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NIOSH logo 1TUESDAY, 21 OCTOBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (PKKP) is inviting UMS community to contribute articles relating to OSH to its upcoming Journal of Occupational Safety and Health (JOSH).

The journal is concerned with areas of current information in occupational safety and health issues in Malaysia and throughout the world. It is intended to serve the OSH community, practitioners, students and public while providing vital information for the promotion of workplace health and safety.

The journal is published twice yearly, in June and December.

Those interested in contributing can send their completed application form including their article in Portable Document Format (pdf) personally to the Centre for Occupational Safety and Health (Pusat Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan) or through email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. latest by 31 October 2014 (Friday).

For more information, please call extension 1151 or 1856. - FL


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IEPP 1MONDAY, 20 OCTOBER – An Intensive English Preparatory Programme (IEPP) formerly known as International Students Foundation Programme or ISFP was organised today conducted by UMS Link Holdings Sdn Bhd, to welcome Batch 25 of International Students to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

The welcoming ceremony was held at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and attended by 69 new international students including three from Cambodia. This was the first batch of Cambodian students registering at UMS.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said that this programme will equip the new international students with the needed foundation to assist them in preparation for the next stage of their education in UMS as well as socialising with different background of students both local or international. His speech was read by Molly Donna Datuk Awang Sham, Acting Director of the Centre for International Affairs.

“We intend to increase the number of international students even further, with curriculum aligned with the majority of education systems around the world, making it easier for students to pursue their studies here,” Datuk Harun further stated.

Earlier, Group General Manager of UMS Link Holdings Sdn Bhd, Ramlan Awang Ali in his speech advised that today’s job market looked for graduates who have knowledge and skills such as the ability to communicate with others, work under pressure and in teams, organise their time well, and meet deadline.

The IEPP was introduced in 2003 to assist international students who do not have the basic English entry requirement to pursue their studies in Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree programmes in UMS. – FL

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anti rasuah kalMONDAY, 20 OCTOBER – Four secondary schools at the Federal Territory of Labuan joined the ‘Say No to Corruption’ programme organised by Universiti Malaysia Sabah Anti-Corruption Secretariat (SPRUMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL) Branch recently.

According to the Psychology Officer of the Advice and Counselling Section of UMSKAL, Nur Iman Reedzal, the schools involved were Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Pantai, SMK Labuan, SMK Mutiara, and SM Sains Labuan.

She said the programme was to give exposure on the evils of corruption and to instil the values of anti-corruption among students.

In addition, she also said that the programme was able to provide opportunities for the young generation to offer their views and suggestions that could bring about benefits to SPRUMS to produce graduates who were with integrity and corruption-free.

Various activities were organised including talks, group-training, telematch, appreciation night, ice-breaking, logo creating and KAL explorace. – SS (fl)


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Felo1MONDAY, 20 OCTOBER – The Housing and Hospitality Division, Student Affairs and Alumni Department, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in collaboration with the Principals of UMS Residential Colleges recently organised a workshop on Residential Colleges and Fellows Development Management at the Seminar Room, Anjung Siswa.

The workshop was organised to improve understanding and to prevent any unwanted activities which were against the roles and responsibilities of fellows of residential colleges.

The closing ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) UMS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali.

Speaking at the ceremony, he said the roles of fellows were important in the welfare, safety and personality and academic development of students.

“The roles of fellows comprise all aspects in assisting principals or college heads to manage students’ activities, organise counselling and consultations and ensuring the implementation of rules and discipline among students,” he said.

A total of 70 participants comprising Principals, Deputy Principals, administrators and fellows of residential colleges attended the workshop. – ZMD (fl)


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Gema CiptaFRIDAY, 17 OCTOBER – The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) continues to uncover the talents of new composers and songwriters from among their music programme students in Sabah through the Gema Cipta Competition 2014.

The competition which was held in FKSW Dewan Resital (Recital Hall) recently saw 10 participants taking part comprising of students from UMS, Sabah Institute of Arts (SIA), Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR) and students from the Teachers Training Institute Kent College.

The first place of the Gema Cipta 2014 was won by SIA student, Erica Lee Siau Chee with her song entitled ‘Kaleidoscope’, composed by Eugene Tong How Cheng. They received cash prize of RM700, trophy and certificate of participation.

Second and third places went to UMS student, Muhammad Syuwari Sutrisno and Velary Vencent Tian Sim respectively earning them RM500 and RM300, a trophy and certificate each.

Another UMS student, Yong Shy Wee won the best performance category earning her a guitar and a trophy.

Dean of FKSW, Prof. Dato’ Hj Hamdan Hj Adnan said the competition acted as a platform in producing young and talented composers with quality in the music industry on par with international musicians.

“I am confident that this programme will also help students to hone their talents in creating and composing songs,” he said in his speech which was read by FKSW Deputy Dean (Academic and International), Suzalie Mohamad. – ZMD (fl)


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