WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER – The Registrar Department of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) held their last monthly assembly for the year 2014 at the Gallery today.
According to UMS Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Haji Mohd Said, the monthly assembly was started since 2008 and observed the same manner as the assembly done by the Prime Minister every month.
“Starting next year, our assembly will be held every first working day of the month to strengthen the present administration of the Registrar Department,” he added.
In a special talk for staff of the Registrar Department, Assistant Registrar of the Faculty of Business, Economy and Accountancy (FPEP), Masri Judah shared the five habits that can be practiced by staff of UMS every day.
“Through reading the book ‘the Power of Thank You’, we can practice 5S, they are; always be thankful (syukur), accept positively anything that comes our way (sangka baik), always be patience (sentiasa sabar), always be ready (sentiasa sedia) and always smiling (sentiasa senyum),” he explained.
At the assembly, UMS Registrar also presented awards to monthly best staff of each division under the purview of the Registrar Department.
In addition, a special award was given to 10 security guards who successfully controlled and put off a fire which happened at the Department of Information Technology and Communication (JTMK) last November. – HH (fl)
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TUESDAY, 16th DECEMBER – Entrepreneurship and innovations activities are crucial in increasing the nation’s economics level and competitiveness.Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said that with the progressive national economic development, the government efforts in eradicating poverty indirectly will be achieved.
“At the same time, the unemployment rate can be decreased through employment offer produced by these entrepreneurship and innovations activities,” he said in his opening speech for the UMS 2014 Entrepreneurship and Innovations Conventions held at the Recital Hall earlier this morning.
His speech was delivered by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Professor Dr. Shariff AK Omang.
Prof. Datuk Dr. Harun said that as one of the national public institutions, UMS is also supporting the government’s efforts in achieving a developed nation with higher incomes by the year 2020.
“Among UMS efforts, is the establishment of the Entrepreneurship Research and Development Centre (ERDEC). One of the centre’s key activities is instilling innovative and entrepreneurship skills among the UMS communities especially the students,” he added.
Present during the ceremony were D’Herbs Founder, Dato’ Aliff Syukri, and ERDEC Director, Dr. Ramraini Hassan. –SS
MONDAY, 15th DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) subsidiary, UMS Investment Holdings Sdn. Bhd. offered twelve courses to be taken for the staffs and officers in the private and government departments in the Federal Territory of Labuan area beginning next year.UMS Link Group General Manager, Ramlan Ag. Ali said that various programmes and courses prepared for the staffs and officers of the government and private sectors in the territory. The courses are prepared with UMS Kampus Antarabangsa Labuan (UMSKAL) collaboration.
“Among the courses offered are human resource, information technology, financial management, team building, and also professional and technical courses,” he said.
He mentioned the statement after the courtesy visit to the Director of UMSKAL, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik at his office, recently.
Meanwhile, Dr. Murnizam commented that they are always welcome UMS Link readiness to cooperate with both private and government agencies and departments in this territory.-SS
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Source: Azri Onn
MONDAY, 15th DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) send five of their students to participate in the National ‘Himpunan Ikatan Hati Warga Felda (IKTIRAF)’ programme helda at Dataran Pancarona in Putrajaya, recently.The students delegations, led by the Chairman of UMS ‘Permuafakatan Siswa Siswi Felda‘ (PERSADA), Datu Rosman Datu Ahir Zaman who are also a member of Felda Sahabat Lahad Datu Region.
He and another four students are also participating in the various programmes during the three day event was held.
The other delegations are Nur Fatihah Abd Halim, Hasbullah Abd Samat, Ahmad Khusairi Abd Jalil-Feld and Mohd Khairul Ariffin Uding.
According to Datu Rosman, they have gained new valuable experiences while taking part in the whole programme. The programme was also joining in by more than 25,000 Felda communities from across the nation.
“During the event, we also attend the Premier Forum, a Night with Ustaz Kazim Elias, ‘Malam Cinta Rasul’ and also New Felda Generations Conventions,” he added when contacted after the event.
He also said that the opportunity to take part in a forum slot titled ‘Social Empowerment and New Felda Generations Communities’ at Dataran Pancarona, Putrajaya was also meaningful and informative. The panellist for the panel was prominent figures and one of them is a member of Felda Board of Directors, Datuk Ehsanuddin Mohd Harun Narrashid, who are also the Chairman for National Service Training Council.
The highlight of the event shows the sweetest moment for Datu Rosman together with the contingents from Felda Sahabat 2 Youth Association (MBFM), Felda Sahabat Region, Sabah come forward to the stages, for winning the Malaysian Felda Youth Premier Cup.
The opening and prize-giving ceremony was officiated and presented by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak. –SS
FRIDAY, 12th DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) undergraduates shared their knowledge and experiences with Labuan Matriculation College (KML) students in conjunction with the Sharing to Success 2014 programme.
The programme was organised by UMSKAL Student Peer Club (PRS), was held yesterday at Seminar Room, Menara Building and guided by Nur Iman Reedzal, a Psychology and Counselling Officer.
A total of 40 KML students who are members of the Mentor Mentee Head Committee (JAKTEE) presents to join in the programme, and were accompanied by the Student Affairs Assistant Director, Zaemah Suhaili and two Counselling Officers, Sadiah Jakob and Hajah Kamsi @ Kamsiah Adil.
According to Sadiah, the programme gives KML students opportunities and a platform for the students to interact with UMSKAL undergraduates; to share the university students’ experiences in academic, teaching and learning and also their lifestyle on campus.
“The programme should inspire and motivate KML students to be perseverance in their studies in order for them to get excellent results before continuing their studies to the higher level,” she said.
Meanwhile, Nur Iman representing UMSKAL Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik, welcomes the visit and KML cooperation in co-organising the programme organised by the university Students Peer Club.
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