WEDNESDAY, 08 JANUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Residential College Cemerlang Dinamik (Kolej CD) had recently organised a programme on Excellence and Professionalism on Student Committee Leadership (JAKMAS) Public Higher Learning Institutions (IPTA) Sabah.

The programme was participated by 110 members of JAKMAS Residential Colleges UMS, Politeknik Kota Kinabalu and Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Kota Kinabalu branch which was held for three days at the Biro Tata Negara Kundasang Camp.

Head of Kolej CD, Dr. Mohamad Nizam when contacted said the programme was appropriate in efforts to strengthen the role of JAKMAS in helping their IPTA to care for the welfare of students staying in residential colleges.

He said it was also a way to sharpen and give exposure in self-esteem and leadership abilities thus answering to the call made by the government to produce competitive human capital who will inherit the country’s leadership in future.

Meanwhile, participants interviewed said the programme was beneficial in helping to carry out their responsibilities as JAKMAS representative at their respective residential colleges.

For participants from UMS Colleges, Khairul Azmi Mustafa, who was fortunate to have the opportunity to be able to join the programme which exposed him to the variety of leadership skill. He summed up that a leader should be fair and just.

Another participant from UMS, Mohamad Shuib Norudin expressed that the programme taught him how to be a leader with credibility and lasting. He also agreed that a leader should have an open mind.

A participant from Politeknik Kota Kinabalu, Nurul Ain Syazwani Gunggurod also agreed that the programme exposed them to be an effective leadership and hoped that such programme for IPTA be continued in future.

The programme was jointly organised by Council of Residential College Principals (MAPEK) UMS, Student Affairs Department and the Ministry of Education Malaysia, also featured a consultant, Prof. Adj. Dr. Noorhisham Mohd. Alwi.

The opening and closing ceremony was officiated by a representative of MAPEK UMS, Mat Usup Hj. Rasid. Also present were residential colleges’ heads of the respective IPTA. – SS (FL)

 

Source: Kolej CD


Media Division
Chancellery Department

TUESDAY, 07 JANUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Chairman of the Board of Directors (LPU), Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki bin Tun Azmi today advised UMS staff to continue in their efforts to bring the university to a higher level.

According to him, negative cultures like procrastination should not exist among educators and university administrators.

“Try to asses if we can put UMS better than other local universities before we compete with international universities,” he said.

In addition, he also suggested that each UMS academician must produce articles according to their respective disciplines to contribute to educational excellence in the country.

“If each academician could write at least an article a year, it would uplift UMS in the national and international levels,” he added.

He also advised UMS staff to change the old work culture to a fast moving and efficient work culture by placing clearer goals so that the vision and mission of the university can be achieved.

He was speaking at a meeting with academic staff of UMS at the Auditorium of UMS Postgraduate Studies Centre. – ZMD (FL)

 

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Chancellery Department

TUESDAY, 07 JANUARY – Sports Industry Division, Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) and Residential College Cemerlang Dinamik (Kolej CD) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently organised a Career Guidance Seminar in the Sports Industry. The event was held at the Main Lecture Halls (DKP) 4 and was supported by the Youth and Sports Department Sabah, UMS Residential College Heads (MAPEK) and the Student Affairs and Alumni Department UMS.

The talk started with an introduction of the sports industry by the KBS Sports Industry Divisional Secretary, Ibrahim Mohd Yusof. At the session, participants were exposed to the sports industry world statistics and career opportunities.

The following session was conducted by the Sports Marketing Consultant, Zulkifli Shahari. He was the Assistant General Manager Sports Marketing Telekom Malaysia Berhad and shared his experience in soliciting for sponsors and the rules of private companies in making decision on sponsorship for sports.

The final session was conducted by sports marketing icon, Muhamed Shafique Mohamad Iqbal. He was in the process of bidding for the speed boat racing competition in Malaysia and had touched on business opportunities in sports.

Meanwhile, Head of Kolej CD, Dr. Mohamad Nizam Hj. Nazarudin hoped that the course would be a platform for students to know more about career opportunities and potential towards the development and advancement the sporting industry. He was confident that the participants would be able to grasp the explanation given and knowledge especially the career prospects in sports.

The official closing ceremony was done by the Director of Youth and Sports Department Sabah, Datuk Haji Mohd Dahali Haji Matsin. In his speech, he said that emphasis was given to the opportunities in the sports industry especially in Sabah.

He added that his department would continue to cooperate with Kolej CD UMS in organising courses such as this in future. Datuk Haji Mohd Dahali presented certificate of attendance to the 110 participants who had participated in the seminar. – SS (FL)

 
Source: Kolej CD

 
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Chancellery Department

MONDAY, 06 JANUARY – Chief Minister cum Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the Healthy Exercise Programme which was held in conjunction with this year’s celebration of Maulidur Rasul was an innovation in efforts to strengthen ties and cultural cooperation among the community.

He said, through such innovation, Maulidur Rasul which was celebrated each year no longer focus on religious programmes but also included health programmes such as exercise which was participated by people from all walks of life.

“Health is very important not only for religious purposes but also to fulfil the responsibilities and duties entrusted to us efficiently and effectively,” he said.

He said this in his speech which was read by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Haji Mohd. Arifin Haji Mohd. Arif at the Healthy Exercise Programme held in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul 1435H celebration at UMS Sports Complex.

Earlier, UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said the programme was fitting to ease any tension faced by students as UMS was in the midst of the semester exams.

“To all UMS students, besides being busy in preparation for the exams, don’t forget the Almighty. Ask for His blessings for a clear mind and soul,” he added.

The Healthy Exercise Programme was organised by the Dakwah Foundation of Malaysia (YADIM) in collaboration with Bank Muamalat and the Student Affairs and Alumni Department (HEP) UMS and successfully assembled 1435 participants consisting of staff and students of UMS. – ZMD (FL)