kal bengkel penulisanTHURSDAY, 05 MARCH – Two Universiti Malaysia Sabah Kampus Antarabangsa Labuan (UMSKAL) senior lecturer conducted ‘Action Research Report Writing Workshop’ held at Labuan Matriculation College (KML), recently.
 
The two lecturers are Dr. Zamhar Iswandono Awang Ismail and Dr. Muzaffar Hamzah, both attached to Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FKI), UMSKAL.
 
Chong Pei Yee, the programme Director said that the workshop was conducted to establish research culture and strengthen research activities among lecturers on improving student academic in accordance with Malaysia Education Blueprint (2013-2025).
 
The workshop was divided into three slots: Slot 1 Problem Study and Abstract Writing, Slot 2 Objective and Research Method, and Slot 3 Qualitative Data Analysis.
 
Information gained from this workshop can be used as guidance for them to do their own active research in the future. Hence, achieving the goal of this programme.
 
A total of 52 of KML lecturers attended the one-day workshop held at KML Library.

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brahimsWEDNESDAY, 04 MARCH – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition (FSMP) continues to broaden their industry linkages through a memorandum of understanding with Brahim’s Airlines Catering (BAC), a key player in inflight services provider.

The collaboration between both parties was signed today in a ceremony at the Gallery, UMS.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah in his speech said that BAC, with their vast experience, is the perfect institutions for UMS students majoring in Food Service (HG09) to gain exposures and first-hand experiences working in the food service industry.

The collaboration between UMS and BAC begin since 2013 through industrial training programme where UMS students have their six month internship in the company.

“I hope, through this collaboration, more activities such as academic programmes, research and human capital development will be implemented for the benefits of mutual parties.”

“Hopefully, FSMP UMS and BAC will have our own products that will be serve in the menu both in domestic and even international flight,” he said.

BAC Chief Executive Officer, Ainul Hasnizam Abu Hassan also mention that their previously similar programme with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam was a success. The previous programme with the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management had shown positive impact specifically in the areas of food research.

“Hopefully during these five years of collaborations, both parties will be actively involved in the activities. BAC will always give their cooperation especially when it’s involving enhancing knowledge,” he said.

Through the memorandum of understanding, both parties will collaborate in few activities including industrial training, R&D product development, academician attachment, FSMP panel industry advisor, and also research programme with FSMP researchers. -MA(JA)-

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SISPA UMS1WEDNESDAY, 4 MARCH – 45 undergraduate students of the Civil Defence Corps (SISPA) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) attended the SISPA Course recently.

The course was held for 10 days at the Lecture Hall UMS SISPA Building.

Among the contents of the course were Introduction to First Responder, Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body, Basic Life Support, Public Speaking and Leadership Ethics.

A series of tests were carried out as a condition to successfully complete the course for all participants.

The presentation of certificates of participation and appreciation to all participants were done by the Director of State Civil Defence, Y.S. Kol. (P.A) Mulliadi Al-Hamdi bin Ladin.

Also present, UMS SISPA Adjutant, Capt. (P.A) Suffian Osman representing SISPA Corps Commander, P.J. Bersekutu (P.A) Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali. – ZMD (fl)


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AAAB2015 2TUESDAY, 03 MARCH – The organiser of the 7th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Applied Business (AAAB) recently announced the change of date for this conference to 21 September – 23 September 2015 and not as previously announced.

According to a statement issued by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, the conference will be held at Guangzhou, China.

Titled “Synergising the Asian-Asean Businesses”, the conference covers broad issues of business environment in both regions. 

Among the topics of interest included accounting, banking and finance, development economics, entrepreneurship, fiscal and monetary issues, hospitality management and human capital management.

However, submission of abstract is scheduled on 30 June 2015 whilst deadline for full paper submission is 4 August 2015.

The brochure and registration form can be accessed through http://www.aaab.my/aaab2015 .

More information can be obtained through the same website or by contacting the secretariat at +6088-320000 extension 1520/1587 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . – FL


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Seminar KebangsaanTUESDAY, 3 MARCH – The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) organised a National Seminar on Nation Building 2015: Sabah Development in Malaysia, at YTL Auditorium UMS.

The seminar started with its first series today featuring leading persoalities and renowed speakers, namely former Sabah Chief Minister, Tan Sri Harris Salleh; former State Attorney General, Tan Sri Herman J. Luping and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Communication, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Dr. Jeneri Amir.

The seminar which will be held in four series among others debated on various issues and conflicts, particularly from the Sabah and Sarawak perspectives which were seen to be a challenge in efforts towards being a developed nation by 2020.

In addition, the seminar acted to provide academic and factual explanations on issued related to the position of Sabah and Sarawak in the formation of Malaysia.

Three other series were scheduled on 11, 18 and 25 March, to be held at the same venue.

Among the presenters were UMS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah; former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Bakri Mohd. Zinin and former Sabah Archive Department, Datuk Datu Tiga Belas Datuk Zainal Abidin. – ZMD (fl)


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