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MPP ASEANFRIDAY, 30 JANUARY – Members of Student Representatives Council (MPP) attended the ASEAN University Youth Summit representing Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), held at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Kedah which ended yesterday.

MPP delegation led by its President, Mohd. Al-Farid Abaraham attended the programme which was held in conjunction with the selection of Malaysia as the host country for ASEAN.

Speaking when contacted by media, Farid said the programme focused on efforts by ASEAN countries to spearhead student mobility in the aspect of volunteerism.

“The experience of participating in this forum is very beneficial as we can exchange ideas on issues and recommendations towards improving activities involving volunteerism.

“We are also proud that UMS is chosen to represent Higher Learning Institutions (IPTA) alongside Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) and Malaysian Student Volunteers Foundation to this programme that is participated by 50 universities from ASEAN countries such as Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Brunei,” he said, adding that the programme was also attended by representatives from South Korea as guest country.

Farid said, all the input obtained would have an impact on development in the aspect of volunteerism, especially among students of UMS and undergrads of Malaysia.

Also representing Universiti Malaysia Sabah was Asmah Kadir and Monisa Amri who were Exco for UMS MPP Welfare and Student Services.

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Chief Minister of Kedah, Dato’ Seri Mukhriz Mahathir. – SS (fl)


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Edrus1FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY – Heads of Departments responsible for their Expenditure Management (PTJ) must ensure a thorough planning and to plan their activities according to priority, taking into account their committed expenditure.

This was mentioned by Deputy Bursar, Mohamad Edrus Othman in his presentation at the start of the ‘Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 2016-2017 Expenditure Management Workshop’ organised by the Bursar Department of UMS, and scheduled for two days starting yesterday.

“The objective of this workshop is to ensure that the spending of each PTJ be within the allocation given for 2015 as well as to check their Expenditure Management for the years 2016 and 2017,” he said.

Mohamad Edrus reminded all PTJ that the proposed expenditure must not exceed the Allocation Limit set earlier and that they should generate their own income should the expenses be more than the amount allotted.  They should also think of a more cost-effective method of spending.

The workshop, which was attended by more than 140 staff representing each PTJ in UMS included the updating of all planning and programmes, new and existing policies and one-off purchases.  – FL


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Kaji Selidik Geran FRGSFRIDAY, 30 JANUARY – The Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition (FSMP) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) invites staff and family members of UMS for a free health examination.

The health examination programme is a study under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) on the effectiveness of probiotic and prebiotic intake with or without dietary fibre to help lower cholesterol level and improve blood lipid profile.

According to a statement issued by FSMP, the results of these studies will lead to the establishment of practice guidelines for the dietary management of hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol).

The statement added that the test will be conducted from 26 to 30 January, 2 to 6 February and 9 to 11 February at UMS Polyclinic at Kingfisher, Kota Kinabalu.

FSMP advised all participants who will be involved in this study to fast for 10 to 12 hours before a blood test is done. However, they are allowed to drink water as much as necessary.

More information about the test can be obtained by contacting Maryam (012 6904026) or Evan (016 7395801). - ZMD (fl)


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sl1m programTHURSDAY, 29 JANUARY – The Open Interviews for the 1Malaysia Training Programme Scheme (SL1M) held at the Main Lecture Hall 2 Complex, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) today received overwhelming response from graduates of Higher Learning Institutions in Sabah.

Until this afternoon, more than 1,000 visitors attended the interview which was conducted by representatives of companies in Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia.

Head of SL1M Secretariat, Hjh Norashikin Datuk Hj Ismail when met by media said that today a total of 600 job vacancies were offered by 10 companies to graduates who had yet to get a job offer.

“Each visitor had the opportunity of being interviewed by various multinational companies, with the hope that these graduates are able to get more than one job offer.

“Looking at the overwhelming response from the public here towards this programme, a number of companies participating in the SL1M programme were pleased to provide opportunity to holders of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) and Diploma,” she said.

According to him, the interview will be held throughout the day and may stretch till night as it will only be closed after all visitors have had the opportunity to be interviewed.

Among the companies that participated in the programme were AEGIS, Malaysia Airlines, QSR Brands, Labuan Financial Services Authority, Nescorp, Sri Cempaka, Onnovatory, Gain for Life, Pacific and Sabah Institute of Arts. – MA (fl)


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BENabm29.01.15THURSDAY, 29 JANUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah today urged all UMS staff to generate income for their departments to lower their dependency on government grants.

He said this at the opening of the Universiti Malaysia Sabah 2016-2017 Expenditure Management Workshop attended by more than 140 staff representing their departments responsible in expenditure management.

“As a public university, we always support the aspiration and mission of the Ministry of Education Malaysia, and the government in general. Thus, UMS emphasises on value for money expenditure as well as prudent spending,” he said.

He added that other steps taken to ensure prudent spending included the reduction of 34% for all official functions, conferences and seminars by optimising in-house facilities starting this year and a reduction of 5% on all food and drinks expenses.

He hoped that through this workshop, all spending could be properly planned and that an action plan schedule to curb excesses would be organised.

The function was also attended by Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof; Head Librarian, Dyg Rukiah Ag Amit; Acting Registrar, No’man Hj. Ahmad and Acting Bursar, Zallifah Shadan. - FL


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