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    From Rainforests to Research Labs: Biotechnology Driving Sabah’s Bioeconomy

    04 July 2025

    Article by: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to...

    Battling Zoonotic Threats in Sabah: Why One Health Matters Now More Than Ever

    06 June 2025

    Article by: Prof. Dr. Vijay Kumar & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarina Amin Biotechnology Research Institute, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled...

    Tough Decisions That Upset People – The HR Challenges

    28 April 2025

    By Associate Professor Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In every organization, tough decisions must be made at some point. These decisions are usually...

    Is U.S. Tariffs for Malaysia, A Threat or a Wake-Up Call?

    16 April 2025

    By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caroline Geetha A/P B. Arokiadasan, Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Development and Planning, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah When the United States...

    Reassessing the Sultanate of Sulu’s Renewed Claim to Sabah: A Preliminary Rebuttal

    08 April 2025

    By: Marja Azlima Omar, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah In April 2025, the Sultanate of Sulu announced its intention to invoke a series of historic treaties,...

    Exploring Japanese Early Childhood Education: Lessons from an Educational Visit

    03 February 2025

    Author: Dr Connie Shin @ Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences, University Malaysia Sabah INTRODUCTION This article begins with an account of how I discovered my academic...

    Sabah Day, a Meaningful Day to Remember

    19 August 2024

    By: Dr. Eko Prayitno Joko, Head of the History Programme, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah From colonised to independent. From the Federation of Malaya to the...

    UMS Clock Tower: A Great Opportunity for Young Engineers

    02 April 2024

    Author: Dr. Connie Cassy Ompok Faculty of Psychology and Education, Universiti Malaysia Sabah This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloakf62ab6a9da47eaf59326b0404f74ffc3').innerHTML =...

    Marketing for Positive Social Change

    06 February 2024

    Embarking on a mission for a greener tomorrow, Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FBEA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students initiated the "Strawvolution: Metal Straws for Sustainable Future" and “Do...

    Crisis Traits And Competencies

    02 January 2024

    By Dr. Jakaria Dasan, Director, Corporate Communication Centre A crisis is a significant calamity that can arise from a natural disaster, illness, human error, intentional purpose, or any combination of...

    Road To A Jumbo Disaster

    23 October 2023

    [The Star, 23 October 2023] I HAVE dedicated almost 17 years to the conservation of biodiversity in Sabah. During this time, I’ve been privileged to contribute to safeguarding the wild...

    The Armoured Volkswagen of Gaya Island

    05 September 2023

    Gaya Island, situated very close to Kota Kinabalu city, is renowned for its marine wildlife attractions, captivating both international and local tourists. However, beyond its aquatic wonders, the island holds...

    Discover the Emerald ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) E-Books

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    on 11 August 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Library 📲Discover the Emerald ICE (Institution of...

    AMICT Conference 2025

    AMICT Conference 2025

    on 08 August 2025

    Announcement From: Faculty of Computing and Informatics 📣 Calling for...

    Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    Call for Papers: 4th Seminar on Innovative Learning & Teaching (SILT) 2025

    on 08 August 2025

    Announcement From: Centre for Academic and Excellence Development CALL FOR...

    Call for Papers - Journal of Sustainable Engineering (SUSTEN) Vol 2. No. 2

    Call for Papers - Journal of Sustainable Engineering (SUSTEN) Vol 2. No. 2

    on 08 August 2025

    Announcement From: Faculty of Engineering Exciting News! The Sustainable Engineering...

    Global Virtual Conference on Digital Transformation in Higher Education (DX25)

    Global Virtual Conference on Digital Transformation in Higher Education (DX25)

    on 07 August 2025

    Annoouncement From: DX.sea Project Committee, Centre for Internationalisation and Global...

    Final Extension – Invitation to Participate in International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025 (ICBS 2025)

    Final Extension – Invitation to Participate in International Conference on Borneo Sustainability 2025 (ICBS 2025)

    on 07 August 2025

    Announcement From: Strategic Management Centre Dear Prof./Assoc. Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs., We are...

