FRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Recreation Club (KRUMS) will be joining in the 7K Charity Run jointly organised by Sutera Harbour Resort and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), tomorrow.

According to a statement issued by KRUMS, the run which covers seven kilometres will start and end at the Sutera Harbour Tennis Court.

The run will be flagged off by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan at 5.17 pm.

The 7K Charity Run had named Special Olympics Sabah and Sabah Thalassaemia Association as recipients to the proceeds of this run.

Traditionally, this run is held in the month of July but had to be rescheduled this year due to the fasting month and other celebrations which was held in August and September. - FL

 
By Salbinous Saribun
 
                                                                                                                                                                  Chancellery Department

THURSDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Enactus is dedicated to assist various communities in applying the entrepreneurship skills through the implementation of various community projects.

According to its President, Ilvenie Jemial, UMS Enactus through its Unfold project recently had assisted clients at the Cure and Care Rehabilitation Centre (CCRC), Papar to generate income through the implementation of My Kitchen course.

She said UMS Enactus through the programme had shared the basic of culinary skills such as the making of Coconut Shake besides sharing basic knowledge on entrepreneurship skills to clients of CCRC with the concept of Empowerment, Courses, Humanity and Opportunities (ECHO).

“UMS Enactus members had done a demonstration on the preparation of food and drinks which could be sold to generate income,” she urged.

CCRC is a government agency under the auspices of National Anti-Dadah Agency (AADK) with the objective to treat and rehabilitate drug addicts, to prevent relapse and the prevention of involvement of individuals with drugs. - FL

 
By Enactus & Salbinous Saribun
 
                                                                                                                                                                  Chancellery Department

WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER – The School of Social Sciences (SSS), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) took a proactive role in organising a forum recently entitled ‘Malaysia Day Discussion’ in conjunction with the 50^th year formation of Malaysia.

The programme which was in collaboration with the Promotion of Human Rights Movement (PROHAM) and UMS Kadazandusun Chair had created a room for discussion for both UMS staff and students to share their ideas especially in the development of the state.

Issues such as overall development of human capital, the vision of Sabah and human rights were discussed between the panel and those who were present.

According to the Dean of SSS, Prof. Dato’ Hj. Mohd. Hamdan Adnan, this forum hopes to find solutions to the issues raised.

“Accurate reporting by the media is important to help the community know their rights as sons of the soil,” he added.

The forum featured PROHAM Chairman, Tan Sri Simon Sipaun; Dean of SSS, Prof. Dato’ Hj. Mohd. Hamdan Adnan; UMS Kadazandusun Chair, Prof. Dr. Jacqueline Pugh-Kitingan and the Head of International Relations Programme, Suzalie Mohamad as the panel with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Ethnic Research Institute Head Fellow, Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria as the moderator. – FL

 

By Faezah Mohamad Dun

 

TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER – The Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah urged researchers to focus more on strategic areas with potential to add value and contribute to the nation’s development, especially Sabah.

He said, UMS will prioritise research in the agriculture and tourism sector adding that the marine industry in Sabah’s economy structure was also given special attention in the university’s research agenda.

“I hope all research and development efforts in producing innovative products will be continued because this not only helps elevate the university’s performance but also contribute towards the development of the nation,” he said.

He said this in his speech at the official closing ceremony of the Research and Innovation Competition (PEREKA) 2013 at the Lecture Hall 2 Complex, UMS.

The ceremony was officiated by the Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Kamarlin Ombi who represented the Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun.

A signing ceremony to commercialise feed supplements for chicken was also held. The agreement involved UMS with Syarikat Mukti Bina Sdn Bhd and UMS with Maya B. Farm, a farming company based in Brunei Darussalam.

PEREKA 2013 saw a total of 215 entries for the research category and 152 entries for the innovation category. Of the number, 11 research won the gold medal award under the research category, whilst 42 gold medals were won in the innovation category. – FL


By Mohd. Affzanizam Mohd Amin
Photo: Ernest Berinus

 
                                                                                                            Chancellery Department