THURSDAY, 13 FEBRUARY – The Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) level Maulidur Rasul celebration this year was celebrated in a dissimilar way compared to previous years when parade and banner contests were held.
 

Instead, this year it focused on doing community activities in a group in the rural areas which saw some departments combined and divided into seven groups.
 

Among the charity projects undertaken were at Kampung (Kg.) Binsulok, Membakut by Group 1; at SK Poring-poring, Inanam by Group 2; Kg. Tumau, Kota Belud by Group 3, fish trap repair project at Semporna by Group 4; charity project at Masjid Al-Mujahiddin, Kg. Gudon Menggatal by Group 5, community work at Masjid Kg. Marabau, Kota Belud by Group 6, and a charity programme of helping the fire victims of Kg. Tambilaung, Kota Belud.
 

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah in his speech during the opening ceremony said that charity projects such as these would help enrich cooperation among UMS community.
 

He said this is in line with the theme of the Maulidur Rasul celebration ‘Wasatiyyah Tonggak Kesatuan Ummah’, in uniting the minds and harmonise our actions in striving towards excellence.
 

“If we want to be a community that excels, unity in Islamic morality and good values should be fostered and cultivated.
 

“On the other hand, if we are divided, slanders and in conflict with each other, we are the cause of the failure in planning for ourselves, eventually ruining society,” he said.
 

Group 6 which was led by the Dean of the School of Science and Technology, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Baba Musta emerged as the winners in the charity project competition bringing home cash prize of RM3,000. Second place was won by Group 5 led by the Dean of School of Medicine, Prof. Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin bringing home cash prize of RM2,000, whilst Group 3 led by Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj Kasim Md. Mansur took the third spot earning them RM1,600 in cash.
 

A well-known preacher, Ustaz Haslin Bahrin was also invited to give a talk besides a Qasidah presentation by the Sekolah Rendah Islam Al-Hafiz Qasidah Group. – MA [FL]

 
 

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WEDNESDAY, 12 FEBRUARY – The long-standing relationship between Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and the Department of Minerals and Geoscience Department Malaysia (JMG) was further strengthened through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today.

The signing ceremony which was held at the Gallery, Chancellery Building saw UMS represented by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr Mohd Harun Abdullah and JMG represented by the Director-General, Dato’ Yunus Abdul Razak exchanged documents as a symbol of the close ties and various future collaborations between the two parties.

Earlier in his speech, Datuk Harun said the MoU proved that UMS had moved a step forward in enhancing its research and human capital development.

He said the collaboration between UMS and JMG had been on-going informally.

“We have a lot of students who undergo practical training besides the involvement of UMS researchers itself in the projects undertaken by JMG,” he added.

Meanwhile, Dato’ Yunus in his speech said that he welcomed such move which he deemed as having an impact in generating the country’s resources through research.

“We have the data in the fields of geoscience and mineral that can be shared for these purposes,” he said.

He also said that many of his staff studied and graduated through UMS and later served exceptionally in his department.

“Thus, the MoU signed today serves not only as a beginning but also motivation towards forthcoming collaborations,” he said.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by UMS Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Hj. Mohd. Said and the Director of JMG Sabah, Alexander Yan Sze Wah. – SS [FL]

 

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WEDNESDAY, 12 FEBRUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah made a working visit to UMS Library to inspect its services, a place that had become the centre for students and for them to meet staff of the library.

On hand to receive him was Chief Librarian, Dg. Rukiah Ag. Amit and more than 50 library staff.

During the visit, he called on staff to give regular attention to the facilities extended by the library. He said this is important to ensure good quality service offered.

“Conduct frequent monitoring of the condition and quality of the facilities and services provided. Report any damage so that repair work can be done immediately,” he said.

He added that staff must always maintain harmony with each other to ensure the quality of UMS library could be improved.

Meanwhile, Dg. Rukiah when met explained that UMS library strived to improve the quality of services to support teaching, learning and innovation in the university.

She added that the Vice-Chancellor’s visit not only gave and example and motivation to the staff but an opportunity for the library to clear any doubts or problems for improvement.

“UMS library over the years has been actively involved in analysing user needs, provide information literacy, public higher learning institution library outreach programmes and carry out community services to improve quality and promote the culture of reading among the public,” he said.

Datuk Harun was brought around the facilities of the library such as the Pre-school collection, Viewing Room, Nobel Laureate Collection and Aseana Collection. – MA [FL]

 

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TUESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY – The Higher Learning Institution Games (SUKIPT) 2014 held at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Shah Alam, Selangor continues today with fierce competition among the 107 contingents of public and private higher learning institutions in their quest to grab the elusive medals.

UMS contingent added another gold to their tally with two silver and three bronze through six events.

Head secretariat of the university’s contingent, Charles Thomas when contacted by Chancellery media said, the gold was contributed by fencer Laura Simon through the Women Epee category.

According to him, Laura struggled through the semi-finals in a tough battle that saw her fencing her way to the finals against Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) fencer with a 15-14 point.

“Her brilliant performance carried through to the next round when she beat host UiTM with 15 points against 11.

“Two silver medals were collected by El Said Aziz and Maxanzie Jetol through the Men Long Jump and Men Javelin respectively,” he said.

He further added that the bronze medals were obtained through three female athletes; Merry Gabali, Shirley Ling Shio Ling and Aisyah Fatihah Ma’alif.

“They contributed the bronze medals through Long Jump, Tennis and Petanque. With this addition, UMS medal tally now stands at three gold, six silver and eight bronze,” he stated. – SS [FL]

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