TUESDAY, 4 OCTOBER – The briefing on Work Procedure and Desk File (MPKFM) held for the first time recently involved 80 Records Officers and Non-academic Support Staff of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

Held at the Auditorium of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (PPPS), the briefing was officiated by the Head of Governance Division, Registrar Department, Talib Abdullah Shani representing the Registrar of UMS, No’man Datuk Hj. Ahmad.

Talib in speech said, the briefing was held to provide an opportunity for sharing of knowledge related to MPKFM for improvement and applicable to their respective Departments, Faculties, Institutes and Units (JFPIU).

“The main focus of this briefing is to impart on participants the concept and standards used in MPKFM, this would facilitate documentation process guidelines of official duties of an organisation,” he said.

Meanwhile, Head of Cluster, Hasmi Hashim when met said, the MPKFM cluster was one of five clusters created under JKIP UMS , aimed at strengthening governance at UMS.

“It is in line with supporting UMS Strategic Plan 2013-2017, where one of the main objectives is to strengthen governance, leadership and delivery system in UMS.

“As such, the organising of MPKFM is seen as a way of supporting and achieving its goal as planned,” he added.

Besides briefings presented by guest speaker, Senior Assistant Director of MAMPU Sabah, Shafri Abd. Muktah; knowledge-sharing sessions were also held by members of UMS KPKFM cluster group. – (fl)

Source: Kenny Uwai (FSSA)

THURSDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER – The Postgraduate Student Association (PSA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently organised a Bright Young Successors Programme at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Gadong, Beaufort.

According to a statement issued by PSA, nine postgraduate students comprising seven PSA members and two postgraduate students took part in the programme, accompanied by three officers from the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (PPPS), UMS.

The statement further added, a total of 160 SMK Gadong students participated in the programme.

The Bright Young Successors programme is a community activity, aimed at bridging the gap between university and community.

The motivational programme targeted the secondary school students, giving UMS students an opportunity to share their knowledge and experiences as a public higher learning institution students with the school students, besides exposing them on the importance of education.

The two-day programme was packed with various motivational activities such as sharing of experience as a university student, the meaning of independence, knowledge-sharing seminar presented by the Deputy Dean (Student Welfare) PPPS, Dr. Mohd. Rahimie Abd. Karim, sports, talent performance and recreational activities in groups.

The highlight of the programme was the official closing ceremony of the event by the representative of SMK Gadong, Muhamud Haji Duriman. – (fl)

Source: Laisreyn Laisok (PSA)

THURSDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER – A total of 250 entries received from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) researchers pitted against each other at the Research and Innovation Competition (PEREKA) that ended yesterday at the Main Lecture Hall 2 UMS.

Out of the 250 entries, 21 won gold for the research category and 12 gold for the innovation category.

Similar to last year, the organiser of the programme, Centre for Research and Innovation (PPI) maintained the ten classification for the competition; Learning Aid, Bioscience and Biotechnology, Forestry and Food; Physical Science, Environmental and Energy; Social Science, Humanities, Arts and Education; Information Technology and Communication; Health and Medical Sciences; Business and Economy; Engineering and Technology including EcoCampus.

A total of 20 judges from various institutions of higher learning and the industry were invited as judeges in the competition.

PEREKA aimed at promoting the culture and spirit of research and development amongst UMS researchers, thus becoming a platform for the public and inudstry to identify potential technology. – (fl)

Photo: Suzeanywati Gasinin

THURSDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Professor Dr. Shahril Yusof yesterday launched the Research Clinic and Innovation Clinic, aimed at providing consultation services to UMS researchers.

According to Professor Dr. Shahril, the facilities would enable UMS researchers continue doing research and innovation, as is the practice at the university.

“The existence of these two clinics would spur research in UMS, thus improving the quality of production and increasing the university’s accomplishment in the Malaysia Research Assessment (MyRA),” he said.

Earlier, the Director of Centre for Research and Innovation (PPI), Associate Professor Dr. Lee Ping Chin announced that the Research Clinic would be conducted by the university’s internal panel appointed based on their respective expertise, whilst the Innovation Clinic would be conducted by external panel, particularly from the industry.

She added, the Research Clinic would provide consultation on statistics, experimental design, data analysis, publication and translation.

Whilst the Innovation Clinic aimed at helping researchers develop their ideas towards quality research and with commercial value.

In addition, UMS would also provide incentives for research and internal funding for UMS staff known as UMS Research Grant Scheme (SGPUMS) and Postgraduate Research Grant Aid (UMSGreat) for postgraduate students. – (fl)

Photo: Suzeanywati Gasinin