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helmet hepTUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students are urged to always abide to traffic rules to ensure road safety.

According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni UMS, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr Kasim Md Mansur, road users especially students who are riding motorbikes should be mindful of the rules and regulations to avoid from unwanted tragedies.

“Students should also steer clear of unhealthy activities such as illegal motorcycle racing besides ensuring that their helmets are worn correctly and is according to SIRIM safety standards,” he said this when officiating at the Correct Wearing of Helmet Campaign held at Anjung Siswa Student Affairs Department (HEP), UMS. Also present was the Director of Road Safety Department Sabah (JKJR), Herdiansah Abdul Karim and staff of HEP.

Earlier, Herdiansah in his welcoming speech said that the organising of the safety awareness programme for motorcyclists and their pillion rider was timely and should be increased from time to time in efforts to reduce the rate of road accidents in the country.

He also announced a collaboration initiative between JKJR and the Student Representative Council (MPP) which will be implemented in the near future.

The programme which was jointly organised by JKJR, HEP Department and SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. also witnessed the handing over and use of helmets to motorcyclists comprising UMS staff and students. – FL

 
By Salbinous Saribun

 
                                                                                                            Chancellery Department

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ZeroTBWorldKoreaSPU2MONDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER – A ceremony to mark the launching of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Community Tuberculosis Centre (CTC), Tuberculosis Research Unit and Zero TB World Korea Programme was held at the Galeri, Chancellery Building, UMS today. It was organised in collaboration with UMS TB Research Unit, Zero TB Korea and the Sabah State Health Department.

Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah when officiating at the function said that steps should be taken to help bring down TB cases in Sabah.

“Tuberculosis or TB is a contributor to infectious disease and a major cause of death worldwide,” he said.

He said there were 22,710 cases of TB reported and of this amount, a total of 4,426 or 19% of cases were detected in Sabah and is the highest compared to other states in Malaysia.

Earlier, the Dean of the School of Medicine (SPU), Prof. Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin stressed that it was important to have close links with the District Officers, Hospitals and Regional Health Care Provider in the fight to eradicate TB.

At the press conference after the function, representatives from Zero TB World Korea clarified that Sabah was their pioneer overseas project with cash allocation including a van, equipment, medicines and trainings. A mobile x-ray was also planned and will be included in their next project.

Also present at the function was Dr. Richard Avoi of the Sabah State Health Department; delegates from Zero TB World Korea led by the Secretary-General Park Sam-bong; representatives from Community Chest of Korea led by Lee Sang-ik; representatives from Korea Foundation of International Healthcare (KOFIH) led by their Secretary-General, Sir Won-seok and Pn. Dyg. Rukiah Awg Amit, UMS Head Librarian.

 
By Feria Lee

Chancellery Department
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sungai petagasMONDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER – Efforts to conserve and care for the cleanliness of our rivers from being polluted would be a futile one if the local community themselves are not concerned with playing their part.

Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Yahya Hussin said the cleanliness of rivers should be given attention as the source from river water was needed for our daily use.

“Development is one of the causes of river pollution, thus the community should upgrade rivers especially at Putatan area as this would set an example because care would be given towards its cleanliness amidst all the development,” he said.

He said this at the Upgrading and Conserving of Lobster Phase Three and Awareness Campaign of Local Community Towards the Importance of Petagas River organised by the Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB), UMS at the Community Hall, Petagas.

He also praised the efforts initiated by UMS in helping and sharing knowledge with the community around Petagas on the cleanliness of rivers. He added that Petagas River would ‘die’ due to pollution if conservation efforts of the river was not preserved and continued.

Five villages received lobster seeds from UMS; there were Kampung Contoh, Kampung Muhibah, Kampung Peringatan, Kampung Petagas and Kampung Tengah Padang.

Also present at the event were the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah; Project Chairman, Prof. Datin Seri Panglima Dr. Ann Anton and IPMB Director, Prof. Dr. Saleem Mustafa. – FL

 
By Mohd Affzanizam Mohd Amin
 
                                                                                                                                                                   Chancellery Department

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David teoMONDAY, 23 SEPTEMBER – A forum with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metrowealth International Group (MIG), David Teo which was held at the Dewan Resital, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was held recently and received tremendous response especially from UMS students and local creative arts practitioners.

The forum was part of the School of Arts’ (SPS) efforts to link with various creative industries through the SPS Industry Partnership Programme.

According to David Teo, further discussions with UMS will be held in Kuala Lumpur soon and a collaboration between the two parties would start by the end of this year.

“MIG sees UMS has matured and engaged many students. Verbally, we have already accepted this collaboration with UMS. If we can expedite the working paper then we can accelerate this collaboration,” he reiterated.

According to David the aim of this collaboration was also seen as contributing to the development of human capital which will include Sabahans overall.

Earlier, the Programme Coordinator, Dr. Zairul Anuar Md. Dawam said, the collaboration between SPS and MIG will involve the exchange and sharing of expertise between lecturers and industries and the opportunity for SPS students to do their internship at MIG.

At the programme, MIG also screened on complimentary basis two of their new movies, Adnan Sempit 3 featuring Shaheizy Sam and Intan Ladyana, and Paku Pontianak. – FL
 
By Faezah Mohamad Dun
 
Chancellery Department
 
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Larian 7kFRIDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Recreation Club (KRUMS) will be joining in the 7K Charity Run jointly organised by Sutera Harbour Resort and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), tomorrow.

According to a statement issued by KRUMS, the run which covers seven kilometres will start and end at the Sutera Harbour Tennis Court.

The run will be flagged off by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Datuk Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan at 5.17 pm.

The 7K Charity Run had named Special Olympics Sabah and Sabah Thalassaemia Association as recipients to the proceeds of this run.

Traditionally, this run is held in the month of July but had to be rescheduled this year due to the fasting month and other celebrations which was held in August and September. - FL

 
By Salbinous Saribun
 
                                                                                                                                                                  Chancellery Department

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