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spps bolajaringTHURSDAY, 30 MAY – The School of Education and Social Development (SPPS) emerged champion at the just concluded Inter-school Netball League Championship in Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

SPPS team consisted of Sports Science students headed by former Johor state netball player, Nurmasaini Mazlan. At the finals held at UMS Sports Complex, SPPS team defeated the team from the School of Business and Economics (SPE) with 9-4 points thus snatching the challenge trophy, medals and hamper.

The deciding game for third place saw the School of Engineering and Information Technology (SKTM) beat the team from the School of Arts Studies (SPS) with 9-3 score. Earlier at the semi-finals, SPPS beat SKTM with a total point of 8-2, whilst SPE beat SPS with a score of 11-8.

At the start, the championship involved a 3 team league that saw Sport Science students representing SPPS won the Group A match whilst SKTM took the title in the Group B and SPE in Group C. These three teams won all matches in their respective groups.

In the meantime, Sport Science lecturer, Dr. Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin said that he was satisfied and proud with the SPPS team for retaining the title every year in the netball sports league. He added that the netball development programme should be intensified in UMS by involving more students to this sport.

9 teams which represented their own schools took part in this Inter-school Netball League Championship which was held over 2 weeks. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni (HEPA) UMS, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj. Kasim bin Hj. Md. Mansur officiated and gave away the prizes at the closing ceremony of the championship. - FL

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msm asasisainsWEDNESDAY, 29 MAY – A total of 181 new Science Foundation students had enrolled themselves starting 27 May for the 2013/2014 session.

The students were holders of the Malaysian Examination Certificate (SPM) who were then involved with the Orientation Week for the session 2013/2014 which was conducted over three days.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah while officiating the closing ceremony of the Orientation Week urged the new students to quickly and creatively adapt themselves to the new campus environment. He said the new learning schedule was packed and the short holiday stint in between semester breaks within a year would need students to be well disciplined in their endeavour to seek knowledge.

“Students need to discipline themselves, be smart and creative in searching for extra notes and in time management. Besides that, students should practice group learning culture and to be bold in meeting up with their lecturers,” he said. His speech text was read by his representative, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Baba Musta, the Dean of the School of Science and Technology.

Meanwhile, the Director of the Preparatory Centre for Science and Technology (PPST), Dr. Sazmal Effendy Arshad said that they will monitor their students throughout their study period through mentoring. Students would be able to discuss and share their doubts pertaining to studies or personal matters with their mentor.

“The appointed mentor will try to advice and guide the new students in solving their problems. With this, PPST will be able to monitor the students’ development and indirectly build a close rapport between the students and staff of PPST,” he said.

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karnival kerjaya1MONDAY, 27 MAY – The organising of the Undergrads and Career Carnival 2013 at the Palm Square, Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu on 25-26 May had given exposure and basic training to students in grabbing available career prospects.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said the carnival which was themed ‘Shine and Get Hired’ not only had career exhibitions from over 30 government and private agencies but also interviews by selected agencies.

“Among the targets of the carnival was that at least 60% of UMS students who attended the interviews would be employed by the agencies concerned that conducted the interview. Hence, to all students who attended the carnival, be bold in getting a wider scope of career opportunities,” he stressed. He said this at the opening of the event which was officiated by the Assistant Minister of the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry Datuk Hajjah Azizah Datuk Seri Panglima Hj. Mohd. Dun.

Datuk Azizah in her opening speech said that the carnival was important in chanelling useful information especially to women because according to statistics the percentage of working women was only at 40 but the number of female students at institutions of higher learning stood at 60 percent. She said this was because many women do not return to the workforce once they had delivered or had children.

“A forum touching on women and career has also been included in this programme. I hope this would give exposure and attracts women to join the working world. Women’s contributions toward the improvement of the nation’s economy is vital as it would cover 50% of the whole contributions,” she added.

Also present at the event was the Deputy Secretary-General (Strategic) Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, Datuk Harjeet Singh Hardeev Singh; the Director of NAM Institute for the Empowerment of Women Malaysia (NIEW), Tan Sri Datuk (Dr.) Rafiah Salim; and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni) UMS, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj. Kasim Hj. Md. Mansur. - FL

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apresiasi lpu1TUESDAY, 28 MAY – UMS Board of Director’s first Chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Hamid Egoh retires after serving the university for more than 18 years thus giving way to the new Chairman Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki Tun Azmi to take over the helm.

The handing over of duties was done in an appreciation dinner held for the immediate past Chairman at the Grand Ballroom Pacific Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu.

In his speech, Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Hamid said that he was confident UMS would enter into a new era under the new Board of Directors management.

He added that the objective plans brought about by the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah will put UMS at the forefront in the field of Research and Development (R&D) in future.

Meanwhile, UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said the former Chairman was a leader with vast experience and had contributed much to UMS.

“We pray that Allah SWT will bless Tan Sri and his family, that he would have a long life and good health added with greater knowledge for the good of religion, race and the nation,” he said.

Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Hamid Egoh was appointed the Chairman of UMS Board of Directors on 26 January 1995 and his last day of service was on 22 April 2013.  He had contributed immensely to the development of UMS.

Also present at the function was the new Chairman, Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki Tun Azmi, Principal and Senior Officers of the university including the second Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohd. Noh Dalimin. - FL

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Mabul TurtleFRIDAY, 24 MAY – A turtle conservation programme in conjunction with World Turtle Day 2013 celebration was held at Mabul Island, Semporna and received good response from locals and foreigners.

The two-day programme was a collaboration effort among Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment and the Sabah Tourism Board through Sabah Parks and the Widllife Department and Uncle Chang’s Sipadan Mabul Dive Lodge.

Asisstant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Pang Yuk Ming said the turtle conservation programme was a small product which would attract tourists to that area especially to the districts of Semporna, Tawau, Kunak and Lahad Datu.

“Turtle species are touristic icons which should be appropriately developed because Sabah is known worldwide for its diving centre activities,” he said to newsmen after launching the programme which was participated by volunteers from in and outside the country. According to him, his ministry supports the efforts in turtle conservation as it is seen to be able to increase public’s awareness towards the sustainability of turtle population in Sabah.

Meanwhile, Senior Lecturer at UMS Borneo Marine Research Institute, Dr. Pushpa M. Palaniappan said about 700 green turtles and hawksbill turtle were tagged for the purpose of research around the areas of Mabul and Sipadan Islands.

“As of now, 150 turtle have been tagged at Mabul Island and 535 at Sipadan Island which are estimated to be between eight and 20 years old,” he said. Also present at the function was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) UMS, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof. - FL

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  2. UMS Declared Champs at Sabah Technical Institutions Football Championship 2013
  3. UMS Sport Science Programme Pioneered Rugby Referees Research In Malaysia
  4. World Turtle Day 2013 At Mabul Island

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