TUESDAY, 06 JANUARY – Floods that hit the west coast areas of Sabah especially in Kota Belud and Beaufort caught the attention of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah when he led volunteers in distributing aid to the affected flood victims.

According to Datuk Harun, the volunteers involved 20 staff and 80 students of UMS who started their mission by collecting basic necessities such as rice, milk, mineral water and so on with total goods amounting to RM15,000.

“UMS is always ready to assist communities affected by calamities such as floods that occurred in some areas because we are also responsible in helping to reduce the difficulties faced by the victims,” Datuk Harun explained when met at the Tun Said Keruak Community Hall, Kota Belud yesterday.

The symbolic handover by Datuk Harun to the Assistant District Officer of Kota Belud, Peter Jiton was witnessed by the Deputy Minister of Public Works, YB Datuk Rosnah Abdul Rashid Shirlin at the hall.

Datuk Harun who led the UMS post-flood relief mission in the areas said besides distributing donations to flood victims, one can also witness for themselves the situation and the damage caused by the floods.

“We not only donate materials, but we will do follow-up sessions especially on the psychological and emotional state of the flood victims that are affected due to the disaster that had hit them.”

“I commend the efforts and energy displayed by UMS students who are willing to spend some time to voluntarily assist in this mission,” added Datuk Harun.

Datuk Harun also went to Kg. Lingkodon visiting from house to house residents whose houses were affected, to deliver food parcels.

According to one villager, Selamat Soor, 45, he recounted how the water level raised rapidly. But the villagers were able to transfer their vehicles to higher ground as they were well prepared .

“We are grateful for the concern shown by UMS in helping us during our difficulties after the flood,” he said, overwhelmed by the involvement of UMS in helping to reduce their burden.

At Kg. Tanjung Pasir Labuan, a total of 60 victims were still taking shelter in a village mosque.

A total of 60 food parcels were delivered by Datuk Harun to the resident representatives, the Chairman of JKK Kg. Tanjung Pasir Labuan, Jelin Sidum.

According to Jelin, although the flood had receded, some houses were still inundated by the flood waters.

“On behalf of the residents affected by the flood, we are grateful with the assistance given,” said Jelin. – CD (fl)


Photo: Musaab Umair Ambotola


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TUESDAY, 06 JANUARY – KKFM is currently opening a collection centre and receiving donations to help flood victims in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia and affected areas around Sabah.

According to a statement released by the Campus Radio Station of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), those who wish to donate can come directly to the office of KKFM at Level 1, South Block, UMS Chancellery Building during office hours.

Among the items that can be donated includes clothing, food, hijab, prayer sets, rubber slippers and other related needs.

The statement also added that the collection of donations would be held until 15 January after which the collected items will be distributed to the flood victims.

For further question or information, please call 088-448995. – SS (fl)



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MONDAY, 05 JANUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Hj Mohd. Said is appointed as the Chairman of ULINK Property Sdn Bhd with effect from today.The announcement came through a letter of appointment signed by the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah dated 24 December 2014.The appointment also made him the second chairman of ULINK Property Sdn Bhd replacing Datuk K. Y. Mustafa whose term expired in 2014. Datuk Abdullah, 60, started his career at UMS as Senior Assistant Registrar in 1995 before being appointed as Registrar of UMS in 2008.Equipped with a broad knowledge, he will be retiring this year and was considered to be the right candidate for the post to empower the organisation through the sharing of his experience.For the record, ULINK Property Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of UMS responsible in matters related to the commercialisation of inventions, innovations and services developed through research and development (R&D) activities. – ZMD (fl)

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