THURSDAY, 22 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is committed to serve the country through high quality research and competitive graduates.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah, the rapid development of infrastructure would demand human capital who have better skills and knowledge towards forming the country into a developed nation.

Thus, he urged all students to be more proactive in organising students programmes to nurture their abilities and as a reserve for the working world.

“I fully support the involvement of students in the programmes organised by the Department of Student Affairs in efforts to improve their soft skills,” he said in his speech during the Student Affairs and Alumni Appreciation Night (MAHEPA) recently.

At the ceremony, Datuk Dr. Harun also presented awards to students who excelled in individual and group categories.

For the individual, the recipients were Saripuddin Mappiasi (Outstanding Student Leader), Khairul Azmi Mustafa (Residential College Excellent Leader), Azieyana Aziz (School Association Excellent Leader), Nurlina Arappe (Excellent Volunteer), Chong Kai Chern (Creative and Innovative Student), Irwan @Edwan Abo Arbaee (Arts and Culture Excellent Student), Muhamad Anas Ahmad Siati (Hopeful Leader), and Lim Kai Wai (Entrepreneurship Student).

Meanwhile, HEPA Special Award was won by the President of the Student Representative Council (MPP) 2013/2014 Session, Fandyi Sanizan Jurup.

As for the team category, Student Mentor Partner Club UMS received the Best Student Organisation Programme, JAKMAS Kolej AB (Best JAKMAS Management), Business and Economics Students’ Association (Best Student School Association Management), Lentera Tari (Best Team Work), Ace Team (Creative and Innovative Best Student Group), Grup Teater Lab UMS (Arts and Culture Best Group) and ENACTUS group which won the Best Student Entrepreneurship Group.

Also present were member of the Board of Directors UMS, Dr. Hj. Mohd. Kassim Hj. Ibrahim including Principal and Senior Officers of the university. – ZMD (fl)

 

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THURSDAY, 22 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said the development and application of technology in society had changed the landscape of communication and the job search scenario.

“The use of technology has enabled us to explore the opportunities offered in the job market more easily,” he said at the closing ceremony of the Student Career, Research and Industry Linkages (EXPOSuRe) 2014 yesterday.

His speech was read by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Prof. Dr. Shariff Abd. Kadir Omang Al-Haj.

Hence, he said, graduates should take advantage of technology to find the best and suitable job for them.

“The development of technology has made networking with industries and job seekers closer and facilitate all parties involved,” he added.

Meanwhile, Datuk Dr. Harun also praised the involvement of Talent Corporation (TalentCorp) Malaysia in organising the expo which had attracted more than 300 visitors including UMS students and the general public
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THURSDAY, 22 MAY – In conjunction with the of Israk and Mikraj events of Prophet Muhammad SAW on 27 Rejab, equivalent to Gregorian calendar 27 May, the Mosque and Islamic Affairs Unit (UHEIM) UMS held a talk on the definition of the wisdom of the Great Prophet Muhammad SAW Israk Mikraj at UMS Mosque.
 

The talk was delivered by Head of UHEIM, Dr. Muhammad Suhaimi Taat had brought those present to deepen the secrets and sacredness of the Prophet on the Israk Mikraj event.
 

“Israk Mikraj was a sacred journey and it was then that Prophet Muhammad received the mandate to perform the five daily prayers. These prayers become the very essence of Israk Mikraj,” he said.
 

He explained further that prayers are obligatory to all Muslims and have unique features compared to other religious obligatory duties.
 

He added that prayers that were done whole-heartedly would prevent any detestable actions which would diminish Muslim faith.
 

“Remember, all practices, whether good or bad will still get what they deserved for their actions,” he concluded. – SM (fl)

 
 

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WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY – Eldy Sham Irlon and Laura Simon were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 2014 last night, at the Sports Award Ceremony held at 1Borneo Grand Ballroom.

Both were selected as recipients of the awards for their outstanding achievement in their field of sport.

For Eldy, his prowess in the 400 meter hurdles was to be proud of. His achievement in snatching gold in the Higher Education Sports Championship (SUKIPT) 2014 and another gold in the Malaysian Universities Sports Competition (MASUM) 2014, besides being the Sportsman at Inter-UMS schools had qualified him to win this award.

Laura’s agility in the Epee Fencing event made her the only female athlete to qualify for the Sportswoman award. She was the gold medalist of the event in SUKIPT 2014, Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA), Hong Kong Open and Shenzen Open.

Both received a trophy, blazer, certificate and cash prize of RM1,000 each.

In the meantime, the KATA UMS Women team was hailed as the Best Team award recipient, whilst Jesyntha Chong Yee Shim won the Coach of the Year award.

The Hopeful Sportsman and Hopeful Sportswoman went to Cheong Pui Siong and El Said Abdul Aziz respectively.

The award presentation ceremony  was officiated by the Youth and Sports Minister Sabah, Datuk Hj. Tawfiq Datuk Seri Panglima Hj. Abu Bakar Titingan. Also present were UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah; Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj. Kasim Hj. Md Mansur and the Director of UMS Sports Centre, Mohd. Asyraff Fong Abdullah. – SS (fl)

 

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