By Salbinous Saribun

MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Universiti Malaysia Sabah  (UMS), Tun Zaki Tun Azmi received his Honorary Doctorate in Shari’a and Justice from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) in conjunction with the 13^th Convocation of the university that ended last night.

The scroll was presented by Tunku Ampuan Besar Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud as the Tuanku Chancellor of USIM.

Located at Dewan Tuanku Canselor USIM, Nilai also receiving an honorary degree along with Tun Zaki was Tan Sri Dr. Mohd. Jusoh Md Nor who was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Education.

Both were celebrated along with 333 graduates of USIM who received their degrees on the first day of the convocation.

Also present were Tengku Besar Seri Menanti, Tunku Ali Redhauddin Tuanku Muhriz who is also the Pro-Chancellor of USIM.  – (fl)

FRIDAY, 06 NOVEMBER – The Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS) of Sri Angkasa Residential College (KKSA) recently organised a Welfare and Safety Enhancement Programme of Residential Colleges through visits to several public universities in Peninsular Malaysia.

A statement by the residential college said, the programme was aimed at gaining experience and improve their skills in administering and managing students at college level in JAKMAS scope.

It was also an effort to strengthen ties with the university visited besides acting as a sharing field in discussing issues which focused on the welfare and safety at the level of each residential college.

The five-day programme was attended by eight students accompanied by the Deputy Head of KKSA, Masnaneh Masdin and Head Fellow of KKSA, Massalinri Md Tahir who acted as the coordinator and overseer of the event.

Among the universities visited were Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and Universiti Sains Malaysia. – SS (fl)

Source: KKSA

FRIDAY, 06 NOVEMBER – The Students of Educational Psychology and Sports Association (PERMAPPS) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently visited Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Lasau Podi, Kota Belud through their programme, ‘A Step to Success’.

Programme Director, Siti Haryani Jasni said, the activity was aimed at disseminating education to rural communities as an effort to expand students’ interest through group training techniques and activities related to science, mathematics and English language.

“At the same time, it also train students to have hands-on experience in this community-based programme thereby strengthening their personal skills besides adding knowledge to their experience,”  she said when contacted by media.

Haryani said, the efforts undertaken by PERMAPPS were meaningful especially when this was the first such event organised by UMS at the said school.

The three-day programme was participated by all students of SK Lasau and was conducted by 26 PERMAPPS members.

The closing ceremony was officiated by the Principal of the school, Selip Magaling. – SS (fl)

Source: PERMAPPS

THURSDAY, 05 NOVEMBER – Residential College Tun Mustapha (KKTM) recently held a Handing Over of Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS) 2015/2016 Session Ceremony.

The ceremony which began at 7.30 pm was attended by almost 500 students including KKTM Head, Dr. Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin.

JAKMAS members also made a pledge to the college to implement more programmes that would hone the skills of KKTM students.

Adopting the motto ‘Knowledgeable Students, United Leaders’, they also promised to continue the legacy of JAKMAS in achieving the JAKMAS Award for the fifth time.

Meanwhile, President of JAKMAS KKTM, Muhammad Asraf Abu Bakar said, the responsibility was a challenge but would work hard in tandem with the college’s management in producing KKTM students who succeed academically and in personal skills.

Dr. Nizam in his speech also expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the new JAKMAS line-up. – SS (fl)

Source: Jennyfer Priscillasheal Jonius and Syafiqa Yusof (KKTM)