MONDAY, 11 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in collaboration with the New Sabah Times for the first time will organise a UMS-New Sabah Times short story writing competition 2015.
The competition will be held throughout the year for a period of 33 weeks starting today, 11 May 2015 until 24 December 2015.
With the theme, “Producing New Generation Short Story Writer”, the competition is open to all levels of society as a platform for new local writers to write and produce creative works that qualifies them to be published in the New Straits Times every Sunday.
The first place winner will receive cash worth RM3,000, whilst RM2,000 for the second place.
Third place will receive RM1,000 whilst consolation prizes worth RM500 await the seven selected recipients.
The collection of selected short stories will be included in a short story anthology to be published by UMS.
Those who are interested can send their works through email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. complete with their biodata and a passport size photograph of the writer.
Further information on the competition and conditions of participation can be obtained through http://ww.ums.edu.my/v5/index.php/en/annoucement/2443-pertandingan-cerpen-ums-new-sabah-times-2015.html or call 088-320000 extension 1493/1296/1483/1402. – MA (fl)
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MONDAY, 11 MAY – The 12th Fundamental Entrepreneurship Acculturation Expo (APK) which was held at the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) library premises produced creative and innovative students.
Themed “Inspires. Idea. Innovation”, a total of 128 booth were manned by students with every booth selling and exhibiting food and crafts that were creative and interesting.
An overseas visitor to the APK expo praised the efforts of UMS students who participated in the programme.
According to him, the exhibition which took the concept of entrepreneurship not only helped to strengthen students’ knowledge on entrepreneurship, but also encouraged new entrepreneurship ideas among students, besides giving them an opportunity to experience the issues and challenges faced when operating business activities and its management.
“This expo will not only help provide opportunities for students to engage in entrepreneurial activities but also enable them to build a platform of communication and exchange ideas between students and the public,” he added.
APK Expo is an annual event of UMS students that provide an opportunity for them to apply the knowledge learned in the Fundamental Entrepreneurship Acculturation programme besides fostering a culture of entrepreneurship through their participation in the expo. - (fl)
Source: APK Expo Committee
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FRIDAY, 08 MAY – A total of 21 teams took part in the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) University Students Closed Door Championship (MASSA) in Futsal held at UMS Sports Complex recently.
At the championship, Tamilan FC emerged champion after edging Sala FC through penalty kicks which ended with a score of 3-2 after both teams were tied without any goals in the finals.
Third place went to Bendang FC defeating Roar FC with a score of 3-2.
Meanwhile, team captain for Tamilan FC, Mahasilan Thirunabakkarasa said, though the team did not have much training, their commitment and sound strategies brought victory to the team.
“We rarely practice together because of the timing of our lectures. But we have a good understanding and great team spirit shown by all players which strengthens our team and brought the team to victory,” he said, describing the team’s debut would also be their last as all the players were in their final year.
Earlier, Programme Director, Andrew W. Majanggim said MASSA was an effort to encourage UMS students to be active in healthy activities thus producing a generation who are balanced in both academic and co-curriculum. – ZMD (fl)
Source: HEP
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FRIDAY, 08 MAY – A total of 39 students of the Student Organisation Management (POP) will join the ‘Jalinan Kasih Mahasiswa Prihatin’ Programme which will be held tomorrow at the Orphanage Home, Beringgis.According to a spokesman for POP, Bibi Chelve, the programme was aimed at raising public awareness about children who had lost their family members, whilst giving moral support to those who were less fortunate.
“We hope, through this programme, many would be more concerned about the lives of children who are placed in orphanages,” she said when contacted by UMS reporters.
The programme was also to instill self respect and to always love those around us besides being an eye opener for various parties to contribute not only in kind but also from the psychological aspect.
She said moral support such as this was seen to benefit the children who went through difficult days and to continue lives like other children.
“Thus, it is our great hope that this programme would bring awareness to society and emulate the efforts by UMS POP to jointly help these group of people,” she concluded. – SS (fl)
Source: POP Students
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FRIDAY, 08 MAY – ‘Rentas Borneo’ 2015 programme, with the aim of getting closer with the interior community of Sabah achieved its goal for Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) when a total of 92 member group using 23 four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles helped conclude the mission.
Rentas Borneo 2015, organised by the Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP) and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK), UMS chose the small town Pagalungan located in Pensiangan, Nabawan to hold their community service and their research on the socio-economic of the community.
Chairman of Rentas Borneo 2015 who is also the Dean of FPP, Prof. Ismail Ibrahim said, in addition to bond UMS with the rural community, the participants would also be able to explore and understand the way of life of this community and with limited access to their area.
“The people of Pagalungan welcomed the approach by UMS and hopes that a series of such programmes would be held in their area in the future,” he said when met at Pagalungan Cultural Hall.
According to him, the joy was clearly shown on the faces of the community when they saw the presence of UMS especially in a large group to come and see for themselves their village.
He added, Rentas Borneo 2015 participants also conducted a number of community activities, education and cultural performances to the community there.
“Among the activities held was an English language motivational workshop conducted by the Dean of the Faculty of International Finance Labuan, Associate Professor Dr. Syed Nasirin Syed Zainol Abidin; a workshop on drawing and colouring by the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Alumni, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW), Associate Professor Dr. Baharudin Mohd Arus; vocal class by FKSW lecturer, Sharip Zainal Sagkif Shek; academic lectures and methods of application for admission to the university, clothes donation, karaoke competition, 4WD exhibition, vehicle demonstration and visit to Kg. Selungai long house,” he further added.
Prof, Dr. Ismail also expressed his appreciation for the commitment of all participants who participated in this programme.
“I am very grateful for the commitment shown by all participants, especially vehicle drivers who are mostly members of the 4WD Drive Club UMS who are willing to support such community programme that are mentally and physically challenging,” he quipped.
The programme, which took four days was officiated by Member of Parliament for Pensiangan and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Kurup. – CD (fl)
Photo: Johaidi Ismail
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