FRIDAY, 11 NOVEMBER - Professor Dato’ Dr. Yusserie Zainuddin gave a talk on ‘Strategic Management in Accounting Practices Towards Performance Excellence’  to about 120 accounting students from UMS and UiTM, during his second visit to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

The talk was held on 18^th October 2016 at UMS Library Auditorium.  Professor Dato’ Dr Yusserie Zainuddin is the Adjunct Professor for Accounting Programme, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FPEP). 

The talk was organised by UMS Accounting Centre as part of the 2-day programme with the UMS Adjunct Professor.  A meeting between Professor. Dato’ Dr. Yuserrie Zainuddin and the faculty’s academicians was conducted on 19^th October 2016.

Associate Professor Dr. Raman Noordin, Dean for Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FPEP) and Mr. Jainurin Justine@Abdul Aziz, Director of Accounting Centre were in attendance together with accounting lecturers from UMS and UiTM, Sabah Campus.

Source: FPEP

MONDAY, 31 OCTOBER – Close collaboration between Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) with government and private agencies would provide a major contribution to the agricultural industry.

Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman said, a number of agreements had been signed earlier between UMS and agencies such as Felda Global Ventures Bhd (FGV) and Hafiz Farm Sdn Bhd would benefit the agricultural industry in this country.

“Such cooperation is in line with the efforts to help the state government to develop the agro-based industry in Sabah,” he said.

According to him, in UMS  there were a few institutions and centres that played an important role especially research in the field of agriculture.

“Oil Palm Research Centre (SPOR) operating in UMS for example, is the most suitable for oil palm activities in Sandakan.

“The latest results such as new discovery of new strains and troubleshooting of rhinoceros beetle attack would surely help farmers throughout this country,” he said.

Meanwhile, UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said, UMS researchers was constantly looking for the latest techniques and innovations to improve the productivity of agriculture, livestock farming and food.

He added, recently UMS researchers were able to produce pineapple tissue culture and the breeding of mangrove crabs.

“This will benefit farmers and fishermen in Sabah especially, and in turn help improve food sources,” he said.

Also present at the ceremony were the Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMS, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi; Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Zakaria Edris; President of the Sandakan Municipal Council, Datuk Ir. James Wong;  Member of Parliament for Libaran, Datuk Juslie Ajirol; Member of the State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) Sekong, Datuk Samsudin Yahya; ADUN Sukau, Datuk Saddi Abdul Rahman, and Dean of the Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture (FPL), Prof. Dr. Wan Mohamad Wan Othman. – (fl)

MONDAY, 31 October – The Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority (FAMA) has targeted membership for the Agriculture Graduate Entrepreneurs Club (MyAgrosis) nationwide to reach 40 thousand by the end of 2016 as an encouragement for graduates to venture into agriculture.

FAMA Chairman, Tan Sri Paduka Haji Badruddin Amiruldin said, this effort was important as agriculture was one area that could improve the country’s competitiveness when the opportunity becomes wide open.

“Awareness on the importance of agriculture as the third engine towards national economy requires the involvement of youth for the sustainability of the sector.

“MyAgrosis Club was established to develop the younger generation to produce the next generation who are competitive and knowledgeable in the agricultural sector,” he said.

He said this when officiating the MyAgrosis K-Shoppe, Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture (FPL), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Sandakan Campus in conjunction with the 10^th Anniversary of its establishment, at the FPL premises, recently.

He added, to ensure the success in producing future entrepreneurs, FAMA has provided special allocations to enable MyAgrosis members the opportunity to venture into business based on agriculture.

“Business opportunities and its benefits would ensure our generation of entrepreneurs could go a long way thereby ensuring an increase in productivity when they get involved in agriculture as soon as they leave the university,” he said.

Also present at the function were the Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMS, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi; Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah; and the Dean of FPL, Prof. Dr. Wan Mohamad Wan Othman. – (fl)

FRIDAY, 28 OCTOBER – A total of 50 participants from among officers and File and Records administrative assistants attended the Work Procedures Manual Workshop (MPK) at the Gallery, Chancellery Building, recently.

The ceremony was also attended by UMS Registrar, No’man Datuk Hj Ahmad who also officiated the ceremony.

In his speech, he expressed his heartiest congratulations to the cluster and committee members who helped organised the workshop and hoped that the objective and goals of the university in standardising MPK in all JFPIU would be achieved in 2017.

“The main focus of this workshop is to provide an understanding of the participants about the concept and standards applied in MPK as the reference document used in the respective JFPIU that contain the official functions and objectives of the organisation and clear procedures in executing every planned activities efficiently and effectively,” he said.

Meanwhile, Cluster Head, Hasmi Hashim when met said, the workshop was a continuation of the MKPFM Briefing which was held earlier.

“It is a medium for sharing and discussion between UMS staff and representatives of MAMPU in implementing a standard MPK template and used by all JFPIU to achieve uniformity of MPK in 2017,” he said.

The workshop was conducted by the Deputy Director of MAMPU Sabah, Zellina Abd. Rahman who was also the guest speaker. – (fl)
Source: Kenny Uwai (FSSA)