FRIDAY, 18 JULY – Staff of Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) presented donations to intended recipients (asnaf) in conjunction with the Ziarah Ramadan 2014 programme at Kampung Durian Tunjong , Tanjung Aru, Rancha-Rancha Laut and Gersik/Saguking.

UMSKAL team of volunteers brought the donation, which were daily necessities to be distributed to those in need.

Psychology Officer with the Student Affairs Division (HEP), Nur Iman Reedzal led the group on the first day at Kampung Durian Tunjong and Tanjung Aru, while the second day to Kampung Rancha-Rancha Laut and Gersik/Saguking led by the Head of HEP, Sharifah Ismail.

According to the programme coordinator, Saradli Arsat, UMSKAL delegation visited the four villages on the island themselves.

“By presenting the donation, the visit proved that UMSKAL community does not leave out this group here at the Federal Territory of Labuan,” she said.

She also thanked the Director of UMSKAL, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali who gave undivided commitment to the programme and in ensuring that it was successfully held. - (fl)



Source: Azri Onn


Media and Citra Division
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TUESDAY, 15 JULY – A total of 35 Orientation Leaders (PSM) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) attended the Orientation Leadership and Management Course 2014/2015 (BIMBING) recently.

According to the course coordinator, Kim Asbiyallah Shah Akim, the programme was an annual event organised by the Student Affairs and Alumni Department (HEP) to guide the number of UMS undergrads selected as PSM.

“This is a preparation in facing the Orientation Week (Minggu Suai Mesra, MSM) 2014/2015 Session of new intake this coming September,” he said when contacted by Chancellery Media.

Kim, who is the Assistant Registrar at the Student Affairs Department said BIMBING course exposed participants to the aspects of leadership, management, administration, self-development and other matters relating to MSM.

In the meantime, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni when contacted said it was the responsibility of HEP in educating, nurturing and forming the discipline and moral of undergrads as well as taking care of their welfare during their period of study at UMS.

“We will always support and help undergrads to achieve success and apply the soft-skill values thereby producing first-class human capital. We will stand firm despite the many trials and challenges that come our way,” he said.

Held at Residential College AB UMS, the five-day course was facilitated by 10 experienced facilitators. – SS (fl)


Source: HEP


Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department
 

THURSDAY, 17 JULY – Held at the Wanyan Rooftop Café, The Klagan Hotel, Warisan Square, KKFM, a radio with local concept, celebrated its lucky listeners who won two breaking of fast vouchers with radio presenters and local artistes.

KKFM Radio Manager, Ady Maldin said five listeners were eligible to win two vouchers each to break fast with the radio presenters.

“This is the first time such event was held as a tribute to our loyal listeners who have been supporting KKFM,” he said when met by reporters.

Ady added that the event was also held to strengthen the cordial relationship with its radio listeners.

Besides that, the event was also a platform for the presenters, KKFM crew and listeners to break fast together.

“We also invited some local artistes from Sabah to join us,” he added.

Among the presenters who attended were Othoe (Atukoi Pagi KK), Nizz Hayat (Zon Kampus), Harold (Hot Hyttz), Ramli Carlo (Ampai-ampai Krew), Enn Xaviera (Pilihan KK), newscasters and producers of KKFM programme segments. Also present were Janrywine J. Lusin and Rozza Rothman.

Since 7^th July, the radio owned by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) had in collaboration with The Klagan Hotel held a contest called ‘Jawab Dengan Pantas’ in the Atukoi Pagi KK segment.

Listeners could win vouchers by answering questions in the fastest time in the segment handled by Othoe during the Ramadan month, starting from 6.00 to 10.00 am. – SS (fl)


Source: Mohd Hanafi Jumrah, KKFM


Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department
 

FRIDAY, 11 JULY – A solid support towards the State Government was one of the backbone that had allowed Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) bring changes on educational development to the local community since its inception 20 years ago.

This was communicated by UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah while delivering his speech at the Ramadan@Campus event organised by the State Government and State UMNO Liaison Body.

According to him, with the backing and unwavering support from the State Government, UMS had produced 40,000 graduates who were now spread across the public as well as private sector.

“Let’s hope that the ties between the state government and UMS continue to be strong in providing a ray of hope to the people of Sabah in particular and Malaysia in general the importance of education to completely change their lives,” he added.

Located at UMS Mosque, the event was also attended by the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman along with several cabinet ministers.

More than 1,000 staff and students attended the event. – SS (fl)


Photo: Johaidi Ismail


Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department