THURSDAY, 07 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah continues to be proactive in their efforts to be an eco-campus university by the year 2017 through various programme transformations.
The latest programme, EcoCampus Management Centre invited 60 appointed staff as energy officers from the university Departments/Faculties/Centres/Institutes to attend Energy Management Workshop. The workshop is conducted by Mr. Steve Lojuntin, the Deputy Director of Sustainable Energy Devolepment Authorithy (SEDA).
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof advised each students and staffs to take the initiatives in reducing the electricity usage in Universiti Malaysia Sabah buildings.
“It is high time for us to study and recheck our activity. For example, long meetings and lectures will sure required e high electricity usage,” he said when opening the workshop.
He propose meetings, discussions and lectures can be shortened or carried out on-line, as in e-meeting or e-learning; but without compromising the objectives of the activity.
Since the launching of the ‘Blue Print Eco Campus’ on Last February, UMS committed in making transformations in realizing the ideas; including the launching of ‘Green Office Awareness’ campaign and ‘No plastic bottles in the university’.-ZMD (ja)
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WEDNESDAY, 6 AUGUST – Good news to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) as the latest Webometrics ranking for UMS for the month of July 2014 has improved.
Currently, UMS is ranked 8th from 90 higher education institutions (IPT) in Malaysia, up two notch from the previous rating.
In the Southeast Asia region, UMS ranked 37th, Asian region ranked 441st and 1538th in the world.
In January 2014, UMS ranked 10th compared to 9th in July 2013.
According to the Director of the Centre for Strategic and Academic Management (PPSA) UMS, Prof. Dr. Marcus Jopony, the ranking in Webometrics either directly or indirectly showed UMS presence in the eyes of the world.
“This rating also reflects excellence in UMS website and its other centres particularly in terms of dissemination of information to the outside world and academic staff excellence in writing and in scholarly and scientific publications.
For the record, Webometrics rating is an academic rating system for higher learning institutions conducted twice a year, in January and July by Cybermetric Lab, the largest group of researchers in Spain.
The assessment is broken down into a number of criteria: Presence (20%), Impact (50%), Openness (15%) and Excellence (15%).
“The success of UMS in the rating reflects the commitment from all parties to the continuous improvement of various matters towards excellence of the University,” he further added. – CD (fl)
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WEDNESDAY, 06 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah was one of 11 leaders was appointed to be in the panel of the National Education Advisory Council (MPPK) 2014-2016 Session with effect from 1 August.
Their appointment letters were presented by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is also the Minister of Education, at Putrajaya yesterday.
According to Prof. Datuk Dr. Harun, the appointment was considered as a trust given to the indigenous communities in Sabah to help improve the education policy which still required practical action.
“UMS will work to address issues relating to education in the state so that no gaps shall exist particularly in the national context,” he said.
He also said that UMS thinking committee were always willing to contribute their ideas to uplift education in Malaysia.
“In addition to providing infrastructure facilities, it is important for us to preserve the value of patriotism by promoting the aspiration on awareness towards environment,” he added.
The appointment of Prof. Datuk Dr. Harun lifted the image of UMS especially when it was noted that he was the only Vice-Chancellor of a higher learning institution appointed. – ZMD (fl)
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TUESDAY, 05 AUGUST – The island of Borneo is the third largest island in the world, keeping a wealth of fortune that can benefit the world community.
Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj. Aman in his speech said the island of Borneo made up of Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei are important geographically that possess many useful forest products.
“Historically, the forests of Borneo is a source of traditional medicines for the residents in the surrounding areas and those who still keep various cures for chronic diseases,” he said. His speech was read by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Masidi Manjun at the 12th International Borneo Research Council Conference at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
According to him, the wealth at the island of Borneo covers cultural diversity that gave an opportunity to its community to respect and accept each other despite the difference in religions and ethnicity.
“I hope that the discussions at this conference will result in a better understanding of Borneo and the issues we are facing today,” he added.
Also present were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) UMS, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW), Prof. Datuk Hamdan hj. Adnan and the Kadazandusun Chair, Prof. Dr. Jacqueline Pugh-Kitingan. – ZMD (fl)
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TUESDAY, 05 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Kadazandusun Chair once again hosted the 12th International Borneo Research Council for three day starting today.
The conference focused on social research, medicine, environmental science and biology in Borneo, covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan.
UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah in his welcoming address said the conference was a catalyst for cooperation between the countries involved in the research and development of Borneo in the future.
“The conference is expected to strengthen the existing friendship network in order to increase knowledge and accelerate development,” he said. His speech was read by Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof.
The conference titled ‘Diversity and Dynamism in Borneo’ feature research participants and presenters from all over Southeast Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe.
The opening ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun representing the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman. - ZMD (fl)
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The conference focused on social research, medicine, environmental science and biology in Borneo, covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan.
UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah in his welcoming address said the conference was a catalyst for cooperation between the countries involved in the research and development of Borneo in the future.
“The conference is expected to strengthen the existing friendship network in order to increase knowledge and accelerate development,” he said. His speech was read by Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof.
The conference titled ‘Diversity and Dynamism in Borneo’ feature research participants and presenters from all over Southeast Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe.
The opening ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun representing the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman. - ZMD (fl)
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