Besides UMS, the exhibition which lasted for two days was also participated by four other public universities; Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak including 24 private higher education institutions.

The organising of WEEI helped to strengthen cooperation in the academic field globally and strengthen the relationship between alumni and the university.

The exhibition also included workshops and seminars designed for students who would be continuing their studies at university level and help potential students to expand their academic knowledge.

WEEI 2015 also saw the participation of 25 countries including Australia, New Zealand, United States of America, France, Italy, Russia, Korea and Japan. – ZMD/MAH (fl)

Photo: Johaidi Ismail

UMS Auxiliary Police Chief Contingent, Insp. (AP) Rakam Singh A/L Karam Singh said, the total strength of 30 members who participated the UMS Auxiliary Police Contingent for the parade had been mustering their every effort and teamwork that had resulted in an excellent commitment although they only managed to capture second place.

Indeed there were many smart and better contingents in the parade in the team event, but UMS Auxiliary Police had an extra advantage even though they had only a short time to practice.

“I am pleased with the dedication shown by all the members and would like to thank them for their commitment in upholding the reputation of UMS,” said Insp. (AP) Rakam Singh.

UMS took home a trophy, certificate and cash prize of RM1,000.

Insp. Rakam added that they identified their shortcomings to achieve greater success in future.

He thanked the management of UMS in particular the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah; Head of Security UMS, Lt. Col Abdul Talib Ariffin and Acting Registrar of UMS, No’man Datuk Ahmad for their trust on the team and to represent UMS at the parade. – (fl)

Source: Azri Onn, UMSKAL

By Salbinous Saribun

Photo: Musaab Umair

He said many were ashamed to speak in the English language nowadays even though 80 percent of the world were using it as an international language.

“Take China for example, the language used in their road or direction signs are in Chinese and English.  The same in Madinah, Arab Saudi where English is used in their road signs,” he said.

He was speaking to more than 5,000 students and staff of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in Syarahan Kinabalu held at Dewan Canselor (Chancellor Hall), yesterday.

Tan Sri Azman who is AMCORP Group Executive Chairman and AmBank Group Chairman said, the private sector strongly emphasised on the mastery of English amongst its staff.

“The recruitment of staff in private sector requires them to have a certain proficiency in English,” he further added.

Also present at the ceremony were the Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMS, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi; Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah and members of the Board of Directors as well as the Principal Officers of the university. – (fl)

The programme was jointly organised by a coalition of JAKMAS from each centralised residential college headed by the JAKMAS Residential College Excellent (Kg. E) Spirituality and Personality Development Exco, Muhammad Farhan Mohamad Amran.

The two-day festival saw some activities planned to enliven the programme, amongst them were Al-Quran reading competition and Nasyid, entrepreneurship expo, Story Telling Competition and Qasidah.

The highlight of the programme was a Forum entitled “Memperkasa Pemuda, Membangun Ummah” (Empowering Youth, Building Ummah) that was moderated by two invited panellists.

They were the runner up of Imam Muda Season 2, Imam Muda Nazrul and a former member of the UNIC nasyid group, Fitri Haris.

The forum was well received when more than 1,500 people attended the programme with a chargeable fee of RM3.00 for UMS students and RM5.00 for members of the public.

50% of the proceed would be donated to the Maahad Darul Hadis Fund, Kg. Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. - (fl)

Source: Syahrul Hazizi, Chancellery Department