campus survivalTHURSDAY, 02 OCTOBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) ‘Campus Survival’ programme was held to guide new undergrads of the university.

Deputy Director of UMSKAL, Dr. Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal said ‘Campus Survival’ UMSKAL 2014 was also to prepare new undergraduates to face life as a university student.

In addition, students can also learn to adapt to the new environment and learn to be independent without depending on others and build a positive character and have self-confidence in facing challenges as undergrads.

‘Campus Survival’ Programme was to develop high level communication skills when dealing with others and to be able to build a strong identity as an undergrad and to provide opportunities to first year undergrads to be active in various fields and not to rely solely on academic,” he said.

He said this when launching the closing ceremony of the programme at the Labuan Sports Complex recently.

A total of 54 participants joined the programme held for the third time with the motto ‘Campus Life is the Best’. – SS (fl)


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DATUK RAYMOND TANTUESDAY, 02 OCTOBER – The Minister of Industrial Development Sabah, Datuk Raymond Tan Shu Kiah recently visited the Faculty of Engineering (FKJ) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to strengthen bilateral relations.

During the visit, FKJ led by the Dean, Prof. Ir. Dr. Rosalam Hj. Sarbatly also discussed with the ministry on the direction of oil and gas industry in Sabah.

According to a statement issued by FKH, the faculty was also planning to share their expertise in the field of oil and gas to provide training to industry players, particularly in Sabah.

During the visit, Datuk Raymond also visited the laboratories at FKJ.

The faculty currently offers Diploma in Engineering Oil and Gas starting September this year.

Also present at the discussion were FKJ Deputy Dean of Academic and International, Dr. Sariah Abang, Heads of Programmes and lecturers who were involved in academic programmes related to oil and gas. – ZMD (fl)

Source: Faculty of Engineering (FKJ)

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ekopelancongan2WEDNESDAY, 1 OCTOBER – The management of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) aimed to put the university in the Malaysian Tourism map after launching the EcoTourism Campus recently.
 
According to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the effort will set to make UMS as a must-visit for tourists while in the state.
 
“UMS has its own distinctiveness and uniqueness. Its landscape is surrounded by white sandy beaches besides forests, hills and a beautiful view of Mount Kinabalu. This is sure to give an extraordinary experience for visitors,” he said.
 
He added that the existence of the Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ITBC) UMS with various specimens of the species of flora and fauna can be one of the tourist attractions.
 
“In the forest of ITBC, you can find frog species endemic to Sabah, as well as complete specimen collection of flora and fauna in Asia. We also have the largest ant in the world which is kept at the Bornensis Collection (public gallery),” he added.
 
Among the locations that can be visited in UMS are the Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI) which houses the Marine Museum and Aquarium, Medical Museum, Academic and Research Gallery and UMS Museum.
 
UMS is currently in a discussion to price travel packages with cooperation from Angkatan Hebat Sdn Bhd travel agent. – ZMD (fl)

 
Photo: Ramdan Saleh Nain, CRD

 
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taming mas kalWEDNESDAY, 1 OCTOBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) Dance Troupe, Taming Mas took part in the Mini Citrawarna 2014 Procession at Labuan Square recently.

The programme organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Labuan Branch was held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year (TMM) this year.

Taming Mas presented a dance from the Suluk ethnic group which combines three types of dance namely Tarirai dance, Mengiluk and Igal-igal where the dances were usually performed during festivals and special ceremonies such as Regatta Lepa, official ceremonies and weddings.

About 300 dances representing eight groups including 30 dancers, coaches and crew from UMSKAL took part in the annual programme.

Besides Taming Mas, seven other dance troupes that took part were Labuan Matriculation College, KDCA Labuan, Dayak Association of Labuan and ASWILA (Angkatan Anak Seni Labuan).

Also took part in the procession were Antap Budaya Group (SMK Pantai), Labuan International School (LIS) and Rumpun Anak Seni (SK Pekan 2). – SS (fl)


Source: Azri Onn


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sirc serahdanaWEDNESDAY, 01 OCTOBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will lead the research development on small islands around the island of Borneo, Sabah in particular through the establishment of the Small Islands Research Centre (SIRC).

Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said such research centre was the first in Malaysia, and the studies which will be carried out involved two categories of islands namely Small Islands and Very Small Islands.

“With the establishment of SIRC, the potential of each island being studied can be determined for the purpose of touristic economic and strategic development.

“The research findings will be included in a database for sharing purposes with government agencies such as ESSCOM, Marine Department, Survey and Mapping Department Malaysia, Sabah Parks, Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency and other relevant agencies,” he said.

He said this at the launching of the Small Islands Research Centre which was officiated by the Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Pang Yuk Ming.

He said, all researchers involved in the SIRC should carry the responsibility as best possible to ensure research results can be made into reference for government agencies and the private sector in the conservation and ecosystem balance in the country.

At the ceremony, SIRC received funding through a charity golf tournament amounting to RM30,000, which was presented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali to Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah. – MA (fl)


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