    Congratulations to the UMS Alumni - Nurlina Arappe

    Congratulations to the UMS Alumni - Nurlina Arappe

    on 06 August 2025

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    How to Access Article Via Library Website

    How to Access Article Via Library Website

    on 30 July 2025

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    Explore the Latest 2025 E-Journal Subscriptions, Now Accessible Via the UMS Library Website

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    on 21 July 2025

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    COSHA Series 6/2025 - Working Safely with Chemicals

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    on 21 July 2025

    Announcement From: Biotechnology Research Institute

    Invitation to Join Summer Camp (Colours of Sabah: Where Language and Culture Unite) 2025

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    on 21 July 2025

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    Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

    Call for Abstracts: International Conference on Food Security 2025 (ICFS 2025)

    on 10 July 2025

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    Department of Information Technology and Communication


    About Us

    JTMK entrusted to guide the university in ICT technologies to support R & D and management of the university in general. In principle, the services provided by JTMK supported by University Information Technology Policy will be implemented in the daily activities of all citizens.

    JTMK Services include strengthening ICT infrastructure in main campus and branch campuses to ensure the equal quality of service. JTMK also aims to bring university scholars to provide the best service.

    Starting with a small group, now JTMK will grow under a wide JSPIU coordination measures, which allow the improvement and effectiveness of services and career development of staff. The plan is expected to provide a balance in life and work.

    JTMK developed and continue to develop in the future.


    JTMK ensure that all sectors under which play an important role in ensuring that services provided are the best.

    JTMK divided into two main sections:

    1. Infrastructure Division (BI)
    2. Information Management (BPM)


    BI: The System Operations

    # Security System Section
    # Networking and Communications Section

    This section is responsible for providing and maintaining a computer network system throughout the campus, as well as ensuring the safety of the campus network is preserved. These include:

    • Technical advice on the cabling (LAN / Wireless) existing / new to making the renovation of PTJ.
    • IP Address Management, preparation of technical specifications and monitoring of projects related to university requirements.

     

    BI: Technology Sector

    # Computers and Software Section

    This section is responsible for planning the procurement and distribution of computer / printer / scanner / upgrade the operating system / application systems and upgrading of hardware / application systems. These include:

    • Provide technical advice to users in the evaluation of the proposed development of application systems.
    • To assist the user in the phase “Business/ User reqirement study”.
    • Technical assistance to user during the testing of the system has been developed.
    • Serve as a system admin (as well as the “first line of support”) to the application the department has no staff trained in information technology.
    • Assisting users in upgrading the application system.

     

    # Section for Educational Technology

    Responsible for the following:

    Help in using the Tools to Teach (ABM) as well as organizing training sessions for academic staff use of equipment (for the needs) and provide specifications / technical evaluation of ABM.
    Giving loans to the PTJ ABM need.

     

    BPM: The Administrative Application

    # Human Resource Information System and the Executive Section

    • This section is responsible for the information system for the management of human resources.

     # Financial Information Section

    • This section is responsible for integrated financial information system for financial management of the university.

     # Library Section

    • This section is responsible for library information system.

     # Office Automation Section

    • This section is responsible for office automation systems for the management of the PTJ.

     # Facilities and Asset Information Section

    • This section is responsible for developing the quality manual (ISO) and the integrated asset management system for the management of university facilities and assets.


    Overall, the whole section on role in helping departments to create applications for systems management and administration.

    Among other services we provide are:

    • Provide technical advice to users in the evaluation of the proposed development of application systems.
    • To assist the user in the phase "Business / User requirement study."
    • Technical assistance to users during the testing of the system has been developed.
    • Serve as a system admin (as well as the "first line of support") to the application the department has no staff trained in information technology.
    • Assisting users in upgrading the application system.


    BPM: The Academic Applications

    This section is responsible for the information system for university students Academic Services Division.

     # Learning Information Management System

    This section is responsible for planning and ensure that Learning Management System (LMS) of the existing run smoothly also maintain / upgrade (software and hardware) LMS to further strengthen its functions, including:

    • Technical advice to users of LMS.
    • Coordinate / coordinating training sessions to users of LMS.
    • Research on satisfaction LMS.
    • Research on hardware requirements and functions of the LMS.

     # Multimedia Section

    This section is responsible for developing multimedia technologies (whether for R & D or governance), including video and multimedia production of interactive media, including:

    • Operating/ maintenance of university web site.
    • Providing services to create/ provision of multimedia equipment for official universiti functions.
    • Provide training to the webmaster PTJ.
    • Video services, photography for all official activities of the university.

     


    ico-addressDepartment of Information Technology and Communication, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jln UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu Sabah Malaysia

    ico-phone+6088-320000 ext 613040/613041 ico-fax +6088-320234

    ico-email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    ico-webhttp://www.ums.edu.my/jtmk

     

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