MONDAY, 30 JUNE – Various activities have been arranged by the Mosque and Islamic Affairs Unit (UHEIM) to observe the month of Ramadan Al-Mubarak.

Among them are Terawih Prayers, Daily Tazkirah, Weekly Talks, Nuzul Al-Quran Talks, Zakat Fitra Collection, Tadarus Al-Qu’ran and others.

Also included is the online question and answer session opened during this holy month.

As such, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) community and those around it are invited to participate in these programmes.

For more information on the activities and schedules of UHEIM Hay Ramadan, please check on www.ums.edu.my/masjid/ramadhan. – SS (fl)


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MONDAY, 30 JUNE – The Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS) Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) was feted in the Appreciation Night 2014 at the Billion Pavillion Waterfront Hotel recently.

The ceremony was to appreciate the contributions and commitment of JAKMAS 2013/2014 Session besides being a place to mingle with the university’s management level.

The ceremony was officiated by UMSKAL Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali. In his speech, he expressed his thanks and gratitude for the commitment and contributions by JAKMAS to the development and advancement of the university’s residential colleges.

He also advised all JAKMAS Committee members to always perform the duties entrusted to them with full responsibility.

The event also had a special award and certificate presentation ceremony to the JAKMAS committee members of both the residential colleges there.

The event was graced with a symbolic opening ceremony, which is a cake-cutting, UMSKAL students brass band and lucky draws. – SS (fl)


Source: Azri Onn, UMSKAL


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FRIDAY, 27 JUNE – Seeing the importance of corporate governance in improving the overall performance of an organisation, the Registrar Department, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) held a Corporate Governance Course recently.
 

A total of 56 participants comprising key officials, deans, directors, heads and officials of department, faculty, centre, institute and unit participated in the one-day course.
 

Also present was the Chairman of the Board of Directors UMS, Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki Tun Azmi, Members of the Board of Directors UMS, Datuk Ag Buhtamam Ag Mahmun and Datuk Pg. Hj. Mohd Hussein Datuk Pg. Hj. Mohd Tahir Nasruddin.
 

The course was delivered by the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance Advisor, Ahmad Shahab Hj Din who had extensive experience in corporate governance in the public and private sectors in the 43 years of his career.
 

The course, which was inspired by Tun Zaki was aimed at introducing and sharing the best practices of corporate governance in order to benefit the university, particularly in driving towards continued excellence thus able to compete with other higher education institutions in the region. – MA (fl)

 

FRIDAY, 27 JUNE – Science Foundation graduates produced every year are the connector to the goals of science education that emphasises on efforts towards a literate society and to acculturate science in every dimension of life.

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said the science foundation graduates who were successful in completing their studies for a year were contributing to the increase in science and technology graduates each year, thus becoming the catalyst to the aspiration of being a developed nation towards vision 2020.

“Excellent values should be illustrated in any field that you endeavour through your personality and interaction with the community.

“I hope with the knowledge and experience that you have reaped while being a student of the Science Foundation course would be applied in your everyday life,” he said. His speech was read by his representative, the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Baba Musta during the 4^th Certificate Presentation Ceremony at Dewan Resital (Recital Hall).

He added that students should continue to instill their interest in science and technology as well as committed to be part of the driving force towards achieving national goals.

A total of 241 UMS Science Foundation students received their certificate as a mark of completion to their one-year course. Fatir Fath Muhammad Iskandar was declared the recipient of the Vice-Chancellor Award, whilst Rihatul Wardah Mohd Iswan received the Director’s Award in recognition of their achievements. – MA (fl)


Photo: Suzeanywati Gasinin


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