Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is committed to empowering the field of research and study, which includes enhancing and growing its network of relationships with a diverse range of higher education institutions and industry players.

UMS Vice Chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor, said the university would continue to explore and seek space and opportunities to expand the field of research, and that it is open to collaborating with others, particularly for research efforts and works, as well as exploring existing and new fields of knowledge.

“Today, we once again expand our efforts in the field of science by collaborating with the Nantong College of Science and Technology (NTST),” he said, adding that the focus is on pushing forward in the areas of research and education.

He said this during the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between UMS and the Nantong College of Science and Technology.

“Both UMS and the Nantong College of Science and Technology have its own capability and ability, thus with this collaboration, I am confident we can produce positive results and impact on the development of research and science,” he said.

He added that the collaboration aimed to improve the quality of field studies that satisfy the needs of the industry as a whole.

“We identified a variety of expertise that can be shared and used for mutual benefit through this MoU.

“In addition, the student exchange efforts can also form a community of students who are knowledgeable especially in terms of culture and understanding new things,” he added.