Official Launch of Nutrition Month Malaysia 2025
19 June 2025 | Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, UMS

The Nutrition Month Malaysia (NMM) event at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is more than just a nutrition education and promotion campaign. It serves as an important hands-on learning platform for our students, especially those in the Nutrition Program.

Throughout the event, students not only apply the knowledge they have gained but also get involved in creating educational materials, managing programs, practicing professional communication, and—most importantly—developing value-based leadership and making a social impact.

These activities provide students with valuable opportunities to develop various soft skills, aligning with UMS’s vision of producing graduates who are competitive, ethical, socially responsible, and focused on holistic health and wellbeing.

The program also highlights the role of the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition in showcasing the university’s expertise in nutrition, not only through research and teaching but also through active community advocacy and collaboration with multiple sectors.

The event was attended by YB Datuk Ts. Mustapha Sakmud, Deputy Minister of Higher Education; YBhg. Professor Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Mansor, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah; and YBrs. Professor Ts. Dr. Hasmadi Mamat, Dean of the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition.

Research Collaboration Discussion between FSMP UMS & Sazarice Sdn. Bhd. Towards Innovation in Local and Imported Rice Products

Kota Kinabalu, 12 June 2025 – The Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition (FSMP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah, received a courtesy visit from the Chief Operating Officer of Sazarice Sdn. Bhd., Mr. Hamidy Masbak, along with the company’s delegation to discuss the potential for research collaboration in the development of products based on both local and imported rice.

The strategic discussion session was chaired by the Dean of FSMP, Prof. Ts. Dr. Hasmadi Mamat, together with Dr. Jumardi Roslan (Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Alumni) and Ts. Dr. Ahmad Hazim Abdul Aziz, who serves as the Research Project Leader.

The discussion focused on exploring science-based innovations in producing sustainable and competitive food products, aligned with market needs and the national food industry development aspirations.

This collaboration is seen as an important stepping stone in strengthening strategic university-industry networks and enhancing high-impact research in the field of food and nutrition.

FSMP extends its deepest appreciation to Sazarice for their willingness and commitment in making this initiative a success.