The session was attended by more than 100 alumni who were mostly staff of UMS itself.

Speaking at the opening address, UMS PhD alumni and President of the UMS Alumni Association, Dato’ Dr. Haji Janathan Kandok who is also the Director of Sabah Customs Department said that they would streamline all programmes planned by Alumni Centre for the benefit of its members.

Earlier, Director of Alumni Centre, Mohd. Raffie Hj. Janau, stressed on the importance of support from alumni to realise the Centre’s objectives.

“We have lined-up a full range of activities and will reach out to more alumni across the country including our international alumni,” he said.

The gathering also included a sharing session by alumni who talked on their achievements, at the same time share some suggestions on ways to attract other alumni to give back to their alma mater. - FL

Photo: Suzeanywati Gasinin

WEDNESDAY, 20 JANUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) this morning held a New Refunding Formula and Key Performance Indicator 2016 Talk to its campus community.

Held at Dewan Canselor (Chancellor Hall ) UMS, the talk was presented by the Director of the Centre for Strategik and Academic Management (PPSA), UMS, Professor Dr. Marcus Jopony.

The talk was aimed at sharing information regarding the reduction on operating expenditure (OPEX) for 2016 and the new refunding formula, two important aspects for Public Universities (UA) starting this year.

The briefing was in line with the need to share the current status and future scenario related to budget allocation of the university as a preparation for UMS staff to meet the challenges and responsibilities that lie ahead starting this year.

Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah in his keynote address said despite facing financial contraints, UMS would remain committed to its obligation as a respected higher education provider and ensure the success of the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) set by the Ministry of Higher Education.

“Therefore, I urge all members of UMS to take the change and change, both in terms of mindset, attitude, habit and work practice.

“Let’s join hands and work towards UMS’ financial sustainability, productivity and excellence,” he said. – MA (fl)

Photo by: Ramdan Saleh Nain

WEDNESDAY, 20 JANUARY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) today strengthened its industrial network and international cooperation through the signing of an agreement with two agencies namely Yun Fook Resources Sdn. Bhd. and Zunyi Medical University, People’s Republic of China.

Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yun Fook Resources Sdn. Bhd., both sides would collaborate in dairy teaching farm, food handling training safety, internship and industrial attachment, research and consultation, exchange of staff and students, academic programme among others.

The MoU was signed by UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah representing UMS, whilst Yun Fook Resources was represented by Datuk Yap Yun Fook.

Meanwhile,  a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Zunyi Medical University, People’s Republic of China saw a collaboration in the establishment of the International Joint Laboratory for Ethnomedicine.

Through this collaboration, both sides would focus on cooperation on international scientific research, international science and technology training, the creation of an international academic team, establishment of the top management system and serving the economic development of Guizhou province and Malaysia by recruiting international resource.

The MoA was signed by Professor Lu Yuan Fu, a representative from Zunyi Medical University. – MA (fl)

Photo by: Musaab Umair

According to a statement issued by FPSK, the programme, which is expected to be a hit will be held at the parking lot of the faculty between 8.30 am and 2.30 pm.

Goods are to be placed inside the vendor’s vehicle, and rent is chargeable at RM20 per participant.

For more information, please call Nurul Izza Md Nordin at 013-8500362.

All are welcome.