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Lawatan KKTF UMTHURSDAY, 07 MAY – Tun Fuad Residential College (KKTF) through the Housing and Hospitality Student Affairs Department (HEP) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) welcomed visitors from Universiti Malaya (UM) First Residential College delegation, recently.

The delegation comprised 19 members headed by their Principal, Dr. Firdaus Hariri.

The delegation’s arrival was warmly welcomed by KKTF Principal, Dr. Puteri Hayati Megat Ahmad and the management and fellow at the Seminar Room, Multipurpose Hall KKTF.

The delegation was briefed on the management of the residential colleges at UMS by HEP Senior Dormitory Assistant Manager, Sudirman Laruju.

During the visit, an information sharing session by the members was also held between the two entities before the guests were brought around KKTF.

Also present was the Senior Assistant Manager of the residential colleges, Mat Usup Haji Rashid. – SS (fl)


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Ellron TUn LPU LadangWEDNESDAY, 06 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) planned to set up a farm that covers about 10,000 acres in the district of Keningau in future.

This was expressed by the Chairman of the Board of Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi to Sook Assemblyman, Datuk Ellron Alfred Angin at a meeting in Keningau recently.

Tun Zaki said the establishment of the farm was needed for the benefit of the future generations through research and knowledge transfer relating to UMS students under the Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture (FPL).

Meanwhile, Datuk Ellron welcomed the proposal which he deemed able to improve the agricultural industry in Keningau.

“I strongly welcome the proposal by UMS, more so when the people in Sook are mainly into agriculture. Thus, with the establishment of this farm would encourage them to adopt modern farming methods,” said Datuk Ellron, who is the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Sabah.

He also suggested to UMS to get the involvement of the local community in ensuring the success of the farm.

He said a joint-venture could also be achieved through the construction of a site farm on communal titles such as those already developed by some private parties before.

“For example, in Sook alone, more than 50,000 acres have been developed in collaboration with the private sector and community,” he added.

Earlier, Dean of FPL, Professor Dr. Wan Mohamad Wan Othman in his briefing said, the establishment of the farm would provide employment opportunities for the locals, became the major supplier of animal feeds besides being the catalyst to the development of the livestock industry chain in Sabah.

“It is also an effort to reduce imports of livestock feeds and another step for the university to generate financial resources for the benefit of the young generation studying in UMS. More importantly, the said farm would provide the platform for practical training to the students to practice their knowledge and skills learned after they graduate,” he further added.

Also present were the Deputy Dean (Research and Innovation), Dr. Jupikely James Silip and representatives from related government departments and agencies. – SS (fl)


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SMK Tawau - KALWEDNESDAY, 06 MAY – A total of 38 Tawau Secondary School (SMK) students recently organised a study visit to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL).

The group leader, Haji Rafi Sabaktullah said the visit was intended as a benchmark for SMK Tawau Disciplinary body.

Haji Rafi, the Senior Assistant for Student Affairs stressed that the visit to UMSKAL was an encouragement for their students to work harder before stepping into the ivory tower.

The students were welcomed by UMSKAL Assistant Registrar of Student Affairs, Mas Adi Alimin.

He was representing UMSKAL Director, Associate Professor Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik then said that the visit would hopefully strengthen the cooperation in various fields including academic and co-curricular activities.

He extended an invitation to the students and teachers of SMK Tawau to UMSKAL again for future visits.- SS (fl)


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MSNWEDNESDAY, 6 MAY – Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP) Sports Science Programme, Dr. Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin was recently appointed as one of the moderators in the Sports Development Plan Writing Workshop 2015-2023.

When contacted, Dr. Mohamad Nizam said that the appointment was based on publication records and involvement in the development of national sports and the Malaysian Universities Sports Council (MASUM) earlier.

“The appointment is based on my experience and involvement in sports thus bringing UMS' name to national level,” he said.

Touching on the workshop, he said, it was the best way to restructure the country’s sports development plan through a systematic process in documentation.

The workshop was held at the Hotel Grand Beach Resort, Port Dickson and discussed 15 types of sports such as diving, synchronised swimming, weightlifting, cycling, artistic gymnastic, gymrama, karate, lawn bowl, archery, shooting, sailing, squash, taekwondo, boxing and wushu.

“The four-day workshop was attended by academics from local universities, president and representatives from national sports association, national coaches and sports management of the National Sports Council,” he said. – ZMD (fl)


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cerebral palsyTUESDAY, 05 MAY – A total of 19 children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) received wheel chair in an event held at the Seminar Room of the Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently.

Contributions from Alumni Look East Policy Society (ALEPS) was held for the first time in the state jointly organised by the Malaysian Advocates for Cerebral Palsy (MyCP), Psychology and Social Health Research Unit UMS, Audit Sabah Sports and Recreation Club (KESKAS).

Meanwhile, the Director of Welfare Department Sabah, Mohammad Noor Wahab said this when reading the speech of the Minister of Community Development and Consumer Affairs Sabah, Datuk Hajah Jainab at Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Ahmad Ayid said, the contribution was a noble effort in supporting the welfare of children with CP and the community.

“We hope that this effort would improve and enrich the quality life of these children with difficulties in brain control.

“The government has always given strong support to any activity that may increase the participation of persons with disabilities (OKU) in the community and raise public awareness on the need to be independent,” he said at the handing over of wheel chair to children with CP.

Meanwhile, Chairman of MyCP, Zatul Hejanah Abdulila explained, the event was a continuation of a similar event held in Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan and Sarawak.

He said, MyCP believed this effort would be the main catalyst to create a Cerebral Palsy facility in Malaysia.

Also present were Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Professor Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin and the Assistant Director of National Audit Department, Sabah branch, Jalalemping Kihampau. – MA (fl)


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