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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

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THURSDAY, 12 NOVEMBER – About 500 spectators attended a religious talk by Ustaz Haslin Baharim at the Lecture Hall 1, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL), recently.

 

The talk themed ‘Entrepreneurship in Islam’ organised by UMSKAL in collaboration with Labuan FM in conjunction with Tamu Gadang UMSKAL-RTM Labuan 2015.

 

According to the organising chairman, Nur Iman Reedzal, such event would be held again in future to enhance Islam besides increasing religious knowledge amongst Muslims in the Federal Territory of Labuan.

 

“UMSKAL is willing to work with government and private agencies to organise religious programmes in future,” she said.

 

UMS Labuan Director, Associate Professor Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik, Dean of the Faculty of International Finance Labuan (FKAL), Associate Professor Dr. Syed Nasirin Syed Zainol Abidin and Senior Deputy Registrar, Zamri Mohamad Tuah were among the guests in attendance.

 

The ceremony was also graced with the presence of Head Imam of Masjid Jamek An-Nur, Ustaz Mohd Najib Abd Rahim. – (fl)

 
Source: Azri Onn Othman

 

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WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER – Tahammas Group of the Bursar Department, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) created history once again when they were named the recipient for the Gold Award when representing Sabah and Sarawak Regional Zone at the National Excellence Team Convention held at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre (SPCC), recently.

Tahammas group who competed in the Creative and Innovative Group Category (KIK) presented a project entitled ‘Inaccurate High Mileage Claims for Within and Outside of the country’.

At the convention, a total of 218 groups competed in the Team Excellence competition in certain categories such as public sector, service sector, QE/5S sector, manufacturing sector as well as electrical and electronics sector.

According to the Leader of the group, Suzie Mohamed, before being selected to represent at the national level, the group also won the Gold Award at the Sabah and the Sabah and Sarawak Regional Team Excellence Convention  in April and August respectively.

Meanwhile, Acting Bursar of UMS, Zallifah Shadan who attended the convention said the management of UMS was very proud of Tahammas who represented the Sabah and Sarawak zone and brought honour to UMS at the national arena.

“I hope the success of Tahammas would inspire many other Team Excellence groups in the Bursar Department to come up with new ideas and innovation,” she said.

The prize and certificate was presented by the Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Datuk Lee Chee Leong. (fl)

Source: Bursar Department, UMS

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By Salbinous Saribun

MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER – Chairman of the Board of Directors of Universiti Malaysia Sabah  (UMS), Tun Zaki Tun Azmi received his Honorary Doctorate in Shari’a and Justice from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) in conjunction with the 13th Convocation of the university that ended last night.

The scroll was presented by Tunku Ampuan Besar Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani Tengku Besar Mahmud as the Tuanku Chancellor of USIM.

Located at Dewan Tuanku Canselor USIM, Nilai also receiving an honorary degree along with Tun Zaki was Tan Sri Dr. Mohd. Jusoh Md Nor who was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Education.

Both were celebrated along with 333 graduates of USIM who received their degrees on the first day of the convocation.

Also present were Tengku Besar Seri Menanti, Tunku Ali Redhauddin Tuanku Muhriz who is also the Pro-Chancellor of USIM.  – (fl)

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FRIDAY, 06 NOVEMBER – The Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS) of Sri Angkasa Residential College (KKSA) recently organised a Welfare and Safety Enhancement Programme of Residential Colleges through visits to several public universities in Peninsular Malaysia.

A statement by the residential college said, the programme was aimed at gaining experience and improve their skills in administering and managing students at college level in JAKMAS scope.

It was also an effort to strengthen ties with the university visited besides acting as a sharing field in discussing issues which focused on the welfare and safety at the level of each residential college.

The five-day programme was attended by eight students accompanied by the Deputy Head of KKSA, Masnaneh Masdin and Head Fellow of KKSA, Massalinri Md Tahir who acted as the coordinator and overseer of the event.

Among the universities visited were Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and Universiti Sains Malaysia. – SS (fl)

Source: KKSA

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