WEDNESDAY, 9 DECEMBER – Two books published by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) were chosen as the recipients for the National Book Award 2014 in their respective categories.

The book entitled ‘Principles in Water Analysis for Environmental Science’ written by UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah was adjudged the winner in the Best General Book (Technical Category), at the prize presentation.

Whilst the book entitled ‘Atmosphere and Ocean: An Introduction to Marine Science’, the research results and written by a group of lecturers and researchers of the Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB), Than H. Aung, Madihah Jafar Sidik, Dr. Ejria Saleh and Muhammad Ali S. Hussein was nominated the winner in the Best General Book (Science Category).

Both books were chosen after being evaluated by professional panelists of the National Book Awards preceded by Head 1 National Writers Union (GAPENA), Professor Datuk Wira Dr. Abdul Latif Abu Bakar.

Both writers would be feted in a National Book Awards 2014 ceremony in conjunction with Malaysia Book Expo 2014 on 11 December at Dewan Tun Hussein Onn, Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. – MA (fl)


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TUESDAY, 09 DECEMBER – A total of 200 students of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) were involved in the Community Networking Programme and Co-curriculum Carnival held at Kg. Sg. Daling, Mile 12, Sandakan, last weekend.

The programme, which was organised for 3 days and 2 nights was organised by the Curriculum and Student Development Centre (PKPP) UMS in collaboration with the Committee of Kg. Sg. Daling and Libaran Zone.

According to the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman, he greatly appreciate the efforts undertaken by UMS to reach out to the public through its community oriented programme.

“The community should be grateful to UMS for choosing this village as their venue to hold this community-oriented activities. I believe such activity will have a big impact especially to school students around Kg. Sg. Daling, Sandakan including youths and the general community of the village who are involved with the activities directly or indirectly,” he said at the opening ceremony.

His speech was delivered by the Chairman of the Sabah Urban Development Corporation Sdn. Bhd. Cum Member of Parliament for P. 184 Libaran, Datuk Juslie Ajirol.

Datuk Seri Panglima Musa added, he hoped that this programme would be continued by UMS in the future and confident that it would be welcomed by the community.

Various activities were held throughout the programme such as motivation programmes for primary and secondary school students, gotong-royong, cleaning of the road leading to the village and the mosque, telematch, cultural activities, educational exhibitions and ‘anak angkat’ programme. – CD (fl)


Photo: Johaidi Ismail


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TUESDAY, 09 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is concerned in bringing awareness to its staff so they do not fall into activities that violates the law.

Earlier this morning, UMS through its Chancellery Department organised a talk on Unlawful Investments for its staff, held at UMS Library Auditorium.

The talk was organised in collaboration with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) which saw various explanations and important information shared by the guest speakers from the bank.

Among the hot topics were talks on financial crimes touching on legal and illegal investment schemes.

UMS staff were asked to report to BNM if they knew of any illegal investment schemes going around.

Meanwhile, Head of Chancellery Department, No’man Hj. Ahmad said the university will not hesitate to take action on employees found to be involved in unauthorised investments.

“At present, UMS will not take any action so as to give opportunities to staff who may be trapped into these investment schemes to analyse and think reasonably of their actions. After which they might be penalised,” he stressed when speaking on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah. – SS (fl)


Photo: Ernest Berinus


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TUESDAY, 09 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) debate team A emerged champion in the Economy Debate Competition yesterday held at YTL Auditorium.
 

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