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biskut fsmpTHURSDAY, 25 JUNE – In conjunction with Hari Raya celebrations next month, the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition (FSMP) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) today launched it sales and bookings of High Fibre cookies.

According to Food Preparation Officer of FSMP, Noorfarahzilah Masri, the cookies known as the Royal Dean’s Cookies can be ordered starting today and is expected to be distributed next Tuesday.

“These cookies are sold at RM18 per can to staff and public containing 30 crunchy cookies that has 20 percent more fibre, trans fat-free and without preservatives,” she said.

She added, the butter flavoured and oatmeal cookies were expected to touch the 1,000 mark sold before the coming month of Shawal.

“This is one of the activities for FSMP and expects to generate revenue for the faculty,” she added.

Bookings can be made by contacting Erna at 088-320000 extension 8733 or Masran at 014-6530687. – ZMD (fl)

 

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vcWEDNESDAY, 24 JUNE – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is ready to cooperate with the State Government in facing natural disasters including the earthquake that happened recently.

Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said, the university is always ready to do a study and further monitoring, providing accurate information and sound advice to the people of Sabah.

“Immediately after the earthquake on 5 June this year, UMS through the Natural Disaster Research Centre, Faculty of Sciences and Natural Resources set up a committee to study and monitor this phenomena.

“Among the areas being studied include the science of earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, river water quality, the effects of earthquake on structures and psychological impact on the local population,” he said in a statement today.

He said, the establishment of an investigative committee was concurrent with the statement issued by the Sabah Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman who welcomed cooperation from all parties to address the disaster.

Datuk Harun disclosed that the initial findings of the study showed that the earthquake had caused damage to infrastructure and buildings, falling of rocks and soil and the flow of mud.

“The claim by some quarters on the incident that the river had become toxic was not true..the deaths of fish in the Kadamaian River was caused by muddy substance that were very high which stemmed from the falling of soil carried by running water during heavy rains,” he explained.

Touching on existing research specialists, he said all UMS researchers who are experts natural disasters are housed under one roof since the establishment of Centre for Natural Disasters Research in 2006.

“This centre has been doing research and monitoring of major natural disasters in Sabah such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, drought, coastal erosion and tsunamis.

“The Centre is also ready to cooperate with other universities and institutions outside of Sabah that are conducting research related to natural disasters especially on the ones that occurred in the state,” Datuk Harun added, whilst stating that the centre will hold a series of seminars on Earthquake Science and its effects, at the end of June.

“The seminar which aims to provide a more precise understanding and information on the latest findings to the public will be held at UMS Dewan Resital (Recital Hall) on 30 June 2015; 7 July at Kundasang; and 14 July in Kota Belud,” he added.

Datuk Harun said the seminars would also be held at other locations depending on current situations.

He also advised the public to stop spreading inaccurate information in social media sites.

“The situation worsens with the spread of inaccurate information by these parties who are irresponsible,” he concluded. – SS (fl)


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Program SahurTUESDAY, 23 JUNE – The Students Welfare Committee (JAKMAS) Tun Mustapha Residential College (KKTM), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently organised a Sahur and Iftar Programme.

According to a spokesman of KKTM JAKMAS, Nur Syazlin Syafiqah Mohd Zabidi, besides strengthening relationships among residents of the residential colleges, it also lessens the longing to fast and break fast with family members back home.

“Through this programme, residents of KKTM have the chance to mingle with the management and JAKMAS,” he said, when met by media. He also expressed his gratitude for the presence of all students of KKTM who practiced the sahur and the breaking fast together regardless of race and religion.

“JAKMAS would also like to express its gratitude to all parties who together made this Sahur and Iftar programme a success,” he said, adding that more than 800 students participated in the programme. Meanwhile, the Head of KKTM, Dr. Nizam Mohd Nazaruddin said, this programme was an effort not only as a religious act but also to reinforce unity among race and religions.

“We rarely see the breaking of fast and fasting among residents with different religions, this is the uniqueness of Sabah especially at Tun Mustapha Residential College. “I applaud the efforts by JAKMAS who work together in preparing for the food and this practice should be continued,” he said, and was grateful to organisations and individuals who contributed to the success of the programme.

Besides Sahur and Iftar, the programme also included tarawih among Muslims of KKTM. – SS (fl)

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PPUMS 2015 1TUESDAY, 23 JUNE – The Association of Non-Academic Management and Professional Officers UMS (PPUMS) will be having its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 25 June 2015.

The AGM will be held at Avangio Hotel, Metro Town, Jalan Lintas starting at 2.30 pm.

According to a statement from PPUMS, in support of UMS EcoCampus Programme, the AGM 2015 will not be printing on hardcopy the Programme Book, Minutes of Meeting and PPUMS Constitution. However, these can be accessed using smartphone or QR Code for tablet.

PPUMS members are advised to download for free these documents or install a QR Code reader on their smartphone.

For Android users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.scan.android.client&hl=en, as for iOS/Apple users: https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/qr-reader-for-iphone/id368494609?mt=8.

This year the AGM will see the voting of new Exco members for the 2015/2017 session. The voting will also be done using electronic voting system through ‘e-Undi’ and members who are present are urged to cast their votes using their HROnline account and PIN.

For more enquiries, please refer to Thomas George at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mohd. Saffuan Yakub at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah is expected to grace the occasion, which will then be followed by the breaking of fast at the same venue.

All PPUMS members are welcome and lucky draws will also be held. – FL


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Pensyarah baru kursusTUESDAY, 23 JUNE – A total of 37 new lecturers of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) from various faculties attended the Teaching and Learning Course organised by the Human Resource Department, Registrar Department, UMS, recently. The two-week course was aimed to strengthen and prepare lecturers of their teaching and ensuring the level of learning for UMS student are always at the maximum level.

In the research session, Professor Dr. Felix Tongkul, who is the Director of the Centre for Research and Innovation stressed on the importance of lecturers in the delivery of services to the community. According to him, a lecturer is not only responsible for delivering lessons to students, but also has a social obligation towards the development of society as a whole. In connection with that, all lecturers need to be proactive and constantly doing research in their respective fields. – SS (fl)


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