricultural knowledge in this region based on Sustainable, Sensitive and High Technology principles.

Mission

The School of Sustainable Agriculture endeavours to produce graduates who have acquired a well-balanced, excellent knowledge of international standards in agriculture through teaching and learning, research, publications and social work.  

Goals

The main goals of the school's programs are to produce graduates who can contribute to the skilled and knowledgeable manpower in the field of agriculture and are able to compete at both national and international levels. The graduates should possess the following characteristics:

  1. High achiever, integrity, entrepreneurship and sensitive to the issues of environmental conservation.
  2. Have vast knowledge in management of various aspects of conventional and contemporary agriculture.
  3. Adaptable to changes in technology development in the agricultural sector.
  4. Apt and efficient to act as sound farm entrepreneurs and agricultural

 


Contact Info:

ico-address School of Sustainable Agriculture, Jalan Sg. Batang, Mile 10, UMS Sandakan Campus, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah Malaysia

ico-phone+6089-223712/ 224720/ 220704   ico-fax +6089-220710

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ico-webhttp://www.ums.edu.my/sandakan

 

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