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Balanced Graduates Are the Nation’s Asset, Says UMS Vice-Chancellor

 

Graduates who excel in various aspects are essential assets to the nation, driving development and competing on the international stage.

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Mansor, highlighted this as aligned with the Ministry of Higher Education’s (KPT) vision of Quality Higher Education, Outstanding Individuals, Prosperous Nation.

"It is evident that the nation aspires to produce graduates who are not only academically excellent but also possess outstanding character," he said.

“To this end, UMS, through the Centre for Co-curriculum and Student Advancement, offers courses aimed at honing students’ potential and developing their soft skills through appropriate curricula and organized programs,” he explained.

He made these remarks during the closing ceremony of the UMS Co-Curriculum Carnival (KARKUMS) Session 1 2023/2024 at the UMS Chancellor Hall.

Kasim added that one of the key initiatives undertaken is the Innovation Carnival with the theme ‘Simple and Realistic Innovations.’

"Through this initiative, students are exposed to innovation under the guidance of certified trainers.

"This is a commendable effort to open students’ eyes to innovation and provide them with the opportunity to think creatively, in line with UMS’s slogan, ‘Leading an Innovative Society,’" he said.

Kasim also noted that the KARKUMS Carnival allowed students to showcase their learning outcomes creatively and vibrantly at their respective exhibition booths.

“With the theme of culture and tradition, the event instilled a love for cultural heritage among students, in line with this year’s carnival slogan, ‘Cultivating the Tradition of National Heritage, Sustaining Genuine Identity,’" he added.

During the event, Kasim also officiated the launch of the KARKUMS logo in conjunction with UMS’s 30th anniversary.

Also present were Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student and Alumni Affairs), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raman Noordin; Director of the Centre for Co-curriculum and Student Advancement (PKPP), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jurry Foo; and KARKUMS Program Director, Awang Ku Syaiffudinsah Awang Ku Zainuddin.