MONDAY, 29 APRIL – The School of Business and Economics (SPE) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently held an Investment Week Programme 2013. The programme which was organised by the Financial Management and Banking Club (HE06) SPE at the school’s premises was officiated by the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Postgraduate SPE, Dr. Mohd. Rahimie Abdul Karim.

In his speech he stressed the need for students to emphasise on the importance of financial management so as not to be trapped in financial crisis in future. He said students should put into practice all knowledge that they have gained in the financial field and investment as a preparatory step towards entering the working world.

Earlier, the Programme Director, Fatin Sahira said the Investment Week which was held for four days was aimed at exposing students to the importance of savings and investments for the future, also attracting students especially school students to be students with a high level of literacy knowledge on finance.

Among the programmes that was organised throughout the week were Stocks Simulation Competition, Financial Planning Workshop, Trade and Economy Quiz including Sales Carnival. All the programmes were participated by students from the higher education institutions, students from secondary schools around Kota Kinabalu and SPE students themselves.

Among the activities which received encouraging response was the Trade and Economy Quiz which saw nine secondary schools around Kota Kinabalu taking part in the quiz. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Putatan emerged as the winner whilst SM All Saints took the second spot and SMK Tenghilan the third. The prize presentation was done by the Head of Programme for Financial and Banking Management, Amer Azlan Abdul Jamal. – FL

Source: Amer Azlan Abdul Jamal

                                                                                                                                Information and Media Section, Corporate Relations Division
 

MONDAY, 29 APRIL – The production of a video describing the special practice using the Noni leaves during confinement has made Kelab Seni Recording Team (S-ReT) School of Arts Studies (SPS) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) the winner of the best video at the recent film-making forum and workshop.

The video which was in the form of a docudrama had attracted the judges’ attention in the programme which was jointly organised by the Malaysian Association of Creativity & Innovation (MACRI) and Project Linkages. The forum which was held at Kolej Yayasan Sabah saw Kelab Seni Recording Team competing with other contestants consisting of students from UMS, Kolej Yayasan Sabah and other institutions.

Besides the best video competition, the programme themed ‘Fostering Relationship’ also featured experienced facilitators who conducted the forum and workshop which was held for three days. Among them were Exco committee, Dato’ Dr. Marzalin Mansur, the Director of Project Linkages, Ramesh Pallai and the winner of the Film-maker Award, Gary Chong.

Throughout the forum and workshop, the participants were also exposed to knowledge sharing through experiences, theory and practical activities pertaining to film-making which included pre-production, production and post-production. Participants were also given some challenges in the making of a short video in groups themed ‘Knowledge Sharing’. – FL

Source: Muhammad Fakhrullah bin Musa, SPS
                                                                                                                       Information and Media Section, Corporate Relations Division

FIRDAY, 26 APRIL – More than 300 students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Inanam attended the 'A Step to the Ivory Tower Care 4 Malaysia' Programme (SEMEGA) 2013.

The programme organised by the Student Affairs Department (HEP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was officiated by Datuk Hajah Jainab Ahmad Ayid. In her speech she said that the programme was indeed timely which gives encouragement and motivation to the students.

She added that the programme also injected a new spirit to them to strive for excellence in the academic field.

Also present at the function was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni UMS, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Md. Mansur.

The SEMEGA programme had made pit stops at Kota Marudu, Sandakan, Penampang, Beaufort, Tuaran and Nabawan.

By Musaab Umair/Feria Lee

                                                                                                                        Information and Media Section, Corporate Relations Division

THURSDAY, 25 APRIL – About 116 participants participated in the Dance Choreography Workshop 2013 organised by the Culture and Arts Division, Student Affairs and Alumni (HEP) UMS, recently.

The workshop which was conducted for four days was facilitated by dance art instructors who were experienced in their own genre.  Among them were Abdul Hamid Chan, Suhaimi Magi, Christopher Liew, Sharip Zainal Sagkif Shek, Tang Sook Kuan, Addley Brormeo and Jasmit Rasit.  All of them shared their experiences and explained in detail the basic of dancing and choreography besides introducing elements of music in the dance thus explaining the aspects of stage mastery as well as the culture and art of Malaysia.

The official closing ceremony was done by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (HEPA) Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Md. Mansur.  In his speech, he said that the organising of the workshop was timely in producing more dance choreographers in addition to shaping students to have confidence thus answering to the government’s call to produce more first class human capital.

Among the participants at the workshop were Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Likas, SMK Tobobon, SMK Kolombong, Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sri Gaya, SK Darau, SK Tanjung Aru 1 and other nearby schools.  It was also participated by Kolej Yayasan Sabah, Masterskill Global, Sandakan Dance Association, Kent Teachers’ Training Institute, Sarawak School of Arts Malaysia, Labuan Corporation, and Sarawak Social Devlopment Ministry.

The workshop was organised among others to keep the richness and uniqueness of Malaysian dances so that they will be sustained for future generation. – FL

Source: Mihamad Afendi Jasni, SPS