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PMR MAPIMMONDAY, 10 FEBRUARY – Education, knowledge and skills play an important role in determining our future direction.

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah said the three basic elements should be in every student so as to be competent when they enter the working world.

“Set your target, focus on your goal, keep the momentum of your excellent achievement,” he said at the Outstanding Student Awards Ceremony 2013 at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sungai Damit, Tamparuli, a school under the Malaysian Academic Publishing Council (MAPIM). His speech was read by the Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Prof. Dato’ Mohd Hamdan Hj Adnan.

Datuk Harun added that outstanding students were nurtured through the support and motivation encouraged by both parents who always strive to provide financial assistance and materials for school.

“Their sacrifices cannot be compensated by the children in monetary value, but enough by achieving excellence in education and a better life of their own. These are more meaningful for the parents,” he said.

He also reminded students to appreciate the sacrifices made by their teachers who were dedicated in educating and ensuring success for their students.

The event which was jointly organised by UMS Publishing Unit saw a total of 45 outstanding students from St. Michael, Penampang; SMK Sungai Damit, Tamparuli and SMK Bundu Tuhan, Ranau received their awards.

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Local Government and Housing Sabah, Datuk Hj. Hajiji Mohd. Noor.

Also present were the District Education Officer, Tah Niah Hj. Jaman; Tamparuli People Development Leader, Datuk Jahid Jahim; Head of UMS Publishing Unit , Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asmady Idris; Deputy Director of UTM Press, Hj Khalid Mazlan and principals of schools involved. – SS [FL]

 

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PenyerahanPoring1compressedMONDAY, 10 FEBRUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Bursar Department recently organised a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme at SK Poring-poring, Inanam in conjunction with Maulidul Rasul.
 
Headed by the Bursar himself, Hj. Rizal Othman, the Bursar Department along with its more than 100 strong staff consisting of all levels held a gotong royong in and around the school’s premises where some buildings were given a new coat of paint.  The school’s much-needed kitchen was added with a new refrigerator, kitchen stove and racks which were also donated by the Bursar Department.

A collection of books for their Resource Centre and some clothing for the pupils were also handed over to the school Principal, Budhi Rahmad bin Hj Suparno. An adopt-a-child programme was also held, which would ensure that the ‘adopted child’ would be taken care of by their adopted parent until they finished their school in SK Poring-poring.
 
Hj Rizal in his speech said that the Malaysian Education Ministry had urged all departments under its ministry to conduct CSR so as to be able to reach to the grassroots and for them to understand more about the functions of the bursar department in an organisation.

“Our duty is to inform the community our role and function. It is for us to enlighten the community on financial planning, for the future of their children,” he said before ending his speech.
 
Also present were Senior Deputy Bursar, Zallifah bte Shadan; Deputy Bursar, Mohamad Edrus bin Othman; and Kampung Poring-poring Village Head, Widdy Madaun. – FL

 

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sukiptFRIDAY, 07 FEBRUARY – The Higher Learning Institution Games which entered its third day today saw Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) contingent added more medals to the medal tally by collecting one gold, one silver and one bronze as of 4.00 pm today.

The gold was contributed through 400 metres men hurdles, silver through 400 metres women hurdles and bronze through 1,500 metres women.

With the new addition, the medal standing for UMS contingent is 2 gold, 4 silver and 5 bronze.

UMS had earlier earned several medals through Taekwondo. The first gold was contributed through Pomsae Men Group, followed by silver in Pomsae Women Individual and bronze through Pomsae Women Group, Pomsae Mixed and Pomsae Men Individual events.

Two silver medals were added through the Javelin Women category and Men Shot Putt. Another bronze were further added to UMS bronze medal standing through athletics in the 5,000 metres Women.

Head of UMS Secretariat, Charles Thomas when contacted said, UMS team still had the potential of adding more medals to the medal tally as there were still some athletes who had yet to compete in the finals.

“Among some of the final events involving UMS athletes are the 4x100 metres Women and Javelin,” he disclosed.

The championship will go on until 16 February 2014 at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and is participated by 107 contingents from both the public and private higher learning institutions. – SS (FL)

 
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FRIDAY, 07 FEBRUARY – Director of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Health Centre, Dr. Mohd. Ariff Arshad today advised staff and students of UMS not to panic over the issue of H1N1 flu virus reported in the media yesterday.

He said that although the report created quite a stir among the community, however early prevention would prevent a person from being infected.

“Avoid being in crowded places and always practice good hygiene to prevent infection,” he said.

He also reminded all to seek treatment immediately if there were symptoms such as fever, persistent cough, fatigue, sore throat, headache, muscle aches and persistent sneezing.

Yesterday, the Director of Likas Women and Children Hospital, Dr. Tan Bee Hwai confirmed that five children and two adult caregivers were tested positive for the H1N1 virus.

However, the Deputy Director-General of Health Ministry, Datuk Dr Lokman Hakim Sulaiman in his statement yesterday said that the H1N1 flu virus was now similar to the seasonal flu and was no longer considered as pandemic.

He said the World Health Organisation (WHO) had stopped monitoring the virus after 2010 as the signs of infection, risks and death were similar to the other seasonal flu and that preventive measures had been identified.

“We have also stopped monitoring the disease because it is like any other normal flu,” he clarified in a national newspaper whilst describing that the case at the Likas Children and Women Hospital was an isolated one. – ZMD & SS (FL)

 

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THURSDAY, 6 FEBRUARY – Recognising the importance of student involvement in community activities, a group of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students responded the call by joining a trip Tanjung Labian Village, Lahad Datu recently.
 
The programme which was jointly organised by FELDA Publicity Unit was participated by eight students of UMS and was aimed at training them in reaching out to the rural community besides extending various forms of humanitarian assistance.
 
According to the Head of Publicity Sabah, Asmarah Rikun; the visit indirectly helped build their self-esteem to be more responsible and sensitive toward community issues.
 
“Counselling sessions which were conducted by psychology students of UMS with the local residents helped eased their burden in terms of their, to some extent,” he said.
 
Meanwhile, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj Kasim Hj Md Mansur when contacted by Chancellery media said the university had always hoped that students would continue to contribute in social activities.
 
“The involvement of all students in such activities could teach the young people to appreciate the harmony and sovereignty of our country,” he added.
 
During the programme, UMS students distributed goods from various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to the residents of Tanjung Labian Village besides the opportunity to visit the Control Camps of the Malaysian Army based in the area. – ZMD (FL)
 
 
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