WEDNESDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER – The School of Social Sciences (SSS), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) took a proactive role in organising a forum recently entitled ‘Malaysia Day Discussion’ in conjunction with the 50^th year formation of Malaysia.

The programme which was in collaboration with the Promotion of Human Rights Movement (PROHAM) and UMS Kadazandusun Chair had created a room for discussion for both UMS staff and students to share their ideas especially in the development of the state.

Issues such as overall development of human capital, the vision of Sabah and human rights were discussed between the panel and those who were present.

According to the Dean of SSS, Prof. Dato’ Hj. Mohd. Hamdan Adnan, this forum hopes to find solutions to the issues raised.

“Accurate reporting by the media is important to help the community know their rights as sons of the soil,” he added.

The forum featured PROHAM Chairman, Tan Sri Simon Sipaun; Dean of SSS, Prof. Dato’ Hj. Mohd. Hamdan Adnan; UMS Kadazandusun Chair, Prof. Dr. Jacqueline Pugh-Kitingan and the Head of International Relations Programme, Suzalie Mohamad as the panel with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Ethnic Research Institute Head Fellow, Datuk Dr. Denison Jayasooria as the moderator. – FL

 

By Faezah Mohamad Dun

 

TUESDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER – The Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah urged researchers to focus more on strategic areas with potential to add value and contribute to the nation’s development, especially Sabah.

He said, UMS will prioritise research in the agriculture and tourism sector adding that the marine industry in Sabah’s economy structure was also given special attention in the university’s research agenda.

“I hope all research and development efforts in producing innovative products will be continued because this not only helps elevate the university’s performance but also contribute towards the development of the nation,” he said.

He said this in his speech at the official closing ceremony of the Research and Innovation Competition (PEREKA) 2013 at the Lecture Hall 2 Complex, UMS.

The ceremony was officiated by the Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Kamarlin Ombi who represented the Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun.

A signing ceremony to commercialise feed supplements for chicken was also held. The agreement involved UMS with Syarikat Mukti Bina Sdn Bhd and UMS with Maya B. Farm, a farming company based in Brunei Darussalam.

PEREKA 2013 saw a total of 215 entries for the research category and 152 entries for the innovation category. Of the number, 11 research won the gold medal award under the research category, whilst 42 gold medals were won in the innovation category. – FL


By Mohd. Affzanizam Mohd Amin
Photo: Ernest Berinus

 
                                                                                                            Chancellery Department

 

 

SATURDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER – The School of Arts (SPS) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will be organising a film forum with well-known Malaysian film producer, David Teo who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metrowealth International Group (MIG), on 21 September 2013 (Saturday) at 9.00 am at the Dewan Resital, UMS.

The forum with the renowned film producer who has produced such films as Jangan Pandang Belakang, Bini-biniku Gengster, Adnan Sempit and many more is part of SPS’ efforts in creating links with industries through SPS Industry Partnership Programme.

Programmes such as these helps SPS to design their collaboration programmes such as the exchange and sharing of expertise between lecturers and those who are directly involved in the creative industry as a win-win situation and to ensure that SPS students’ opportunities are always open to trainings at prolific art organisations thus competing with other higher learning institutions graduates in the job market.

Dr. Zairul Anuar Md. Dawam, the Programme Coordinator said this special forum with David Teo and theatre buffs would enable sharing of ideas and challenges in the film or business industry. He added that this prominent film producer kept an open attitude in voicing his opinion in some film issues. Among them were his objection on the removal of entertainment duty returns to producers, selling of new films at Astro First and must play scheme. These will be discussed openly at the forum.

A day before the forum which is 20 September 2013 (Friday), two films entitled Adnan Sempit 3 starring Shaheizy Sam and Intan Ladyana, and Paku Pontianak produced by MIG will be shown for free at Dewan Resital at 4.00 pm and 8.00 pm respectively.

Dr. Zairul also hope that theatre enthusiasts would attend this forum which is free of charge, to learn more about the strategies and secrets of business which has made MIG a major film producer in Malaysia and still standing strong to this day. MIG has produced various genre of films and experienced several declines in local box-office collections, nevertheless they never wavered but continue producing local films.

Those who are interested in joining this programme with David Teo are welcomed and admission is free. Please contact the School of Arts at 088-320000 extension 2213 (Ms Shanty) or 2707 (Dr. Zairul). - FL

 
Source: The School of Arts

                                                                                                                                                                   Chancellery Department