WEDNESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER – The Director of Universiti Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik recently paid a courtesy call to Labuan Member of Parliament, Datuk Rozman Isli.

The visit which was to the office of Labuan Corporation Chairman was aimed at fostering closer relationship with one of the leaders in the Federal Territory of Labuan.

During the visit, Dr. Murnizam briefed him on the latest development of UMS in academic, student personality, physical development, number of international students and community activities.

He was representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah, and said that he would attract more international students especially those from ASEAN and BIMP-EAGA to pursue higher education in UMS Labuan.

“Currently, there are about 176 international students from China, Tanzania and Turkey in addition to 50 new students from China and Brunei Darussalam,” he said.

Meanwhile, Datuk Rozman who is also the Chairman of Labuan Corporation welcomed UMSKAL's measures to attract more international students because it can improve the quality of teaching and learning at UMSKAL.

He said the presence of students from within and outside the country also helped to boost the economy, increase population, purchasing power and the local tourism industry in the Federal Territory of Labuan.

Also present were the Deputy Registrar of UMSKAL, Zamri Mohamad Tuah and Special Officer to the Federal Territory Minister, Rosli Omar. – SS (fl)


Source: Azri Onn


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WEDNESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently held a meeting with representatives from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to discuss matters relating to international students sponsored by IDB UMS.

According to a statement issued by the Centre for International Affairs (PHEA) UMS, the discussion chaired by the Head of Chancellery Department, No’man Haji Ahmad among others touched on lodging application for international students during semester break.

According to the statement, the main objective of the discussion was to streamline the management of international students sponsored by the banking institution in UMS.

So far, IDB had sponsored 20 international students of UMS from Myanmar, Tanzania, Malawi and Vietnam.

At the meeting, IDB was represented by several staff members headed by the Chief of the IDB Scholarship Programme, Dato’ Dr. Malek Shah Mohd Yusoff, while UMS was represented by Acting Director of PHEA, Molly Donna Awang Sham and representatives from JFPIU involved. – ZMD (fl)


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WEDNESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER – The Dewan Resital (Recital Hall) of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was almost full filled by 500 students from the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW) to attend the Premier Forum themed ’51 Tahun Pembentukan Malaysia: Bicara Tentang Sabah’ (51 Years Formation of Malaysia: a Talk on Sabah).

The forum organised by the History Programme students of the faculty aimed at providing a clearer view to campus community on Sabah from historical perspective.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the forum, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof expressed the importance of learning History subject so as not to be easily duped.

“The History subject should be learned by all of us, regardless of primary or secondary school level, regardless of science or arts stream,” he told those present, representing the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun bin Abdullah.

He added that whatever happened in history, it should be able to create a Malaysian nation that was stronger and developed in various fields.

“History gives us an opportunity to organise our steps and to make better planning for the future of the nation,” he added.

He also advised students to equip themselves with knowledge before stating their views on the social network sites which could invite sedition.

The forum featured four panels, namely Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bilcher Bala, Dr. Ramzah Dambul, Dr. Zaini Othman and Baszley Bee Basrah Bee. Also present was the Dean of FKSW, Prof. Dato’ Mohd. Hamdan Hj. Adnan who acted as the moderator. – HH (fl)


Photo: Martubat Jamlan, CRD


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