MONDAY, 05 JANUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Hj Mohd. Said is appointed as the Chairman of ULINK Property Sdn Bhd with effect from today.The announcement came through a letter of appointment signed by the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah dated 24 December 2014.The appointment also made him the second chairman of ULINK Property Sdn Bhd replacing Datuk K. Y. Mustafa whose term expired in 2014. Datuk Abdullah, 60, started his career at UMS as Senior Assistant Registrar in 1995 before being appointed as Registrar of UMS in 2008.Equipped with a broad knowledge, he will be retiring this year and was considered to be the right candidate for the post to empower the organisation through the sharing of his experience.For the record, ULINK Property Sdn Bhd is a subsidiary of UMS responsible in matters related to the commercialisation of inventions, innovations and services developed through research and development (R&D) activities. – ZMD (fl)

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MONDAY, 05 JANUARY – Students should check on the validity of certain information especially in a state when the public is dealing with any crisis.

According to the Deputy President of the Student Representatives Council (MPP) of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Nurlina Arappe, students need to learn from recent cases involving the spreading of false information related to the flood crisis in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia which triggered misunderstanding among the authorities, flood victims and the public.

“Hence, the need for awareness that spreading of such information is not something that can be taken lightly because any information submitted have an impact no matter how large or small. The spreading of information that is not authentic will create slander, misunderstanding and chaos in society,” she said.

She added that legal action should be taken against individuals who were not responsible and tried to take advantage of the crisis

She was speaking to UMS media when asked to comment on the spreading of false information through social media and social sites recently.

In view of that, Nurlina urged UMS students to not fall into the act of spreading false news. – SS (fl)


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FRIDAY, 02 JANUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Hj Mohd Said highlighted on four aspects to promote excellence in their work; knowledge, skills, attitude and health, abbreviated to ‘KeSAH’.

He was speaking at the Gallery, Chancellery Building in front of about 150 management and professional Level officers including support and administrator staff.

Datuk Abdullah added, the four aspects were aimed to produce staff or employees who are excellent and made UMS proud.

“Make KeSAH your daily practice. Although initially it might be difficult to implement but eventually it will become part of our culture,” he said.

He cited the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) as an example, Christoph Mueller who held an excellent track record, and who was chosen to helm MAS as its new leader from 2015.

Datuk Abdullah also launched a book ‘Panduan Perkhidmatan Universiti’ (University’s Services Reference Book) as a reference and guide for all staff.

Also present were Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic and International, Prof. Dr. Shariff AK Omang and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali. – CD (fl)


Photo: Johaidi Ismail


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