TUESDAY, 18 NOVEMBER – Knowledge acquired while studying at the university should be properly utilised in order to generate integrity and efficacy of all aspects of the development of the country, whether from the economic, political or social aspects.
This was stated by the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah in his speech during UMS Town & Gown Parade in the capital city of Kota Kinabalu, yesterday.
He said that at this competitive age, graduates should not be complacent but should always be alert and responsive to changes so as not to be left behind.
“Knowledge and experience should serve as the basis and guidelines in realising the vision of the country in line with our responsibilities in supporting the university’s motto ‘Strive to Excel’, he said.
At the ceremony, 67 graduands were given a key as a symbol of acceptance to Kota Kinabalu city by the Mayor of Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), Datuk Abidin Madingkir.
Datuk Abidin said it was a recognition for the graduates as an educated and professional generation who will be the leaders of tomorrow.
“The Town & Gown Parade is a pride of the city because it is a sign of the existence of a higher learning institution that has produced thousands of graduates in the city of Kota Kinabalu in particular, and in Sabah in general,” he added.
The Town & Gown Parade in the city of Kota Kinabalu marched as far as 0.8 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu Community Hall to DBKK building in conjunction with UMS 16th Convocation Ceremony this year. – ZMD (fl)
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SELASA, 18 NOVEMBER - Meskipun berdepan cabaran menetang nama-nama besar, ia sedikit pun tidak melunturkan semangat juang Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) untuk merangkul pingat emas pada Kejohanan Bola Jaring Piala Toh Puan 2014 baru-baru ini.
Mula bermain dengan corak perlahan pada pusingan akhir menentang Persatuan Bekas Penuntut Maktab Sabah (OSCA), kedua-dua pasukan terikat dengan jaringan 6-6 pada separuh masa pertama.
Rentak permainan bertukar pantas apabila kedua-dua pasukan saling berbalas serangan dengan jaringan-jaringan cantik pada separuh masa kedua yang menyaksikan UMS terus unggul dengan kemenangan bergaya 15-13 menewaskan pasukan OSCA di tempat kedua.
Dalam pada itu, ketua pasukan UMS, Echristella Geordie Akup ketika ditemui berkata, kejayaan mereka diraih hasil semangat berpasukan dan keyakinan tinggi yang dipamerkan oleh para pemain.
“Kejayaan ini akan menjadi penyuntik semangat untuk kami terus memberi saingan pada kejohanan-kejohanan yang akan datang,” tambahnya lagi.
Kejuaraan itu juga sekali gus membolehkan UMS menerima hadiah berupa wang tunai RM 1,000, piala pusingan serta piala iringan.
Seorang pemain UMS, Dayang Anak Manggie turut dinobatkan sebagai Pemain Terbaik kejohanan.
Kejohanan anjuran Persatuan Bola Jaring Sabah (SABANA) itu dirasmikan isteri Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Sabah, Toh Puan Datuk Seri Panglima Hajah Norlida Datuk R.M Jasni.-ZMD
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MONDAY, 17 NOVEMBER - Postgraduate students of Educational Management program, Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has organized a conflict management workshop at Grorich Hall, SMK St. Patrick, Tawau recently.The workshop, conducted by the Director of Mind the Gap Research and Training, Dr. Scott Jones from United Kingdom was participated by 18 postgraduate students and 3 teachers from SMK St. Patrick.
Dr. Scott Jones used interactive approaches during the workshop including discussion, role play and team building.
He also shared his experience in conflict management across Asia, South Pacific, Africa, Central America and Europe with the participants.
According to the program coordinator, Dr. Siew Nyet Moi @ Sopiah Abdullah, the participants showed full commitment and actively involved during the workshop.
“Even though some of the participants are not well verse in English conversation, they have participated enthusiastically by voicing out their views, contributing to more enjoyable and meaningful learning experience,” she added.
The workshop was held for two days and certificates were given to the participants during the last day of the workshop by Dr. Sopiah Abdullah, representing the Dean of FPP, Prof. Dr. Ismail Ibrahim.-HH
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MONDAY, 17th NOVEMBER – EcoCampus Run in conjunction with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 20th years anniversary liven up with encouraging participations from both local and UMS communities.The programme was organized by UMS Sports Centre were open to a few categories; men’s and women’s senior open, men’s and women’s veteran and also student category for 18 years old and below.
The programme, started as early as 6.00 in the morning, was also joined by UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah.
Later during the programme, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah also presented the prizes to all the winners.
Champion for the men’s senior category goes to Pang Tsun Kuo, who received RM1, 000 while Salesnella Gabi won women’s senior category with RM500 in hand.
Men’s veteran champion was Suhaipin Surin with RM300 cash prize while Hasni Salagan becomes the champion with prize winnings, RM250 in the women’s veteran category.
Jomon Papau and Cyril Michelle Jomani both is the champion in the student under 18 years category, and received RM200.
All winners also received certificate and medal.
The run race routes are all in the UMS campus area for all categories, with around 500 runners participated in the run.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali, Chief Librarian, Dg. Rukiah Ag. Amit, and Head of Chancellery Department, No’man Hj. Ahmad was also present during the programme.
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Town and Gown Parade Prove Strong Cooperation between UMS and Labuan Corporation
MONDAY, 17th NOVEMBER – 2014 Town and Gown Parade Ceremony have proven a strong cooperation between Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Labuan Corporation.UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said that the Town and Gown Parade Ceremony, held annually since 2009, was also a continuity of strong relations between both parties.
He also said UMS, as the 9th Public Institutions of Higher Education (PIHE) in the country, really needs the supports and strong cooperation with the local authority, especially Labuan Corporation in the Federal Territory of Labuan.
“The Town and Gown Parade Ceremony is a proved that there is a good relations and strong cooperation between UMS and Labuan Corporation,” he said.
The statement was said during the Town and Gown Parade Ceremony in conjunction with UMS 16th Convocation Ceremony, Federal Territory of Labuan level, held at Dataran Labuan, last Saturday.
During the ceremony, both students from Faculty of International Finance Labuan (FKAL) and Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FKI) received keys and certificates of appreciation as Federal Territory of Labuan symbolic gestures accepting the graduands as their community. -JA
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