TUESDAY, 22 JULY – In order to ensure the campus environment is clean and safe, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Department of Development and Maintenance (JPP) held an Eradication of Aedes Mosquito Campaign 2014 recently.

According to the Director of JPP, Kamisah Husin, the campaign was carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief Secretary II, Ministry of Education Malaysia, Dato’ Seri Ir. Zaini Ujang who wanted all higher learning institutions (IPTA) to carry out a mosquito eradication campagin in their respective surrounding campus.

“I hope that all students and staff would together carry out this campaign to keep the campus environment and our health in check. I believe this noble effort will ensure the cleanliness in future and that UMS is always clean, lively and harmonious without the breeding of mosquitoes and other pests,” she said.

She added that the campaign will continue until the Orientation Week come September.

Meanwhile, President of UMS General Staff (KEKAUMAS), Amat Jutrah Musnih also joined other staff and shared the same sentiment in the implementation of the campaign.

“For me, such campaign should be carried out regularly in order to raise awareness among UMS community on the importance of keeping UMS clean as it is like a second home to us,” she added.

Several activities were undertaken during the campaign including removing of used containers, covering all water containers, changing of water and cleaning of flower pots, checking of gutters to ensure no stagnant water, drains cleaned and not clogged and rubbish dumped appropriately. – SM (fl)


Photos: Johaidi Ismail


Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department
 

TUESDAY, 22 JULY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through its Labuan International Campus (KAL) branch donated Raya goodies to three security forces; Royal Malaysian Police, Labuan Fire and Rescue Department and Civil Defence Department (JPAM).

The presentation of goodies was done by UMSKAL Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali at the security forces office.

According to Dr. Ismail, the contribution was a token of gratitude by the university to the security officers and staff protecting UMSKAL community especially students besides academic and non-academic staff and the assets of the university.

He was representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah who recorded his thanks and gratitude to the security forces who were taking care of the security and peace of the country especially at the Federal Territory of Labuan,” he said. – SS (fl)



Source: Azri Onn


Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department
 

FRIDAY, 18 JULY – The involvement of 30 volunteers from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), which sent aid to the fire victims at Kunak recently highlighted UMS’ concerns and responsibilities to the community.

The efforts mobilised by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK), UMS also had the support of the Malaysian Medical Relief Society (MERCY) Malaysia Sabah Branch and UMS Four Wheel Drive Volunteers Club.

According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation UMS, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof, charitable activities such as this had become UMS social responsibility in helping to ease the plight of those affected by misfortune such as the fire incident that had destroyed 150 squatter homes.

“For this purpose, a total of 60 tents and hygienic kits were distributed by UMS and Mercy Malaysia and will be delivered to those affected,” he said when met by Chancellery Media.

He added that the idea to contribute tents rose as this method was also practiced in countries such as Japan and Thailand, which used tents as temporary shelters.

“Contributions in the form of foodstuff, clothing and the like have been widely given and these tents will be especially used by women,” he added.

Besides contributing tents, UMS volunteers had also helped to set up those tents at the Kunak Community Hall. – CD (fl)



Source: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK)


Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department