MONDAY, 9 FEBRUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has always been committed to the conservation of environmental sustainability and the development of rural communities, particularly in Sabah.

Thus, UMS’ proposal to build a Marine Research Station under the Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB) which will be based in Sebatik Island, Tawau is a good step towards that effort.

According to UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the marine biological diversity of species found in the Cowie Bay and Sebatik Island included whales, dolphins and dugong which were valuable marine source and important to preserve.

“With the research station established, it would be easier for researchers to conduct research in the fields of marine mammals, pollution control, eco-tourism and studies on oceanography,” he said.

He said this at UMS Community Networking Programme along with the Natural Resources Secretary Office and the community of Sebatik Island.

Datuk Dr. Harun added, the research station will provide professional services and trainings in marine research and conservation, and to create a network of marine research collaboration between local and foreign agencies.

Also present at the ceremony were Acting Registrar of UMS, No’man Hj. Ahmad and Senior Deputy Registrar, Tuan Hj. Firdaus Abdullah. – NB (fl)


Photo: Ramdan Saleh Nain, BPK


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FRIDAY, 06 FEBRUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) will be holding its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme at Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Sri Merinding on 17 February.

Organising Chairman, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syed Nasirin Syed Zainol Abidin said the programme which was scheduled to begin at 8.00 am was organised in conjunction with the celebration of Maulidur Rasul UMS level which will be held at the end of this month.

Dr. Syed Nasirin who is also the Dean of the Faculty of International Finance Labuan (FKAL) said in conjunction with that, UMSKAL will contribute kitchen cabinets, laundry rack, shoe rack and dining table.

“The UMSKAL CSR Programme will benefit 30 students of Maahad Tahfid Al-Quran Sri Merinding,” he said while chairing the organising committee meeting of the programme.

He added that UMSKAL will also hold a gotong-royong to clean up the surrounding areas and also plant fruit trees such as mango, rambutan and coconuts.

UMSKAL Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik and Senior Deputy Registrar, Zamri Mohamad Tuah were expected to attend the programme. – ZMD (fl)


Source: Azri Onn


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FRIDAY, 06 FEBRUARY – The Security Division of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has issued a parking location map for vehicles of those attending the Town Hall Meeting which will be held tomorrow.

According to a statement by the division, car park for distinguished guests are at the Chancellor Hall Square.

Whilst the parking lot on the right of the Chancellor Hall are allocated for principal officers of the university.

The statement also added that heads of JFPIU can park their vehicles at the parking area to the left of the Chancellor Hall and the parking lot of the Faculty of Engineering.  These areas are reserved for Media personnel covering the event and external invitation.

Officers and officials on duty are also advised to come early to avoid traffic congestion by parking their vehicle at the area of Student Affairs Department building.

The Town Hall Meeting will be held at the Chancellor Hall (Dewan Canselor) starting at 8.30 am and is expected to end at 12.30 pm. – ZMD (fl)



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