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Pengisahan UMSMONDAY, 23 JUNE – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has always been playing a role in honing the talents of students.

Recently, UMS through the Student Affairs and Alumni Department had sent three of its undergrads to the 1Malaysia Nationhood Narrative Competition organised by the Information Department of Sabah.

Located at Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) Sandakan, the competition required participants to be engaged in the art of acting and understanding of script which saw UMS represented by the West Coast Division facing a stiff fight with five other groups.

UMS was represented by Mohd. Nor Sabri Sarih, Risi Maran Subramaniyam and Abdul Manan Perman where they each made their debut in this contest.

When contacted by Chancellery Media, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Md. Mansur said, although UMS did not manage to defend the champion title this time round, the participation itself was enough to hone the students’ talent and increase their level of confidence.

“More importantly the undergrads are closer to the community through this leadership narrative and the struggles of local figures presented through this competition,” he said.

With the group aptly named Trio’s Anak Kinabalu (Sons of Kinabalu Trio), the group presented ‘Commitment of Struggle’ which recounted on the leadership of Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Mohd. Najib Tun Razak.

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Assistant Minister of Housing and Local Government and Member of the Legislative Assembly (Assemblyman) for Gum-gum, Datuk Hj. Zakaria Hj. Mohd. Edris. Also present was the Chief of Information Department Sabah, Hj. Almain Ajirul.

For the record, UMS held the title champ of this competition before for two consecutive years. – SS (fl)


Source: Student Affairs and Alumni Department


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PPUMS2MONDAY, 23 JUNE – The recently concluded Kinabalu Management and Professional Conference themed ‘Memperteguh Ketahanan Modal Insan, Memperkasa Tadbir Urus’ (Strengthening Human Capital Resilience, Intensifying Governance) organised by the Management and Professional Officers (Non-academic) Association (PPUMS) had attracted about 200 participants from within Malaysia, comprising managers, administrators, medium and high-ranking officers from the public and private sectors, academicians and others.

The event was officiated by the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah at Promenade Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, the venue of the two-day conference.

Six topics were individually presented and some were discussed by invited panellists; among them were former State Secretary of Sabah, Datuk K.Y. Mustafa; Chairman of UMSLink Holdings Sdn. Bhd., Datuk Awang Buhtamam Awang Mahmun; Director of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (SPRM), Datuk Haji Mustapha Ali; Senior Assistant Director of the Malaysian Integrity Institute (IIM), Harisham Ibrahim and Director of ESSCOM, Datuk Mohamed Mentek.

In his speech, Datuk Harun said that human capital was the strategist factor in carrying out any tasks in an organisation and that it was closely related to individuals.

“Good governance is not only necessary in an organisation but more importantly it should be absorbed by all levels to achieve an excellent level in future,” he added.

Earlier, the President of PPUMS, Hj. Zawawi Tiyunin who is also the Senior Deputy Head Librarian with UMS mentioned that the process of good governance should be well practiced, this included the elements of accountability, integrity, transparent, responsive, effective and efficient, fair and impartial, and upholding the rule of laws.

Meanwhile, in her closing remarks, Chairman of the conference and Senior Deputy Bursar of UMS, Zallifah Shadan urged that the theme of the conference be made the basis in developing the management and professional level of an organisation, including implementing it into our everyday lives. – FL



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ISCN2SATURDAY, 21 JUNE – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has become a member of the largest global sustainable campus think tank, International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) since 2013 and was recently welcomed at the Members Summit in Harvard University. UMS is also the first university in Malaysia to be admitted to ISCN.

Other notable members of ISCN besides Harvard University are Yale, MIT, Oxford University and London School of Economics.

At the Members Summit, UMS was noted for its contribution in leading sustainable campuses in this region through its recent conference, 1st Regional Conference on Campus Sustainability (1RCCS) held at the Gallery, Chancellery Building UMS in April 2014 which was organised by its EcoCampus Management Centre. UMS will continuosly lead the region as part of its environmental stewardship through regional conference. – FL


Source: EcoCampus Management Centre, UMS


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UMSKAL Tabung hajiFRIDAY, 20 JUNE – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through its Labuan International Campus is partnering with Tabung Haji (TH) through a variety of programmes involving undergraduates of the campus.

An officer with the Mosque and Islamic Affairs (BHEIM), UMSKAL, Ustaz Junaidi Kepli said both sides agreed on the programme which would involve undergrads, to be given priority for the success of the programme.

In addition, he said TH would like to introduce the company to employees of the university including their products which involved the interests of Muslims in the country, he said when representing the Director of UMSKAL, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali.

“UMSKAL and TH will provide a variety of programmes involving students and staff of the university, in the future,” he said.

He was speaking after receiving a courtesy call by the Deputy Director of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Ahmad Raffie Zurita, recently. – SS (fl)



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robotic wakil malaysiaFRIDAY, 20 JUNE – The Robotic Club Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will represent Malaysia at the Intelligent Car Racing, Global Freescale Cup Challenge International level at the Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea on 30 August.

This notable achievement came through after winning the second spot at the National Competition at Multimedia University (MMU), Cyberjaya recently.

The success was further fuelled when another UMS Robotic Club sent did not come home empty-handed and was named the second runner-up out of 39 teams that took part. It thus enabled both UMS teams to receive a cash prize of RM2,000 and RM1,000 respectively.

Meanwhile, the winner which would jointly represent Malaysia to Seoul was Swinburne University of Technology.

In the meantime, the team leader for UMS teams, Lim Kean Thong told Chancellery Media that he had high confident to compete in international tournaments.
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“We are determined to reach the top three by conducting consistent preparation and doing some improvements to the smart car used for the competition.

“We will try to develop new technology to create innovation and technology references from outside,” he said, expressing joy over the success of UMS as the only institution of higher learning (IPTA) that will compete with participants from other countries.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Md. Mansur said the success was part of UMS efforts and formula in producing competitive students.

“UMS has always expose undergrads to various creative and innovative activities. Our students have shown good performance and their enthusiasm in other competitions before this. I believe in this international smart car racing, they are able to compete with the champions and runners-up from other countries,” he said. – SS (fl)


Photo: UMS Robotic Club


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