MONDAY, 26 MAY – The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) Sabah suggested that Universiti Malaysia Sabah Sports Centre equipment be fully utilised.

Its minister, Datuk Hj. Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan said the sports science facilities which were sophisticated added with a scheduled sports science programme would surely produce distinguished athletes.

Therefore, he recommended that the sports equipment used in UMS be shared with state athletes.

“This alliance is thus able to make Sabah one of the major powers in the field of sports in the country one day,” he added. He was speaking at a ceremony organised by the university recently.

At the occasion, he also expressed his appreciation for the implementation of a ‘blue print’ between his ministry and UMS related to short term, medium term and long term sporting development. - SS (fl)


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MONDAY, 26 MAY – Undergrads under the Sports Science Programme Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) conducted a study visit recently to the Malaysian Royal Navy Base (TLDM) Sports Complex.

It aimed among others, to gain knowledge and exposure on techniques and methods to effective sports infrastructure management.

Their visit was greeted by TLDM Sports Centre Officer, Lt. Nur Jad Affendi Jalal who then gave a briefing on sports equipment at the naval base.

One of the students, Rutlyne Joinis said the visit had given a lot of input which can be adapted to enhance the learning process as well as useful experience that can be applied to all forms of theories learned in lectures.

The undergrads were also taken to the football stadium, hockey pitch, swimming pool, multipurpose sports hall, squash courts, tennis courts and the Navy Yacht Club. – SS (fl)



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THURSDAY, 22 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is committed to serve the country through high quality research and competitive graduates.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah, the rapid development of infrastructure would demand human capital who have better skills and knowledge towards forming the country into a developed nation.

Thus, he urged all students to be more proactive in organising students programmes to nurture their abilities and as a reserve for the working world.

“I fully support the involvement of students in the programmes organised by the Department of Student Affairs in efforts to improve their soft skills,” he said in his speech during the Student Affairs and Alumni Appreciation Night (MAHEPA) recently.

At the ceremony, Datuk Dr. Harun also presented awards to students who excelled in individual and group categories.

For the individual, the recipients were Saripuddin Mappiasi (Outstanding Student Leader), Khairul Azmi Mustafa (Residential College Excellent Leader), Azieyana Aziz (School Association Excellent Leader), Nurlina Arappe (Excellent Volunteer), Chong Kai Chern (Creative and Innovative Student), Irwan @Edwan Abo Arbaee (Arts and Culture Excellent Student), Muhamad Anas Ahmad Siati (Hopeful Leader), and Lim Kai Wai (Entrepreneurship Student).

Meanwhile, HEPA Special Award was won by the President of the Student Representative Council (MPP) 2013/2014 Session, Fandyi Sanizan Jurup.

As for the team category, Student Mentor Partner Club UMS received the Best Student Organisation Programme, JAKMAS Kolej AB (Best JAKMAS Management), Business and Economics Students’ Association (Best Student School Association Management), Lentera Tari (Best Team Work), Ace Team (Creative and Innovative Best Student Group), Grup Teater Lab UMS (Arts and Culture Best Group) and ENACTUS group which won the Best Student Entrepreneurship Group.

Also present were member of the Board of Directors UMS, Dr. Hj. Mohd. Kassim Hj. Ibrahim including Principal and Senior Officers of the university. – ZMD (fl)

 

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THURSDAY, 22 MAY – In conjunction with the of Israk and Mikraj events of Prophet Muhammad SAW on 27 Rejab, equivalent to Gregorian calendar 27 May, the Mosque and Islamic Affairs Unit (UHEIM) UMS held a talk on the definition of the wisdom of the Great Prophet Muhammad SAW Israk Mikraj at UMS Mosque.
 

The talk was delivered by Head of UHEIM, Dr. Muhammad Suhaimi Taat had brought those present to deepen the secrets and sacredness of the Prophet on the Israk Mikraj event.
 

“Israk Mikraj was a sacred journey and it was then that Prophet Muhammad received the mandate to perform the five daily prayers. These prayers become the very essence of Israk Mikraj,” he said.
 

He explained further that prayers are obligatory to all Muslims and have unique features compared to other religious obligatory duties.
 

He added that prayers that were done whole-heartedly would prevent any detestable actions which would diminish Muslim faith.
 

“Remember, all practices, whether good or bad will still get what they deserved for their actions,” he concluded. – SM (fl)

 
 

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