By Faezah Mohamad Dun

Photo: Johaidi Ismail

TUESDAY, 17 NOVEMBER – The former member of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Board of Directors Tan Sri Henry Chin Poy Wu was honoured at an appreciation dinner that was held at the Pacific Sutera Hotel Ballroom, last night.

In his speech, Tan Sri Henry Chin who held the post of board member for almost 15 years expressed his gratitude and appreciation for being honoured with an appreciation dinner.

“Although no longer holding office as a member of the Board of Director of UMS, for me this is not the end of my relationship with this beloved university.

“I am ready to give my all and contribute to UMS at any time through the sharing of knowledge and experience, especially in management  and governance, security and so on,” he said.

Earlier, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UMS, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi in his speech, described Tan Sri Henry’s contributions to UMS as invaluable.

“Thank you for helping us in driving UMS towards excellence over the years.  We owe you,” he quipped.

A biography book on Tan Sri Henry entitled ‘A Gentleman and an Officer’ was also launched at the dinner. – (fl)

Recently, UMS won the Best Career Development Centre for Public Universities at the Malaysia’s 100 Leading Graduate Employer Awards 2015 held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Harun Abdullah said, he was proud of the success achieved by UMS in winning the award.

“We have been trying to enhance the marketability of UMS graduates by organising career fairs and fostering good relations with industry players in providing industrial training for our graduands,” explained Datuk Harun through his official Facebook page.

According to the Director of Industrial Relations Centre (PHI) UMS, Associate Professor Dr. How Siew Eng, this success gave the confidence to faculties that UMS graduates could meet the needs of human resources needed for the industry.

“The focus adopted by PHI is to build sustainable relationship with the industry.  This includes activities that can bring benefits to both sides,” said Dr. How after receiving the award.

The award was presented by Malaysian Talent Development-Graduate Employability Unit, Talent Corporation, Puan Siti Norliza Mohd Sahar.

“The victory today is also the result of a review by GTI Media and the involvement with Talent Corporation Berhad,” she further explained.

The Higher Education minister, Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh also sent his congratulations to UMS through his Facebook and Twitter. - CD (fl)

By Salbinous Saribun

Photo: Johaidi Ismail

FRIDAY, 13 NOVEMBER – Former Registrar of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Datuk Abdullah Hj Mohd Said was feted in an appreciation dinner held at The Klagan Regency, 1Borneo, last night.

The function aptly named ‘Sejambak Memori’ was attended by the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, members of the Board of Directors of UMS, Principal and Senior Officers, staff of Registrar Department and members of Datuk Abdullah’s family.

In his speech, Datuk Abdullah expressed his gratitude to the university for organising the appreciation dinner in conjunction with his retirement.

He also took the opportunity to thank all staff who had work with him throughout his tenure in UMS.

Datuk Harun in his speech described Datuk Abdullah as someone with a lot of experience and had greatly contributed to the administration and management of human resources of theuniversity.

Datuk Abdullah and his children also presented a song as a special performance to the staff that night. – (fl)

THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER – The handing over of duties of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Registrar, Lt. Col. (H) Datuk Hj. Abdullah Hj. Mohd Said as held at Galeri Majlis (the Gallery), Chancellery Building recently.

The handover of duties was received by the Acting Registrar, No’man Datuk Hj Ahmad and was witnessed by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (TNC) Student Affairs and Alumni (HEPA), Associate Professor  Dr. Ismail Ali, who represented the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah.

Dr. Ismail said, the contributions given by Datuk Abdullah was priceless as he was amongst the earliest staff employed by UMS since its inception.

“UMS is very grateful for the services rendered by Datuk Abdullah for more than 20 years in managing UMS starting as an Assistant Registrar until his last post as the Registrar,” said Dr. Ismail in front of more than 150 UMS staff.

Meanwhile, Datuk Abdullah when giving his speech urged all employees of UMS to come together and create the feeling of affection and love for UMS.

“UMS community should inculcate the spirit of harmony, love and struggle to bring excellence to the university, this is what I can see and feel until today,” he said.

Datuk Abdullah also praised the efficiency in governing the university, particularly the Human Resource Division (HRD), under the Registrar Department that had been managing the welfare of each staff with excellence.

“HRD is an important division that regulates staff appointments, promotion and retirement.  UMS through HRD celebrates my retirement earlier than the normal date, of which I am very grateful,” he said.

Datuk Abdullah also praised the management for holding such event to appreciate its staff regardless of their grades as this would instil in them the love for UMS.

Concluding the ceremony, Datuk Abdullah also clocked-out for the last time as a civil servant, at the lobby of the Chancellery Building.

“Please continue the struggle and UMS will continue to prosper,” he said, as his word of advise for UMS staff.

Also present and witnessing this historic event were Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof, principal and senior officers as well as staff of UMS. – CD (fl)

Photo: Ramdan Saleh Nain