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The Early Childhood Education Program (PAKK) under the Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP) at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently hosted the ‘Fun Day Kids 2023’ program, aimed at raising public awareness about children's rights.

According to FPP Deputy Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs, Dr. Roslee Talip, the program also provided an opportunity for UMS students to organize events involving external parties.

“This program helps students foster leadership skills, time management, teamwork, and collaborative efforts to ensure the program's success,” he stated.

Dr. Roslee emphasized that children must achieve holistic, integrated, and balanced development across three key domains: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.

“Children should also be educated on safety measures in various settings. Sexual education empowers children with essential knowledge and protects their rights.

“This program represents a commendable effort by UMS students to promote social awareness among children, instilling values of unity, cooperation, and interpersonal interaction while shaping their character,” he elaborated during his speech at the event's opening ceremony held at UMS recently.

The program saw participation from 50 children from Tabika KEMAS Bolong Baru A and Baru B in Tuaran, Sabah, as well as 32 PAKK UMS students.

Present at the event were PAKK Program Head Dr. Juppri Bacotang, Associate Professor Dr. Abdul Said Ambotang, and Saturia Amiruddin.

Highlights of the program included aerobics sessions, telematches, coloring activities, and a talk on Reproductive and Social Health Education (PEERS) for children, delivered by Prisca Caroline Pius, Principal of Tadika Elit Ceria Q-Dees Putatan.

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Global Industry - Academia Cooperation Collaboration (GIACC) mobility program to Hannam University, South Korea which involved lecturers and students from Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting (FBEA) of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) could strengthen strategic collaboration between both universities.

FBEA Mobility Coordinator, Datu Razali Datuk Datu Hj. Eranza said, GIACC is one of the mobility cooperation activities carried out by FBEA through the Entrepreneurship Research and Development Unit (UPPPK), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) FBEA and the FBEA Mobility Program, with HNU, which based on the approach of HNU's Capstone Design credit program.

“This program is a return visit to appreciate the 16 members of Hannam University consisting of eight professors and eight students who visited UMS in December last year.

“Such cooperation provides platform for students and lecturers to share experiences and exchange views on Malaysian and South Korean international business management,” he said.

He said this in a statement in conjunction with the UMS delegation's visit to HNU which started yesterday.

Datu Razali noted that, HNU-UMS Capstone Design Manager, Professor Peter Lee Jae Myeong who coordinated the visit has planned various programs of lectures, industry visits and group work.

“The GIACC program based on Capstone Design really encourages and trains students in international business, based on different backgrounds and experiences.

“Through such programs, students and lecturers can study and establish international relations not only with academic strategic partners, but also include industry involvement.

“As a result of this program, the faculties at both universities will be able to increase competency in teaching and learning, which will produce students who think critically and holistically,” he said.

Datu Razali added that, HNU’s Director of Leaders in Industry-University Cooperation 3.0, Professor Dr. Won Gu Hwan when welcomed the program participants from UMS expressed his gratitude for the visit held this time and hoped that more visits would be made in the future, from time to time.

“The mobility meeting discussion hopes that universities and industry partners in Daejon, South Korea and Sabah will continue to provide support to make the GIACC Capstone Design HNU and UMS successful in the future.

“HNU is expected to visit UMS in June 2024, which will be joined by professors, lecturers, and students,” he said.

Besides Datu Razali, also involved in the programme Director of AACSB, Rosle Mohidin and seven FBEA students.

 

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The Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition (FSMP) at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is set to collaborate with Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort on four key initiatives designed to benefit both organizations.

These initiatives include industrial training placements for FSMP students, joint staff training programs, support for FSMP activities, and research and innovation collaborations.

According to FSMP Dean, Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Hasmadi Mamat, the collaboration, formalized through a letter of intent, is specifically focused on the Food Service Program at FSMP.

“FSMP will share its expertise in food service and safety, while Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort will provide opportunities for students and staff to participate in hands-on training, including industrial placements.

“This partnership allows FSMP students to apply theoretical knowledge gained in lectures to real-world work environments,” he stated.

“The letter of intent is valid for one year and will be followed by a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the collaboration,” he added.

Meanwhile, General Manager of Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, Fiona Hagan, emphasized the resort’s need for FSMP’s expertise in managing food and material waste.

“Shangri-La Rasa Ria is delighted to embrace this collaboration with FSMP.

“We place great importance on food safety and quality service for our guests and staff. Thus, this partnership will greatly benefit the resort's management by leveraging FSMP’s expertise,” she said.

The signing ceremony was officiated by Hasmadi on behalf of FSMP UMS and Fiona representing Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort.

Also present at the ceremony were FSMP Deputy Dean (Academic and International), Associate Professor Dr. Wolyna Pindi, and Shangri-La Rasa Ria’s Director of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), Yvonne Sipain.

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In an effort to strengthen ties with its international alumni, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), through its Alumni Centre, organized an informal gathering with alumni from Timor-Leste in Dili recently.

The event brought together graduates from various academic years, marking a reunion of those who have been part of UMS since it first welcomed students from Timor-Leste in 2015.

Director of UMS Alumni Centre, Dr. Arif Kamisan Pusiran, highlighted that the gathering served as a platform to update alumni information in the university’s database.

“This gathering also provided an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with the university community as we celebrate UMS’ 30th anniversary this year.

“A total of 30 UMS alumni from Timor-Leste attended the event, which was held at Hotel Esplanada. For many of them, this marked their first encounter with their alma mater since completing their studies,” he said.

UMS first received 15 students from Timor-Leste in 2015, who enrolled in the Diploma in Oil and Gas program under the Faculty of Engineering.

The gathering was also attended by Malaysia’s Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Amarjit Singh Sarjit Singh; Deputy Dean (Academic and International) of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Associate Professor Dr. Asmahani Awang; Deputy Director of UMS Outreach Centre (Finance), Zallifah Shadan; and Chief Administrator of UMS Alumni Centre, Syed Mahyuddin Syed Satri.

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Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) acknowledges the invaluable contribution of the media in helping to disseminate information about the university’s activities and programs.

UMS Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raman Noordin stated that the university’s management will continue to strengthen its existing relationship with the media, particularly through sports and recreational activities that foster closer ties between media personnel and UMS staff.

He emphasized that this strong relationship with the media helps in resolving issues by spreading relevant information effectively.

Dr. Raman made the comments during a friendly football match between the Sabah Journalist Association (SJA) and UMS management at the UMS Stadium recently.

Also present at the event was the Director of UMS Corporate Communications Centre, Dr. Jakaria Dasan.

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  4. UMS, Private Pension Administrator Malaysia Signed Research Collaboration Agreement

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