At the Principal and Senior Officers Introduction and ‘Oath Taking and Pledge’ Ceremonies held at the faculty, UMS Vice-Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah stressed on the agenda of producing young entrepreneurs.

“This is consistent with the government’s 10 Shifts of the Malaysian Education Development Plan (PPP) Higher Education that touched on Holistic graduates with Entrepreneurial skills and Balanced,” he said.

His speech was read by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali, representing the Vice-Chancellor in officiating the event.

 According to the Dean of FPL, Dr. Wan Mohamad Wan Othman, the number of students had increased compared to the previous year.

“The total registered does not include the second intake.  However, the number of students has increased compared to last year,” he said.

The Orientation Week was conducted for 5 days starting 2 September for all Kota Kinabalu Main Campus, Labuan International Campus and Sandakan campus.

Among the programmes conducted were briefings from the Academic Services Division, Student Affairs and Alumni, MyAgrosis and Talentime Night. – ZMD (fl)

Source: Muhammad Jumrat Minsun, HEP

The event, which required each participant to cycle as far as 31 kilometres started their event as early as 6.00 am at Padang Merdeka Kota Kinabalu to Tanjung Aru.

The participants then continued cycling to UMS before returning to Padang Merdeka for the conclusion.

UMS sent five participants to show its support for the event known as SustainableCities Ride 2015.

Sport Centre UMS staff acted as the secretariat when the event was held here and ensured the success of the event.

Also present were the Head of the Student Affairs Department (HEP), Azmi Jumat. – (fl)

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said, matching programmes with the job market was the main problem faced, after the students graduate.

He however  said that in an age of globalisation and liberalisation based on ICT in this borderless world, those reason can no longer be considered to be the dominant theory.

“Whatever field or programme you study gives you a very bright future.

“Nevertheless, it is up to the discretion of the individual applying for the job and career opportunities are always open,” he added.

Datuk Harun said, the existence of UMS in Malaysia provided a unique experience in the programmes offered.

“Therefore, while studying in UMS, be committed and strive to be the best than the person next to you.  Be the best among the best!, he said in his speech at the Introduction to Principal Officers of the University and the Oath Taking and Pledge Ceremony  by the new intakes at UMS Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL).

His speech was read by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali.

Also present were Acting Registrar of UMS, No’man Datuk Ahmad; Acting Bursar, Zallifah Shaadan; Director of UMS Labuan International Campus, Associate Professor Dr. Murnizam Halik and Dean for the Faculty of International Finance Labuan, Associate Professor Dr. Syed Nasirin Syed Zainol Abidin.

Leading the UMS contingent, Radika Kalbie said, UMS exponents were in high spirits in carving a name in history at the internationally acclaimed event.

“This event not only shows the participation of the number of silat exponents, but also to uphold the art of silat,” he said, when contacted by the media.

He added, the achievement also indicated that silat was still relevant in this modern era, and the exponents were from among adolescents and youths.

He explained further that the making of name in the Guinness World Records was very challenging due to various strict rules and regulations that must be adhered to.

“However, all UMS participants and exponents met the conditions and the feat was confirmed as a new record,” he added.

Besides aiming to create a world record, the feat also coincided with the National Day 2015 celebration that also saw the silat cekak  celebrating its 50^th anniversary in this country.

The achievement was headed by the sole heir to the Silat Cekak Pusaka Hanafi, Dr. Md. Radzi Hanafi and was witnessed by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Khairy Jamaluddin, who represented the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. – SS (fl)

Source: Silat Cekak Pusaka Hanafi Association UMS