Leading FPP as the Dean since 1 December 2012, Professor Ismail had served UMS for 17 years and was an academic expert in the field of Sabah’s ethnic and culture.

Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said, he knew Professor Ismail as a close friend, always helpful and hardworking.

“He is also very committed and work hard to realise any programmes.  As a head of department, he was confident that mutual understanding and being approachable were the key to create good relations between academicians and support staff of both blocks; psychology and education blocks,” he said.

His text was read by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Professor Dr. Shahril Yusof.

Datuk Harun also said that he was honoured that UMS had a lecturer such as Prof. Ismail who continued to excel until his retirement.

Also present were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and International, Professor Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin; Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Affairs and Alumni, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali; UMS Registrar, No’man Datuk Hj Ahmad and Head of Librarian, Dg Rukiah Ag Amit, including staff of FPP.

For the record, Professor Ismail had overall served for 38 years in the public office in Sabah. - CD (fl)

THURSDAY, 7 APRIL – Following the haze situation that hit several areas around the West Coast of sabah since a few days ago, the Student Affairs Department of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) took the initiative to distribute face masks to its students.

According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali, the distribution of 3,000 face masks was a safety measure to curb any untoward incident that could happen involving students’ health.

“We are concern with the health of our students as they are exposed to health threat everytime they attend lectures because of the unhealthy weather lately.

“The Student Affairs Department will continue to monitor the development of the haze’s API from time to time and will determine the next plan of action,” he said at an event where the distribution of face masks were done at Anjung Siswa.

Also present at the event were the Head of Student Affairs Department, Azmi Jumat and officials including the leaders of the Student Representatives Council UMS. – (fl)

Source: Student Affairs and Alumni Department

The 10 member delegation was led by the club’s President, Datin Baidah Ibrahim who also introduced the new Exco members to the patron during the courtesy call and briefed her on the club’s past and upcoming activities.

Toh Puan Norlidah congratulated the new Exco members and hoped that they would continue to play their role actively, helping to bring KESUMBA to a higher level.

She also highlighted on the need to help the underpriviledged, as part of our social responsibility.

Also present during the courtesy call were the Deputy President of the club, Roha Asmara; Honorary Secretary, Norti Sirin and Chairman of KESUMBA UMS Labuan International Campus, Hayati Salleh Baihaki. – FL

Photo: Suzeanywati Gasinin

By Salbinous Saribun

Photo: Suzeanywati Gasinin

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said the MoU would also support the government’s effort to foster and enhance the Innovation Ecosystem Shift 7, of the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013-2025.

“This MoU will boost commercialisation with the creation of new industries through the establishment of university production company, opening up new employment opportunities to the community,” he said when speaking at the ceremony held at the Executive Board Room of UMS, yesterday.

He said, UMS research and innovation products also had the potential to be commercialised up to international level.

The MoU signing was represented by Datuk Harun and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Professor Dr. Shahril Yusof, whilst MIH was represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Wong Wai Sang and the Managing Director, Eric Lo Kian Vui.

Datuk Harun said, the cooperation signed included the sharing of technical expertise from UMS and the commercialisation expertise of MIH.

“In addition, we will also share the use of research facilities and equipment available at UMS and the resources at MIH,” he said.