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MoU UMS NUSMONDAY, 16 DECEMBER – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) continues to strengthen itself to become a leading university when it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a well-known university in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) today.

UMS through the Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB) is collaborating with the NUS in the field of marine study specifically related to coastal management.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah when met by the media said that the collaboration was a new chapter that would definitely be beneficial to both parties.

“This collaboration will open the eyes of the world on UMS’ strength in the field of marine research. Indirectly, it encourages entries by international students to the university,” he said.

Director of Bachelor of Environmental Studies, NUS, Prof. Chou Loke Ming said that they were impressed with UMS and described Sabah as a state rich in interesting environmental resource.

He promised that NUS would carry out a student exchange programme with UMS and other collaborations for the same purpose.

The signing ceremony held at the Gallery, Chancellery Building was witnessed by UMS Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Haji Mohd. Said and UMS IPMB Director, Prof. Dr. Saleem Mustafa. – SS

 
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MONDAY, 16 DECEMBER – Recognising the importance of combating and preventing corruption among the society, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Anti-Corruption Prevention Secretariat organised a programme aiming at shaping the young generation who would be capable to thwart corruption.

The Open Mind, Open Eyes, Open Hearts programme organised in collaboration with the NKRA Corruption Monitoring and Coordination Committee, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) Sabah, UMS Student Affairs Department and Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) received overwhelming response from 200 participants of Higher Learning Institutions (IPT).

According to City Hall Mayor Datuk Abidin Madingkir, the programmes were capable of producing undergraduates who were responsible in assisting SPRM in combating corruption thus helping to form strong social ties between the campus community and society.

He said this in his speech during the closing ceremony of the programme at Deasoka Crossing, Kota Kinabalu. His text was read by DBKK Director-General, Datuk Yeo Boon Hai.

“I hope that the undergraduates would become quality human capital in terms of integrity, strong discipline, strong spirit and strong personality backed by a strong foundation as excellent future leaders,” he added.

Earlier, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) UMS, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof said corruption should be prevented from an early stage before it damage the Malaysian culture.

“Corruption must be addressed from the grassroots level so that it will not become cancerous to the nation in future,” he stressed.

The one-day programme with a sports and recreation concept was participated by students from UMS, Politeknik Kota Kinabalu, Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara (IKBN) Kinarut, Cosmopoint and Eastern College Kota Kinabalu. – ZMD
 

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MONDAY, 16 DECEMBER – The craft industry such as ceramics could be made into a cottage industry, indirectly producing competitive women craft entrepreneurs.

In order to realise the government’s intention to create a ‘One District One Industry’, a Rural Industry Development and Ceramic Crafts Manufacturing Entrepreneurs programme was organised by the School of Arts (SPS), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in collaboration with the Department of Women’s Development Sabah and Brunei Youth Community Association Sabah.

A total of 22 participants consisting of women and single mothers attended the programme which was held for 10 days at the Seri Wawasan Hall Kg. Pimping, Membakut recently.

According to the Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, YB Datuk Hj. Arifin Hj. Mohd. Arif, the programme was able to attract women and produce more skillful women in the process of making ceramic crafts.

“I also hope that Membakut district would be a new tourist destination for tourists who are searching for ceramic crafts and local products,” he said during the closing ceremony.

Datuk Arifin who is also the State Assemblyman for Membakut said expert advice from UMS academicians would help in realising his wish, seeing that the soil in Membakut were very suitable material for making ceramic crafts.

Also present were Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Professor Dr. Shahril Yusof; SPS Dean, Assoc. Prof. Abdul Jamal Abd. Hamid; representative from the Department of Women’s Development Sabah, Salawana Arin and Brunei Youth Community Association Sabah, Ag. Mohd. Faizal Ag. Sahak. – CD
 

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perubatanFRIDAY, 13 DECEMBER – The Museum of Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) proved to be a symbol of aspiration and excellence in medicine towards making UMS one of Malaysian local universities to produce experts in the medical field.

Located at the Plastination Lab of the School of Medicine (SPU), the museum became one of the many attractions in UMS when it opened its doors to local and foreign visitors alike.

According to the Medical Museum Curator, Faranizah Taufick, visitors to the museum had been increasing every year since it officially opened in 2010.

“In the second term of this year alone, the museum has received over 1,000 visitors comprising primary and secondary school students from all over the state. We expect the number of visitors to increase every year,” she said.

She added that there were plans to improve the existing building to accommodate to the ever increasing visitors.

“At present we are charging an entrance fee of RM3.00 for visitors who are 18 years old and above, RM2.00 for 17 years old and below and free for UMS staff and students. It is possible that we increase the fee if the facilities are more informative and improved, in future,” she added.

In addition to the Medical Museum, SPU also has an Ibnu Sina (Avicenna) Resource Centre which contained human specimens which are utilised by medical students of SPU as a point of reference.

According to Faranizah, they intend to open the resource centre to the public as a place where they can visit such as the Medical Museum.

“Due to space constraint, the resource centre now is only limited to SPU students, we are planning to expand the existing space so that it can accommodate more students and visitors at any one time,” she said.

The Medical Museum is open everyday except Mondays and public holidays as early as 9.30 am until 4.30 pm. The Ibnu Sina resource centre is currently limited to the use of SPU’s students. – ZMD
 

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LANKAYANTHURSDAY, 12 DECEMBER – Sabah waters became the venue of choice for turtle populations and migratory habitats and seen capable to enrich the marine ecosystem in the state.

According to the Director of Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Prof. Dr. Saleem Mustafa, their efforts in conserving the turtle population was not limited to the local ones but also globally.

According to him, in addition to playing an active role through knowledge and scientific research to create a proper management, IPMB was committed to bring awareness to the community on the importance of turtle population and the marine ecosystems.

“We believe that public awareness on turtles should be done more aggressively by using various approaches. Our efforts should not be limited to the celebration of World Turtle Day only,” he stressed.

He was speaking at the public debut of Green Turtle Hatchlings which was held at the IPMB Aquarium and Marine Museum today.

He added that in their effort to conserve the turtle populations, the move was widely seen as a marine biodiversity conservation process to sustain a clean and healthy marine ecosystem.

During the event, five green turtles hatchlings (Chelonia Mydas) were shown to the public for the first time for the purpose of teaching and learning. Also present was the Borneo Divers & Sea Sports Sabah Sdn. Bhd. Project Manager, Louise Lang. – ZMD
 

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