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Makmal-4060TUESDAY, 03 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has set up its Common Use Instrumentation Laboratory in an effort to save cost at this EcoCampus University.

According to the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the setting up of the lab is a wise move as it would increase common use facilities and at the same time maximise its use.

“The setting up of this common use lab would surely enhance research activities, helps in the teaching activities besides generating income through its services to external industries,” he said at the launching of the lab at the School of Science and Technology UMS.

Datuk Dr. Harun said that the lab would be managed by the Instrumentation Unit, Research and Innovation Centre as a first step towards the setting up of the Instrumentation and Measurement Centre under UMS Strategic Planning until the year 2020.

He added that its set up was timely as it could improve the level of expertise and competency of UMS lab staff as a whole.

The Vice-Chancellor also announced that UMS would be setting up an Integrated Research Laboratory in the year 2014.

He said the service would help in the implementation of facility management efficiently.

Also present was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and International, Prof. Dr. Shariff AK Omang, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof and the Director of Research and Innovation Centre UMS, Prof. Dr. Felix Tongkul. – FL

 
By Salbinous Saribun
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Adat-3860MONDAY, 02 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through its Kadazandusun Chair School of Social Science (SSS) and the Native Customs and Mediation Centre (PUSAKA) organised a symposium on Sabah Native Customary Rights for the second time starting today.

The event which was attended by native leaders from all around the districts was officiated by the Chief Judge/Presiding Judge, Native Court of Appeal, High Court of Sabah and Sarawak, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Richard Malanjum.

In his speech, he said the use of the term ordinance should be reviewed so that its definition would be understood clearly and suitable for the present day use.

According to him, the shortage in reference materials has a negative implication from society’s point of view hence the organising of this symposium to discuss issues relating to the Native Court.      

“For example, the use of the word ‘Native’ might not be relevant now, instead the word ‘indigenous’ could be used as an international term to refer to the original community of a certain place,” he said.

Also present were the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, Sabah State Attorney-General , Datuk Hajah Mariati Robert, Dean of the School of Social Science, Prof. Dato’ Mohd. Hamdan Hj. Adnan and UMS Kadazandusun Chair, Prof. Dr. Jacqueline Pugh-Kitingan. - FL

 
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CYMERA 20130901 214255MONDAY, 02 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) played host to the Tun Azizan Zainul Abidin integrity talk which was held at the Dewan Canselor, UMS.

The annual talk which was organised for the fifth time was in collaboration with the Malaysian Integrity Institute (IIM) and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP).

The talk was presented by the former Sabah State Secretary, Datuk K. Y. Mustafa, who was also the former Director of UMSLink Holdings Sdn Bhd. The talk entitled ‘Integrity and Good Governance’ was attended by more than 4,000 new students of UMS.

In his talk, he explained the concept of good governance which was practised by the Sabah government. He also touched on knowledge and integrity which was the basis towards successful planning and administration practised by the government.

Also present was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj. Kasim Hj. Md. Mansur; the Dean of the School of Psychology and Social Works, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murnizam Hj Halik; the Sabah State Attorney-General, Datuk Mariati Robert and the Head of Administration and Humanities Department UTP, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azrai Abdullah. - FL

 

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sej geo rasmiMONDAY, 02 SEPTEMBER – A History and Geography National Seminar 2013 was organised by the School of Education and Social Work, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) at Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu recently.

One of the objectives in organising this seminar is to identify issues and challenges in sustaining thoughts in the teaching of History and Geography .

The Organising Chairman Dr. Lee Bih Ni who is a Senior Lecturer at UMS said that there was a need for historians to review the origin and roots of history so that it could be held as pragmatic, futuristic and optimistic in nature due to the wave of transformation and global demand.

The national seminar was officiated by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah. 

Prof. Shahril, in his speech stressed that education is an art and that not everyone can teach.  He also mentioned that his own father was also a teacher including three of his elder sisters and admitted that he himself was close with his students as an educator. 

“If 30% of your students failed, then the teacher also failed,” he added.

Among those who were present at the function was the Dean of the School of Education and Social Development, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ibrahim; former Dean of the Centre for Knowledge and Language Learning, Emeritus Prof. Dr. Ahmat Adam; Curriculum Development Division, Education Ministry Malaysia, Dr. Maznah Ali Muda; and Alumni Centre Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahmud Sudin.
 

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msm2013SUNDAY, 01 SEPTEMBER – A total of 5,072 students were offered places at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for the 2013/2014 Academic session this year.

Of the total number, 2,628 are under Humanities whilst 2,326 are under Science.

To date, 4,279 have registered on-line and of this number, 2,813 are students under Humanities whilst 2,259 are under the Science stream.

To date, 1,666 students have registered personally at UMS. Of this number, 121 are international students and 263 Fundamental Science whilst 100 are students from poor families who were recently offered places at UMS.

The registration exercise was conducted at each residential college at this EcoCampus University which started at 8.00 am.

All new students will be involved in the Orientation Week (MSM) for a week so as to adjust themselves to the campus environment.

Among some of the activities lined up are Introduction to the University, Oath Taking Ceremony, Briefings on University, Physical Activities and the highlight of the Orientation Week, Talentime Show.

Among some of UMS officers who are expected to be present are the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj Kasim Hj Md Mansur besides other principal and senior officers of UMS.

By Salbinous Saribun

 

 

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  2. Vice-Chancellor Visits New Residential College
  3. UMS Open House Celebrated With Much Joy
  4. UMS Receives RM75,000 to Finance Marine Conservation Projects

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