WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER – The research and innovation culture should be applied to all university community to ensure that Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) would always be a reference centre, locally and abroad.

This was stated by UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah at the closing ceremony of the 7^th Research and Invention 2014 Competition (PEREKA) yesterday.

According to him, the university’s management would always give priority to the provision of the best research facilities such as incentives and research grants to researchers.

“UMS will continue to provide funding to researchers to protect intellectual property, attending of conferences and exhibitions as well as international invention competition at national and international levels,” he added.

His speech was read by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) UMS, Prof. Dr. Shariff Abdul Kadir Shariff Omang Al-Haj.

Also present were the Chief Librarian of UMS, Dyg. Rukiah Ag. Amit and Senior Officers of the university. – ZMD (fl)

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WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER - The 7^th Research and Invention Competition (PEREKA), Universiti Malasyia Sabah (UMS) in its closing ceremony today gave recognition to 204 projects competed in the research and innovation categories.

A new award was also introduced this year namely Special EcoCampus Award given to research or innovation that had the characteristics consistent with UMS EcoCampus in tandem with UMS efforts towards achieving EcoCampus status come 2018.

The special award was won by Dr. Collin G. Joseph of the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources (FSSA) with the title of his project ‘A Novel Combo Design of a Portable Ozone Generator With Attached Air Compressor for Use in Wastewater Remediation.’

A total of 32 gold medals, 67 silver and 105 bronze were awarded to the winners of this year’s PEREKA.

Dr. Annita Yong Seok Kian of Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB) and Major (PA) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norazah Mohd Suki of the Faculty of International Finance Labuan (FKAL), each winning three gold in the research category for their projects.

For the record, at last year’s PEREKA 2012 saw researchers won 18 gold, 26 silver and 23 bronze in six invention competitions within the country and abroad. – HH (fl)


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WEDNESDAY, 29 OCTOBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students were reminded to sharpen their skills and confidence in the use of English language, not only in the classroom but also in their daily activities.

Dean of the Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Language (PPIB), Prof. Dr. Vincent Pang said the English language should be used widely covering correspondence, email, Facebook, Twitter, coffee shop chats and so on.

“In this era of globalisation, English language has become the language that is important for everyone to interact in. the success of a country and its people depends on how things can be produced widely through effective interaction using the English language.

“The organising of the English Language Enhancement Clinic (ELEC) by PPIB is one of our efforts towards that direction,” he said when officiating the ELEC programme recently.

With the slogan, ‘Say it Right, Say it in English!’, the one-week programme was attended by 27 UMS students, which not only apply basic lessons in English but the students were also exposed to building self-confidence that will increase their confidence level and communication.

Also present were Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs, PPIB, Dr. Suraya Sintang; Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation, Dr. Jeannet Stephen and English language Coordinator, Sabariah Abdul Rahim. – MA (fl)



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TUESDAY, 28 OCTOBER – Director of Student Development, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education Malaysia, Haji Ibrahim Ali met with students of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL) recently.

The meeting was held in conjunction with the Knowledge-Sharing Talk on ‘Government Policies’ which will be held at the Seminar Room, UMSKAL Building.

Haji Ibrahim had a dialogue session with the student leaders and share some ideas to facilitate in the association and club’s programmes and activities.

He, who had his tertiary education at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Sabah Branch hoped that more discussions between student and leaders will held and in a conducive atmosphere.

“As a leader of the future, students need to focus on their education in order to realise their parents’ high expectations,” he added.

The event which was held from 10.00 am until 12.00 pm was organised by the Student Development Division, Department of Higher Education (JPT). – SS (fl)


Source: Azri Onn


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