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By Faezah Mohamad Dun

Hajiji NoorFRIDAY, 21 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) booth was among the focus at the Sabah History of Transformation and Development which took place at one of the leading shopping centres in Kota Kinabalu.

Visitors flocked to view the exhibits which covered books and some research results related to the history of the state.

The exhibition was held in conjunciton with the National Month Sabah-State Level Celebrations 2015 which saw 19 other booths occupied by ministries, departments and government agencies that took part in the celebrations this year.

A spokesman from the organiser, the State Archives Department said the exhibition aimed to evoke the spirit of nationalism amongs the community towards their homeland by promoting awareness of their heritage and country in a record format.

The exhibition started since 15 August and showcased the progress of the development and transformation of Sabah since 1963.

The two-week exhibition was officiated yesterday by the Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Haji Hajiji Haji Noor. – (fl)

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By Salbinous Saribun

seminar ultra soundFRIDAY, 14 AUGUST – A total of 107 medical practitioners participated in the 3rd Ultrasound Workshop organised by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) starting today.

Held at FPSK Auditorium, the workshop featured five experts with extensive experience in the medical field and ultrasound who shared their expertise with the participants.

They were Dr. Anna Liza Roslani, Dr. Rafaie Amin, Dr. Shari Nor, Dr. Vijayan Valayatham and Dr. Vamsikrish Vigneswarasamy.

The ceremony was officiated by the Acting Dean of FPSK, Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Mustapha.

In his speech, he said that the workshop aimed to give participants a practical understanding of the basic principals on the use of ultrasound, especially in the field of gynaecology.

In addition, he said it was also to guide those who were new in handling the machine.

The workshop, organised in collaboration with the Sabah Women and Children Hospital was held for three days until Sunday. – (fl)

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ums tari atabangsaFRIDAY, 14 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was adjudged the winner in the Special Jury Award at the International Dance Competition, 1World Culture: International Students Cultural Festival, Public and Private Higher Learning Institutions in conjunction with the Malaysian Higher Education Week 2015.

UMS was represented by nine Republic of Timor-Leste international students and one local student who captured the hearts of the judges through a combination of the Magunatip dance performance and Timor-Leste Warrior Dance.

Loud cheers were heard from the audience in attendance ensuring the victory of the team who brought home a trophy, cash prize and certificate of participation.

The award was presented by the Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Higher Education Officer, Hazally Jali.

Held this morning at the car park of the Ministry of Education (MoE) Malaysia building, the competition was an annual event jointly organised by the Ministry of Higher Education and Nilai University.

The programme which will end this Sunday, also showcased a variety of presentations including singing competition from the region and internationally. – SS (fl)


Source: Mohd. Khairuddin Ahmad
 

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mesyuarat mdpsTHURSDAY, 13 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) hosted the 41st  Dean of Postgraduate Studies Meeting (MDPS), recently.
The meeting held for two days was conducted at the Executive Board Meeting Room, Chancellery Building involving 40 members from the Public Universities, Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and the Scholarship Division of the Ministry of Education Malaysia.
Some members were also involved in the Roadmap for Malaysian Postgraduate Education in the Next Meeting held at the Centre for the Postgraduate Studies building.
The members also had an opportunity to mingle with the committee members of UMS at a dinner at Kampung Nelayan Restaurant, Bukit Padang.
The second day saw the members visiting the Borneo Marine Research Institute Museum and Aquarium (IPMB)  after the meeting ended. -MA (fl)
Source: Centre for Postgraduate Studies
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By Salbinous Saribun

TCTP IndiaTHURSDAY, 13 AUGUST – A participant of the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) 2015 considered himself lucky to be part of the programme and to have gained knowledge in biodiversity conservation in Sabah.

Deputy Director of North Indian Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Environment, Dui Dohi Robin (pic) said, his first perception about Sabah was that it was a very beautiful state with its sea and nature, something that is not found in his hometown.

With these advantages that Sabah has and a step in terms of biodiversity conservation, this officer who has the technical expertise in the field of environment is hoping to gain as much knowledge as possible on biodiversity conservation to be undertaken by his country.

“A lot has been shared throughout the TCTP until its 8th day today.

“For sure, the results obtained will be applied in the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems in Arunachal later,” he added.

He said this when contacted by UMS reporters. – (fl)

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