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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('cloak3ef596a07d5f4a6620c54c3d4bd43920').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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    Professor Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Mansor

    Vice-Chancellor

    DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLORS

     

    Professor Dr. Rossita Shapawi

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor
    (Academic & International)

    Professor Ir. Dr. Rosalam Sarbatly

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor
    (Research & Innovation)

    Profesor Madya Dr. Raman Noordin

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor
    (Student Affairs & Alumni)

    MEMBERS

     

    Professor Ts. Dr. Shamsul Bahari Bin Shamsudin

    Director of UMS Labuan International Campus

    Profesor Dr. Murnizam Hj. Halik

    Dekan Pusat Pengajian Pascasiswazah

    Ts. Dr. Rodeano Roslee

    Dean of the Faculty of Science & Technology

    Profesor Dr. Hj. Mohd Dahlan Hj. A. Malek

    Dekan Fakulti Psikologi dan Kerja Sosial

    Professor Dr. Asmady Idris

    Dean
    of the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

    Professor Dr. Abd. Hamid B. Ahmad

    Dean
    of the Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture

    Professor Ts. Dr. Hasmadi Mamat

    Dean of the Facultu of Food Science & Nutrition

    Professor Dr. Muhamad Suhaimi Taat

    Dean of the
    Faculty of Islamic Studies

    Professor Madya Ir. Dr. Abu Zahrim bin Yaser

    Dean of the
    Faculty of Engineering

    Professor Madya Dr. Soon Singh a/l Bikar Singh

    Dean of the
    Faculty of Education and Sports Studies

    Professor Madya Dr. Mohd Rahimie Abd. Karim

    Dean of the
    Faculty of Business, Economics & Accounting

    Professor Madya Ts. Dr. Mohd. Hanafi bin Ahmad Hijazi

    Dean of the
    Faculty of Computing & Informatics

    Professor Madya Dr. Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal

    Dean of the
    Labuan Faculty of International Finance

    Professor Madya Dr. Normah Awang Besar @ Raffie

    Dean of the
    Faculty of Tropical Forestry

    Datuk Dr. Mohd Yusof Hj Ibrahim

    Dean of the
    Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Professor Madya Dr. Zairul Anwar bin Md. Dawam

    Dean of the
    Academy of Arts & Creative Technology

    Professor Dr. Fong Soon Fook

    Director of the
    Centre for e-Learning

    Professor Ir. Ts. Dr. Zainal Zakaria

    Director of the
    Center for Quality Assurance

    Professor Dr. Ismail Ali

    Dean of the Center for the Advancement of Knowledge and Language

    Professor Madya Dr. Jurry Foo @ Jurry bt. F. Michael

    Director of the
    Centre for Co-Curriculum and Student Development

    ChM. Dr. Newati Wid

    Director of
    Science & Technology Preparation Center

    Dr. Denis Andrew D. Lajium

    Director of the
    Center for Academic Excellence and Development

    Professor Madya Ts. Dr. Sazmal Effendi Arshad

    Director of the Flexible Education Centre

    Professor Dr. Jualang@Azlan Abdullah Gansau

    Director of the Biotechnology Research Institute

    Professor Madya Dr. Ching Fui Fui @ Faihana Ching Abdullah

    Director of the
    Borneo Marine Research Institute

    Professor Madya Dr. Fiffy Hasnidah Saikim

    Director of the
    Institute of Tropical Biology & Conservation

    Professor Madya Dr. Normah Abdul Latip

    Director of the
    Borneo Indigenous Studies Institute

    PROFESSOR

     

    Professor Datuk Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin

    Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

    Professor Dr. Baba Musta

    Faculty of Science and Natural Resources

    ProfeSsor Dr. Rasid Mail

    Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting

    DIKO-OPT

     

    ProfeSsor Dr. Mohammad Saffree Jeffree

    Assistant Vice-Chancellor
    (Strategy)

    Professor ChM. Ts. Dr. Coswald Stephen Sipaut @ Mohd Nasri

    Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Industry & Community Network)

    Professor Dr. Ag. Asri Ag. Ibrahim 

    Chief Digital Officer and Director of the Digital Department

    Professor Dr. Jumat Sulaiman 

    Director of the
    Center for Research Management

    Professor Madya Dr. Wardatul Akmam Din

    Director of the
    Center for Internationalization
    & Global Engagement

    EX-OFFICIO

     

    Mr Luqman Ridha Anwar

    Registrar

    Datuk Badrul Hisham bin Ismail

    Bursar

    Mr Zawawi bin Tiyunin

    Chief Librarian

    Mr Awang Suhaizam bin Bungso

    Legal Advisor

     

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