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The Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition (FSMP) at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is set to collaborate with Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort on four key initiatives designed to benefit both organizations.

These initiatives include industrial training placements for FSMP students, joint staff training programs, support for FSMP activities, and research and innovation collaborations.

According to FSMP Dean, Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Hasmadi Mamat, the collaboration, formalized through a letter of intent, is specifically focused on the Food Service Program at FSMP.

“FSMP will share its expertise in food service and safety, while Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort will provide opportunities for students and staff to participate in hands-on training, including industrial placements.

“This partnership allows FSMP students to apply theoretical knowledge gained in lectures to real-world work environments,” he stated.

“The letter of intent is valid for one year and will be followed by a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen the collaboration,” he added.

Meanwhile, General Manager of Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, Fiona Hagan, emphasized the resort’s need for FSMP’s expertise in managing food and material waste.

“Shangri-La Rasa Ria is delighted to embrace this collaboration with FSMP.

“We place great importance on food safety and quality service for our guests and staff. Thus, this partnership will greatly benefit the resort's management by leveraging FSMP’s expertise,” she said.

The signing ceremony was officiated by Hasmadi on behalf of FSMP UMS and Fiona representing Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort.

Also present at the ceremony were FSMP Deputy Dean (Academic and International), Associate Professor Dr. Wolyna Pindi, and Shangri-La Rasa Ria’s Director of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance), Yvonne Sipain.

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In an effort to strengthen ties with its international alumni, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), through its Alumni Centre, organized an informal gathering with alumni from Timor-Leste in Dili recently.

The event brought together graduates from various academic years, marking a reunion of those who have been part of UMS since it first welcomed students from Timor-Leste in 2015.

Director of UMS Alumni Centre, Dr. Arif Kamisan Pusiran, highlighted that the gathering served as a platform to update alumni information in the university’s database.

“This gathering also provided an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with the university community as we celebrate UMS’ 30th anniversary this year.

“A total of 30 UMS alumni from Timor-Leste attended the event, which was held at Hotel Esplanada. For many of them, this marked their first encounter with their alma mater since completing their studies,” he said.

UMS first received 15 students from Timor-Leste in 2015, who enrolled in the Diploma in Oil and Gas program under the Faculty of Engineering.

The gathering was also attended by Malaysia’s Ambassador to Timor-Leste, Amarjit Singh Sarjit Singh; Deputy Dean (Academic and International) of the Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Associate Professor Dr. Asmahani Awang; Deputy Director of UMS Outreach Centre (Finance), Zallifah Shadan; and Chief Administrator of UMS Alumni Centre, Syed Mahyuddin Syed Satri.

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Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) acknowledges the invaluable contribution of the media in helping to disseminate information about the university’s activities and programs.

UMS Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raman Noordin stated that the university’s management will continue to strengthen its existing relationship with the media, particularly through sports and recreational activities that foster closer ties between media personnel and UMS staff.

He emphasized that this strong relationship with the media helps in resolving issues by spreading relevant information effectively.

Dr. Raman made the comments during a friendly football match between the Sabah Journalist Association (SJA) and UMS management at the UMS Stadium recently.

Also present at the event was the Director of UMS Corporate Communications Centre, Dr. Jakaria Dasan.

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Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tijarah Holding Ltd, a shariah-compliant blockchain development institution, to equip students with knowledge in financial technology (fintech), particularly blockchain.

The MoU was signed in a ceremony at the UMS Chancellery Building earlier today.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Mansor, signed on behalf of the university, while Tijarah Holding Ltd was represented by its CEO, John Joseph Pellegrini.

During the ceremony, Prof. Kasim emphasized the rapid growth of fintech in Malaysia, driven by increasing demand from the tech-savvy Islamic majority population.

“Industry reports indicate robust growth in Malaysia’s fintech landscape, with over 300 fintech companies operating in various categories such as e-wallets, payments, lending, wealthtech, insurtech, and blockchain or cryptocurrency,” he stated.

He highlighted the expanding use of blockchain across industries and its potential to benefit Islamic financial institutions, aligning with zakat objectives.

Research on the potential of blockchain technology in enhancing Islamic financial management systems is growing. However, he noted a lack of focus on integrating this technology into Islamic financial management to make it functional.

“Much research focuses on countries like Indonesia. While Malaysia has seen growth in this area, in-depth studies remain limited.

“The Islamic finance sector in Malaysia still faces challenges, such as a lack of data on state-level websites and ineffective communication on social media platforms.

“This indicates the need for a better Islamic financial management system in Malaysia for user convenience,” he added.

Prof. Kasim also stressed the importance of human capital development to support fintech growth.

“In response, UMS is taking proactive steps by signing this MoU to contribute to human resource development in line with the university’s role as a higher education institution in Sabah.

“Collaboration with industry players allows universities to expose students to current practices and understanding in blockchain and fintech,” he said.

The ceremony was attended by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Jayles Yeoh, Tijarah Holding’s Head of Educational Development; UMS Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Student and Alumni Affairs, Prof. Madya Dr. Raman Noordin; UMS Registrar, Luqman Ridha Anwar; UMS Treasurer, Badrul Hisham Ismail; Dean of the Faculty of International Finance Labuan, Prof. Madya Dr. Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal; and Tijarah Holding’s Business Development Executive, Shahirah Sundu.

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Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has launched a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) to support financial sustainability initiatives and act as a catalyst for innovative income-generating ideas.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Kasim Mansor, explained that the SBU is a revenue-generation concept and a "game-changer" highlighted in the UMS Strategic Plan 2023-2027.

“This initiative represents a proactive step by UMS to intensify investment and revenue-generation activities across its Responsibility Centers (PTJ),” he stated.

The establishment of the SBU aligns with the government's directive for public universities (UA) to generate their own income in response to the phased reduction of annual management budget allocations for public universities.

“The SBU also aims to promote UMS’s products, services, and expertise, enhancing the university’s visibility locally and internationally,” Dr. Kasim added.

He emphasized that the selection of SBU units was based on their track record of revenue generation and the potential of these PTJs to contribute through competitive market activities, projects, or services.

“I am confident that with comprehensive policies, guidelines, and effective monitoring mechanisms, the SBU will meet its targets and provide returns on UMS's investments,” he remarked during the launch ceremony for the SBU.

At the event, six PTJs were designated as SBUs:

  1. Pusat Luar UMS (PLUMS)
  2. Pusat Minda Lestari (PML)
  3. Penerbit UMS
  4. Inkubator Institut Penyelidikan Marin Borneo (IPMB)
  5. Galeri Azman Hashim UMS (GAH-UMS)
  6. Pusat Pengurusan EcoFarm

The event was attended by UMS Treasurer Badrul Hisham Ismail and Director of the Investment, Endowment, and Waqf Center (CIEW), Dr. Borhan Sareya Abdullah.

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