According to a statement from PPST, the event was organised to increase the achievement of SPM 2015 candidates in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics.

The statement further added that all invited speakers had more than ten years of teaching in the subjects mentioned.

The two-day workshop would also train and assist students in applying correctly the techniques taught besides guiding students with the right way of answering questions in accordance with the procedures of scoring based on keywords.

In addition, it also taught students to make the proper allocation of time in answering questions according to the time set in the SPM examination.

EXCELerate workshop was organised by PPST yearly before the SPM to help students attain excellent results in science-based subjects. – SS (fl)

Source: Preparatory Centre for Science and Technology (PPST)

According to its Programme Director, Muhamad Anas Ahmad Siati, the programme aimed to give an early exposure and boost the spirit of those who would be continuing their education at university level.

“This programme is one of the medium for SMK Abdullah 2 school students to experience the life of a university student thus inspire and motivate them to strive to enter the ivory tower,” he said.

Meanwhile, he explained that the programme initiated by the school teachers themselves provided an opportunity for students to see for themselves the development surrounding UMS and Kota Kinabalu.

Anas said, among the activities carried out included ice-breaking, exploration, talentime and group training activities (LDK).

“Students were also brought around UMS, including the Main Lecture Centre and witnessed on-going lecture sessions,” he added.

For participant Mohd. Said Tuloh, 17, the programme had a positive impact on her life.

“I learned that group cooperation such as LDK is very important and that gives an early insight into the life of being independent , which is important in campus life,” she added.

Segerak Borneo 5.0 involved 42 students who were on-campus at the Tun Mustapha Residential College for five days. – ZMD (fl)

Source: Norhana Nordin, HEPA

Oleh Feria Lee

Ketua Puteri KESUMBA, Nurul Izza Md Nordin berkata, kempen tersebut telah memberi pemeriksaan am kesihatan termasuk ujian tekanan darah tinggi, ujian gula dalam darah dan pemeriksaan BMI.

 “Seperti yang kita sedia maklum kanser serviks merupakan kanser pembunuh nombor dua dalam kalangan wanita selepas kanser payudara, sehubungan itu kempen ini bertujuan memberi kesedaran tentang bahaya kanser tersebut sekali gus menggalakkan mereka datang untuk membuat pemeriksaan,” katanya.

Beliau yang juga penyelaras kempen berkenaan turut memaklumkan kesemua ahli KESUMBA mengambil peluang mengadakan pemeriksaan pada klinik sementara yang dibuka di Teratak KESUMBA UMS.

Pemeriksaan kesihatan itu telah dibuka dari pukul 9.00 pagi sehingga 3.00 petang. (SS)

By Feria Lee

The Chief of Puteri KESUMBA, Nurul Izza Md Nordin said the campaign conducted were checks on general health that included blood pressure, blood sugar test, BMI reading and overall well-being.

“Cervical cancer is the second deathly cancer for women after breast cancer, thus we want to create awareness among women on its dangers and encourage them to come,” she added.

Nurul Izza who also coordinated the campaign said that all members of KESUMBA took the opportunity to do a health check at the temporary clinic set up at Teratak KESUMBA, UMS.

The health check was opened between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm.