MONDAY, 20 APRIL – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP) in collaboration with UMS Library and the Malaysian Librarians Association (PPM) Sabah Chapter organised 'Jejak Ilmu' for five days in Indonesia, starting Saturday till Thursday.

According to the Dean of FPP, Professor Dr. Ismail Ibrahim, the programme among others was to foster academic cooperation with several universities in Indonesia which had a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with FPP, among them Universiti Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ), Universitas Mercu Buana (UMBY) and Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD).

“This programme provides an opportunity for UMS to foster smart collaboration with these universities from the aspect of knowledge-sharing documentation, skills, technology and reference materials collection,” he said.

He said this in his speech read by FPP Deputy Dean, Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Dahlan Hj Malek in conjunction with the launching of the programme themed ‘Silatulrahim Akademik Menyongsong Komuniti ASEAN 2015’ at FPP Seminar Room, recently.

Prof. Ismail said the programme would indirectly allow participants to track and to get closer to the latest technology used in university academic besides learning about the culture of the local community in terms of infrastructure development, economy, culture, customs and language.

He added that the programme was a three-in-one event because at the same time the faculty management held discussions with the relevant universities visited regarding student mobility programme and cooperation that involved knowledge, besides research seminar and presentation of research papers by participants.

“This programme involved a total of 25 participants consisting of first year postgraduate students of the Counselling Psychology Programme, FPP lecturers and representatives from UMS Library and PPM,” he said. - MA (fl)


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FRIDAY, 17 APRIL – The Anti-Corruption Secretariat of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (SPRUMS) in collaboration with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sabah recently organised a ‘Let’s Combat Corruption’ Programme.

The programme was also supported by Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) that aimed to benefit the target groups on the dangers of corruption and its impact on the community administration.

According to the programme coordinator, Kim Asbiyallah Shah Akim, the programme ran for five days and involved students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah 1 Pagoh, Johor and Saito College Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

“The organisation of the programme is an approach by SPRUMS to share experiences and ideas on the implementation of the programme with the Anti-Corruption Agency of Public Universities (UA) and other Higher Education Institutions (IPT),” he said when contacted by media after the programme.

He said the programme had provided space for UMS students, USIM Prevention Secretariat and Student Representative Council Saito College to exchange ideas and strategies of the programme in getting the right information on corruption.

Kim added, through the programme, the target group would be able to understand the effects of drug abuse through the talks and activities conducted.

“The ‘Let’s Combat Corruption’ Programme which was participated by 14 SPRUMS representatives also visited the MACC office in Putrajaya and was welcomed by the Director of Education and Community, Dato’ Shamsun Baharin Mohd Jamil,” she concluded. – ZMD (fl)


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MONDAY, 20 APRIL – Director of the Development and Maintenance Department (JPP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Kamisah Husin reminded all staff of JPP to work with full commitment and responsibility for the department and the university in executing their duties, with the hope that Allah SWT will give him blessings in the after life.

She said, the present staff should take the initiative to assist their department to edify it for someday they would inherit the reins of JPP’s leadership.

She said this at the 3^rd JPP UMS monthly meeting 2015 which was held at the Department of Information and Communication Technology UMS, recently.

At the event, a retiring JPP staff, Janggil Matayu was feted with the presentation of certificate which was presented by JPP Electrical Engineer, Jorin Matawas.

A briefing was presented by Senior Chief Architect of JPP, Azlina Abd Hamid besides the presentation of certificate of appreciation to two students who were doing their internship at that department. - (fl)


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FRIDAY, 17 APRIL – The 3^rd Business and Information Technology Festival, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL) will start tomorrow and ends on Sunday.

The programme coordinator, Joehan Joehari William said the 3^rd Business and Information Technology Festival 2015 was the only programme under the Students Affairs Division (BHEP) UMSKAL related to the academic development of students outside of the lecture hall.

He said this will also encourage students to apply their learning outcome by participating in the programme.

He said it was in line with the vision and mission of Universiti Malaysia Sabah in producing first class human capital graduates.

“UMS Motto is intended to generate excellence in any activity and be the driving force and the main aim of UMS. This principle is in accordance with the programme’s rationale which is stated in the Business and Information Technology Festival paper work, which is to stimulate creative ideas in the minds of students,” he added.

Joehan who is also a lecturer of the Faculty of International Finance Labuan (FKAL) said the participants will take home cash prize of RM26,700.00 for those who participate in the Business Plan, Business and IT Quiz, Business Case Analysis and Local Entrepreneurs Exhibition.

The closing and prize-giving ceremony will be officiated by UMS Labuan Director, Associate Professor Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik this Sunday. – SS (fl)


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