MONDAY, 17 JUNE – KKFM once again was in the spotlight among media and local arts enthusiasts through the Media and Celebrity Futsal held at the Yayasan Sabah Futsal Arena.  Now in its third year, this event saw 17 teams taking part in the programme organised by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Campus Radio yesterday.

The programme was attended by the Vice-Chancellor of this EcoCampus University, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah who described the event as a good platform to enhance closer rapport with the community especially the media and local arts enthusiasts.

“This is a good programme, not only is it a healthy activity but it also enhance closer rapport amongst us; UMS always support such programme,” he said in his speech where he later presented prizes to the winners.  He also recorded his highest appreciation to all parties involved in the organising of the programme.

In the championship, Clown Team Sabah emerged champion for the male category after beating Pentarama team at the finals with a score of 2-0 through penalty kicks.  Pentarama had to be satisfied with second placing, while the third place went to New Sabah Times team.

For the female category, Clarice team emerged champion when they collected the highest points, followed by the team from the Sabah Cultural Board and KKFM FC third placing.  Also joining in the competition were Utusan Borneo, Frontman Company, BPK FC, Online FC besides other teams. – FL

Source: Ignasius Ryas, KKFM

WEDNESDAY, 12 JUNE – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Museum is closed for renovation works. According to the Museum Curator Mohd. Hilmey Saili, the EcoCampus University’s Museum will be closed until 21 June and will be in operation again starting 24 June 2013.

All applications to visit the museum will have to be put on hold to ensure that the renovation works go on smoothly. He apologised for the inconvenience caused.

UMS Museum was built in 2003 and displays historical materials. Since its inception, it has received many visitors especially primary and secondary school students. - FL

By: Salbinous Saribun
                                                                                         Information and Media Section, Corporate Relations Division

TUESDAY, 11 JUNE – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) creates history when it signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) to collaborate with Wako University of Tokyo, Japan. With the signing of the memorandum, it marks the bonding of two higher learning institutions in both countries in the field of education and research.

Speaking at the function, Wako University President, Prof. Dr. Tatsuo Ito said, the memorandum not only opens a new chapter to the cordial relationship between UMS-Wako but also emphasises on the trust given to this EcoCampus University on Japanese education and research.

“This signing of memorandum with UMS is timely with Wako University’s intention to increase cooperation in the field of education and research. It covers exchange of students and academic staff, collaboration of publishing and academic information and professional development cooperation and community programmes.

“I believe this cooperation will strengthen the existing relationship and will contribute to the development of both institutions globally,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni UMS, ACP (K) Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj. Kasim Hj. Md. Mansur in his reply speech recorded his highest appreciation to all staff and students of Wako University for their involvement in ensuring the success of the signing ceremony.

He said the cooperation would give high impact and benefits especially to UMS students in the field of business and economy, humanities, cultural and cocurricular activities.

“UMS is proud of this collaboration and hopes that it would be a platform for various future collaboration,” Datuk Dr. Kasim added. Also present to witness the signing ceremony was the Deputy President of Wako University, Prof. Dr. Toshio Umehara and UMS Senior Lecturer, Dr. Khairul Anuar Mohamad.

In another development, the UMS delegation had made a working visit to the Hirayama Ikuo Volunteer Center (WAVOC), Waseda University Japan. The delegation was welcomed by the Executive Director of Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Nobuyuki Kamiya; WAVOC Managing Director, Takashi Togawa and WAVOC Head of Volunteer Projects, Assoc. Prof. Yukino Iwao. They were then given a talk on volunteer projects and student exchange conducted globally by WAVOC such as Korea, Rwanda, Vietnam, Tanzania, Kenya and Malaysia.

Among the noticeable projects was the Borneo Project which covers aspects of educational assistance and immigrant issue in Sabah. Datuk Dr. Hj. Kasim then suggested the establishment of a volunteer project UMS-Waseda under the purview of the Student Council of UMS. – FL

Source: Student Affairs Department
                                                                                                                       Information and Media Section, Corporate Relations Division