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From Rainforests to Research Labs: Biotechnology Driving Sabah’s Bioeconomy

04 July 2025

Article by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to...

Battling Zoonotic Threats in Sabah: Why One Health Matters Now More Than Ever

06 June 2025

Article by: Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled...

Tough Decisions That Upset People – The HR Challenges

28 April 2025

By Associate Professor Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In every organization, tough decisions must be made at some point. These decisions are usually...

Is U.S. Tariffs for Malaysia, A Threat or a Wake-Up Call?

16 April 2025

By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caroline Geetha A/P B. Arokiadasan, Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Development and Planning, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah When the United States...

Reassessing the Sultanate of Sulu’s Renewed Claim to Sabah: A Preliminary Rebuttal

08 April 2025

By: Marja Azlima Omar, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In April 2025, the Sultanate of Sulu announced its intention to invoke a series of historic treaties,...

Exploring Japanese Early Childhood Education: Lessons from an Educational Visit

03 February 2025

Author: Dr Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah INTRODUCTION This article begins with an account of how I discovered my academic...

Sabah Day, a Meaningful Day to Remember

19 August 2024

By: Dr. Eko Prayitno Joko, Head of the History Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah From colonised to independent. From the Federation of Malaya to the...

UMS Clock Tower: A Great Opportunity for Young Engineers

02 April 2024

Author: Dr. Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloaka248a128e5fb03770e6152c721a833b6').innerHTML =...

Marketing for Positive Social Change

06 February 2024

Embarking on a mission for a greener tomorrow, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students initiated the "Strawvolution: Metal Straws for Sustainable Future" and “Do...

Crisis Traits And Competencies

02 January 2024

By Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Director, Corporate Communication Centre A crisis is a significant calamity that can arise from a natural disaster, illness, human error, intentional purpose, or any combination of...

Road To A Jumbo Disaster

23 October 2023

[The Star, 23 October 2023] I HAVE dedicated almost 17 years to the conservation of biodiversity in Sabah. During this time, I’ve been privileged to contribute to safeguarding the wild...

The Armoured Volkswagen of Gaya Island

05 September 2023

Gaya Island, situated very close to Kota Kinabalu city, is renowned for its marine wildlife attractions, captivating both international and local tourists. However, beyond its aquatic wonders, the island holds...

Explore the Latest 2025 E-Journal Subscriptions, Now Accessible Via the UMS Library Website

Explore the Latest 2025 E-Journal Subscriptions, Now Accessible Via the UMS Library Website

on 21 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library E-Journal Collections Stay updated with knowledge!...

COSHA Series 6/2025 - Working Safely with Chemicals

COSHA Series 6/2025 - Working Safely with Chemicals

on 21 July 2025

Announcement From: Biotechnology Research Institute

Invitation to Join Summer Camp (Colours of Sabah: Where Language and Culture Unite) 2025

Invitation to Join Summer Camp (Colours of Sabah: Where Language and Culture Unite) 2025

on 21 July 2025

Announcement From: Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge & Language...

Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

on 10 July 2025

Announcement From: Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition [Second Announcement:...

Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

on 07 July 2025

Announcement From: Centre for Academic and Excellence Development CALL FOR...

Simple Steps to Access the Database

Simple Steps to Access the Database

on 07 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library SIMPLE STEPS TO ACCESS THE DATABASE...

Book and General Publications Published in January-June 2025 for Verification in the SMPPPI

Book and General Publications Published in January-June 2025 for Verification in the SMPPPI

on 04 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Press Assalamualaikum wbt and Good Afternoon. Book...

TURNITIN: Getting Started with Feedback Studio and Originality Check for Instructors

TURNITIN: Getting Started with Feedback Studio and Originality Check for Instructors

on 04 July 2025

Announcement From: UMS Library TURNITIN : Getting Started with Feedback...

Call for Abstract/Oral/Poster: International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025

Call for Abstract/Oral/Poster: International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Strategic Management Centre 🌱📢 CALL FOR ABSTRACT/ORAL/POSTER: ICBS...

Malaysia Association of  Research Managers & Administrators (MyRMA) Symposium 2025

Malaysia Association of  Research Managers & Administrators (MyRMA) Symposium 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Research Management Centre Malaysia Association of Research Managers...

International Seminar on Forensic Engineering 2025

International Seminar on Forensic Engineering 2025

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Research Management Centre International Seminar on Forensic Engineering...

Call for Abstract for the 2nd Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion and Composting (ADIC2025)

Call for Abstract for the 2nd Symposium on Anaerobic Digestion and Composting (ADIC2025)

on 03 July 2025

Announcement From: Faculty of Engineering Dear all academicians, researchers, students...

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Entrepreneurship Research and Development Centre (ERDEC)

ERDEC

Welcome to the
Entrepreneurship Research and Development Centre
page.

ERDEC

Welcome to the
Entrepreneurship Research and Development Centre page.

The research unit was developed by a group of long-standing academics that has been working on the issue of tourism in this region since the establishment of UMS

ERDEC Background

Entrepreneurship Research and Development Center (ERDEC), located in the Business, Economics and Accounting Faculty of Universiti Malaysia Sabah, has been upgraded to become a center in 2014 as one of the key departments in UMS focusing on research in entrepreneurship as well as the development activities of local entrepreneurs. In order to realize these functions, ERDEC works with entrepreneurs, graduates of public and private universities, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurship centers and institutions, and government and non-governmental agencies involved in entrepreneurship development in Sabah in particular, and Malaysia in general. ERDEC is also a reference center for graduates or individuals who are interested in getting advice in the field of entrepreneurship.

ERDEC function
• Become a center of excellence in entrepreneurship research
• Being an entrepreneurial development center that focuses on the development of entrepreneurs and surrounding communities.
• Be a reference center for graduates and individuals who need advice in entrepreneurship.
• Collaborate with government and non-government researchers and agencies in terms of research and development of entrepreneurship.

Target groups
• Graduates / alumni
• Small and medium entrepreneurs / entrepreneurs (SMEs)
• Government and non-governmental agencies / agencies involved in entrepreneurial development
• Researcher / academician

ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH

  • Carry out research on a business venture
  • Appointing fellows-researchers, entrepreneurs & NGOs
  • Applied research: Matching between SMEs & researchers (PPRN)

ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

  • External institution module entrepreneurship training program
  • ERDEC module entrepreneurship training program

ENTREPRENEURIAL DISCOURSE

  • Seminars, forums, round table discussions

INFORMATION DISSEMINATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP KNOWLEDGE

  • Quarterly publication

DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT / SKILLS AMONG COMMUNITIES

  • Vulnerable groups (ex. youth, retirees)
  • Entrepreneurial Capacity Building Program (ex. single mom)
  • To be updated soon...
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Should you have any inquiries, please contact us as below: 

  • Entrepreneurship Research and Development Centre (ERDEC)
            Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FPEP)
            Universiti Malaysia Sabah
            Jalan UMS, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
  • +6088320000 Ext. 1504
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