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vc penerbitanTUESDAY, 20th JANUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah urges the academicians to increase their academic publication together in helping to raise the university rank.

He explained that every university, including UMS, have their own key performance indicator (KPI) in publication to achieve. Hence, academicians should carry out their duties publishing in ensuring their fixed university’s KPI achieved.

“The previous Board of Directors meeting have agreed to every lecturer must produce at least one publication yearly, either journal or scholarly books.”

“Since there are more than 800 academicians in the university, the KPI for publication should be achievable if every lecturer takes their responsibility and try to achieve at least one publication in a year.”

He was quoted saying in a special meeting with the academic staffs, discussing the issues regarding UMS journal and books publications at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Auditorium.

Referring to 41 per cent academicians numbers who are not producing any publication, Datuk Harun reminded to not to make conducting a project or research as an excuse to the failure of producing their yearly publication.

Despite hiccups, he is positive that this year UMS will be able to increase their numbers in publication.

“Looking at the good response from the academicians, I am positive that every efforts and energy in increasing the numbers for publication can be makes with everyone cooperation. Thus, this will gained UMS reputation globally,” he said. -MA (JA)-

 
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kal ranau sukarelaMONDAY, 19th JANUARY – Voice of Culture and Youth Volunteers participants will continue their voluntary programme to Ranau district area beginning today.

According to the Programme Coordinator, MOhd Quazly Ariffin Anzy, this is the continuity of the voluntary programme at Kampung Sungai Labu which ended yesterday.

He said that 26 undergraduates from Universiti Malaysia Sabah Kampus Antarabangsa Labuan (UMSKAL) and 25 undergraduates from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Terengganu, will be joining a few community activities at the surrounding district.

“Among the activities will be a communal work at Rumah Anak Yatim Putera Harapan Ranau and also visiting Sungai Tagal, Dairy Farm and Kinabalu Park,” he said.

He also added that the programme which will be end on Thursday was aimed to closing the gap between volunteers and undergraduates from both IPTA with the local communities and also instilling nature-loving morale to all participants. –SS



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UPU DIBUKAMONDAY, 19th JANUARY - The application for admission to Public Institutions of Higher Education (PIHE) is now open for application; according to a statement from Academic Service Division (BPA) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

PIHE application for admission 2015/2016 intake will be open from 12.00 noons, today, until 6 April 2015 at 4.00 pm.

According to the statement from BPA, applicants are reminded to buy Unique ID Number at Bank Simpanan Nasional counter (BSN) before submitting the application online at http://upu.moe.gov.my.

Applicants are also advised to refer to e-guideline prepared by the Student Admission Management Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia on selecting relevant education level and study field before submitting the application.

UMS entry requirements also available at http://bpa.ums.edu.my or by following UMS Official Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UMS.official. –ZMD

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Mpp scfc ums tuan rumahMONDAY, 19th JANUARY – Once again, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was selected as the host for organizing Sector Focused Career Fair (SFCF) for the second time continuously.

It was stated, in a statement today, by Nurlina Arappe the Deputy President of the Student Representatives Council (MPP).

She added that UMS was chosen after succeeded to attract the attention from the programme sponsor, TalentCorp Malaysia through a working paper presentation. The presentation was delivered by Voluntary and Community MPP Exco, Mohd Taufiq Nordin (right in the photo) and Academic and Career Exco, Edrina Rincing (left in the photo).

“This achievement make UMS emerged as champion among eleven other institutional of higher education who are also competing to be the host organizer,” she added.

This big-scale career carnival is expected to be held this March will be handle by both UMS MPP line-up and together with other undergraduates. –SS



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kal unisza sg labuFRIDAY, 16th JANUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Kampus Antarabangsa Labuan (KAL) and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Terengganu will be organizing their Voice of Culture & Youth Volunteers programme at Kampung Sungai Labu beginning tomorrow.

According to the Programme Coordinator,  Mohd Quazly Ariffin Anzy, the undergraduates, are both from UMSKAL and UniSZA Rakan Muda Secratariat, will be adopted and having their community service work at the village for three days.

He added that they will be a cultural night performance with dancing and singing from Terengganu and Labuan will be shown including Adai-Adai Dance.

“The participants will also played games and cleaning the Kampung Sungai Labu beaches with the villagers,” he said.

Quazly also mention that they will be visiting the small industry kuih cincin making at the village to learn on managing business.

The program, end on Monday, will be participated by undergraduates from both universities.

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