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Anifah-5072MONDAY, 18 MAY – 15 Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students will participate in the diplomat student attachment training programme at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs starting August.

The programme organised by the ministry would see a group of UMS students in various faculties and disciplines of learning attached at Wisma Putra throughout the training period.

Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Sri Anifah Aman presented credentials to 15 students involved in the Publicity and Public Diplomacy Programme: Malaysia Agreement 1963 Forum Series II, at the Main Lecture Hall Complex 2, UMS recently.

Through this programme, students will learn about communication skills and training, self image, presentation and other skills that will enable them to understand and practice ethics when dealing with international delegations.

Meanwhile, Dato’ Sri Anifah who acted as the moderator of the forum suggested that a special committee be formed to study issues related to the rights of the people of Sabah.

According to him, the forum was held to discuss solutions and consensus not only among local leaders but the community of this state.

“The special committee should review the most important issues including the 20 points, Malaysia Agreement 1963 and the preparation of a memorandum on the rights of the people of Sabah,” he said.

Some panel members involved were also seen giving their comments and views in this forum that included the former Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Yong Teck Lee; Bingkor Assemblyman, Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan; UMS lecturer, Dr. Ramzah Dambul; political activist, Zainnal Ajamain; lawyer, Haji Ansari Abdullah and Edward Bon.

Also present were the Minister of Community Development and Consumer Affairs, Datuk Hjh. Zainab Datuk Seri Panglima Hj. Ahmad Ayid, Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, Acting Registrar of UMS, No’man Hj Ahmad, and former cabinet ministers among them were Tan Sri Herman Luping, Tan Sri Majid Khan and Datuk Ayub Aman. – SM/MA (fl)


LIST OF THE DIPLOMAT STUDENTS ATTACHMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME AT THE FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTRY:
 
NO.
 		NAME
 		PROGRAMME
 		FACULTY
 
1.      
 		Abdul Ismail Bin Abd Rani
 		HS22
 		FSSA
 
2.      
 		Ain Zaharah Bt Yasri
 		HC00
 		FKI
 
3.      
 		Bradly Virus Malitam
 		HK02
 		FKJ
 
4.      
 		Mohd. Fareez Bin Johran
 		HC00
 		FKI
 
5.      
 		Joanna Lynn Oliveiro
 		HA02
 		FKSW
 
6.      
 		Mohd. Abd Fattah Abd. Rahim
 		HS20
 		FPP
 
7.      
 		Mohd. Nazrin Bin Noin
 		HA15
 		FKSW
 
8.      
 		Mohd. Risdi Surij Bin Zainudin
 		HC00
 		FKI
 
9.      
 		Nurfaizatul Syuhada Awang Sham
 		HA02
 		FKSW
 
10.  
 		Nurfarahanie Bt. Hamzah
 		HT06
 		FPP
 
11.  
 		Cassandra Samanthan
 		HS40
 		FSSA
 
12.  
 		Rodzmidi Bin Abd Latif
 		HA32
 		FKSW
 
13.  
 		Siti Nurmasyittah Bt. Ag. Besar
 		HK01
 		FKJ
 
14.  
 		Wydia Farhain Fredelina Wilfredo
 		HS40
 		FSSA
 
15.  
 		Joey Lee Jia Yi
 		HT18
 		FPP
 




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Gudon-5245MONDAY, 18 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) stepped up to response to the Ministry of Education’s call to promote students through Community Service Programme.

Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said, the approach helped UMS to get close to the public and to stimulate interest among school students to continue their studies in Public Universities (UA) especially at UMS.

“It is also in line with the Ministry of Education’s NKRA that welcomes all UA students in Malaysia to engage in community relations programmes,” he said when speaking at the opening ceremony of the Community Networking Programme in Kampung Gudon, Menggatal.

He said UMS’ involvement through community-based activities were fully supported especially when it was seen as a catalyst to improve the soft skills of students.

“My deepest appreciation to all the committee members for working very hard to make this community service programme a success,” he said.

