MONDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER – Efforts to conserve and care for the cleanliness of our rivers from being polluted would be a futile one if the local community themselves are not concerned with playing their part.

Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Yahya Hussin said the cleanliness of rivers should be given attention as the source from river water was needed for our daily use.

“Development is one of the causes of river pollution, thus the community should upgrade rivers especially at Putatan area as this would set an example because care would be given towards its cleanliness amidst all the development,” he said.

He said this at the Upgrading and Conserving of Lobster Phase Three and Awareness Campaign of Local Community Towards the Importance of Petagas River organised by the Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB), UMS at the Community Hall, Petagas.

He also praised the efforts initiated by UMS in helping and sharing knowledge with the community around Petagas on the cleanliness of rivers. He added that Petagas River would ‘die’ due to pollution if conservation efforts of the river was not preserved and continued.

Five villages received lobster seeds from UMS; there were Kampung Contoh, Kampung Muhibah, Kampung Peringatan, Kampung Petagas and Kampung Tengah Padang.

Also present at the event were the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah; Project Chairman, Prof. Datin Seri Panglima Dr. Ann Anton and IPMB Director, Prof. Dr. Saleem Mustafa. – FL

 
By Mohd Affzanizam Mohd Amin
 
                                                                                                                                                                   Chancellery Department

MONDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER – A forum with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metrowealth International Group (MIG), David Teo which was held at the Dewan Resital, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was held recently and received tremendous response especially from UMS students and local creative arts practitioners.

The forum was part of the School of Arts’ (SPS) efforts to link with various creative industries through the SPS Industry Partnership Programme.

According to David Teo, further discussions with UMS will be held in Kuala Lumpur soon and a collaboration between the two parties would start by the end of this year.

“MIG sees UMS has matured and engaged many students. Verbally, we have already accepted this collaboration with UMS. If we can expedite the working paper then we can accelerate this collaboration,” he reiterated.

According to David the aim of this collaboration was also seen as contributing to the development of human capital which will include Sabahans overall.

Earlier, the Programme Coordinator, Dr. Zairul Anuar Md. Dawam said, the collaboration between SPS and MIG will involve the exchange and sharing of expertise between lecturers and industries and the opportunity for SPS students to do their internship at MIG.

At the programme, MIG also screened on complimentary basis two of their new movies, Adnan Sempit 3 featuring Shaheizy Sam and Intan Ladyana, and Paku Pontianak. – FL

 

By Faezah Mohamad Dun

 

FRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Recreation Club (KRUMS) will be joining in the 7K Charity Run jointly organised by Sutera Harbour Resort and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), tomorrow.

According to a statement issued by KRUMS, the run which covers seven kilometres will start and end at the Sutera Harbour Tennis Court.

The run will be flagged off by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan at 5.17 pm.

The 7K Charity Run had named Special Olympics Sabah and Sabah Thalassaemia Association as recipients to the proceeds of this run.

Traditionally, this run is held in the month of July but had to be rescheduled this year due to the fasting month and other celebrations which was held in August and September. - FL

 
By Salbinous Saribun
 
                                                                                                                                                                  Chancellery Department

THURSDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Enactus is dedicated to assist various communities in applying the entrepreneurship skills through the implementation of various community projects.

According to its President, Ilvenie Jemial, UMS Enactus through its Unfold project recently had assisted clients at the Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre (CCRC), Papar to generate income through the implementation of My Kitchen course.

She said UMS Enactus through the programme had shared the basic of culinary skills such as the making of Coconut Shake besides sharing basic knowledge on entrepreneurship skills to clients of CCRC with the concept of Empowerment, Courses, Humanity and Opportunities (ECHO).

“UMS Enactus members had done a demonstration on the preparation of food and drinks which could be sold to generate income,” she urged.

CCRC is a government agency under the auspices of National Anti-Dadah Agency (AADK) with the objective to treat and rehabilitate drug addicts, to prevent relapse and the prevention of involvement of individuals with drugs. - FL

 
By Enactus & Salbinous Saribun
 
                                                                                                                                                                  Chancellery Department