WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) today launched the rebranding of the students residential colleges in a symbolic launch that took place this morning.
Datuk Amir Kahar, who is the son of former Chief Minister of Sabah, Tun Datu Mustapha Harun officiated at the event that marked the official change of name from Residential College AB to Residential College Tun Mustapha.
It was followed by the symbolic launch of Residential College CD rebranded to be now known as Residential College Tun Fuad.
The symbolic launch for this was done by the wife of the late Tun Fuad Stephens, Toh Puan Rahimah Stephens.
Present at the ceremony were UMS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah; Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali, as well as the principal officers including staff and students of the university.
The rebranding exercise of the student residential colleges is a continuation of the university’s branding transformation plan in conjunction with its 20th anniversary as announced at the Vice-Chancellor’s Message last year. – MA (fl)
Photo: Johaidi Ismail
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WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Mosque and Islamic Affairs Division (BHEIM) Labuan International Campus (KAL) organised a zakat briefing at the Executive Meeting Room, Level 11, University Tower Building, today.The briefing that was attended by UMSKAL staff, was delivered by an Executive of the Labuan Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ), Abdullah Mohammad Tajuddin.
He explained the importance of zakat, its advantage and zakat properties including its method of calculation.
“Civil servants are encouraged to pay zakat through payroll deductions online,” he said.
The briefing was also attended by Islamic Affairs Officer, Junaidi Kepli and almost 50 staff including lecturers. – SS (fl)
Source: Azri Onn
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WEDNESDAY, 15 APRIL – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Felda Undergrads Mutual Secretariat (PERSADA) in collaboration with Publicity Department Sabah and Kota Belud District Education Office organised a Knowledge Tour Series 2, recently.
According to the secretariat of the programme, Rohani Hadi, the organisation of this programme was aimed to give motivation and sharing with secondary school students on the daily life of an undergrad.
“The programme was participated by 18 UMS undergrads and involved eight secondary schools in the Kota Belud district,” she said when contacted by media after the programme.
She said about 1,000 participants comprising students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Pekan, SMK Pekan 2, SMK Arshad, SMK Taun Gusi, SMK Agama Tun Said, SMK Tambulion, SMK Usukan and SMK Narinang benefitted from the programme.
He said, the undergrad programme was seen as a medium of a two-way interaction between undergrads and school students thus helped in forming personality of the target group.
“At this event, UMS PERSADA shared their knowledge and experience about campus life. Besides that, a motivational session conducted by the Chairman of Publicity Department for Felda Sabah, Asmarah Rikun and UMS Counselor, Adzmil Abidin was also held,” Rohani added.
The two-day programme was also attended by the Special Assistant Secretary to the Speaker of the State Assembly, Halil Rufli and the Kota Belud District Education Officer, Bees Sacoh. – ZMD (fl)
Source: Student Affairs
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TUESDAY, 14 APRIL – More than 150 participants attended the International Conference on Natural Resources, Tourism and Services Management organised by the Faculty of Business, Economy and Accounting (FPEP) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) held in Kota Kinabalu.
The conference organised in collaboration with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) also included participants from Japan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Australia and Indonesia.
The three-day conference, which started today featured experienced presenters in the field of tourism industry and services to the participants, and was also attended by representatives of higher education institutions across the country.
The ceremony was held this morning and officiated by the Board Member of Tourism Malaysia and Chairman of Sabah Parks, Dato’ Seri Tengku Dr. Zainal Adlin Tengku Mahamood.
Also present were UMS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah and FPEP Dean, Associate Professor Dr. Rasid Mail. – SS (fl)
Photo: Ernest Berinus
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TUESDAY, 14 APRIL – The management of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL) always put priority to the welfare of its employees and ensuring that they would always be well taken care.UMSKAL Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik said this step was a sign of appreciation and gratitude to the management and staff who were committed to carrying out the tasks entrusted to them.
However, he cautioned each employee not to be complacent with their daily tasks performed, but focus on quality and its impact to the local community instead.
“We must produce quality work that would give profound impact to the clients and local community,” he said.
He was speaking at a meeting with the Director of UMSKAL for Non-Academic staff 1/2015 at the Meeting Room Level 11, UMS Labuan Tower Building.
Also present were the Deputy Director, Associate Professor Dr. Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal and Senior Deputy Registrar, Mohamad Zamri Tuan and about 100 officers and non-academic staff. – SS (fl)
Source: Azri Onn
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