WEDNESDAY, 2 AUGUST - Lt. Col. (PA) Associate Professor Dr. Norazah Mohd Suki from Labuan Faculty of International Finance, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus brought honour to the university and nation when her edited book entitled “Handbook of Research on Leveraging Consumer Psychology for Effective Customer Engagement”, together with 244 books published in IGI Global, was recently indexed by the acclaimed SCOPUS.

More precisely, the “Handbook of Research on Leveraging Consumer Psychology for Effective Customer Engagement” provides current research on topics relevant to consumer beliefs, feelings, attitudes, and intentions and how best to utilize this research improving consumer appeal and relationships.

Emphasizing critical topics in the field of consumer behavior research, this SCOPUS indexed book is a comprehensive resource for marketing professionals, managers, retailers, advertising executives, scholars, and graduate-level students in marketing, psychology, and MBA programs.

“In this book, editor Norazah Mohd Suki presents readers with a collection of academic and professional perspectives on consumer psychology, marketing, and effective retail practices to drive both online and brick and mortar purchasing behavior and brand engagement. The twenty contributions that make up the main body of the text are devoted to an online marketing strategies assessment for companies in the airline and entertainment industries operating in Malaysia, consumer acceptance of internet banking, student acceptance of YouTube videos for procedural learning, and many other related subjects”, said ProtoView Reviews.

SCOPUS is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed research literature in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and the arts and humanities. To be included in SCOPUS, publications must include the most up-to-date and highest quality interdisciplinary research. It helps publications increase visibility and track their performance.

During her 14 years academics experience, Lt. Col. (PA) Associate Professor Dr. Norazah has published more than 95 SCOPUS Indexed publications and 18 books.

She also has received various achievements in academics including world-class awards such as the ‘Winners of the Seventh Annual Awards Excellence in Research Journal’ by IGI Global.

Her research article was selected by the journal’s editorial team as a Highly Commended Paper in the 2015 Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence, and echo the success in the 2017 Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence.

Additionally, she was adjudged the Best Presenter Award at 2nd Advances in Social Sciences Research International Conference, Bandung Indonesia, and Best Paper Award at International Conference on Business and Social Science, both awards received in 2017. She also the recipient of “Anugerah Tokoh Penyelidik 2015 UMS” in Social Sciences.

WEDNESDAY, 2 AUGUST - Three International Relations students made it to the qualifying round at the national level for the Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) Youth Debate on Human Rights Debate 2017.

The students, namely, Jordan A/L Irutheeyanathan, Nurul Askikin Mohd Nohan and Umi Nur Zahidah Mohd Kaslan, were invited by AICHR Malaysia (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to attend the selection process at Putrajaya last July 22.

Their participation in this national selection was sponsored by Suhakam Kota Kinabalu Office through the help of Comm. Datuk Godfrey Gregory Joitol.
Among the three, Jordan was successful in being chosen as part of the 4-person Malaysian Team to this debate competition to be held in Bangkok, Thailand on September 3 to 6.

Another student, Umi Nur was also named as reserved member in any case that the four members are not able to join the regional event.

This is the first time that UMS is participating in an AICHR program.
The AICHR Youth Debate on Human Rights was organised since 2014 to increase awareness on human rights issues among ASEAN youths. This year, the theme is on "The 50th Anniversary of ASEAN: Forging Ahead Together Towards a Sustainable Community."
Author: Ayesah Uy Abubakar

WEDNESDAY, 26 JULY – Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) today had an appreciation luncheon  for two of its staff, Dr Rosnah Ishak and Ailina Jampadin who would be leaving the faculty by end of July.

Dr. Rosnah Ishak, a Senior Lecturer who was the Postgraduate Programme Coordinator for FKSW would be leaving UMS to join another public university closer to her hometown in the Peninsular Malaysia.

Prior to her appointment in UMS, she was a teacher with SMK Merotai in Tawau, Sabah for three years.

Assistant Registrar of FKSW, Ailina Jampadin, who has been with FKSW since March 2013 is assigned to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (PPPS), UMS starting 1 August 2017.

The move is part of a rotation system for its management and support staff practiced in UMS.

In his speech, Dean of FKSW, Professor Dr. Ismail Ibrahim thanked both staff for their dedication and commitment in serving UMS particularly at the faculty the past years.

“We should always strive to work diligently without reservation wherever work brings us to and to give our best,” he said.

Also present at the gathering were the Deputy Dean of Academic and Internationalisation, Dr. Marsitah Mohd Radzi; Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Alumni, Dr. Mohamad Puad Bebit; and Heads of Programmes. – FL

Photo: Ak Ab Hashim Bin Pg Ab Ghani, FKSW

TUESDAY, 25 JULY – Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) snatched two awards at the recent UMS Excellence Award held at Dewan Resital, UMS.

The awards were for Best Income Generator, and Best Website (Academic Category).

For the Best Income Generator award, they received RM5,000 plus a certificate, and RM1,500 plus a certificate for the Best Website (Academic Category) award.

A lecturer from FKSW, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali who is also the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni won the Best Academic Books Award for the Social Science and Humanities Category for his book entitled, “Sejarah dan Pembudayaan Perahu Tradisi di Sabah”.

The UMS Excellence Award also included other awards such as Leadership Award, Long Service Award, Innovation Award, Eco-Campus Creativity Award and Organisational Management Award.

The event was officiated by the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Dr D Kamarudin D Mudin and was also attended by the Registrar cum Chairman of the event, No’man Datuk Haji Ahmad, Principal Officers and former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah. - FL