TUESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY – A total of 35 staff of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) attended the Sustainable Leadership Course organised by the EcoCampus Management Centre, starting today.

According to the centre’s Director, Dr. Awangku Hassanal Bahar Pengiran Bagul, the participants were made up of academic staff, administrators and students.

“This course which is held for three days will see the presentation of talks on theories of sustainable leadership on the first day.

“Whereas, on the second and third day, participants will tour several areas to see for themselves some activities related to the implementation of nature conservation,” he explained.

He was speaking to reporters after launching the programme, officiated by the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rashid Mail.

The course, which will end on Thursday, among others aimed to educate participants and give greater awareness on sustainable leadership.

It was also an effort towards making the university as an institution that emphasised on environmental sustainability. – SS (fl)


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MONDAY, 9 FEBRUARY – The Malaysian Education Development Plan (Higher Education) (PPPMPT) which will replace the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (PSPTN) is the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) effort to upgrade the country’s education system to a higher level.

Minister of Education II, Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh said the 10-year strategic plan was not only to address the challenges faced by university students but also as a preparation for challenges in gaining employment for the future graduates.

“65% of present job may no longer be available for the students, especially for students of primary and secondary schools in the next few years. The current trend also sees graduates changing their job more than 10 times due to rapid changes in the job market.

“Therefore, universities must change to remain relevant and to produce holistic graduates who possess good communication skill and of good character,” he said.

He was speaking at a news conference after the town hall meeting of the plan at the Banquet Hall, Chancellor Hall UMS.

Commenting on the town hall meeting, he was very satisfied with the positive feedback and all suggestions for improvement voiced by those who attended the meeting.

He said, representatives of industry also urged the improvements be made in the aspects of close collaboration with industry players, the creation and distribution of research grants and the use of natural resources readily available in the state.

The Malaysian Education Development Plan for Higher Education Blueprint is expected to be launched in March. – MA (fl)


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TUESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY - Qualified Malaysian citizens, with high commitment and ambition to serve in an innovative university are invited to fill in 16 vacancies available at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

According to a statement issued by the Registrar Department of UMS, the vacancies available were under both the Management and Professional Group and the Support Group.

Grades 41 and above are available for the Management and Professional positions, whilst only grades 11-29 are available for the support group.

According to the statement, the list of positions available and application form can be obtained through UMS website at http://ejobs.ums.edu.my/ .

The deadline for applications is on 24 February 2015, 15 days after the advertisement is published. – ZMD (fl)

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MONDAY, 9 FEBRUARY – The Ministry of Education (MoE) is currently in the process of preparing the Malaysian Education Development Plan (Higher Education) (PPPM-PT) 2015-2025 to complement the existing PPPM.

According to UMS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the continuous improvement was needed to ensure the country’s education quality was comparable to the education quality of developed countries.

“UMS should play a role as an agent of transformation in the forefront to ensure excellence in education. In this regard, I would like to state that UMS is always committed, every ready in upholding the trust in improving the quality of the nation’s higher education,” he emphasised.

He said this in his opening remarks at the Town Hall Meeting at Dewan Bankuasi (Banquet Hall), Dewan Canselor (Chancellor Hall) Building recently.

He added, as a first step, sessions will be held with all UMS staff to explain PPPM-PT immediately after it’s launching, aimed at increasing their understanding on the matter and increase their ‘buy-in’.

“UMS Strategic Plan will also be revised to take into account the shifts, initiatives and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) emphasised in PPPM-PT,” he stated.

PPPM-PT 2015-2025 was presented by the Secretary-General II, Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang outlining 10 shifts comprising Holistic, Entrepreneurial and Balanced Graduate, Talent Excellence, Nation of Lifelong Learners, Quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Graduates, Financial Sustainability, Empowered Governance, Innovation Ecosystem, Global Prominence, Globalised Online Learning and Transformed Higher Education Delivery.

The Town Hall Meeting was also attended by the Minister of Education II, Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh. Also present was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMS Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki Tun Azmi. – ZMD (fl)

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