Also present were Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali and Acting Registrar, No’man Datuk Haji Ahmad. – SS (fl)


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Lupus Fail FSSAMONDAY, 18 MAY - Faculty of Sciences and Natural Resources (FSSA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for the first time held a disposal of files and records at Innovatory Furniture Sdn. Bhd., Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP), recently.

The disposal method using fire in a boiler was seen to be more efficient and economical as it is closed and would reduce air pollution, which also produces heat.

According to FSSA Dean, Professor Dr. Baba Musta, such activity were important to ensure that the files and records were maintained according to rules and procedures adopted by the university in accordance with the responsibility to monitor, plan and implement the programme on disposal of files and records according to faculty were done periodically.

Meanwhile, FSSA Deputy Registrar, Hasmi Hashim said the activity was divided into two phases; first phase was conducted in September and October 2014 and received approval from the National Archives of Malaysia, Sabah Branch in April 2015.

“The second phase will be carried out before the fasting month this year,” he added.

Overall, a total of 351 general files of the faculty that had reached its retention maturity period as outlined by the Records Disposal Schedule, National Archives, had been disposed of.

The disposal activities was witnessed by the General Manager of Innovatory Furniture Sdn. Bhd., Justin Yap and Senior Lecturer of FSSA, Janshah Mokhtar. – ZMD (fl)


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Bot NagaFRIDAY, 15 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) supported the effort of solo swimmer, Mohd. Ikhmil Faweds Mohd. Hanif, in charting a name in the ‘Malaysia Book of Records’ through a solo swim as far as 60 kilometres in the waters of Sabah, recently.

Ikhmil, 41 who hails from Johor started his swim from Kuala Penyu swimming across 32.39 nautical miles and finished at Tanjung Aru Beach in 24 hours 30 minutes.

According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Professor Dr. Ismail Ali, UMS had provided a conducive training area for Ikhmil, besides getting help from Sports Science programme teaching staff to help him prepare for this challenge.

“Ikhmil’s spirit should be emulated by all young people especially students of UMS in supporting the nation’s vision, he added.

In the challenge, Ikhmil’s swim was accompanied by two UMS dragon boats and 50 volunteers, led by Mohd. Taufik Nordin who also swam alongside Ikhmal as far as 300 metres to the finish line.

Meanwhile, two UMS students, Mohammad Irsyadiman Allmui and Mohd. Ishak Allmui had also accompanied the swimmer for 24 hours during this challenge. – ZMD (fl)


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neotrexFRIDAY, 15 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Borneo International Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition (NEOARTEX) 2015 will bring together all the artworks of students for public viewing.

According to the Director of the carnival, Muhammad Safiee Elias, the carnival which starts tomorrow until 6 June 2015 will be held at the Arts Block, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW).

“NEOARTEX supports the objective of making the amateur artwork of UMS students to international standards as a result of this carnival that also involves the participation of Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei Darussalam,” he said in a statement to UMS Media.

He said, final year students of the Arts Block included Creative Arts (Dance cluster, Theatre and Writing), Visual Arts Technology and Music.

He said the Dance cluster under Contemporary and Traditional presented a dance which was their final year project comprising Choreography, Sabah-Borneo Traditional Dance, Asia Ethnic Community, Malay Variety, Musical Drama and Contemporary Dance.

“Meanwhile, a Musical recital supervised by the Music Programme will also be performing in the orchestra as well as Singing, Musical Instrument according to Major; Drums, Piano, Guitar, Saxophone and Flute,” he explained, with the hope that the works of UMS students would gain international recognition.

NEORTEX Carnival 2015 will also feature various activities such as Modern Dance, Muay Thai, Open Karaoke, Poems and Speech contest.

Corporate and Private organisations including the public are welcome to this carnival thus contributing to the production of art works.

For further information, contact Safiee Elias at 010-8202410 or through email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . – SS (fl)


Source: Nor Adirah Mat Yatim, NEOARTEX


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