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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('cloak7c539a881a483593331d66ea237c5582').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...

    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

    Announcement From: Corporate Communication Centre

    How to Access Article Via Library Website

    How to Access Article Via Library Website

    on 30 July 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Library How To Access Article Via Library...

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

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

    on 21 July 2025

    Announcement From: UMS Library E-Journal Collections Stay updated with knowledge!...

    COSHA Series 6/2025 - Working Safely with Chemicals

    COSHA Series 6/2025 - Working Safely with Chemicals

    on 21 July 2025

    Announcement From: Biotechnology Research Institute

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

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

    on 21 July 2025

    Announcement From: Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge & Language...

    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

    Announcement From: Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition [Second Announcement:...

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

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

    on 07 July 2025

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

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    MAIN CAMPUS

    Universiti Malaysia Sabah is the 9th public university established in Malaysia. Significant with the number 9, the main campus was also built on a 999 acres land situated along Sepanggar Bay, Kota Kinabalu.

     

     

     

    THE CLOCK TOWER

    Looking magnificent, the clock tower stood tall welcoming and greeting every guest to Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Inspired by the fourth Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the clock tower, serve as an iconic landmark, is located at the main entrance roundabout in main campus with the construction work started in 2014

     

     

    CHANCELLOR HALL

    With a seating capacity of 5,000 once at a time, the Chancellor Hall serves as space for university events such as Oath Taking and Pledge Ceremony and Convocation Ceremony. The gong inspired Hall was first used for convocation in 2003.

     

     

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    CHANCELLERY BUILDING

    The Chancellery Building houses the offices of the administration building including the Chancellery Department, Registrar Department and the Bursar Department.  The Chancellery building, also known as the Twin Tower among the community, is located at the top of UMS hill.

     

     

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    MAIN LECTURE HALL COMPLEX 2

    The second lecture hall complex started fully operating in 2011. The complex hosts lecture halls and Academic Services Division office.

     

     

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    UMS MUSEUM

    UMS Museum is located at the ground floor, South Block of the Chancellery Building. The Museum collected UMS precious history. The museum is open to all visitors with a small entrance fee. For more information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

     

     

    UMS JETTY

    Stretch from the shore into the water of Sepanggar Bay, the jetty is one of the facilities provided for students and researchers who are involved in marine life research.

     

     

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