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KIPWATHURSDAY, 10 OCTOBER – A total of 55 new members of the Student Peer Club (PR-Siswa) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) had joined the Induction Course and Handing over of Appointment Letter to the new members (KIPWA) 2013/2014 Academic Session recently.

The course which was held at the Seminar Room, Anjung Siswa, Student Affairs and Alumni Department UMS among others was aimed at exposing to new members their philosophy, self concept, individual counselling techniques and practical sessions besides instilling onto PR-Siswa UMS to always be vigilant with the presence of clients consisting of their friends in the university.

The course also trained PR-Siswa to be more aware and tactful in managing a counselling situation through a simulation of their listening skill, assessing real-life situations and ways on how to treat the problem at hand, and to identify their ability in dealing with their peers.

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj. Kasim Hj. Md. Mansur. In his speech, Datuk Kasim said that each individual was gifted with talents.

“I urge all PRS UMS to show their own talents with full commitment endlessly,” he said.

The course also included new members from Labuan International Campus, UMS. – FL

 

By Nurul Aiin Zaiton & Salbinous Saribun

                                                                                                             Chancellery Department

 

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IOGSEWEDNESDAY, 09 OCTOBER - Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in collaboration with Material and Mineral Research Unit and the School of Engineering and Information Technology (SKTM) organised the inaugural International Oil and Gas Symposium & Exhibition (IOGSE) 2013.

The symposium which was held at Grand Ball Room 1 Borneo was officiated by the Dean of SKTM, Prof. Dr. Rosalam Sarbatly who represented UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah.

In his speech, Datuk Dr. Harun said, the oil and gas resources must be utilised in a sustainable manner through careful management.

He said, research into new and environmentally friendly methods of cleaner production, minimisation of wastes, improved utilisation, and recyclability of wastes must be given distinctive priority scientifically, technologically, economically and ecologically.

“As Malaysia witnesses the growth of resource industry, the symposium is in line with the nation’s efforts to promote research and development in the oil and gas sector for the improvement of quality human life in medicine, food, agriculture science and environmental protection.

“This effort is very important, particularly to Sabah and Malaysia in general, because of the rapid industrialisation of the country.  We can give impetus to the oil and gas industry by using state of the art technologies, methodologies and techniques to realise Malaysia’s Vision 2020 as a developed nation,” Dr. Harun added.

With the theme ‘Current Global Technology Trends In the Oil and Gas Industry’, the purpose of IOGSE 2013 was to  contribute towards the sustainability of the growth of the Sabah oil and gas industry, and also to be a common platform where academia, policy makers and industry players can review and discuss on the strategies and potential ways to expedite the development of the oil and gas industry in Sabah.

The first such event in this country attracted more than 100 oil and gas participants to explore and discuss the contemporary global issues as well as showcasing its working papers.  Also present at the function was IOGSE  Organising Director, Prof. Dr. Duduku Krishnaiah.
 

By Salbinous Saribun
 




Chancellery Department
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DNAspu08Oct2013WEDNESDAY, 09 OCTOBER – The Biomedical Science & Therapeutic Department, School of Medicine (SPU), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and UMS Biotechnology Research Institute (IPB), jointly organised a workshop on ‘Clinical Applications of DNA Sequencing’ from 09-10 October, 2013.

The opening ceremony of the workshop was held this morning at the Main Auditorium of SPU and was officiated by SPU’s Deputy Dean of Research and Postgraduate, Dr. Fredie Robinson who represented the Dean, Professor Dr. D Kamaruddin D Mudin.

In his speech read by Dr. Fredie, Prof. Dr. Kamaruddin elaborated that DNA technology was fast becoming an essential tool for research and diagnosis in many fields including medicine.

“It is a needed element in the routine diagnosis and treatment of a range of disorders, including gene disorders, infectious diseases and multi-factorial diseases such as cancer and heart disease,” he added.

The workshop hopes to introduce advances in molecular biology techniques and its application in clinical practice as well as interpret and integrate the use of molecular biology techniques to the field of medicine in diagnosis and treatment.

It covers two parts; theory and practical which will focus on the principles and practical considerations and applications throughout DNA Sequencing. The hands-on training sessions will be conducted at the DNA Sequencing Laboratory, IPB, UMS.

Also present at the opening ceremony were the Director of IPB, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar who will be giving a talk on DNA Sequencing; Head of the Biomedical Science & Therapeutic Department, Assoc. Prof. David Matanjun, a Pharmacist and SPU lecturer Prof. Dr. Mohamad Salih Falah who will touch on DNA Technology.

 
By Feria Lee

Chancellery Department
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ewasteTUESDAY, 08 OCTOBER –
Electronic waste (e-waste) is growing in an alarming rate and is a worrying trend as it would bring adverse impact on society and the environment.

Thus, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in collaboration with the Recycle Community Malaysia (RCOMM) Borneo Centre took a proactive step by organising an e-waste campaign to create awareness among students.

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun said, Malaysia might face a serious problem if e-Waste was not systematically managed.

“Every year electronic producers profit from their products. I think it’s time the government formulate policies that producers are to be responsible for those goods,” he stressed when met after the opening ceremony of the campaign.

Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said, the awareness campaign was the first step for this EcoCampus university to address the problem of e-Waste dumping in future.

“This cooperation programme between UMS and RCOMM in addressing the issue of e-Waste dumping would create a sustainable community in general,” he said. His speech was read by the Dean of the School of Engineering and Information Technology, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rosalam Sarbatly.

Also present at the function was the Secretary-General, Miza Pawan Chik. – FL
 

By Faezah Mohamad Dun
 
Chancellery Department
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e-wasteTUESDAY, 08 OCTOBER – Staff and students of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) welcome the initiative by this EcoCampus university in creating an electronic waste (e-Waste) disposal within the university.

A lecturer from the Science and Technology Preparatory Centre (PPST), Sitty Nur Syafa Bakri when met said, the initiative was timely to increase the awareness among UMS staff and students to not take lightly electronic wastes that can leave a negative impact on UMS community.

Assistant Administrative Officer of the School of International Tropical Forestry, Kenny Uwai said that the move was proper to ensure electronic wastes in the university would be managed in an orderly and systematic way.

Meanwhile, PPST student, Scott Carlton Zerah told Chancellery Media that the existence of e-Waste in UMS was worthwhile and able to prevent pollution that can be detrimental to health.

To ensure the success of the programme, UMS will place recycle bins for e-Waste disposals at strategic places in each school and will be collected by licensed companies periodically.

The launching ceremony was done by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun at UMS Library Auditorium this morning. – FL

 

By Salbinous Saribun

   
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