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borneo artMONDAY, 1 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) always give serious attention to research and development with creative artistic heritage tradition.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said that it was important to continue the legacy of eastern culture, particularly in the context of Sabah as a state in Borneo Island.

“Not many people know about the uniqueness of Sabah formed through the agreement of more than 31 ethnic groups representing diverse religions, cultures and customs of the artistic heritage inherited until now.

“This is the strength of the state, its unity in diversity, and I really hope that art researchers can mobilise their efforts to study the composition of art and culture produced from this mixed background,” he said at the Borneo Art Exhibition at Suria Sabah Shopping Complex, Kota Kinabalu. His text was read by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusuf.

According to Datuk Dr. Harun, the exhibition themed ‘Sabah Tanah Airku’ was the result of a study translated through the combination of technology and non-technology of visual arts such as painting, film and documentary, animation art, sculpture and ceramics.

The two-day exhibition organised by the Faculty of Humanities, Art and Heritage (FKSW) was also attended by the consort of the Head of State who is also the patron of the Nur Jauhar Charity Foundation Fund, Toh Puan Hajah Norlidah Tan Sri Datuk RM Jasni.

Over 80 creative arts created and innovated by the undergrads of FKSW were exhibited. The exhibited works were sold and proceeds of the sales will be donated to Nur Jauhar Charity Foundation Fund. – MA (fl)


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hope umsFRIDAY, 28 NOVEMBER – Recognising that many among our society require welfare assistance, a group of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) undergrads had organised a charity project recently to help those in need.
 
With the theme ‘One Love One Hope’, the Public Relations Undergrads group along with the International Business Programme, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy conducted the HOPE project to create awareness and provide assistance to People with Special Needs (OKU).
 
According to the project director, Lai Chiau Yi, the project received support from several private companies that provide sponsorship in the form of daily necessities such as food, stationery, medicines and so on.
 
“Support from private companies towards this charitable projects like this is a positive development and are able to make an impact in the form of intensified activities to safeguard the welfare of the disabled and less fortunate,” he said.
 
Under the leadership of the Public Relations lecturer, Charlie Albert Lasuin, the group conducted the HOPE project by organising a cleaning activity around the TOLUMIS Care Centre, Tuaran.
 
They also spent time mingling, besides having fun group activities with the residents of the centre which consisted of people with disabilities.
 
The group comprised 35 UMS undergrads and also conducted community service activity at the Sabah Cheshire Home, Likas. – MA(fl) -
 
Source: Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy
 
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niosh programFRIDAY, 28 NOVEMBER - UMS become the host to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Programme by the Malaysia National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently.
 
With ‘Strengthening PERKESO contribution through Occupational Safety and Health Administration Management Mechanism’ theme, the programme was organized to apply OSH aspects to those who are involved in land public transportation especially the buses services.
 
The programme was organize due to the statistic reports from Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) shown increasing figure on accidents especially buses since year 2010-2012.
 
The programme was also giving awareness and understanding on the importance of mannered driving through basic Occupational Safety and Health Administration Management demonstration techniques related to driving as stated in the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.
 
The programme was held at Cafe De'Sireh, UMS Chancellery Building attracted more than 30 participations from local transportation companies’ representative and UMS staff.

Source: Centre For Occupational Safety and Health, UMS

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loa sporFRIDAY, 28 NOVEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Unit for Sustainable Palm Oil Research (SPOR) received funding of RM153,200 to conduct research into the effectiveness of organic acids in Ganoderma Boninense, a type of fungus that causes the Basel Stem Rot (BSR) disease on palm trees.

The funds donated by two companies pioneering in the local palm oil industry, Kam Cheong Plantations Sdn Bhd and Agri-Biotech Marketing Sdn Bhd at a ceremony to sign a letter of intent with UMS in Biotechnology Research Institute Auditorium.

UMS Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Mohd Said representing UMS signed the letter of intent with the two companies, while Kam Cheong Plantation represented by its director, Cheong Sun Yan and Agri-Biotech Marketing represented by its director, Lawrence Ang.

Earlier, Datuk Abdullah who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said BSR disease spreads on palm trees in the Southeast Asia had resulted in a loss of nearly USD500 million in a year in Malaysia.

“Thus, SPOR’s proactive efforts to cooperate with the oil palm industry players in finding ways to address the issues and current issues are very important and beneficial to the industry,” he said. – MA (fl)


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penyuntingan2014THURSDAY, 27th NOVEMBER - The university excellence is not only measured by just preparing conducive environments for teaching and learning, but also through the numbers and quality of the academicians’ publications.
 
The Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said that UMS is always committed in strengthening their knowledge and skills in various fields for them to be more competitive, especially the academicians.
 
“This includes increasing their skills in writing and publications for them to be able to compete at the global and national level,” he said during the opening ceremony of Bengkel Penulisan dan Penerbitan Buku Karya Suntingan Hasil Penyelidikan (PENYUNTINGAN) 2014 at the Gallery, UMS Chancellery Building.
 
The Vice-Chancellor’s text was read by Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW) Dean, Prof. Dato’ Mohd . Hamdan Adnan.
 
According to Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun, the workshop was organized perfectly in time when the university are now in steps to realizing their aspirations and increasing their image.
 
The four-day workshop, was organized by Ethnography Research and Development Unit (UPEP) and Penerbit UMS collaboration, is fill with a special discourse given by Institute of Malaysian and International Studies Principal Fellow, Emeritus Prof. Dato’ Dr. Abdul Rahman Embong, knowledge presentation and also editing and publication of research output practise. -MA(JA)-


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