WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY – The debate team from the National Defence University Malaysia (UPNM) topped the 16^th Royal Debate when they emerged champion in the Malay Language Main Category Debate defeating Universiti Tun Hussein Malaysia  (UTHM) in the finals held at the Recital Hall (Dewan Resital) UMS.

At the competition, both teams debated on ‘Patriotism is Heritage’, with UPNM being the government and UTHM opposition.

The win saw UPNM taking home a cash prize of RM5,000 plus trophy, whilst UTHM received a cash prize of RM3,000.

The success of UPNM debate team was boosted further when their third debater, Wan Azizul Wan Zulkifli crowned the Best Debater bringing home a cash prize of RM1,000.

Host UMS won the Malay Language Young Category debate when they beat International Islamic University Malaysia (UIAM) to emerge champion, winning a cash prize of RM4,000 plus trophy. UMS debater, Mohd. Faisal Abd. Raub was adjudged the best debater taking home a cash prizeof RM1,000.

UIAM further outshone other teams in the English Language Main Category when it beat Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) to take home a cash prize of RM5,000. UIAM debater, Syed Saddiq Syed Abd Rahman also emerged as the best debater for this category.

However, in the English Language Young Category, they lost to UiTM, who also took the best debater award in the said category through Jasmine Ho. UiTM team won a cash prize of RM4,000 and a trophy whilst UIAM received a cash prize of RM2,000.

The prizes were presented by the Head of State, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr.) Haji Juhar Datuk Haji Mahiruddin. Also present were UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah and Chairman of the Malaysian Universities Debating Council (MADUM), Prof. Datuk Mizan Hitam. – MA (fl)

 

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WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY – Hotelier Club of Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting (FPEP) recently succeeded in realising a community service programme with the villagers and students of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sinua, Sook and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tulid Keningau.

Among the activities of the programme was decorating the classroom and library of SK Sinua, telematch games and giving motivational talks on the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) to Year Six students.

These activities were run entirely by the students of the Hospitality Programme which saw them fully applying their communication skills learned in the lectures.

The talk on the importance of education was also held for the villagers. It included explaining the importance of knowledge in improving their living standard.
 

Meanwhile at SMK Tulid, a motivational talk was given to Form Five students which was conducted by FPEP lecturer, Zuraidah Jamrin. The talk not only emphasised on the importance of examinations and the direction after the Malaysian Education Certificate (SPM), but also provided an introduction to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) as one of the best choice for secondary students.

Themed ‘Obimpoduli Yahai’ which meant ‘We Care’, the three-day programme aimed at giving educational exposure  to the interior communities. – SS (fl)


Source: Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting

 
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WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY – Debate Competition is a platform to uncover talents through the development of ideas besides being able to express ideas and arguments.

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said it can indirectly empower creative thinking and uplift the credibility of students as undergrads who have superior knowledge literacy.

“This is because debaters need to master certain knowledge and knowledge that are related to current issues. In addition, they also need to deepen their skills in public speaking. The arguments put forward should be thoughtful and supported by authentic facts. This combination would persuade the audience to believe on the ideas presented,” he said when delivering his speech at the finals of the 16^th Royal Debate Competition. Also present was the Chairman of the Malaysian Universities Debating Council (MADUM), Prof. Datuk Mizan Hitam.

Datuk Dr. Harun added, as an undergrad the desire to keep on learning and studying should always be within us and to practice what we have learned for the benefit of community and ourselves.

He further advised the undergrads who had the debating skills to always use the skills sensibly without  touching on sensitive issues that could affect harmony and prosperity of the nation.

“As Malaysians, being educated, knowledgeable and logical, we should bear the responsibility entrusted and together maintain peace and harmony in our country. Indirectly, we also help to produce a generation who are excellent, bright and with credibility,” he added.

Officiating the event was the Head of State, Tun (Dr.) Haji Juhar Datuk Haji Mahiruddin cum Chancellor of UMS. – SS (fl)

 

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RABU, 14 MEI -  Seramai 110 peserta menjayakan program Ceramah Kepenggunaan anjuran Kolej Kediaman Cemerlang Dinamik (CD) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) baru-baru ini.

 

Ceramah kerjasama Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri, Koperasi dan Kepenggunaan (KPDNKK) itu merupakan program yang julung kali seumpamanya dengan  melibatkan pelajar-pelajar Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Majakir, SMK Taman Tun Fuad, SMK Benoni dan SMK Sanzac selain para pelajar UMS sendiri.

 

Penganjurannya antara lain bertujuan memberi pendedahan kepada masyarakat khususnya mahasiswa universiti dan sekolah menengah tentang hak-hak sebagai pengguna dan cara tuntutan yang boleh dilakukan sekiranya berlaku kes penipuan dalam urus niaga.

 

Program selama tiga jam ini telah telah disampaikan dua penceramah jemputan melalui dua slot yang telah disediakan.

 

Penceramah pertama, Jahida Usok telah mengupas isu Tribunal Pengguna dengan menjelaskan secara terperinci peraturan dan hak pengguna untuk memfailkan tuntutan terhadap ganti rugi bagi kerugian yang ditanggung oleh pengguna.

 

Manakala, slot kedua disampaikan Penolong Pengarah KPDNKK, Kasim Anak Mana  yang telah menyampaikan ceramah berhubung isu penipuan terhadap pengguna khususnya dalam kalangan remaja yang sering menggunakan sistem online dalam urusan pembelian barangan.

 

Hadir sama, Timbalan Pengetua Kolej Kediaman CD, Dr. Puteri Haryati Megat Ahmad dan Felo Penyelaras, Kamsiah Budin. -SS

 

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