TUESDAY, 17 JUNE – A total of 25 Sandakan Community College students made a study visit to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) recently.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Head of the Administration Division of the campus, Taufek Latip.

He said the administration of UMSKAL always welcome visitors from within and outside of the country.

He added that the visit would surely help strengthen ties between the two sides, especially those involving community college students and UMS Labuan students.

Besides UMS Labuan, the delegation from the college led by the Head of Tourism and Travel Course, Junainah Justin also visited some interesting and historical places such as the former coal mine Chimney, Manikar Stone and the WWII Monument at Tanjung Taras. – SS (fl)

Source: Azri Onn, UMSKAL                             

                                                                     

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MONDAY, 16 JUNE – The Non-Destructive Testing Association (NDT) Malaysia in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) held a seminar on ‘Optimising Benefit for NDT Technology for Better Plant Safety and Integrity’ at Le’ Meridien Hotel today.

The seminar, which was participated by 40 participants from various industries among others was aimed at exposing several issues and the direction of NDT in Malaysia.

According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation UMS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof, such seminars were highly needed in Sabah, more so when the state recently experienced a pipeline explosion that was carrying gas across Sabah.

“This seminar is also to raise awareness on career opportunities as well as businesses in the field of NDT that is still not much ventured into by the people of Sabah,” he said in his speech at the opening of the seminar. His speech was read by the Director of Research and Innovation Centre UMS, Prof. Dr. Felix Tongkul.

The NDT Association led by its President, Dr. Abd. Nassir Ibrahim will continue to work closely with the Industrial Relations Centre, UMS to train more technicians or NDT operators as well as enhancing research in this field. – SS (fl)


Source: Centre for Industrial Relations, UMS


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MONDAY, 16 JUNE – In order to strengthen the safety aspects of staff and students of the university, a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Auxiliary Police Force was formed with the approval of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), which is expected to be in August.

The application to form the UMS Auxiliary Police Force is currently in its final process by PDRM, and will boost the safety aspect of the campus through comprehensive enforcement in safety, legal aspects that are more distinct, more efficient physical safety management, decrease of in-campus crime index and enhancing the image and confidence of UMS staff and students.

This was stated by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah in his speech when launching the new uniforms and the closing ceremony of the UMS Basic Security Guards Course Series 7/2014 at UMS Parade Field.

“In line with the establishment plan, the management has agreed to change the colour of the uniforms of the Security Division force from brown to blue.

“The justification of the colour change is to avoid the increase in cost when making new uniforms following the switch to Auxiliary Police later,” he said.

Commenting on the Basic Security Guard Course required for each security guard when they first report for work at UMS, Datuk Harun said the course was necessary to foster the spirit of team-work, be disciplined and to equip every security personnel with the knowledge of proper self-defence.

“This 4-week course includes rugged training and martial arts skills, it is not meant to burden or torture our personnel but to equip them with the basic needs as a member of the Security Division,” he concluded. – MA (fl)


Photo: Johaidi Ismail


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