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tour de kk pszTUESDAY, 12 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will be one of the locations for a cycling event known as Performance Sportz (PSZ) Tour De KK (TDKK) come September.

This was confirmed by the Coordinator of the event, Douglas Yu in a press release.

“UMS is an important route because it is hilly with gentle slope and safe for cyclists,” he said.

He was also grateful because UMS was always willing to cooperate and be one of the locations for the event.

The event, organised by PSZ for the second time will use the format of ‘Tour De France’ cycling competition and would involve 10 to 12 groups with each group having eight riders.

The event will be held from 20–21 September, teams will be competing in three categories; King of the Mountain, Individual Time Trial and Mass Start. - SS (fl)


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kursus hajiMONDAY, 11 AUGUST – Kursus Perdana Haji West Coast Sabah Zone 1435H Haji season held for the first time in Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) campus received overwhelming response and successfully attracted 280 Malaysian pilgrims.

The course which was jointly organised by Lembaga Tabung Haji and UMS was officiated by Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Hj. Mohd. Arifin Hj. Mohd. Arif.

In his speech, he expressed hope to the pilgrims who were selected to perform the fifth pillar of Islam, to comply with regulations determined by the Government of Saudi Arabia when they arrive in Mecca.

He said Tabung Haji’s role in safeguarding the welfare of Malaysian Haj pilgrims was recognised as an excellent organisation and was commendable.

“We are thankful that so far pilgrims from Malaysia were complimented by the government of Saudi Arabia for being disciplined and with admirable morals shown while at the holy land of Mecca.

“The organisation of such courses is very helpful, especially to make the would-be pilgrims understand certain aspects such as ibadah, physically and spiritually during their pilgrimage in the Holy Land,” he added.

The course was held for two days and covered the practical side of Ibadat Umrah (Tawaf Umrah, Sa’ie Umrah and Tahallul Umrah and Ibadat Haji (Wukuf, Muzdalifah, Mina and Melontar as well as Tahallul Awal). – SM (fl)


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Kajian UMSMONDAY, 11 AUGUST – Sharing source of knowledge element, based on the social treasure inherited from their ancestors, need to be documented to the society especially for the future generation.



According to UMS Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage Lecturer (FKSW), Mohammad Pu’ad Bebit, the prospects and source of research exists in Sabah consists of heritage inheritance in life socialization, culture objects, cultural and food that leads to documentation and thus the research.

“Ethnic diversity with various practiced lifestyles especially in the area of culture gives inspirations to the researcher to collect, record, document and publishing in the form of books or articles to be shared with the community.”

He added, studies carried out can awaken the young generation on the importance of knowing, understanding and preserving the heritage, inherited from their ancestors to them.

“At least the young generations will appreciate their heritage inherited from their ancestors. This legacy needs to be conserved and preserve until end of time,” he added during a simple ceremony while presenting a book to the Head of Village Jambongan Island, Hj. Raup Hj. Jalil. The book, entitled “Warisan Seni dan Budaya Masyarakat Kepulauan Pesisir Sabah”, written by 5 FKSW lecturers, is published by Penerbit UMS. – CD (ja)


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sidang media ultrasoundMONDAY, 11 AUGUST – A total of 97 medical doctors, lecturers and paramedics attended the Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) Ultrasound Workshop, which ended yesterday.

The workshop organised by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was officiated by the Deputy Dean of FPSK, Prof. Dr. Zainal Arifin Mustapa representing the Dean, Prof. Dr. D. Kamarudin D. Mudin.

Speaking at a press conference after the ceremony, he said the workshop was held to provide theoretical and practical training to medical practitioners to increase their efficiency in handling ultrasound equipment.

“Currently, ultrasound machines are increasingly used not only in large hospitals but also in small clinics in the private and government sectors. Thus, this kind of workshop is very timely organised to ensure that doctors and medical practitioners are skilled in using this equipment,” he said.

The three-day workshop was also attended by participants from Brunei and Sarawak. – SS (fl)


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OpenHseRaya3FRIDAY, 08 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah held a Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at his official residence yesterday.
 
The open house started at 11.00 am and stretched till 5.00 pm for staff and students who took turns to offer good wishes to the Vice-Chancellor and his family.
 
The open house continued at night with invitation to Principal and Senior officers of UMS.
 
Also attended the invitation in the evening were Tan Sri Datuk Dr. Salleh Keruak and spouse, Puan Sri Raya Erom.
 
Aidilfitri open house this year was celebrated on a low-key to honour the tragedy that hit the country recently, which also involved a lecturer from UMS.
 
UMS had also decided to cancel its open house scheduled on 21 August as a mark of respect to the recent incident that struck the country. – FL

 
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