MONDAY, 3 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) once again was chosen as the location for the Hajj Course for the Hajj Season 1436H/2015M Sabah State Level (West Coast Zone) which ended yesterday at UMS mosque.

During the two-day course officiated by the Head of State cum Pro-Chancellor of UMS, Tun (Dr. ) Haji Juhar Datuk Haji Mahiruddin.

In his speech, he reminded the Malaysian pilgrims to preserve the good name of Malaysia that frequently received praise from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as having pilgrims who were disciplined and good natured.

“The aim of this Hajj Course is to provide opportunities for would-be Haji to practice the Hajj and umrah ways correctly and give a clearer picture while being in the Holy Land, well-done and congratulations to the Management of Tabung Haji in performing their responsibilities,” he said.

Meanwhile, the General Manager of Tabung Haji, Haji Ahmad Sohaimi Dato’ Abd. Rahim when met by media also thanked UMS for the cooperation and commitment rendered in providing the venue and logistics.

Also present at the ceremony were Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister Department Sabah, Datuk Haji Mohd. Ariffin Haji Mohd. Arif; UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah and the Director of Tabung Haji Sabah, Datin Hajah Nurlaila Haji Said. - SM (fl)

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By Salbinous Saribun

MONDAY, 03 AUGUST – A female staff of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was one of the main players of the Sabah football squad to help beat Negeri Sembilan team 16-0 at the first game of the Tun Sharifah Rodziah Cup Championship in Selangor.

Jaciah Jumilis, a security personnel of UMS when contacted by UMS media expressed her pride on the team’s success and determined to continue maintain the high spirit momentum with her teammates.

“We will try to win every game and claim the champion title to ensure Sabah continues to dominate in women’s football in the country,” she said in high spirit.

Jaciah, who is also the country’s national player also scored two goals in the game which started at 4.45 pm last Saturday.

The championship is held for seven days and ends this Saturday. – (fl)

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FRIDAY, 31 JULY – The Housewives and Women Staff Club (KESUMBA) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) today organised its Aidilfitri Open House for its club members, in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

More than 100 club members attended the open house, which was held at Teratak KESUMBA.

The open house fostered a harmonious relationship among its members made up of academic and non-academic staff.

The club also invited the Presidents and EXCO members of other associations in UMS; PERISAI, PPUMS and KEKAUMAS.

Among the Principal Officers of UMS who attended the open house were the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah; Acting Bursar, Zallifah Shaadan and Chief Librarian, Dyg Rukiah Awg Amit. – FL

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FRIDAY, 31 JULY – A total of 17 participants from 10 third world countries such as Cambodia, Tanzania, Botswana and Vietnam will participate in the development of Sustainable Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation through the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) 2015 that will start on 6 August.

The annual programme organised by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation (IBTP) and the Sabah State Government aimed to increase awareness on the aspects of biodiversity conservation among the participants comprising government officials of each participating country.

UMS IBTP Director, Prof. Dr. Charles S Vairappan said it was important to continue organising the programme to raise awareness in addressing the issue of global biodiversity conservation following the rapid changes in developing countries.

“This programme is necessary because there is an increase in the unique biodiversity and ecosystem conservation found in this state to be shared with participants from other countries.

“This is consistent with the objective of developing the country’s biodiversity policies as the centre for research, conservation and proper use of tropical biodiversity by 2020,” he said.

He was speaking at a press conference at the Seminar Room of IBTP, recently.

According to him, UMS had always been a good example of biodiversity conservation by other developing countries in addressing environmental problems in their own ountries.

TCTP 2015 Programme involved the collaboration between Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the state government through the Office of Natural Resources, Sabah Parks, Sabah Biodiversity Centre, Department of Wildlife Sabah and Sabah Forestry Department. – MA (fl)

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