By Salbinous Saribun

The collaboration was achieved through a working visit to the school led by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, yesterday.

Datuk Harun reported that the collaboration was a remarkable achievement, particularly in attracting more international students to UMS.

“Through this agreement, the high school will send their students to study in various disciplines in UMS.

“It is seen to have a major impact in the international programme as emphasised in the Malaysian Higher Education Development Plan (Higher Education) particularly in increasing the intake from students abroad,” he added.

The collaboration was also witnessed by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education of Malaysia, Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching and Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMS, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi.

Also present were Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and International Affairs, Professor Dr. D. Kamarudin D Mudin and the Acting Director of the Centre for International Affairs UMS, Molly Donna Awang Sham. – (fl)

Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said, it had been his desire to spread UMS brand to China in an effort by the university to internationalise itself.

“Alhamdulillah, today marks a special day in the history of UMS where we now have a Satellite Office in Harbin, China.

“Our sincere thanks to the Deputy Minister of Higher Education Malaysia, Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching and the Chairman of the Board of Directors UMS, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi for the support given towards the establishment of this satellite office,” he added.

The opening of  a satellite office was officially opened by Datuk Mary Yap who was also part of UMS delegation to China.

According to Datuk Harun, the working visit to China also saw UMS signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with universities in Harbin, China in academic research collaboration and student mobility.

Also in UMS delegation was its Chairman, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi; Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and International, Professor Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin and Acting Director of the Centre for International Affairs UMS, Molly Donna Awang Sham. – (fl)

By Salbinous Saribun

The counter operates from 8.30 am until 5.00 pm, and will end tomorrow after opening for four days.

UMS Media, when making its survey found that there were still many employees who have not met up with the counter staff to discuss on their repayments.

PTPTN counter spokesperson said, those who failed to do so could face action from the employer.

It is in line with the instruction by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Malaysia, Tan Sri Dr. Ali Hamsa, which was published in major newspapers on 18 June 2015 where civil servants were called to service their PTPTN loans through salary deductions.

As such, those affected are reminded to take the time tomorrow to negotiate the repayment of their loans at the counter. – (fl)

By Salbinous Saribun

He said, more than 50% of the prison inmates were made up of those who committed crimes related to drugs.

“Parents would have been disappointed if their children fell into drugs, the same for those children who suffer because of the lack of love when their parents are in jail because of drugs and crime,” he said when launching the Message from Prisons Programme and Drug Abuse Counselling Seminar National Level held at the Dewan Resital (Recital Hall) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

Suria said, he was sad to see the innocent little children who came to visit their parents who were serving sentence.

“My message to the public and students, appreciate the meaning of life and the sense of freedom.  Once we fell into crime and drug addiction, death is certain.  Life in prison is not a priviledged one,” he added.

The programme organised by the State Prisons Department and UMS ends tomorrow with various activities including paper presentations and forum.

Present at the opening ceremony was the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Psychology and Education UMS, Associate Professor Dr. Christina Peter Ligadu. – (fl)