According to the programme supervisor, Dr. Siew Nyet Moi @ Sopiah Abdullah, the programme among others aimed at providing support to rural students to join the invention activities to solve problems in a creative and innovative way through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

“A total of 50 Form Four Pure Science students of SMK Tambunan and SMK Desa Wawasan were directly involved in the programme that focused on group activities,” she said.

She said, the first STEM activities were based on the El Nino phenomenon and saw students worked in groups of five to create a model with the green technology concept to mitigate the impact of El Nino on plants, the environment and on themselves.

“The second activity was to build windmills using wind or water as the source of alternative energy that is free, clean and sustainable (renewable energy),” added Dr. Siew.

She explained that each group used existing knowledge and past experiences to design a water-pumping equipment to tackle the problem of irrigation in paddy fields in Tambunan.

“Based on the feedback received through interviews, the students said that daily living experience and revolution affects the way they generate lots of ideas in order to produce a variety of designs to solve a given problem.

“Through their participation in such activities, they would better understand the concept of science and apply  them in their designs thereby enhancing their creativity and expanding their imagination,” she added.

Also present were representatives from SMK Tambunan, Mohd Badrul Hisyam and SMK Desa Wawasan, Jovinia Yulus. - (fl)

Source: FPP

The two-day workshop also involved the Maritime Institute of Malaysia (MIMA) and the National Security Council (MKN).

At the opening of the workshop, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun said the Economic Development and Investment Authority (SEDIA) would continue to attract investment to the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) despite the challenging economic situation.

“More efforts will be done with emphasis on improving the efficiency of the logistics sector by enhancing infrastructure related to land integration including water and air services,” he said.

His speech was read by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Ginun Yangus.

He also added that the discussion and research on the economic sector in the ESSZONE area should continue so that development of the area could be improved.

A number of working papers were presented by the parties involved during the workshop, including from FPEP and SEDIA. – ZMD (fl)

UMS also had during the ceremony handed over eye lenses to disabled students with vision problem.

The aid was delivered by the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali, at the Chancellery Building, UMS.

At the event, Teoh Jia Long received vision aids, whilst Muhd Faizal Alimudin and Fatimah Binti Asmuni, both fire victims that happened in Tawau recently were given financial help to ease the burden of the affected family. – MA (fl)

Source: Department of Student Affairs

According to APK statement, the annual expo to be held at the Parade Square (Padang Kawad) UMS aimed to encourage UMS students to create new and innovative ideas inspired from their surroundings and generate innovations in the development of every life.

The expo was also a special activity in the Fundamentals of Entrepreneurial Acculturation Course, Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language (PPIB) that delivers entrepreneurial knowledge to students in line with the First Shift of the Malaysian Education Development (Higher Education) Blueprint, which is to produce holistic graduates equipped with entrepreneurship and balanced personality.

The statement also added, the four-day expo will see more than 140 stalls selling goods created through the inspiration and innovation of UMS students, including food, drinks, games, clothing and services.

Meanwhile, various activities are also available to visitors, among them are games with great prizes and lucky draws for those who make purchases of over RM150.00.

According to the statement, this year the expo will be joined by two large celebrations in the university, Kaamatan Carnival in conjunction with Kaamatan Festival and Tiong Hwa Festival, thus promising excitement and foster greater harmony among the various races in the country through their shows and cultural exhibition held simultaneously.

The organisers of UMS APK welcome the public to come together and enjoy the activities whilst appreciating the cultural richness found in Malaysia, particularly Sabah. – MA (fl)

Source: APK Expo Committee