FRIDAY, 19 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through its Faculty of Science and Natural Resources (FSSA) will collaborate with the Asian Chemical Biology Initiative (ACBI) team in promoting chemical biology throughout Asia and to accelerate international collaborations in the region.
Speaking during a brief meeting with top-notch researchers of ACBI, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and International), Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof said that we can learn the social aspects of pharmacological where all the indigenous people were using herbs in the jungle, and the use of the chemicals in it.
“I believe topical medicine should also be explored,” he added, whilst acknowledging and thanking the guest researchers who would be doing tutorial lectures with students of UMS.
Meanwhile, Prof. Motonari Uesugi of Kyoto University (Japan) who was the chief organiser of ACBI Kota Kinabalu stressed that they would develop collaborations and train the people of Sabah in Japan.
Also present at the meeting held at the Main Meeting Room of FSSA were seven experts in chemical biology from other universities in Japan, Korea and Singapore besides UMS researchers and lecturers. – FL
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FRIDAY, 19 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) went a step further by establishing a Borneo Heritage Research Unit (BoHRU) to conduct research related to Borneo artistic heritage such as visual arts, music and creative.Led by its first Unit Head, Dr. Low Kok On, the unit among others will publish academic writing, especially books and journals related to the field of arts with focus on the indigenous people of Borneo.
According to the Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Seri Haji Hajiji Haji Noor, the establishment of BoHRU was timely to preserve the heritage of Borneo since it was the root to the ethnic identity of the natives of Sabah.
“Personally, I fully support the establishment of this unit in order to conserve the field of Borneo heritage which is priceless. This heritage is the heritage of our ancestors, just by doing a lot of research we can highlight to the public its value,” he urged.
His speech was read by Assistant Minister 1, Ministry of Local Government and Housing (KKTP) Sabah, Datuk Dr. Joachim Gunsalam at the official opening of BoHRU at Dewan Resital UMS, yesterday.
At the function, two books were published by BoHRU titled ‘Teka-teki Warisan Peribumi Sabah Terpilih’ and ‘Dokumentasi Teka-teki, Peribahasa dan Cerita Jenaka Lisan Orang KadazanDusun, Murut, Bajau dan Melayu Brunei”.
BoHRU is a unit under the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW), which conducts research covering Brunei Darussalam, Kalimantan, Sabah and Sarawak since 2012. – ZMD (fl)
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WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah Housewives and Women’s Club (KESUMBA) received cash donation from a transportation company, Maxfreight Sdn Bhd amounting to RM3,000.
The donation was handed to KESUMBA President, Datin Baidah Ibrahim at the VIP Room, Chancellery Building by the Manager of Maxfreight, Kamariah War.
According to a statement issued by KESUMBA, the donation would be wholly used for the club’s activities in future.
On another note, KESUMBA will be organising a Monsoon Camp coordinated by its Sports, Social and Recreation Bureau from 19 until 21 December 2014 for children of staff aged between six and 12 and also opened to outsiders.
The statement also added that KESUMBA will contribute food and beverage to be distributed to the Residential College’s surau every Friday night starting 19 December. – ZMD (fl)
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FRIDAY, 18 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus lecturers and students were among the 200 participants who attended the talk on Goods and Services Tax (GST) held recently.
The talk which lasted almost two hours was presented by the Director of GST Division, Hasney Haji Yahya and Customs Enforcement of GST Division, Gaven Werjerlun at Podium D, UMS Labuan Tower.
The programme jointly organised with Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) and Royal Malaysia Customs Department (JKDM) Federal Territory of Labuan was officiated by the Director of UMSKAL, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik.
The talk was aimed at enlightening in more detailed the GST implementation which will take effect from April 2015.
Also present was the Senior Assistant Director of Customs II cum Head of GST Division, Hallun Haji Mutalib and Deputy Registrar of UMSKAL, Zamri Mohamad Tuah and Head of UMSKAL Bursar Division, Mohd. Nazir Abd Manan. – ZMD (fl)
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WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER – Dance troupe Taming MAS, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) emerged champion in the Creative Ethnic Dance Category titled ‘Kiyap Abing’ dance (Open Fan) in conjunction with the 5th Borneo Higher Institutions (IPT) Dance Festival 2014, which was held recently.A total of 11 students and two chaperons headed by head contingent, Mas Adi Alimin represented UMSKAL at the IPT Dance Festival held at Dewan Jubli, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Sarawak.
According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs) UMS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali who attended the festival , UMS welcomed students involvement in the international arena as a way of interaction among UMS students and other IPT especially in the island of Borneo.
“I hope this success will motivate UMS students to continue making a name in the international arena and national level in various fields in the future,” he said and congratulated Taming MAS for their success.
In addition to winning the Chief Minister of Sarawak Challenge Trophy and cash prize of RM5,000, Taming MAS dance troupe also took home the title of Best Costume prize and cash prize of RM2,000.
Besides UMSKAL, the festival was also participated by dance troupes from UMS Main Campus, UiTM Sarawak, UiTM Sabah, UNITAR Sarawak, UNIMAS, UPM Bintulu Campus (UPMKB), Universiti Borneo Tarakan (UBT), Universitas Lambung Mangkurat (UNLAM), Universitas Palangkaraya (UNPAR), Universitas Mulawarman (UNMUL) and Universitas Tanjungpura (UNTAN). – HH (fl)
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