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Karnival kokum KimanisMONDAY, 19 MAY – In line with the implementation of the various transformation in conjunction with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 20th anniversary, the Curriculum and Student Development Centre (PKPP) launched a Premier Curriculum Carnival Programme with the Kimanis District community which ended last night.

The programme had been held at the Chancellor Hall (Dewan Canselor) yearly but this time at Kimanis, offering a variety of activities in the form of educational ones including community service.

The carnival programme Director, Ramli Arsi explained that almost a thousand UMS undergrads were involved throughout the three weeks of the programme.

“Among some of the activities organised includes sports programmes with the Kimanis community, educational activities with the children and host families involving 189 undergrads and 44 families.

“Also launched is a Tamu Carnival in collaboration with the Kg. Brunei, Kimanis Village Development and Security Committee at a site near the river which among others, to give UMS undergrads an opportunity to be exposed to UMS co-curricular programmes, as well as an opportunity for local communities to carry out their business of selling homemade cakes and delicacies made by the villagers themselves,” he added.

Meanwhile, UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah at the opening ceremony of the carnival also announced SMK Bongawan 2 as the adopted school of UMS.

He said the community programmes should be implemented on an on-going basis to ensure that UMS undergrads did not miss out in contributing to the rural communities.

“The University Community Engagement (UCE) Programme or community network programmes is actually the KPI for every public university in Malaysia to draw the undergrads and community closer.
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“Such programme is useful as it provides opportunities for undergrads to learn the local culture, it is also a form of escapade for the undergrads, to be outside of the campus and enjoy the village atmosphere besides the opportunity to interact with their peers and village community," he said.

The opening ceremony of the inaugural carnival held off-campus was officiated by the President of the Sabah Native Affairs and Assemblyman for Bongawan, Mohamad Alamin. – MA (fl)


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Ragbi JuaraMONDAY, 19 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Rugby team was recently crowned Champions of the Kota Kinabalu Champions League Division Two .

Held at the Sukma field, Kota Kinabalu, the finals saw UMS Team beating Kepayan Tigers with an aggregate of 22-7.

The victory paved the way for UMS team to step up to Division One of the Kota Kinabalu League next season.

It is also a history for the team that was strengthened by two Fijian students, when they became the first team to win the Kota Kinabalu Rugby League Division Two.

According to UMS Team Manager, Deidre Daryl Dasing, she and her team were pleased with their achievements not to mention the team’s ability to suppress their opponents to win the league and emerged champions in the Division Two.

In the next season, UMS will be joined by OSCA, UiTM, Sabah Warrior and KK Sharks in the Division One League. – SS (fl)

 
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ekspresi seniFRIDAY, 16 MAY – With features that included elements of acting, poetry, poem, visual, singing and music, Year 1 undergrads of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Writing field presented their creative abilities successfully in the Mind Expression Programme recently.

The programme conducted at the Theatrette Ahmad Nisfu, the School of Arts involved 80 undergrads divided into four groups based on their tutorial classes by a Tutor in the field of writing, Jasman Bandar.

The programme themed ‘Art Expression Smart Minds’ saw the first batch of Writing Subject undergrads presented a poetry performance which depicted real life story of undergrads in UMS, among them portraying the implementation of responsibilities and overcoming challenges to continue fighting to achieve success.

The second group presented the story of Mother’s Day, which taught audience to love and respect their parents. The story included element of moral values and teaching teenagers not to be easily influenced with negative culture surrounding them.

The third presentation entitled ‘If I Become Pig’ by staging skits with elements of satire and advice so as not to do as one pleases and to teach others not to be prejudiced of others regardless of race, religion, rank and position.

The fourth group performed the skit of ‘Bawang Merah dan Bawang Putih’, with the script creatively composed and made interesting when the actors were made up of men whilst the king was a woman. The story in this skit was to give lesson to the audience that for every action there would be a reaction.

In addition to fostering cooperation and the application of theoretical knowledge in the field of writing, the programme also aimed at boosting the morale and self-esteem and confidence of undergrads to express their views and acting in front of public, thus increasing the effectiveness of education conducted in UMS. - (fl)


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kimanisFRIDAY, 16 MAY – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Md Mansur today sent off about 200 participants of the Kg. Brunei Kimanis Papar UMS-SPRINT Community Networking Programme.

The programme was held in conjunction with the Premier Curriculum Carnival held every year organised by the Centre for Curriculum and Student Development (PKPP) UMS.

PKPP this year made a change when it was engaged with the local community through the host family programme with the theme ‘University-Community Engagement’.

According to Datuk Dr. Kasim, the co-curriculum carnival provided an opportunity for the undergrads to reach out to the community.

“The programme is able to introduce the local culture and tradition of Sabah to UMS undergrads who comes from Peninsular Malaysia,” he said.

kimanis2He added that local community involvement was also a new experience for the undergrads as an effort to produce competent graduates.

Participants were expected to carry out ‘mendadih’ (communal cooking activity) besides cultural performances and communal activity with the villagers.

The ceremony was expected to be officiated by the President of the Council of the Sabah Native Affairs and Bongawan Assemblyman, Mohamad Hj. Alamin. – ZMD (fl)

 
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FRIDAY, 16 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in collaboration with Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp) will organise EXPOSuRe 2014 on 20 – 21 May.

EXPOSuRe 2014 is a career expo, research and industry relationship that will accommodate lectures from leading industry figures, academic exhibitions, research, analysis and instrumentation, as well as direct interviews.

The two-day event will be held at the Main Lecture Hall 2 Complex, and is the first of its kind in Sabah involving 30 leading companies.

According to a statement issued by the organisers, the event will also be the point of meeting between university and industry to produce future collaborative programmes either locally or internationally.

Additionally, EXPOSuRe 2014 also opens up opportunities for students at Masters or Doctorate Level to get sponsorship and funding on academic research from the industry.

The statement added that the event will accommodate exhibitions on the 20th anniversary of UMS and Sector Focus Career Fair (SFCF) which focuses on the tourism sector, accounting, agriculture, oil, gas and energy.

SFCF is an initiative of TalentCorp Malaysia with the university to create a platform in efforts to give exposure to the students and graduates of the environment and career opportunities.

EXPOSuRe 2014 is expected to be officiated by the Deputy Chief Minister cum Minister of Industrial Development Sabah, Datuk Raymond Tan Shu Kiah. – ZMD (fl)
 

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