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mobiliti cinaWEDNESDAY, 18 DECEMBER – A total of 20 Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) students celebrated the completion of the Mandarin course in Tianjin, China recently.

The three-month language course was part of the Malaysia-People’s Republic of China Student Mobility Programme for six months after the last of their university semester.

The course was organised by the Centre for Industry Excellence (Retail and Wholesale), Education Ministry in collaboration with the National Advance Training Centre (NATC) and Tianjin Foreign Studies University (TFSU), China.

According to the Head of the Centre for Industry Excellence, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hartini Ahmad, the Malaysia-People’s Republic of China Student Mobility Programme was aimed at increasing the employability of graduates in the field of retailing and wholesale.

“With their Mandarin language speaking ability, they would have an edge to be employed in the industry. This was evidenced by a number of local industries that had shown interests in taking them after the programme ended,” he said.

Meanwhile, Dean of the College of International Exchange (TFSU), Professor Xiang Cheng-Dong said Malaysian students had shown outstanding performance to be able to communicate in Mandarin very well in a short period. He sincerely hoped that this programme would be continued in future.

NATC Business Development Director, Noor Azli Yusof reasoned the pairing with local students which was a first, as a factor for the fast learning of this batch of students compared to the first batch last year.

Meanwhile, one of the students when interviewed said the programme was not only on the learning of language but also an exposure to the unique Chinese community culture.

Also present at the ceremony was the Deputy Director of the Centre for Industrial Relations UMS, Dr. M. Kamel Wan Ibrahim who praised the students for their commitment shown and who were willing to miss their convocation day just to be able to join this programme.

All the students will be placed in a number of industries such as retail network such as Parkson China and Aeon Mall, China starting 2 January 2014. – SS

 
Source: Centre for Industrial Relations, UMS


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PPUMS1TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER – The Non-academic Professional Management of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (PPUMS) recently organised an informal discussion entitled ‘Work, Worked On Or Worked Upon’ at the JTMK Auditorium, UMS.

The discussion was led by a panel of senior staff with different background. They were Senior Deputy Bursar, Zallifah Shadan; Senior Science Officer from the School of Science and Technology, Yusup Laupe and Deputy Registrar, Norti Sirin whilst Law Officer from the Registrar Department Awang Suhaizam Bungso was the moderator.

Among issues discussed by the panellists were on self-improvement, being positive, spiritual well-being and outlook towards life.

“Do not have a negative or preconceive idea about someone. No doubt sometimes there is some negative element but we can turn that into something positive. Not everyone can be captain of the ship, some have to be sailors and sometimes you have to be the most unpopular person,” said Zallifah who has been attached to the Bursary Department, UMS for 16 years.

“If our heart is full of ego, then knowledge would not come to us,” said Norti, one of the panellists who have been working with this EcoCampus university for 15 years who added that when we look at things positively, the perspective would be different.

“We live to die and when we die that is when we live,” added Yusup who has been serving UMS for the past 15 years, who added that from the beginning of time our natural habit is to work.

The informal talk was also attended by Senior Deputy Chief Librarian Hj Zawawi Tiyunin who is also the President of PPUMS; Senior Assistant Registrar cum Deputy President of PPUMS, Samsuidin Nurdin and its Supreme Council members. The informal discussion was opened for and attended by more than 50 PPUMS members. – FL
 

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TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER – 18 short films created by students of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) are playing at the Ahmad Nisfu Theatrette, School of Arts (SPS) in conjunction with the Student Digital Screen Festival (FSDP) which began yesterday and will end tonight.

12 films were produced by SPS students and the rest by the Labuan School of informatics Science (SSIL), Labuan International Campus UMS (UMS-KAL).

According to a spokesman for the organisers, M Fazmi Hisham, all films screened would be contested and the organisers are offering 13 awards up for grabs.

“FSDP is an event that showcase short films produced by UMS students throughout this semester. The awards on offer would hopefully arouse the students’ desire to continue writing and produce films with cultural aspects of the community by combining the advancement of the present technologies,” he told Chancellery Media yesterday.

According to him, the highlight of the event which was the award presentation night would be held on Wednesday, 18 November 2013 at 7.00 pm at the Ahmad Nisfu Theatrette , SPS.

Movie fans are advised not miss this opportunity to watch these movies which are loaded with social themes and the use of impressive special effects. – DC

 
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TUESDAY, 17 DECEMBER – Undergraduates involvement in co-curricular activities would hopefully produce a productive community, and seen as a way to reach out to the targetted community in future.

According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Md. Mansur, the various activities offered in the co-curriculum activities could shape our students to be proactive and innovative.

“Uniformed Unit curriculum such as PALAPES, SUKSIS, SISPA and UMS SEJATI who have a positive self-esteem, disciplined, hardworking and responsible; hence producing an excellent generation,” he said.

He said this when launching the Drill Competition in conjunction with the Semester 1 2013/2014 Co-curriculum Carnival at UMS Chancellor Square recently.

He added that instilling excellence in students of today would produce human capital who will lead the nation progressively and more developed.

During the programme, 150 students joined the drill competition consisting of ground PALAPES, Marine PALAPES, SUKSIS, SISPA, UMS SEJATI and UMS SEJATI Brass band.

The one-day programme also featured an exhibition of the uniformed unit, a blood donation drive and other exhibitions by UMS students. Also present was the Director of the Centre for Co-curriculum and Student Development UMS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raman Noordin. – ZMD


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MoU UMS NUSMONDAY, 16 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) continues to strengthen itself to become a leading university when it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a well-known university in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) today.

UMS through the Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB) is collaborating with the NUS in the field of marine study specifically related to coastal management.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah when met by the media said that the collaboration was a new chapter that would definitely be beneficial to both parties.

“This collaboration will open the eyes of the world on UMS’ strength in the field of marine research. Indirectly, it encourages entries by international students to the university,” he said.

Director of Bachelor of Environmental Studies, NUS, Prof. Chou Loke Ming said that they were impressed with UMS and described Sabah as a state rich in interesting environmental resource.

He promised that NUS would carry out a student exchange programme with UMS and other collaborations for the same purpose.

The signing ceremony held at the Gallery, Chancellery Building was witnessed by UMS Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Haji Mohd. Said and UMS IPMB Director, Prof. Dr. Saleem Mustafa. – SS

 
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