By: Mohd Affzanizam Mohd Amin

Photo: Musaab Umair

The membership card, which is divided into two categories, the Gold and Silver membership was launched by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah in conjunction with the closing ceremony of the UMS Knowledge Culture Programme 2015 at 1MegaLab, recently.

According to the Chief Librarian of UMS, Dg Rukiah Ag Amit, the launch of the membership card is one of UMS’ social responsibility in implementing the Blue Ocean Strategy to promote the reading culture among the people of Sabah.

“The Gold membership card is given to UMS Board of Directors whilst the Silver membership card is for all heads of departments of state government, federal government and statutory bodies in Sabah as well as some private agency heads,” she explained.

She added that the launch of the membership card and a number of activities carried out in conjunction with the programmes throughout the month of September were part of an initiative by UMS Library toward instilling the knowledge-seeking culture and its spirit among UMS staff and students and its surrounding community.

Among the activities included were exhibition by faculties and departments in UMS, exhibition of services from government and other agencies, sharing of knowledge through Academic Talks, exhibition and book sale, quizzes, literacy programme for new students, info hunt, crossword puzzles and lucky draws. - (fl)

By Mohd Affzanizam Mohd Amin

Photo: Musaab Umair

He said, all knowledge-based efforts and results could be a contribution to their own well-being, society and nature as a whole.

“To be sensitive and aware on the importance of the history of knowledge is a continuation of current developments and advances in knowledge.

“Therefore, this treasure of knowledge should be stored, recorded and recognised as a reference in conducting studies and research that could give a big impact on the progress of the country and benefit the whole community,” he said.

He was speaking at the closing of the UMS Library Knowledge Culture Programme 2015 at 1 MegaLab, UMS Library, recently.

According to him, cultural programmes such as this should be continued in future to diversify the activities that were related to knowledge.

Also launched at the event were membership for outsiders, award for the most books borrowed and the launching of the book ‘Dari Cinta Kepada Cinta’ (From Love to Love), a creative work by a lecturer of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW), Associate Professor Dr. Ramzah Dambul. - (fl)

According to a statement from PPST, the event was organised to increase the achievement of SPM 2015 candidates in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics.

The statement further added that all invited speakers had more than ten years of teaching in the subjects mentioned.

The two-day workshop would also train and assist students in applying correctly the techniques taught besides guiding students with the right way of answering questions in accordance with the procedures of scoring based on keywords.

In addition, it also taught students to make the proper allocation of time in answering questions according to the time set in the SPM examination.

EXCELerate workshop was organised by PPST yearly before the SPM to help students attain excellent results in science-based subjects. – SS (fl)

Source: Preparatory Centre for Science and Technology (PPST)

According to its Programme Director, Muhamad Anas Ahmad Siati, the programme aimed to give an early exposure and boost the spirit of those who would be continuing their education at university level.

“This programme is one of the medium for SMK Abdullah 2 school students to experience the life of a university student thus inspire and motivate them to strive to enter the ivory tower,” he said.

Meanwhile, he explained that the programme initiated by the school teachers themselves provided an opportunity for students to see for themselves the development surrounding UMS and Kota Kinabalu.

Anas said, among the activities carried out included ice-breaking, exploration, talentime and group training activities (LDK).

“Students were also brought around UMS, including the Main Lecture Centre and witnessed on-going lecture sessions,” he added.

For participant Mohd. Said Tuloh, 17, the programme had a positive impact on her life.

“I learned that group cooperation such as LDK is very important and that gives an early insight into the life of being independent , which is important in campus life,” she added.

Segerak Borneo 5.0 involved 42 students who were on-campus at the Tun Mustapha Residential College for five days. – ZMD (fl)

Source: Norhana Nordin, HEPA