The Covid19 Preparedness and Action Center (PKTC-19) together with the Occupational Safety and Health Center (PKKP) and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB) conducted an aedes mosquito breeding places eradication training programme at IPMB near here.

Also partaking in the programme was the Health Office here.

The event was attended by representatives of residential fellows, students and UMS campus cleaning contractors.

UMS PKKP director Professor Dr Khamisah Awang Lukman said that the programme is to train USM staff to identify the breeding grounds for aedes mosquitoes in public areas.

"This programme is also to train UMS staff on ways to correctly destroy the breeding ground," she said.

Khamisah added that the programme was an initiative of PKTC-19 and PKKP to help the Kota Kinabalu Health Office to control the risk of dengue infection at UMS campus.

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Science and Natural Resource Faculty (FSSA) has the opportunity to explore cooperation with Kibing Solar, a company from China.

Kibing Solar is a high technology company in research and development (R&D), production and sales of "photovoltaic glass" and the new energy industry.

FSSA Dean, Professor Dr Jualang Azlan Gansau said that this network of cooperation will cover industry players and also the community.

"Through the company registered in Sabah which is Sbh Kibing New Materials (M) Sdn Bhd, the industry company has stated its interest to form a cooperation with FSSA in the field of research, students mobility and also students industrial training.

"FSSA also expressed its interest to collaborate in providing language training which is in Mandarin, English and Malay to the alumni students from China and staff of Kibing Solar," he said in a statement.

Jualang informed that the matter is the content of discussions during the visit by representatives from Sbh Kibing Solar Materials (M) Sdn Bhd consisting of the human desource director Julia Wang human resource manager Zou Qiankun; and public relations director Eve Charlie to FSSA recently.

"Also discussed during the meeting was the role of the faculty in helping research with the expertise available as well as involvement in several departments in UMS such as the Confucius Institute, Industrial Collaboration and Involvement Centre, and internationalization and global involvement.

"Kibing Solar also hopes that the relationship between the two parties can be realized by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) and also a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in the near future," he said.

Present with the director of the Confucius Institute, Prof Dr Chong Khim Phin; Deputy Director of the Center for Collaboration and Industry Engagement, Dr Chin Pei Yee; Deputy Dean (Research and Innovation) FSSA, Associate Professor Dr Rodeano Roslee; and Deputy Dean (Student and Alumni Affairs), FSSA Associate Professor Dr Chee Fuei Pien

KOTA KINABALU – A delegation from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) consisting of Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) students (Cohort 2021/2024) and two senior lecturers, Dr. Mohd Faizal Madrim and Dr. Zulkhairul Naim Sidek Ahmad from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) visited the College of Public Health, University of the Philippines, Manila (CPH-UPM), and the Western Pacific Region Office of World Health Organisation (WHO) recently.

According to Mohd Faizal, the primary objective of this visit was to enhance the knowledge of the DrPH students on public health practises as well as programmes or services in public health that are being implemented in the Philippines and to share experiences, thoughts, or new ideas between the two universities.

“During the visit, the team engaged in various activities and discussions with the members of CPH-UPM, and the Western Pacific Region Office of WHO.

“The team had the opportunity to learn about the innovative public health programmes being implemented in the Philippines and the challenges faced in the implementation process, and also shared their experiences and ideas on public health practises in Malaysia,” he said.

He added that the two universities’ exchange of ideas and experiences resulted in fruitful discussions and the planning of future collaborative works.

“Both universities expressed interest in continuing to work together in the future to address public health issues that are common to both countries.

“In conclusion, the visit was successful in achieving its main objective of enhancing the knowledge of the DrPH students on public health practises as well as programmes or services in public health that are being implemented in the Philippines and sharing experiences, thoughts, or new ideas between the two universities,” said Mohd Faizal, who also hoping that this visit could sparked the idea for future collaborative projects.

KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Kasim Hj Mansor has reminded students to be vigilant and avoid risky activities during bad weather.

Kasim said UMS students and staff need to be aware of the current weather situation to avoid unwanted incidents.

"At the moment, heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms often occur in the evening resulting in several slippery roads while some areas were flooded.

 "Therefore, it is advisable to avoid any activities near rivers or near hills which could cause a landslide," he said in a statement recently.

Kasim also advised staff and students who live outside campus to always be careful when driving on the road.

He said many UMS staff reside in various districts while some travel back and forth for up to two hours every day.

"Last night (Monday) several areas in Penampang, Inanam and Kiulu were flooded while landslides were reported to have occurred in some areas.

"Therefore, if any staff members experience any emergencies, please contact the head of their respective department. At a time like this, safety is our priority," he said.

Kasim also reminded students to always stay alert and be careful to avoid unwanted incidents.

As the final exam of the 2022/2023 semester coincidentally falls during the raining season, he urged students who are affected by the flood to contact their lecturer, faculty management, Department of Student Affairs or the Student Representative Council.

"The university will always try to help the students while ensuring that no one drops out from taking the exam," he said.

The Malaysia Meteorological Department on Monday had issued a warning of continuous rainfall in Sabah and Sarawak until this Friday.

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are also expected to occur in the interior and west of Sabah in the afternoon and at night until Wednesday.