MONDAY, 23 FEBRUARY – Various activities were initiated by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to celebrate Maulidur Rasul, UMS level this year.

Recently, a total of 100 employees of the Al-Haqq contingent gathered for a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme in cleaning the Kampung Brunei Membakut cemetery.

Al-Haqq contingent consisted of the Bursar Department, the Registrar Department, the Information and Communication Technology Department , Academic Services Division and UMS Security Division.

Acting Registrar, No’man Hj. Ahmad said the implementation of CSR project this year focused on the post-flood activities that hit Sabah recently.

“This programme also serves as a reminder for all that herein (cemetery) lies our final destination,” he said when closing the programme.

He also added that the programme was one way to commemorate Prophet s.a.w who called for unity amongst all and to practice charity thus answering to the call of Allah S. W. T.

The half-day programme was spent cleaning the surrounding areas of the cemetery, as well as toilets and store and painting all signs and fence of the cemetery.

The CSR project also provided for the sharing of knowledge by the university with the children of Kg. Brunei.

Also present in providing assistance in the programme were members of the Civil Defence Department (JPAM) and staff of Atikah Enterprise (K) Sdn. Bhd.

Project Leader of Al-Haqq Contingent who is also the Deputy Bursar of UMS, Mohamad Edrus Othman was also present. – ZMD (fl)


Photo: Ramdan Saleh Nain, BPK


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WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY – Sabah Centre for Strategic and Security Research (SASSREC), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will organise a seminar on Sabah Border Safety and Security for two days from 25 to 26 February 2015 at the Banquet Hall, Chancellor Hall and UMS YTL Auditorium.

The keynote address will be delivered by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Khalid Abu Bakar who is also UMS Adjunct Professor for SASSREC.

SASSREC Director, Dr. Zaini Othman said, the organisation of this seminar was an honourable effort towards better understanding and detailed information regarding Sabah border safety and security on the post bloody incident in Lahad Datu, which happened two years ago.

“The debate in this seminar covers a range of issues related to security issues brought about through different perspectives which will be presented by UMS academics,” said Khalid, who is also a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW).

He also said, the community particularly in Sabah were exposed to issues regarding security and border control besides the sharing of ideas and suggestions that could intensify research cooperation in future.

“Through this seminar, the collaboration and support provided by the authorities and society will strengthen SASSREC platform to be a leading research centre with a niche area in security research in Sabah,” he said.

Apart from the IGP, the seminar will also involve about 16 academicians who will present papers and research findings on issues of security, borders, migration, social interaction, islands, territorial, politics and conflict management.

This seminar is open to the public, activists and non-governmental organisations, and no admission fee is charged.

For more information on this seminar, the public can get in touch with the secretariat at 014-6546568 (Amrullah) or 012-8-35829 (James). – CD (fl)


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WEDNESDAY, 16^th FEBRUARY - An-Nashir group success in their corporate social responsibilities (CSR) at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Timbang, Kota Belud, give positive impacts to the school’s football club. The programme was held recently in conjunction with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Maulidur Rasul celebration.

The club coach, Royneli Karso Dimis mention that UMS contribution in the form of a few boxes of football balls burn the fighting spirits within their team. This is the first time the school team have their own football balls.

“SK Timbang Football Team was the champion for last year North Zone football tournament. They were hoping to maintain their champion status during the tournament this 3^rd until 4^th March, 2015,” he also added that UMS present and contribution was indeed just at the right moment.

A standard six student, Irsyad Ilham Asrie, also voice his delight and thanks to UMS, especially to the group members of An-Nashir, for choosing SK Timbang to do their charity work project.

“Because of the flood recently, the school was affected and the damaged included student hostels and school’s library. Thank you UMS for your activities, it is very helpful for us, the students,” he said when met my UMS media.

A few activities were held during the CSR project; among the interesting activities are dental care demonstration by UMS Health Centre, and Motivational Talk by Kota Kinabalu, Sekolah Rendah Islam (SRI) Headmaster, Ustaz Mohd. Tarmizi Mohd.-SM(JA)

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Photo:  Rogaya Ahmad, Library