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mesyuarat tncaTUESDAY, 17 JUNE - Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was given the honour to be the host for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor/Rector (Academic and International) Committee Meeting, Public Higher Learning Institutions (IPTA) held for the 42nd time today.
 
The meeting chaired by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Prof. Dr. Shahrin Sahib had assembled 28 Deputy Vice-Chancellors of IPTA and representatives from the Higher Education Department, Department Heads of IPTA Teaching and Learning Centres (MAGNETIC), and Higher Learning Leadership Academy (AKEPT).
 
Earlier, UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah welcomed all committee members and held a photography session with them.
 
The meeting essentially aimed to discuss and share views on academic cooperation and internationalisation, in line with the intention to strive for excellence in that aspect in the IPTA. – MA (fl)

 
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kesumbaTUESDAY, 17 JUNE – The Main Committee Members of Housewives and Women Staff Club (KESUMBA) of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for 2013/2014 session welcomed new members after it was endorsed at the 17th Annual General Meeting (MAT-A17) of the club recently.

Two new bureau Chiefs were the Bureau for Education and Learning headed by Junainah Ismail, and Dr. Noor Fzlinda Fabeil who was appointed Auditor II with immediate effect.

They each replaced Zuraini Hamdan and Dr. Zatul Karamah Ahmad Baharul Ulum respectively.

In addition to committee selection, each bureau chief made a presentation at the 17th Annual General Meeting.

KESUMBA was at the same time promoting the registration of new members among female staff members and wives of UMS staff. Those interested can get the form by visiting KESUMBA’s website at www.ums.edu.my/kesumba/.

For the record, KESUMBA was established since 1996 and now has a total or 331 registered members. – ZMD (fl)


Photos: Suzeanywati Gasinin, CRD


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PHI seminar NDTMONDAY, 16 JUNE – The Non-Destructive Testing Association (NDT) Malaysia in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) held a seminar on ‘Optimising Benefit for NDT Technology for Better Plant Safety and Integrity’ at Le’ Meridien Hotel today.

The seminar, which was participated by 40 participants from various industries among others was aimed at exposing several issues and the direction of NDT in Malaysia.

According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation UMS, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof, such seminars were highly needed in Sabah, more so when the state recently experienced a pipeline explosion that was carrying gas across Sabah.

“This seminar is also to raise awareness on career opportunities as well as businesses in the field of NDT that is still not much ventured into by the people of Sabah,” he said in his speech at the opening of the seminar. His speech was read by the Director of Research and Innovation Centre UMS, Prof. Dr. Felix Tongkul.

The NDT Association led by its President, Dr. Abd. Nassir Ibrahim will continue to work closely with the Industrial Relations Centre, UMS to train more technicians or NDT operators as well as enhancing research in this field. – SS (fl)


Source: Centre for Industrial Relations, UMS


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kolej komuniti umskalTUESDAY, 17 JUNE – A total of 25 Sandakan Community College students made a study visit to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) recently.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by the Head of the Administration Division of the campus, Taufek Latip.

He said the administration of UMSKAL always welcome visitors from within and outside of the country.

He added that the visit would surely help strengthen ties between the two sides, especially those involving community college students and UMS Labuan students.

Besides UMS Labuan, the delegation from the college led by the Head of Tourism and Travel Course, Junainah Justin also visited some interesting and historical places such as the former coal mine Chimney, Manikar Stone and the WWII Monument at Tanjung Taras. – SS (fl)


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MONDAY, 16 June – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) become the first university in the country to received approval certificate for the Functional Record Disposal Schedule from National Archives of Malaysia (ANM).

The approval certificate was hand by Director General ANM, Azemi Abdul Aziz to the Head of Deputy Registrar, No’man Datuk Hj. Ahmad who represent UMS Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Hj. Mohd Said. The event held at ‘Galeri Majlis’, Chancellory Building was witnessed by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah.

Earlier in his prefatory speech, Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun said, the approval certificate was one of initiative to achieve UMS KRA (Key Result Area), which is to improve and enhance university’s governance through implementation of any enforced regulations or acts.

“The effort to enhance university’s governance is in line with UMS KPI. It was mentioned in UMS KRA-4; Strengthening Governance, Leadership and Delivery System,” he said.

Functional Record Delivery Schedule is a tool in record management system. This system will help in simplifying department in identifying records since the department establishment, maintained and disposed systematicly.-ZMD


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