MONDAY, 2 FEBRUARY – A total of 25 Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students of the Student Representatives Council (MPP) 2014/2015 Session made a study tour to Monash University, Melbourne Australia recently.

According to the Head of Student Development Division, Student Affairs Department (HEP), Kim Asbiyallah Shah Akim, the visit also known as ‘Adventure to Kangaroo Land’ aimed at exposing students to the culture of Australians especially in terms of work culture, local development besides gaining experience abroad.

“During the visit, UMS students had a dialogue with representatives of Malaysian students who were studying at Monash University and exchanged views on the context of education and student leadership,” she said when contacted by UMS media.

She added that all input received through this visit were likely to have a huge impact in strengthening the management and organisation of UMS students programme in future.

“This visit also provided an opportunity for both partites (UMS and Monash University) to focus on the education system applied in Australia and Malaysia, as well as reviewing the systematic and conducive learning environment at Monash University,” she added.

‘Adventure to Kangaroo Land’ was one of UMS HEP Department's activities to internationalise its students globally through sharing of ideas with leading universities in Australia. – ZMD (fl)


Source: HEP UMS


Media and Citra Division

 

MONDAY, 2 FEBRUARY – The Development and Maintenance Department (JPP) recently organised a Retreat Programme and Family Day for three days that ended yesterday at Beringgis Beach Resort, Papar.

The programme was attended by more than 100 staff of JPP and their family members.

The closing ceremony was officiated by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Affairs and Alumni (HEPA), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali representing UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah.

In his speech, Dr. Ismail expressed his appreciation to the staff of JPP for successfully organising such a programme which he deemed as a high commitment and initiative by the management of JPP to achieve the vision, mission in improving the quality of service to its customers.

“In addition to pursuing and achieving the objectives set, our family must also not be forgotten,” he added.

Meanwhile, Director of JPP, Kamisah Husin also congratulated and thanked all staff of JPP and their family members who attended and participated in this programme.

He also presented a Best JPP Employee Award for 2014 to Assistant Architecture Officer, Suhaimi Latip.

The programme marked the success of the Retreat held from 30 to 31 January, before closing it with a family day held on 1 February 2015. – SM (fl)


Photo: Amat Jutrah Musnih (JPP)
Source: Hj. Manap Hj. Jainudin (JPP)


Media and Citra Division