WEDNESDAY, 18 JUNE – ‘DemiMu Malaysia’, a work done entirely by UMS became one of the songs that will be played on radio and television channels operated by Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) in conjunction with the Merdeka month in August.

When approached, lyricist and composer of the song, Roslee Hj. Wahid said, it indirectly became a catalyst for him to keep composing to bring UMS’ name to national level.

Roslee was one of seven composers selected by RTM to produce a patriotic song to celebrate the month of independence this year.

“This is an honour for UMS especially for the UMS student orchestra, which will be directly involved in the production of its audio and video before being submitted to RTM,” he said.

Roslee who is also a lecturer at the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage UMS also disclosed that about 75 musicians made up of undergrads and alumni of UMS would be engaged in the production of the song ‘DemiMu Malaysia’.

He added that at least 24 different musical instruments would be used to produce the song in various versions,which included violoncello, cymbals, timpani, flute, trombone, piano, drums, violin, guitar and trumpet.

“Dayang Noraini is one of UMS’ students, we take this opportunity to feature her as the main vocalist of this song,” he said adding that this local artist had won the ‘Sinaran Passport Kegemilangan’ singing competition in 1998.

Asked about the challenges faced while producing the song in various versions, he said that the production cost was the major challenge for him.

“We welcome sponsorship from any interested parties who wants to get involved in the making of ‘DemiMu Malaysia’, he added.

The song ‘DemiMu Malaysia’ will be re-recorded by RTM and will be broadcast in different versions such as Simfoni Orkestra, Accapella, Big Band and acoustic vocal accompanied by piano. – ZMD (fl)

WEDNESDAY, 18 JUNE – The Consulate-General of China in Kuching, Sarawak, Liu Quan met with international students from China studying in Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) recently.

While chatting with about 159 students, he wanted them to study hard because the atmosphere and environment of the university were ideal in acquiring greater knowledge.

In fact, he said that students from China were lucky because Malaysia is a safe country and committed to the higher education institutions including providing good service to international students.

“Do not waste the opportunity to study in UMS Labuan as the Malaysian government is committed in helping international students including those from China to get their degrees at a higher level,” he said at a gathering held at Podium D, UMS Labuan Tower building.

Also present at the event was the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of International Finance (FKAL), Dr. Lee Hock Ann who represented UMSKAL Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali, President of the Chinese Chamber of Labuan, Datuk Wong Kii Yii and the Vice-President of the International Student Association (UMSIS), Tan Pei Jie. – SS (fl)



Source: Azri Onn, UMSKAL


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TUESDAY, 17 JUNE - Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was given the honour to be the host for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor/Rector (Academic and International) Committee Meeting, Public Higher Learning Institutions (IPTA) held for the 42^nd time today.
 

The meeting chaired by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Prof. Dr. Shahrin Sahib had assembled 28 Deputy Vice-Chancellors of IPTA and representatives from the Higher Education Department, Department Heads of IPTA Teaching and Learning Centres (MAGNETIC), and Higher Learning Leadership Academy (AKEPT).
 

Earlier, UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah welcomed all committee members and held a photography session with them.
 

The meeting essentially aimed to discuss and share views on academic cooperation and internationalisation, in line with the intention to strive for excellence in that aspect in the IPTA. – MA (fl)

 

Photo: Johaidi Ismail

 

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TUESDAY, 17 JUNE – The Main Committee Members of Housewives and Women Staff Club (KESUMBA) of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for 2013/2014 session welcomed new members after it was endorsed at the 17^th Annual General Meeting (MAT-A17) of the club recently.

Two new bureau Chiefs were the Bureau for Education and Learning headed by Junainah Ismail, and Dr. Noor Fzlinda Fabeil who was appointed Auditor II with immediate effect.

They each replaced Zuraini Hamdan and Dr. Zatul Karamah Ahmad Baharul Ulum respectively.

In addition to committee selection, each bureau chief made a presentation at the 17^th Annual General Meeting.

KESUMBA was at the same time promoting the registration of new members among female staff members and wives of UMS staff. Those interested can get the form by visiting KESUMBA’s website at www.ums.edu.my/kesumba/.

For the record, KESUMBA was established since 1996 and now has a total or 331 registered members. – ZMD (fl)

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