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THURSDAY, 19 MAY – The Meet-the-Customers Day (MBP) jointly organised by four departments under Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) namely Bursar Department, UMS Library, Development and Maintenance Department (JPP) and the Department of Information Technology and Communication (JTMK) would be able to increase understanding of their clients and customers of the university’s services offered.

Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said that such programmes would provide a platform and easy access to solving problems on-the-spot by the departments of the university.

“I am very positive that this will have a major impact on the campus community, especially in delivering service not only by the four departments taking part, but also setting an example to other Departments, Faculties, Centres, Institutes and Units in UMS,” he said in his speech at the opening of MBP at 1Megalab, UMS Library, recently.

His speech was delivered by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), Professor Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin.

He added that, various measures should be taken to improve service delivery of the university including reducing red tapes by simplifying and streamlining the system and work procedures, strengthening the administration and to measure performance based on the Key Performance Indicator (KPI).

Interesting programmes were available throughout the week, among them were talks by the four departments, colouring activity for children, service counters, quiz competition for visitors and  forums with customers. – (fl)

Photo: Suzeanywati Gasinin

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THURSDAY, 19 MAY – A ceremony to appreciate staff of the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources (FSSA) was held recently to celebrate academicians and non-academicians who had performed well and had contributed significantly to the faculty.

Held at the Main Meeting Room, FSSA, the ceremony was graced by the Dean, Professor Dr. Baba Musta.

In his speech, he explained that the ceremony was held as a form of recognition to staff who had demonstrated well and above their duties.

“It will also be a boost to other staff to maintain healthy competition among themselves to improve the quality of their service.

“This event also appreciates the contributions made by the employees of the department who had moved to other departments and those who had left the service,” he said.

He also hoped that the excellent service would continue consistently and would be a challenge to faculty staff to increase their productivity.

At the event, all excellent staff award recipients received souvenirs and their pictures would be exhibited at the main notice board of the faculty.

List of Awards:

Best Non-Academic Staff (Administrative Sector)

  1. Noni Masjiril
  2. Mohd. Gan Mohd Rashid

Best Non-Academic Staff (Science Sector)

  1. Seli @ Seliman Rajion
  2. Neldin Jeoffrey

Service Appreciation

  1. Norlita Ismail (Service Ends)
  2. Augustina Petrus (Transferred to other department)

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Source: Kenny Uwai, FSSA

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WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) once again was in the limelight when it grabbed five gold medals and three silver at the International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition (ITEX) 2016, recently.

The medals were won through eight researches contested at the exhibition, which was held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

Two gold medals were contributed through the research entitled, Firmeco, Eco-Friendly Edible Cutlery and Functional Seaweed Snack with Prebiotic by a study group headed by Associate Professor Dr. Chye Fook Yee.

The other three gold medals were obtained by the research team led by Professor Dr. Rossita Shapawi, Dr. Raihana Musawwir and Dr. Ramraini Ali Hassan through their research namely Garoupa-Like, UMS Wheel for Bishop Scoring, and Ib-Plan Software and Manual.

As for the silver medal, two were from the research group led by Mohd. Suffian Misaran @ Misran with their research titled Mis-Wind Turbine, and by Associate Professor Dr. Dg. Maryama Ag. Daud with PSS Reps Counter.

Another silver medal earned was through the research entitled Kappa-Tank, a joint-study by Professor Dr. Rossita Shapawi and Wahidatul Husna Zuldin.

ITEX 2016 is an international exhibition organised by the Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS). – SS (fl)

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WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY – The Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Student Parliamentary Session was held this morning with debates and issues brought up by the student leaders.

The debates were further boosted when the conference involving about 50 student leader representatives convened at the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (DUN).

Interestingly, the conference observed the ethics and protocol of the actual state legislative assembly sitting and was chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Datuk Dr. Johnnson Tee.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali when met said, the Student Parliamentary Session was a proactive approach taken by the management to enhance UMS students.

“It is in line with the first of ten shifts in the Malaysian Education Blueprint (Higher Education) 2015-2025, to produce holistic graduates,” he said while expressing gratitude to the Sabah State Assembly Speaker, Datuk Syed Abas Syed Ali for allowing the use of the state legislative assembly hall.

Dr. Ismail also expressed a sense of pride when UMS, a public university (UA) became the first in Malaysia to hold a Student Parliamentary sitting at the state legislative assembly hall.

Also present were UMS Alumni Centre Director, Mohd Raffie Haji Janau; Head of Student Affairs Department, Azmi Jumat and the Director of Sports Centre UMS, Mohd. Asyraaf Abdullah. – SS (fl)

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TUESDAY, 17 MAY –Tun Mustapha Residential College (KKTM) recently organised a Fitness Rally in conjunction with KKTM Open Day.

According to the director of the programme, Narmatha A/P Shanker, the programme aimed to encourange KKTM residents and the local community to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

“I am pleased that this programme ran smoothly and reached its objective that is to foster closer ties with one another,” she said.

The programme, which was held for two hours was led by Mazry Ismail from Fanatic Fitness Lovers leading participants in some fitness rally namely FUZE Fitness, Zumba Fitness and HipHop Dance.

Mazry explained that any exercise done was to achieve a certain goal and that was to improve and maintain health.

“Group events such as this is able to inculcate the spirit to continue being active among the public,” she concluded.  – (fl)

Source: Roslia Jalane, KKTM

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