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sukarelawan laosFRIDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER – Three Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) undergrads were selected to carry out Student Volunteers Mission in Luang Prabang, Laos starting today.

They were Asmah Kadir and Mohd Syafiq Rosley from the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW) and a student from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FPEP), Ainnelin Chong.

All three will be stationed there until 30 September to carry out volunteering mission with other volunteers from Public Higher Learning Institutions (IPTA), Teachers Training Institutes (IPG), and Polytechnic.

When approached before their departure, the three volunteers were enthusiastic and committed to bring honour to UMS by highlighting examples of good leadership to other volunteers.

According to Asmah, despite having to sacrifice lectures for two weeks, that did not deter her and her friends to emerge as UMS icons, thus have the opportunity to share experiences and volunteer mission tips for community programmes especially in Sabah, in future.

“In Laos, we will carry out volunteer mission works in two schools, the Ban Napho Primary School and Ban Tinkeo Primary School. Three approaches will be undertaken in implementing this voluntary works; through education, computer teaching and social work.

Elaborating further, Ainnelin Chong explained that under the educational approach, they will carry out the teaching of English, Mathematics and Fun Learning.

“In addition, under the social work approach, the group will make a special mini-library for the students there, as well as improving the furniture and walls of the schools, and decorate the schools with murals.

Mohd Syafiq intended to use this volunteer mission as a platform to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries.

“Among the challenges in this volunteer activities are to provide a module for effective teaching, with language and cultural differences it further complicate the use of effective communication to the students in Laos. Fortunately, previous volunteer mission experience had taught us invaluable experience and guidelines,” he said.

The Student Volunteer Mission Programme conducted for the second time comes under the Student Volunteer Foundation, the Ministry of Education in line with the goal of public universities in creating community undergrads. – MA (fl)


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VC Penutup UMSKALFRIDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER – The presence of the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) at the Orientation Week or Minggu Suai Mesra (MSM) closing ceremony 2014 Labuan International Campus UMS level recently brought cheer to new undergrads at the campus.

Upon arrival at the Main Hall, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah who was accompanied by UMSKAL Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik, were given a rousing welcome by about 856 new undergrads as a sign of gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor for being present at the ceremony.

In his speech, Dr Harun wanted UMSKAL undergrads to maintain the good reputation of the university, their parents and country wherever they were especially when joining any programme or activities outside the campus.

He added that as ambassadors of the university, they should play a greater role in promoting UMS among society especially their parents, guardians and hometown folks.

He hoped that the undergrads will use the space and opportunity to gain knowledge while in the ivory tower to create excellence and success in raising the name of UMS in the higher education arena within the country and abroad.

Datuk Harun was proud of the dedication of the new undergrads who gave a strong commitment throughout the MSM. – SS (fl)


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menara jamFRIDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER – Through a smart-partnership with a local construction company, UMS Clock Tower is now being build without using the university’s allocation, thus saving the university’s existing financial allocation.

According to the Head of Chancellery Department, No’man Hj. Ahmad, the university was indeed lucky as the local construction company was previously involved in the construction of a building in UMS and consider this as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in UMS by contributing to the construction of the clock tower according to the concepts set by the university.

“UMS is indeed lucky as the company helps finance 100% of the cost in constructing this clock tower. This means UMS would have a Clock Tower standing majestically in its campus without the need to spend anything.

“Even though the company is willing to consider this as part of their CSR, the concept, quality and construction planning will always be monitored by both sides,” he clarified.

He also denied that this is unethical act, in fact UMS gave the construction company to do their CSR as a way to show their support towards UMS aspiration that had been doing many local and national community development.

“To prevent from being bound to any agreement through the construction of this clock tower, UMS has taken the approach to choose the company that meets the criteria set,” he added.

UMS Clock Tower was initiated by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah, and scheduled to be officiated in November, the highlight of the 20th anniversary celebrations of UMS. – (fl)


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Bola SepakTHURSDAY, 11 SEPT – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Sports Centre invited football teams to participate in the YTL Cup Open Football League that will start this coming October.

The tournament coordinator, Azman Soaibah said that, the tournament is organised in conjunction with UMS 20th years anniversary, is open to all interested teams.

“Interested teams are advised to register early. There will be only 24 teams competing in the championship,” he said when contacted by the Chancellery Media.

Every team need to pay RM2,000 for registration fee and the closing date is on the 30th of September.

“The champion, 1st runner up and the third place will receive cash prize of RM5,000, RM3,000 and RM1,500 respectively along with medals, cups and the sports goods sponsored by Carino,” he added.

The tournament will be in a league format; the participating teams will be divided into several groups. This tournament is expected to begin in October until this December.

Every team participated in this tournament will be automatically in for FA cup try out. It will be a knock-out games format to compete for the Carino cup.

The best two teams in a group will be going to the next level and competing in the First Division on the same championship for next season.

The participation form can be obtained at UMS Sports Centre and Ararat sport stores in Alamesra.

For more information, please call the secretariat, Andrew Majanggim (016-8441631) or Azman Soaibah (016-8207479). –HH (JA)

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Ayuh Menyampaikan Cenderamata kepada Dr. Ismail sambil disaksikan oleh AsmarahTHURSDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER – The Youth Council and Officers of Felda Sahabat Territory paid a courtesy visit to the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni (HEPA) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali.

The visit headed by Youth and Sports Officer, Felda Sahabat Territory, Ayuh Husain was aimed at introducing leaders of the Youth Council and Youth Officers of Felda Sahabat Territory.

According to Ayuh, it was also as an effort to strengthen strategic ties in the education and social agenda especially in realising the National Agenda particularly to the settlers and community of Felda Sahabat Territory.

“Various collaboration will continue to be carried out with UMS such as those through PeRsada that has become ambassadors to Felda children in this university,” he said.

He also congratulated Dr. Ismail on his appointment as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor HEPA UMS.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ismail explained that UMS through HEPA Department would continue to support Felda Sahabat through their programmes. Also present was the Sabah Publicity Department Head, Asmarah Rikun. – SS (fl)

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