THURSDAY, 02 APRIL – Three academic staff of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) were feted at a simple ceremony and Presentation of Letter of Promotion held at Café D’Sireh, Chancellery Building, UMS today.
The three employees were promoted from Associate Professor to Professor DS54 to Professor Special Grade C (VK7).
Dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Natural Resources (FSSA), Associate Professor Dr. Baba Musta topped the list of recipients for the promotion.
Also in the list was Associate Professor Dr. Kawi Bidin, also from the same faculty.
The lone female lecturer promoted was Associate Professor Dr. Jennifer Chan Kim Lian from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting,.
With the promotion, all three are now made professor.
The letter of appointment were presented by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah witnessed by Acting Registrar of UMS, No’man Hj. Ahmad. – SS (fl)
Photo: Johaidi Ismail
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THURSDAY, 02 APRIL – An internationalisation programme to Istanbul, Turkey was recently participated by a seven-member delegation from the Professional and Management Officers (Non-Academic) Association (PPUMS) of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).The aim of the programme was to discuss and exchange cultural information among the locals besides understanding Turkish working culture that can be adopted and applied at UMS.
The participating members were brought to some well-known heritage in and around the beautiful city of Istanbul such as the Sultan Ahmet I Mosque which also known as Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Roman Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Spice Market, Süleymaniye Mosque and one of the largest covered markets in the world, the Grand Bazaar.
Istanbul was chosen as the choice destination because of its location and lifestyle where east meets west as it adopts the Asia and Europe’s way of life.
The programme was from 24 - 31 March 2015.
Among those who were in the group were the Deputy Senior Bursar, Zallifah Shadan; Deputy Chief Librarian, Zawawi Tiyunin and Deputy Bursar, Badrul Hisham Ismail. – FL
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THURSDAY, 02 APRIL – A total of 40 students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy visited the Federal Territory of Labuan, recently.
The delegation led by the Head of International Business Programme, Rini Suryati Sulong also visited the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) at the Labuan Financial Park Complex and Labuan Liberty Port Management Sdn Bhd (LLPM) at Merdeka Port.
They obtained various information about the economic and industrial fields as well as ports and shipping, which also boost the economy of the Federal Territory of Labuan.
According to Rini, the delegation comprised first and second year students were exposed to the local and global economy, offshore financing, career opportunities and functions of FSA and LLPM.
“Students also had the opportunity to find out more about the field of management in Labuan FSA and LLPM, two agencies that help stimulate the economy,” he said.
He was speaking after a courtesy call on the Director of Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL), Associate Professor Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik at his office at Level 13, Tower Building.
Dr. Murnizam said various activities can be participated by students including water sports and beach activities that have became an icon in UMS Labuan.
The students also organised community activities at Kampung Pantai that exposed them to village atmosphere in this duty-free island.
Rini hoped the three-day visit to Labuan was able to open up the students’ minds about the industry and the rapid development which was booming as a result of commitment by the federal government through the Ministry of Federal Territories and Labuan Corporation since 1984. – ZMD (fl)
Source: Azri Onn
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WEDNESDAY, 1 APRIL – The future of the country depends on the quality of its teenagers or undergraduates today.
This was stated by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah at the opening of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Uniformed Bodies Parade at Padang Kawad (Parade Field) of the Reserve Officers Training Unit (PALAPES).
He said such activity of the uniformed bodies aimed to strengthen discipline among students at university level.
“At the same time, it is in line with the government’s vision to develop human capital with good values and moral, and a positive and responsible attitude,” he said.
Meanwhile, Datuk Harun advised the Uniformed Bodies Parade that it was also to foster the spirit of patriotism, camaraderie and cooperation coinciding with realising the country’s integration concept of 1Malaysia.
“The country places high expectations on the younger generation as you are the successors in shaping the country’s future to always be advanced and highly competitive,” he added.
At the ceremony, Datuk Harun also saluted the uniformed bodies consisting of PALAPES Army, Navy and Air Force, as well as the Students Police Volunteer Corps (SUKSIS) and Students Civil Defence Corps (SISPA).
Also present were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni cum Assistant Commissioner of Civil Defence, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali. – SS (fl)
Photo: Ernest Berinus
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TUESDAY, 31 MARCH – The Faculty of Medicine and Public Health (FPSK) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is offering a Master’s Programme in Public Health (MPH) on a fulltime basis for the 2015/2016 academic session in September.
According to a statement issued by FPSK, applications to this programme would need applicants who have a Doctor of Medicine qualification or medical doctor recognised by the University’s Senate and the Medical Council of Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 points.
The statement added that applicants must have working experience for at least one year as a medical officer houseman-ship.
When contacted, FPSK Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, Dr. Aza Sherin Mohamad Yusuf said applications can be made through https://smpp.ums.edu.my/application/ and the duration of study is one year.
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Applicants may also contact 088-320000 extension 611026 for more details. – ZMD (fl)
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