WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL – Undergrads under the Faculty of Business Economics and Accounting programme, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will be organising a community programme at Kampung Sinua Sook, Keningau starting tomorrow.

Speaking in a statement, lecturer and Programme Coordinator, Juliana Anak Langgat said; the location of community service was at the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sinua and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tulid Keningau.

“It, among others create opportunities for all undergrads to experience real life living in rural areas as well as train them to apply knowledge and to foster effective communication techniques to the community,” she said in the statement.

Obviously, the programme will be filled with motivational talks for Year Six students who will be sitting for the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) or Primary School Assessment Test this year.

“In addition, all undergrads will clean and decorate SK Sinua classrooms and library. I believe these activities will inspire the rural students to raise their own education standard,” she added.

Meanwhile, the ‘Yahai Obimpoduli’ Programme statement also said that a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or Malaysian Education Certificate motivational session at SMK Tulid would be organised focussing on upper secondary school students to shape their direction after finishing formal schooling.

Thus, the three-day programme welcomed sincere donations in the form of stationery, books and teaching aids that are appropriate with the syllabus of the primary and secondary schools.

All contributions can be directed to the Publicity Committee, Mohammad Radfizul Radzali at 013-8916343. – ZMD (fl)

 

Source : Faculty of Business , Economics and Accounting

 

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WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL – Various programmes were held in conjunction with Undergrads Day recently which was organised by Residential College Cemerlang Dinamik (Kolej CD).

Among the focus was a cooking competition in collaboration with ADABI and Petronas.

There were also sessions on skin care and beauty with Mary Kay and Zumba, besides a health talk by Herbalife.

The programme, held for the first time was intended by Kolej CD to recognise the role of women in national development.

The closing ceremony was done by the Minister of Community Development and Consumer Affairs, Datuk Hajah Jainab Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Ahmad Ayid. She was also chosen to be the first recipient for Kolej CD Women Personality. – SS (fl)

 
Source: Kolej CD

 
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WEDNESDAY, 30 APRIL – President of the Student Representatives Council (MPP) of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Fandyi Sanizan Jurup emerged champion in the Public Speaking Competition organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports recently.

With the title ‘1Malaysia Basic Formation of a Nation’, Fandyi captured the hearts of the judges and brought home the top prize money of RM500, trophy and certificate.

He will also represent Sabah at the national competition held at the Youth Festival in the Federal Territory of Putrajaya, 24–27 May 2014.

The second and third placings were won by Wan Zainudin Aspar and Mohd Fadli respectively from the Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Wan received a cash prize of RM300, trophy and certificate while Fadli received RM200, trophy and certificate.

Meanwhile, when contacted by reporters, Fandyi expressed his gratefulness with the results.

“This success could not be achieved without the support of the university, particularly from the Department of Student Affairs and Alumni,” said Fandyi who hails from Ranau.

He was determined to bring honour to UMS again at the national competition.

“I need the support of friends. I need your prayers,” he concluded. – SS (fl)



Photo : Sabah Youth Council

 
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TUESDAY, 29 APRIL – A group of 20 undergrads from the School of Arts (SPS) consisting of 10 who majors in Theatre under the Creative Arts Programme and 10 in Writing became pioneers in promoting theatre in education when the Theatre in Education Programme Tuaran District Level was launched for the first time recently.

The group under the supervision of SPS lecturer, Haji Shahrifuddin Zainal launched the programme at a Joint Workshop Between Undergrads and the Community at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK)Taman Ria Tuaran.

Themed ‘Art For Life’, the undergrads were required to enrol in the Theatre in Education course which is compulsory and successfully organised a special production called ‘Rezak Production’ at this workshop. The undergrads also applied theatre games as a tool and and one of the ways to teach children to learn. Many benefits were derived through theatre games; among them were that students would be more daring to communicate, be honest, think creatively and critically.

This first workshop was held in the Tuaran District and were well-received by students from six schools, in addition to gaining strong support from parents, teachers, education officials and school principals. According to the Principal of SMK Taman Ria Tuaran, Tuan Hj Said Andong, workshops such as this should be carried out more often to have an impact on the students especially those who will be sitting for their examinations.

One of the workshop participants, Marcellus Nicholsonn Sanai gave a positive comment on the organisation of the workshop. “This programme gives me inspiration in guiding me to achieve success in life and it would be great if this theatre games be extended to enable participants to appreciate the value of each game,” he said.

This art-based workshop indirectly motivated students to learn the science of life such as interacting with each other, creative and critical thinking skills and to teach students how to solve problems in the fastest way. - (fl)



Source : Siti Badariah Zainon , SPS

 

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