THURSDAY, 26 JUNE – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) received a courtesy call from the Assemblyman of Padang Tengku, Kuala Lipis, Pahang, Dato’ Mustapa bin Long and his entourage.

His arrival was warmly welcomed by a member of the Board of Directors UMS, Datuk AG Buhtamam Ag Mahmun accompanied by the Head of Chancellery Department, No’man Datuk Ahmad at the Lobby of the Chancellery Building.

Dato’ Mustapa accompanied by his entourage of 50 people were then given a briefing by No’man.

When approached by Chancellery Media, Dato’ Mustapa remarked on the beauty and panoramic view of UMS.

“I have been to Sabah a number of times but this is the first I came to UMS bringing with me an entourage from Padang Tengku. In my opinion, this is the most beautiful university in Malaysia,” he said.

He also invited and made an offer to UMS to conduct studies and research in Padang Tengku which has about 500 caves.

Before visiting UMS, Dato’ Mustapa and his entourage made a trip to Kundasang and Ranau before taking a closer look at the cottage industry that they could adopt upon their return to Pahang.

The delegation also took a tour around UMS and made pit stops at the Medical Museum, Marine Museum and the Outdoor Development Centre (ODEC). – CD (fl)


Photo: Johaidi Ismail                                                                              


Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department