This was made possible through a collaboration with Asan Foundation headed by Hesham Hafez, the son-in-law of the late Sheikh Abdul Razak Sheikh Mahmood.

Earlier, Hesham who is also the President of Paper Distribution International Group gave a talk on “What Does it Mean to Be Successful, Being Successful”.

“I went through ups and downs in the business industry, but that did not deter me from picking myself up and moved on,” he said in his talk attended by more than 170 students from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting, UMS.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali in his speech hoped that the students would emulate the reputable attitude of Sheikh Abdul Razak, who was hardworking and honest.

A Letter of Intent (LOI) was also signed between UMS and Asan Foundation, where library books, online journals and back files of online journals in the areas of finance and economy would be included in this collection in the next five years.

Also present at the launching ceremony were the Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMS, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi, the widow of the late Sheikh Abdul Razak Sheikh Mahmood, Datin Kalsombi V.K. Majid and family members, as well as principal officers of the university. – FL

Photo: Suzeanywaty Gasinin

MONDAY, 23 MAY – A total of 66 undergraduates under the Civil Defence Corps (SISPA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL) recently undergone a field training programme held at the Operations Control Centre of the Civil Defence Department (JPAM) Labuan District.

Allied Officer of SISPA UMSKAL, Associate Lieutenant Colonel (PA) Associate Professor Dr. Norazah Mohd Suki said, the three day two night programme was aimed at giving students the knowledge and skills to help themselves and others besides promoting values of respect, orders, discipline, cooperation, responsibility and self-confidence.

“It is also to enhance physical endurance, mental and spiritual balance among the members of SISPA,” she said at the closing ceremony.

She said the Field Training was a practical training which involved skills of the Civil Defence Corps taught during classroom lectures as well as at field training.

Dr. Norazah congratulated the participants comprising members of SISPA Semester 2 and 4 for successfully completing their training.

“Thank you to JPAM for working tirelessly to ensure the success of this training session.

“The results of this exercise by SISPA UMSKAL is the knowledge acquired on Civil Defence both in theory and practical, enhance leadership skills, understanding the meaning of teamwork, and fostering moral values,” she added.

She hoped to conduct more challenging activities in future to prepare more young volunteers, with a deeper sense of cooperation for the sake of religion, race and the nation. – SS (fl)

FRIDAY, 20 MAY – Students of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) should strive to achieve a balance in academic and their personal development.

Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (FKJ), Professor Ir. Dr. Rosalam Sarbatly said, the university strive strived to enhance students’ potential in these two aspects so that students could achieve not only excellence in academic but also able to master communication skills and teamwork, which are essential for their future career.

“Good academic achievement would only strengthen the foundation in finding a good career, but values such as leadership or teamwork are important in getting employed in an organisation.

“Thus, students should sharpen a variety of skills as preparation for a career in the future,” he said.

He said this when officiating at the FKJ Student Excellence Award Presentation at Dewan Bankuasi (Banquet Hall), UMS this morning.

The Dean hoped that the awards given would encourage recipients to pursue excellence and encourage other students to achieve the same success.

62 students from various programmes of the faculty received Dedicated Student Award, Leadership Award, Hopeful Student Award, Dean’s Award and Special Dean’s Award presented by the Dean. – MA (fl)

FRIDAY, 20 MAY – The theme of this year’s Matrix Show, “Heart of Borneo” provided a clear picture of the customs, culture and heritage of Sabah complete with its aesthetic value and uniqueness.

The Matrix Show is short for Media Art Technology with Camera Tricks Excellence, is an exhibition of the works of final year students of Visual Arts Technology (PSV), Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) that covers various fields  of visual arts such as painting, animation, movies, documentaries, ceramics, sculpture, prints, batik, handicrafts, advertising and fibre art.

A total of 65 students were involved, with 65 works from various disciplines of visual arts on display for 6 days starting 19 May and ending on 24 May.

Director General of the National Visual Arts Development Board, Professor Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Najib bin Ahmad Dawa said, she believed the idea and a deeper understanding on the culture and arts of the community in Borneo  would be obtained through the Matrix Show.

“I hope the Matrix Show project would help make UMS students’ art work become a product of international standards and make UMS as an icon in conferences of culture in Asia and the world,” he said when opening the Matrix Show 2016 at the Art Gallery of FKSW, UMS yesterday.

He was also convinced that the creativity and innovation of UMS visual arts students would meet the needs of the market outside and called on researchers and UMS students to produce works that could elevate the values and awareness in Sabah. – (fl)