WEDNESDAY, 06 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah was one of 11 leaders was appointed to be in the panel of the National Education Advisory Council (MPPK) 2014-2016 Session with effect from 1 August.
 

Their appointment letters were presented by Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is also the Minister of Education, at Putrajaya yesterday.
 

According to Prof. Datuk Dr. Harun, the appointment was considered as a trust given to the indigenous communities in Sabah to help improve the education policy which still required practical action.
 

“UMS will work to address issues relating to education in the state so that no gaps shall exist particularly in the national context,” he said.
 

He also said that UMS thinking committee were always willing to contribute their ideas to uplift education in Malaysia.
 

“In addition to providing infrastructure facilities, it is important for us to preserve the value of patriotism by promoting the aspiration on awareness towards environment,” he added.
 

The appointment of Prof. Datuk Dr. Harun lifted the image of UMS especially when it was noted that he was the only Vice-Chancellor of a higher learning institution appointed. – ZMD (fl)

 

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Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj. Aman in his speech said the island of Borneo made up of Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei are important geographically that possess many useful forest products.
 

“Historically, the forests of Borneo is a source of traditional medicines for the residents in the surrounding areas and those who still keep various cures for chronic diseases,” he said. His speech was read by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Masidi Manjun at the 12^th International Borneo Research Council Conference at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
 

According to him, the wealth at the island of Borneo covers cultural diversity that gave an opportunity to its community to respect and accept each other despite the difference in religions and ethnicity.
 

“I hope that the discussions at this conference will result in a better understanding of Borneo and the issues we are facing today,” he added.
 

Also present were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) UMS, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW), Prof. Datuk Hamdan hj. Adnan and the Kadazandusun Chair, Prof. Dr. Jacqueline Pugh-Kitingan. – ZMD (fl)

 

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TUESDAY, 05 AUGUST – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through the Kadazandusun Chair once again hosted the 12^th International Borneo Research Council for three day starting today.

The conference focused on social research, medicine, environmental science and biology in Borneo, covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah in his welcoming address said the conference was a catalyst for cooperation between the countries involved in the research and development of Borneo in the future.

“The conference is expected to strengthen the existing friendship network in order to increase knowledge and accelerate development,” he said. His speech was read by Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof.

The conference titled ‘Diversity and Dynamism in Borneo’ feature research participants and presenters from all over Southeast Asia, Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe.

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun representing the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj Aman. - ZMD (fl)


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Tuesday, 05 August – Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive celebration continued to be felt by the multi-racial society in this country.

Visiting each other houses, is a continued practise in enkindle the spirit of Eid; entering the 9^th day today.

A Chancellery reporter managed to interview an international lecturer, from Bangladesh, whom has been celebrating his Eid in Sabah.

Dr. Md. Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee, a lecturer in Biotechnology Institute Borneo shares his experience celebrating Hari Raya in Malaysia which is far different from his country of birth.

“This year, my wife and I celebrated our Eid in Kampung Bakara, Sandakan. I’ve found that Malaysian family will be wearing Hari Raya clothes with a uniform coloured scheme, especially here in Sabah.”

“The visiting each other houses, is also practised. The guests are served with food and biscuits. Back home, there is no coloured theme clothes or a feast. We only served sweetmeat to the guests,” he added.

The celebration is celebrated festively, regardless of age.

“Back at the village; my children are happy meeting with their friends and relatives who came back especially for celebrating raya at the village. At night, they are having fun with the fireworks. It is very interesting,” he added more.

Apart from the contribution in producing research in UMS, the lecturer admired Sabah’s diverse culture, the unity and the mutual respect shown by the people of Sabah.

“Here, I see Hari Raya celebration is not just celebrated by the Muslims, but it was also celebrated together by everyone in Sabah, regardless of race and religion,” Dr. Md. Shafiquzzaman said with joy.


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