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Pereka-6158TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER – The Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah urged researchers to focus more on strategic areas with potential to add value and contribute to the nation’s development, especially Sabah.

He said, UMS will prioritise research in the agriculture and tourism sector adding that the marine industry in Sabah’s economy structure was also given special attention in the university’s research agenda.

“I hope all research and development efforts in producing innovative products will be continued because this not only helps elevate the university’s performance but also contribute towards the development of the nation,” he said.

He said this in his speech at the official closing ceremony of the Research and Innovation Competition (PEREKA) 2013 at the Lecture Hall 2 Complex, UMS.

The ceremony was officiated by the Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Kamarlin Ombi who represented the Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun.

A signing ceremony to commercialise feed supplements for chicken was also held. The agreement involved UMS with Syarikat Mukti Bina Sdn Bhd and UMS with Maya B. Farm, a farming company based in Brunei Darussalam.

PEREKA 2013 saw a total of 215 entries for the research category and 152 entries for the innovation category. Of the number, 11 research won the gold medal award under the research category, whilst 42 gold medals were won in the innovation category. – FL


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davidteo resitalSATURDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER – The School of Arts (SPS) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will be organising a film forum with well-known Malaysian film producer, David Teo who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metrowealth International Group (MIG), on 21 September 2013 (Saturday) at 9.00 am at the Dewan Resital, UMS.

The forum with the renowned film producer who has produced such films as Jangan Pandang Belakang, Bini-biniku Gengster, Adnan Sempit and many more is part of SPS’ efforts in creating links with industries through SPS Industry Partnership Programme.

Programmes such as these helps SPS to design their collaboration programmes such as the exchange and sharing of expertise between lecturers and those who are directly involved in the creative industry as a win-win situation and to ensure that SPS students’ opportunities are always open to trainings at prolific art organisations thus competing with other higher learning institutions graduates in the job market.

Dr. Zairul Anuar Md. Dawam, the Programme Coordinator said this special forum with David Teo and theatre buffs would enable sharing of ideas and challenges in the film or business industry. He added that this prominent film producer kept an open attitude in voicing his opinion in some film issues. Among them were his objection on the removal of entertainment duty returns to producers, selling of new films at Astro First and must play scheme. These will be discussed openly at the forum.

A day before the forum which is 20 September 2013 (Friday), two films entitled Adnan Sempit 3 starring Shaheizy Sam and Intan Ladyana, and Paku Pontianak produced by MIG will be shown for free at Dewan Resital at 4.00 pm and 8.00 pm respectively.

Dr. Zairul also hope that theatre enthusiasts would attend this forum which is free of charge, to learn more about the strategies and secrets of business which has made MIG a major film producer in Malaysia and still standing strong to this day. MIG has produced various genre of films and experienced several declines in local box-office collections, nevertheless they never wavered but continue producing local films.

Those who are interested in joining this programme with David Teo are welcomed and admission is free. Please contact the School of Arts at 088-320000 extension 2213 (Ms Shanty) or 2707 (Dr. Zairul). - FL

 
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bengkel mycpdFRIDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER – A workshop on Formulating of MyCPD Module for Non-academic Staff For the Year 2014 organised by the Training Unit of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was held for two days beginning yesterday at the Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu.
 
The workshop which was attended by selected non-academic staff members who represented their particular schemes was aimed at formulating and revising the present modules and to include new modules best suited to the needs of staff of this EcoCampus University.
 
Deputy Registrar, Luqman Ridha Anwar of the Registrar Department representing the Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Hj. Mohd Said said that initially the department wanted to appoint professional consultants to help develop the programmes but after much deliberations then decided otherwise.
 
“These modules would not only cover areas of knowledge and skills but also the attitude of staff, which is the most important part of a training,” he said during the official opening ceremony of the workshop which was attended by about 50 modules formulators made up of UMS staff from various schemes.
 
“I am pleased to note that 69% of the course facilitators were made up of staff even though we should also engage good facilitators from outside who could give enormous input to improve ourselves,’ he added.
 
MyCPD is a Continuous Professional Development plan for staff of UMS that would equip them with vast knowledge and excellent skills besides possessing the right attitude in tackling their everyday work.
 

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puisi riongWEDNESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER – The public especially staff and students of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and those staying in and around Kota Kinabalu are invited to Riong Poetry (Puisi Riong) tonight at Dewan Canselor, UMS.

With the theme Sabah Prospers In Malaysia, the organising of this poetry night among others is to celebrate Sabah’s 50th year of independence in Malaysia, thus instilling the spirit of patriotism among the diversified cultures of the community in Sabah.

Some well-known poets will be featured tonight; where the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah will also be doing a presentation with the poem entitled A Poem For US.

Also presenting are theatre activist Khalid Salleh; Kota Kinabalu renowned poet Noor Aishah Maidin; young writer, Ampuan Awang; South East Asia Writer Award recipient (SEA Write) 2005, Abdul Ghafar Ibrahim; 1st Runner-up of Akademi Fantasia 2, Felix Agus and some other poets.

The event will start at 7.30 pm and is a collaboration between UMS and Berita Harian. - FL

 
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amanat pascaWEDNESDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER – Human capital should be knowledgeable, skillful and with excellent and dynamic personality.

According to the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr Mohd Harun Abdullah, the ability to produce human capital with first class mentality would ensure a sustained high education in tandem with the national development.

“In line with that, there are 23 Critical Agenda Project which are being emphasised by UMS such as the Nation’s Higher Education Strategic Plan. Among those that are being looked into at the Postgraduate level is Internationalisation, MyBrain 15 and Continuous Learning,” he said at the Vice-Chancellor’s Message and Oath-taking ceremony for the new intake of Postgraduate students for the 2013/2014 Academic Session 1. His speech was read by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Prof. Dr. Haji Shariff Abdul Kadir S. Omang Al-Haj.

Datuk Dr. Harun said that the university was in the midst of strategising ways to attract students to continue their studies to postgraduate level and not stop at first degree level only.

He said, it included the implementation of index marker on postgraduate programmes on offer so as to be of high quality and competent in the market, thus supporting the government’s efforts in producing knowledgeable specialists.

Also present at the ceremony were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof and the Dean of Postgraduate Centre, Prof. Datin Dr. Marian Abd. Latip.

A total of 635 new students enrolled in the 2013/2014 Academic Session including 20 international students. - FL

 
By Salbinous Saribun
Photo: Martubat Jamlan

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