TUESDAY, 2 DECEMBER – It may have caught you by surprise to read the title of this news but the reality is that every male Muslim boy would have to go through such situation, considered to be a ‘terrifying’ experience at least once in his lifetime.

A total of 65 children attended the ‘Khatan Perdana 2014’ (Circumcision) Programme organised by the Mosque and Islamic Affairs (UHEIM), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) last weekend.

According to the Head of UHEIM, Dr. Muhamad Suhaimi Taat, the event organised yearly received encouraging participation from among children of UMS staff and surrounding residents.

“We organise this programme every year end and the fee of RM60 charged is much cheaper than at private clinics,” he explained.

Dr. Suhaimi also said, the programme had the full cooperation of the Sabah Central Zakat (PZS) and the Sabah Islamic Charitable and Medical Association (PERKIPS), which provided the doctors who performed the circumcision process. – CD (fl)


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MONDAY, 1 DECEMBER – Malaysian Cocoa Department excelled at the recent UMS Dragon Boat Race 2014 organised by the Centre for Co-Curriculum and Student Development (PKPP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

The race was held at ODEC, UMS and saw the Cocoa Department team emerged as the winner for the men’s category, bringing home the prize money of RM300.

1^st Runner-up was UMS team D’Force whilst the Association of Youth Kg. Darau took the third spot.

Both teams received prizes of RM200 and RM150 respectively.

The Mixed Category was also won by the Malaysian Cocoa Department who once again received cash prize of RM300.

N’Force City Hall team took the second spot whilst the third spot was won by the team HA19 Consulenza who received RM150 for their effort.

All winners also received a hamper and certificate.

Meanwhile, PKPP Sports Coordinator, Hasnol Nordin said a total of 12 teams participated, eight for the men’s category and four for the mixed category.

He was speaking on behalf of the Director of PKPP, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raman Noordin who added that team spirit and the determination of each committee for the Dragon Boat Course for Semester 1 2014/2015 Session was the key for the success in the organising of the competition.

Hasnol also presented prizes to the winning teams. – SM (fl)


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MONDAY, 1 DECEMBER – Malaysia’s Premier Literary Award 2012 winner, Dr. Ramzah Dambul, more affectionately called Dr. Rem, will launch his latest book, 'Déjà vu Cinta Pencari Katarsis'.

The book, which is a sequel to his first book ‘Alien Menchari Chinta’, another result of his works was elected as the best poetry book in the Malaysia Premier Literary Award 2012.

Dr. Ramzah, a lecturer of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in the field of Synoptic Climatology, became active in poetry since 2005 which resulted in his recorded collection of poems in ‘Alien Menchari Chinta’.

Dr. Rem’s second book which contain a collection of poems, notes, doodles and paintings is published by the Institute of Translation and Books Malaysia (ITBM). The book will be launched by the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj. Aman on 2 December at Dewan Bankuasi (Banquet Hall), UMS.

Concurrent with the launching of the book, the 4^th series of solo exhibition by Dr. Rem entitled ‘Sahabat Angin dan Laut’ will also be held. The exhibition is a symbolic interpretation of the state’s wealth of natural treasures and cultural beauty that blended in it.

A letter of intent will also be signed between UMS and ITBM, which is expected to be witnessed by Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman. – MA (fl)


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MONDAY, 1 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) always give serious attention to research and development with creative artistic heritage tradition.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said that it was important to continue the legacy of eastern culture, particularly in the context of Sabah as a state in Borneo Island.

“Not many people know about the uniqueness of Sabah formed through the agreement of more than 31 ethnic groups representing diverse religions, cultures and customs of the artistic heritage inherited until now.

“This is the strength of the state, its unity in diversity, and I really hope that art researchers can mobilise their efforts to study the composition of art and culture produced from this mixed background,” he said at the Borneo Art Exhibition at Suria Sabah Shopping Complex, Kota Kinabalu. His text was read by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusuf.

According to Datuk Dr. Harun, the exhibition themed ‘Sabah Tanah Airku’ was the result of a study translated through the combination of technology and non-technology of visual arts such as painting, film and documentary, animation art, sculpture and ceramics.

The two-day exhibition organised by the Faculty of Humanities, Art and Heritage (FKSW) was also attended by the consort of the Head of State who is also the patron of the Nur Jauhar Charity Foundation Fund, Toh Puan Hajah Norlidah Tan Sri Datuk RM Jasni.

Over 80 creative arts created and innovated by the undergrads of FKSW were exhibited. The exhibited works were sold and proceeds of the sales will be donated to Nur Jauhar Charity Foundation Fund. – MA (fl)


Photo: Johaidi Ismail


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