THURSDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) continues to strive to facilitate and provide directions to the natives towards achieving excellence in future.
Acccording to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah, the process of forming one’s identity was during their study in a university and for them to be able to think and armed with professionalism in performing their job.
“Take full advantage of your studying in the university, to capture the widest possible knowledge and the highest of skills,” he said during his speech at the Pledge and Oath-taking Ceremony held at the Dewan Canselor this morning.
Prof. Datuk Harun also advised the new students to master various knowledge and skills to equip themselves well in entering the real world after they graduate.
“As an undergrad, your responsibility is to do extensive reading and not just rely on the notes provided by your lecturer in the lecture room,” he quipped.
This year UMS has an enrollment of 4,851 students, including 165 international students. – ZMD (fl)
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THURSDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER – The Press Information Officer to the Embassy of the United States of America based in Kuala Lumpur paid a courtesy visit to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) yesterday.Drake Weisert, who was accompanied by Senior Information Specialist, Yvonne Oh held a discussion with the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW), Prof. Dato’ Mohd. Hamdan Hj. Adnan; FKSW lecturer, Lai Che Ching @ Abdul Latif and FKSW Head of Programme for Communication, Norhuda Salleh.
The discussion among others included offers by the Embassy of the United States of America in providing training, exchange and sharing of expertise in the field of communication for staff and students of UMS.
They then visited the Corporate Relations Department, where Weisert was interviewed live at the campus radio station KKFM in their segment ‘Zon Kampus’ by DJs Nizz and Alvin M. Y. – FL
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WEDNESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER – The Management of Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) gave assurance that the safety and welfare of new students will be given due attention.UMSKAL Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik said he had ordered all officers and employees responsible in student affairs to always maintain, supervise and monitor the safety and welfare of the new students.
“We will ensure the welfare of the students, including infrastructure are in good condition and safe for use,” he said.
He was speaking at a briefing for parents of new students of the 2014/2015 Academic Session at the Central Lecture Hall, UMSKAL.
Approximately 865 new students enrolled in UMS Labuan for the September academic session. – SS (fl)
Source: Azri Onn, UMSKAL
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WEDNESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER – The Housewives and Women Staff Club (KESUMBA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) invites its members and those interested to participate in the Sabah Women Writers Symposium 2014 to be held this 20 September.
The programme which include a discussion and question and answer concept is one of the highlight of the 2014 Women’s Day Celebration with the theme ‘Cetusan Penulis di Balik Ungkapan’.
Among the writers who will be present at the symposium are Dr. Asmiyati Amat, Azizah Hj. Itam, Dr. Hjh. Zaiton Hj. Ajamain and the nation’s leading novelist, Ramlee Awang Murshid.
Entry forms can be obtained through KESUMBA Facebook account at http://goo.gl/qkLrxK or call Lailah Elok at 013-8370910. Entrance is free and the closing date is on 8 September 2014 (Monday).
The Sabah Women Writers Symposium 2014 which will be held in collaboration with the Sabah Women’s Advisory Council and the Sabah Woman’s Affairs Department will be held at Dewan Amil Jaya, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Sabah branch. – ZMD (fl)
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WEDNESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER – The passion, commitment and cooperation shown by members of the Tenpin Bowling Club Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in organising the Open International Tenpin Bowling Championship received praises for successfully bringing together more than 100 local and foreign participants qualified to enter the finals.
More interestingly, this tournament was also participated by top names in bowling such as Mika Koivuniemi from Finland, Paeng Nepomuceno and Biboy Rivera from the Philippines and Wang Yu-ling from Taiwan.
The tournament, which began on 26 August ended on 31 August at the Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu in conjunction with Malaysia’s 57th Independence Day celebration and offered a total cash prize of RM240,850 as well as motorcycles and bicycles.
Two categories namely Graded, opened to local players and International Open for players who were qualified after the heats.
Organising Chairman, Awang Suhaizam said this international tournament was the first organised by the club and received overwhelming response especially from local bowling fans.
“The organising this time was in conjunction with UMS 20th years of establishment this year. Through the involvement of participants, we helped promote UMS to the community,” he said.
He added that the tournament was sanctioned by the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC), the Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) and the World Tenpin Bowling Association (WTBA).
He added that this tournament was also endorsed by the Malaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC), the Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) and the World Tenpin Bowling Association (WTBA).
“Due to the success and support, this tournament will be organised once in two years,” he added.
The tournament also received sponsorship from Sabah GWGFx BBH Group Sabah as the main sponsor and FADA Engineering and Asli Jati Engineering as co-sponsors.
As for the open category, Mika Koivuniemi emerged champion with a record of 2273 points and took home cash prize of RM24,000, while the Graded category was won by Sheridan Abd. Latiff who took home cash prize of RM12,000. – CD (fl)
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