FRIDAY, 26 JUNE – The Head of Corporate Relations Division, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Azmi Jumat was elected as President of the Association of Management and Professional Officers Non-Academic (PPUMS) with effect from yesterday.

At the Election Session for the Supreme Committee Member Posts during the 9th Annual General Meeting of PPUMS, Azmi ran unopposed for the President post.

Many new faces were seen holding the Supreme Committee Member Posts this time.

They were Biotechnology Research Institute Deputy Head Science Officer, Yusup Laupe (Deputy President); Senior Assistant Registrar at the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Alna Tugon (Secretary) and Assistant Registrar at the Office for International Relations, Mohd Khairuddin Ahmad who was elected as the Assistant Secretary.

The Treasurer post was won by Senior Assistant Bursar at the Bursar Department, Siti Aisah Ismail who also won unopposed.

A selection process to choose 10 PPUMS Executive Council members was also held, and a symbolic handing over of duties was also done between the immediate past-President, Zawawi Tiyunin to Azmi Jumat.

The closing ceremony was officiated by the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah and attended by Chief Librarian, Dg Rukiah Ag Amit and Acting Registrar, No’man Datuk Haji Ahmad. – SS (fl)

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The meeting began at 10.00 am and was also attended by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation); Professor Dr. Shahril Yusof and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs), Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali; Acting Registrar, No’man Datuk Haji Ahmad and UMSKAL Director, Associate Professor Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik.

Also present were Acting Bursar, Zallifah Shadan, Chief Librarian, Dg Rukiah Ag Amit, Deans and Heads of Departments.

Earlier, Datuk Harun attended a briefing on development presented by Dr. Murnizam and visited development projects at residential colleges and sports facilities.

In the afternoon, Datuk Harun took time to attend the Iftar with UMSKAL staff held at the foyer of Tower Building. - SS (fl)

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FRIDAY, 26 JUNE – The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah praised UMS Association of Management and Professional Non-Academic Officers (PPUMS) for being active in carrying out activities.

He said the association was seen the most forward-moving among all the associations that exist at the university.

“Congratulations to the members of PPUMS who are ever committed and who continue to ensure that this association are always active to uplift the name of UMS,” he said.

He added, PPUMS never brought up the question of promotion to the university, but rather to ensure the welfare of its members.

”I am very interested in the role played by PPUMS especially among the Supreme Committee members..I hope those elected would continue the excellence legacy,” Datuk Harun said in his opening speech at the official closing of PPUMS 9th Annual General Meeting.

He also advised all association members to continue the good work culture and maintain close relationship amongst employees thus strengthening the delivery system to customers.

Datuk Harun also presented certificates of appreciation to the PPUMS 2103/2014 Session Exco, and thereafter to a breaking of fast with members of the association. – SS (fl)

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THURSDAY, 25 JUNE – A total of 20 students of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Kampus (KAL) held a ‘Jelajah Kasih Sayang Siswi’ Series I Programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tampulan, Telipok, Kota Kinabalu, recently.

Student Affairs Division (UMSKAL) Assistant Registrar, Mas Adi Alimin said the programme aimed to help students to hone their ability in communicating with outside community as well as fostering the spirit of volunteerism among university community.

At the event , UMS Labuan also donated school supplies including stationery, bags, uniform and cash.

“UMSKAL students also held training activities in groups, honing skills of SK Tampulan students in a variety of exciting games,” he added.

About 80 students of SK Tampulan were involved in the programme including 16 teachers and staff.

The event was also attended by the President of PTA, Martin Petrus and Principal, Paulus Duasa.

UMS Labuan delegation was headed by Escorting Officer, Mohd Fazlie Ardain and Vice-President of the Student Representative Council (MPP), Amos Peter. – SS (fl)

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