FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was the location for the live telecast of the Pre-Budget 2014 on Astro Awani in conjunction with the announcement of the Budget 2015 which will be announced by the Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak.
During the interview, the panel from UMS, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Ir. Dr. Rosalam Sarbatly touched on the basis of industry such as energy and infrastructure sectors need to be improved to develop the state.
“The development of energy and infrastructure sectors in Sabah are lagging behind and these could be the factors to the lack of interest among investors to invest in Sabah,” he said.
He added that the rich natural resources in Sabah should be used to attract industry players and investors to contribute to sustainable development.
“The interaction with natural resources such as petroleum and gas can be made into the state government’s deposit to develop energy sources such as hydroelectricity that would be able to control the increase in electricity tariffs,” he said.
He also touched on UMS’ efforts to produce skilled human resources in the field of oil and gas by offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to assist the state government in developing related industries in the state.
The interview also featured several other panels such as the President of the Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia Sabah Branch, who is also a Member of UMS Board of Directors, Datuk Awang Buhtamam Mahmun and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof. – ZMD (fl)
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FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is delighted to announce that it is now a Member of the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC), the UK’s only sustainability champion for the further and higher education sector.
UMS is the first university in Asia to join EAUC.
In a statement released by UMS EcoCampus Management Centre; by joining the EAUC, UMS has joined a network of over 220 other institutions and 3,500 individuals who are all working to drive sustainability to the heart of their institutions.
According to the statement, the decision to join the EAUC was made as part of UMS' continuing commitment to sustainability. This will help promote a whole institution approach to economic, social and environmental change. By joining as a whole institution, every member of staff and all students can become involved and enjoy the benefits.
Among some of the benefits provided are access to the EAUC’s resource bank, an online repository full of strategies, policy documents, guidance and tools.
In today’s situation, it is essential that all members of staff consider sustainability in the work they do, to make financial as well as environmental savings where possible.
Staff members who would like to access EAUC services can either send email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 012 42714321. For more information on the EAUC and the services it provides, please visit www.eauc.org.uk . – FL
Source: EcoCampus Management Centre, UMS
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THURSDAY, 9 OCTOBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah cooperative (KoUMS) will hold their 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 15 October.The meeting which will be held at the Gallery, Chancellery Building will also be attended by the Chairman of KoUMS Board of Directors, Hj Rizal Othman.
According to a statement issued by the UMS Cooperative, all members are invited to attend to meet the quorum of profit on dividend sharing meeting 2013/2014.
The statement also added that this year’s meeting is scheduled to begin at 1.00 pm and is scheduled to end at 5.00 pm.
In addition, refreshment will be served and door gifts will be given to members who attend. For more information, please contact 088-320714. - ZMD
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THURSDAY, 9 OCTOBER – Malaysians hope the issue on cost of living would be given serious attention in the Budget 2015 which will be tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, tomorrow (Friday).
According to a poll conducted on the website https://najibrazak.com/bajet2015 , Malaysians had chosen ‘Cost of Living’ as the most important aspect to be considered by the government with 36,921 votes so far.
Meanwhile, three other issues expressed through the votes were on Jobs (22,459), Housing and Urban Life (20,478) and Education (13,762).
Several other categories listed in the poll were Environment and Agriculture, Youth and Sports, Public Service and Rural Development.
The website also provides a comment section that allows Malaysians to share ideas and opinions with the Prime Minister.
For Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) staff, Harmizul Sabudin suggested that the housing allowance be increased in view of the rising cost of housing prices in urban areas.
“Current house prices continue to rise. I hope the government can review the existing housing allowance for civil servants,” he said.
Budget 2015 will be held at the Dewan Rakyat, Parliament will be telecast live by local television stations beginning at 4.00 pm. - ZMD (fl)
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WEDNESDAY, 8 OCTOBER – A group of Postgraduate Master’s students from the Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FKI) Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) had recently organised a programme on Moral Values for Children through Video Games at UMSKAL’s Computer Lab.A total of 73 children from Taman Bimbingan Kanak-kanak (Tabika) KEMAS at the Federal Territory of Labuan accompanied by their teachers attended the programme.
Other kindergartens involved in the activity were KEMAS Kindergarten Kerupang, KEMAS Kindergarten Kg. Pantai, KEMAS Kindergarten Sg. Bedaun and KEMAS Kindergarten Sg. Lada.
The programme was designed to help a study conducted by FKI Masters students to study the application or moral values by using video games to children.
The programme was the first involving UMS and KEMAS Kindergarten Labuan. – SS (fl)
Source: Azri Onn
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