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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('cloakab407f9557bc8b07da29220e8cee1e41').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...

    Interactive Health Fair: Gamification Day

    Interactive Health Fair: Gamification Day

    on 11 September 2025

    Announcement From: Hospital UMS Hello everyone! Save the date &...

    UMS EcoCampus Sustainability Course 1/2025: Best Practices in Campus Sustainability from Uzbekistan

    UMS EcoCampus Sustainability Course 1/2025: Best Practices in Campus Sustainability from Uzbekistan

    on 11 September 2025

    Announcement From: EcoCampus Management Centre UMS EcoCampus Sustainability Course 1/2025...

    3rd Announcement - Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    3rd Announcement - Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    on 11 September 2025

    Announcement From: Centre for Academic and Excellence Development FINAL REGISTRATION:...

    Phase 2: Articles and Proceeding Published in May – August 2025

    Phase 2: Articles and Proceeding Published in May – August 2025

    on 10 September 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Library YBhg. Prof. Dr/Prof. Madya Dr./Dr./Tuan/Puan, Phase...

    Workshop on Journal Management And Indexation For Editors, Managing Editors and Publishers

    Workshop on Journal Management And Indexation For Editors, Managing Editors and Publishers

    on 09 September 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Press Assalamualaikum and salam sejahtera, In conjunction...

    Seminar Rangkaian Makmal Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan “Frontiers in Nanotechnology: Revolutionary Fibers, Atomic-Scale Insight”

    Seminar Rangkaian Makmal Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan “Frontiers in Nanotechnology: Revolutionary Fibers, Atomic-Scale Insight”

    on 09 September 2025

    Pengumuman Daripada: Fakulti Kejuruteraan Seminar Rangkaian Makmal Nanoteknologi Kebangsaan “Frontiers...

    Communication With Impact: Essential Skill for Handling Workplace Challenges

    Communication With Impact: Essential Skill for Handling Workplace Challenges

    on 08 September 2025

    Announcement From: Division of Leadership & Talent Development 🔊COME AND...

    Call for Abstracts: 5th International Postgraduate Colloquium (CIPGRADS 2025)

    Call for Abstracts: 5th International Postgraduate Colloquium (CIPGRADS 2025)

    on 08 September 2025

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

    Pertandingan Reka Cipta (PEREKA 2025): Registration Extended Until 12 September 2025

    Pertandingan Reka Cipta (PEREKA 2025): Registration Extended Until 12 September 2025

    on 04 September 2025

    Announcement From: Innovation and Commercialisation Management Centre 🚨✨ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!...

    Simplify Your Research with the Lawnet Database

    Simplify Your Research with the Lawnet Database

    on 03 September 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Library LawNet Database Simplify Your Research with...

    Launch Your Startup with LaunchX 2025 – RM100K+ Perks Await!

    Launch Your Startup with LaunchX 2025 – RM100K+ Perks Await!

    on 03 September 2025

    Announcement From: Career and Entrepreneurship Development Centre 🚀 LaunchX 2025...

    Talentbank Boardroom Challenge 2025 – Win Prizes Worth Up to RM100,000!

    Talentbank Boardroom Challenge 2025 – Win Prizes Worth Up to RM100,000!

    on 03 September 2025

    Announcement From: Career and Entrepreneurship Development Centre Join the First-Ever...

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    CLIENT CHARTER

    The following is the Client Charter of
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    Teaching & Learning

    Issue university Letter of Offer to successful applicants on the UMS Application Status Check website within three (3) working days after announcement by the Higher Education Department.

    *Bahagian Perkhidmatan Akademik

    Ensure letter of result of viva-voce is issued on the same day that viva-voce is conducted. 



    *Pusat Pengajian Pascasiswazah

    Research & Innovation Commercialisation 

    Notify applicants of the outcome of their Research Grant application within five (5) working days. 

    *Pusat Pengurusan Penyelidikan

    Internasionalisation 

    Issue university Letter of Offer for undergraduate students within ten (10) days after complete aplication received from candidate.

    *Pusat Pengantarabangsaan & Penglibatan Global

    Publication 

    Publish books within six (6) months from date received for complete manuscript.

    Publish journals within three (3) months from date received from Editorial.

    *Penerbit UMS

    Service Delivery System

    Issue Letter of Interview within seven (7) working days before date of interview.

    Issue Letter of Appointment within seven (7) working days after receiving Extract of Minutes from the Appointing Authority.

    *Bahagian Sumber Manusia, Jabatan Pendaftar

    Ensure policies, regulations and circulars are disseminated to university staff and students within 14 working days after endorsement by University Board of Management (LPU).

    *Bahagian Pentadbiran & Governan, Jabatan Pendaftar

    Process payment for suppliers or stafs within 14 working days after obtaining complete information.


    *Jabatan Bendahari

    Ensure client feedback is attended to within seven (7) working days after obtaining complete information.

    *Pusat Jaminan Kualiti

    Process and approve applications for welfare assistance/aid within seven (7) working days.

    *Jabatan Hal Ehwal Pelajar

    Coordinate and ensure any complaints regard to students residential facilities is attended to within seven (7) working days.

    *Pusat Pengurusan NR dan Fasiliti Perumahan Pelajar

    Ensure the result of sample analysis work for samples not exceed 20 is completed within 14 working days.

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