TUESDAY, 10 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) welcomes student exchange programme from the United States of America to this EcoCampus university as an effort to develop and improve on education for both countries.

 

According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kasim Md. Mansur, UMS is ready to enrol students from the USA to further their studies in UMS thus creating a scientific research collaboration.

“Besides that, student and staff exchange among universities of these two countries would help in increasing cultural understanding among the people of these two countries,” he said.

He said this when officiating at the Handing Over of Books from the Library of America Series to UMS Library which was held at the Prime Collection Section.

At the ceremony, 100 books were donated to the library in the form of novels, poems, essays and dramas from well-known American writers. Among them were the Lincoln Anthology, Mark Twain, Henry David Thoreau and Parkman. The books were handed over by the US Ambassador to Malaysia Joseph Y. Yun to Senior Deputy Chief Librarian, Haji Zawawi Tiyunin.

Earlier, Joseph said that the handing over of books was an initial step towards fostering closer ties between America and UMS Library, and Malaysia generally.

“Malaysia and America has something in common, that is its populations are made up of different races and religions. Hence, prejudices and differences should not be a big issue but to find a common ground and improve on the existing cooperation,” he added.

Also present was the wife of the ambassador, Dr. Melanie Billings-Yun. – ZMD

 

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MONDAY, 09 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah Housewives and Women Staff Club (KESUMBA) today paid a courtesy call to the wife of the Head of State, Toh Puan Datuk Seri Panglima Hajah Norlidah Datuk R. M. Jasni at the State Palace, Kota Kinabalu.

The courtesy call made was to introduce the new Exco line-up of KESUMBA and to invite Her Excellency to the Charity Dinner organised by KESUMBA which will be held in March next year.

At the same time, the call was to enlighten the activities organised by KESUMBA which would be held next year such as religious, cultural and sports activities.

According to the Chairman of KESUMBA, Datin Baidah Ibrahim, all the activities planned for next year would involve the community which would strengthen relations between the university and local communities.

“We also planned to have more activities so as to introduce this club to the outside community,” she added.

Accompanying Datin Baidah was the wife of UMS Registrar, Datin Nurah Ag. Bungsu and nine Supreme Exco Members of the club. – ZMD

 

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THURSDAY, 5 DECEMBER – Undergraduates were urged to instil the entrepreneurship nature in them to develop their career in future.
 

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said that undergraduates should apply creativity and innovation to create a business environment that is viable and competitive in order to compete in an increasingly challenging world.
 

“Those who ignore the values of creativity and innovation will be left behind and remain behind the competitors who will continually produce innovative products or services in accordance with the current development of the world,” he said when officiating at the Business Innovation Carnival 2013 at the Chancellor Hall Square, UMS.
 

His speech was read by his representative, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Md. Mansur. Also present was the Chairman of the Malaysian Hotels Association, Craig Powell.
 

He said, the involvement of the School of Food Science and Nutrition (SSMP) in the carnival this time not only helped foster relationship among the students but also encouraged their participation into venturing the business industry which is growing rapidly.
 

The one day programme themed ‘Successful Innovation Begins Here’ was participated by students of Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Entrepreneurship in Food Service, Retailing in Entrepreneurship and Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Programmes. – MA-

 
 

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TUESDAY, 03 DECEMBER – About 500 Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students attended a Public Talk presented by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Sidek Baba which was held at the Lecture Hall Centre 1, UMS recently.

Themed ‘Realising Earth’s Agenda For Humankind In the Context of the Country’, the talk organised by Centre For the Promotion of Knowledge and Language Learning (PPIB) captivated the students attention who were pursuing the Ethnic Relations Course and Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation course, two core public university compulsory subjects.

According to Dato’ Dr. Sidek, being understanding and tolerant should co-exists in creating a harmonious life where each individual had the right to live and in fair opportunities, covered by law so that the democracy process was alive to guarantee peace.

“A better life must be based on knowledge and education grounded with ethics and values. In the Malaysian context which has a unique society with diverse background and understanding, sharing and being tolerant are important,” he stressed.

He added that the difference in belief and culture should not be a hindrance but a parallel point which should be nourished for the sake of harmony.

Also present was PPIB Deputy Dean of Academic and International, Dr. Suraya Sintang who represented the Dean. – SS

 

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