MONDAY, 21 APRIL – The Housewives and Women Staff Club (KESUMBA) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) continues to actively forge their ties with the Navy Family Welfare Body (BAKAT Laut), Royal Malaysian Navy Base (TLDM) Sepanggar.

Recently, KESUMBA had a friendly match with BAKAT Laut which was held for the first time as part of their aim in inculcating sports among its members.

At the competition, a total of five events were fielded; Deck Hockey, Futsal, Badminton, Netball and Volleyball.

KESUMBA beat BAKAT Laut in three events namely Futsal (10-0), Badminton (3-2) and Netball (11-10). Whilst BAKAT Laut trounced KESUMBA in Deck Hockey (3-0) and Volleyball (3-0).

According to the President of KESUMBA, Datin Baidah Ibrahim; the events were in tandem with the objectives of KESUMBA which was to engage and collaborate with outside agencies in improving the university’s image.

“Win or lose is not the primary aim but more so the meeting and relationship formed, exchange of thoughts and ideas which can bring mutual benefit for both parties,” said the wife of the Vice-Chancellor of UMS.

Also present was the Chairman of BAKAT Laut, Datin Ir. Nor Aishah Mohamed Nasri and KESUMBA Trustee Holder, Datin Nurah Bungsu.

The Friendly Match was a continuation to the courtesy call by KESUMBA to BAKAT Laut on 19 March this year. – ZMD (fl)

 

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 MONDAY, 21 APRIL – The Student Mentor Club (PR-Siswa) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) had for the first time partnered with UMS Recreation Club, UMS Four Wheel Drive Club Volunteers and the School of Medicine in the X-Magandai Community X-Plorasi Programme which ended yesterday.

According to the Programme Director, Muhammad Yusuf Mohd. Sobery, the activities which was in the form of a rugged expedition for three days and two nights was participated by 30 participants with 15 four-wheel drive vehicles.

Speaking when contacted by reporters, he said the programme aimed to encourage and motivate students and parents received overwhelming response from the community of Magandai Village particularly among the students and teachers of Sekolah Kebangsaan Magandai.

“Besides knowledge sharing, we also had a wealth of experience especially first-hand understanding of the bitter sweet challenges and the lack of life among the interior communities,” he said.

Muhammad Yusuf, who is also the President of UMS PR-Siswa Club expressed his gratitude to the Department of Student Affairs and Alumni (HEP) in particular to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr. Hj. Kasim Hj. Md Mansur, for always supporting their efforts in realising this community-based programme.

“We also thank the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and International, Prof. Dr. Shariff Abd. Kadir S. Omang Al-Haj and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation UMS, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof for their support and in making this programme a success,” he further added.

With the theme ‘Exploring Reality, Helping the Community’, the programme which was held in conjunction with UMS 20^th anniversary was filled with a variety of educational programmes in addition to a tree planting event as a symbolic gesture in support of nature conservation as a shared responsibility.

For the record, UMS PR-Siswa Club is more synonymous with Skuad Rakan Ceria (Skuad RC) UMS which is under the guidance of psychology officer of HEP, Adzmil Abidin; who is always positive in reaching out to the community to build an intelligent and productive community. – SS (fl)

Source : PR-Siswa

 

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ISNIN, 21 APRIL – “Program ini bukan sahaja meletakkan nama UMS dalam Malaysia Book of Records, namun ia membuktikan bahawa dengan usaha dan iltizam serta semangat kerja berkumpulan yang kuat, kita mampu dan boleh melakukan apa sahaja yang mencabar mental dan fizikal kita,” kata Naib Canselor UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah pada Majlis Penghargaan Program Malaysia Book of Records ‘The Longest Distance of Run on a Treadmill by a Group’ yang berlangsung di Cafe D’Sireh, Bangunan Canselori Blok Utara, baru-baru ini.

 

“Secara peribadi, saya amat berbangga dengan komitmen yang ditunjukkan oleh semua pihak yang terlibat terutamanya 9 pelari yang kesemuanya merupakan pelajar UMS kerana berjaya mengatasi cabaran selama 11 hari bagi memastikan nama UMS tercatat dalam Malaysia Book of Records,” jelas Datuk Harun yang turut menyampaikan sijil penghargaan kepada semua pelari dan ahli jawatankuasa yang terlibat.

 

Datuk Harun turut menyeru semua pelari dan ahli jawatankuasa agar terus menunjukkan semangat kerja berpasukan dan kepimpinan yang boleh dicontohi kepada generasi seterusnya.

 

Terdahulu, Dekan Sekolah Pendidikan dan Pembangunan Sosial (SPPS), UMS, Prof. Dr Ismail Ibrahim menegaskan yang penganjuran program Malaysia Book of Records (MBoR) yang berlangsung pada 20 hingga 31 Januari lalu merupakan salah satu acara sempena sambutan 20 tahun penubuhan UMS yang disambut pada tahun ini.

 

“Keupayaan atlet SPPS, UMS memecahkan rekod larian sejauh 2,299.42 km selama 11 hari dan mencatat nama dalam MBoR menjadi hadiah tidak ternilai kepada UMS dan Sabah amnya sempena sambutan ini.”

 

Turut hadir dalam majlis tersebut, Timbalan Naib Canselor Penyelidikan dan Inovasi, Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof, Ketua Perpustakaan, Puan Dayang Rukiah Ag. Amit dan pensyarah-pensyarah SPPS. – CD

 

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FRIDAY, 18 APRIL – The Human Resource Development Sector, Human Resource Division, Registrar Department had successfully organised a Certificate Presentation Ceremony for the Bridging Programme for Lab Assistants February 2011 intake at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

The certificates were presentation by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah.

Earlier in his opening speech, he stressed that staff must constantly improve their knowledge, skills and competency in carrying out their responsibilities.

In addition, he also expressed hope that UMS employees would be dedicated to the university besides continuing in their pursuit of knowledge.

Meanwhile, UMS Registrar, Datuk Abdullah Hj. Mohd. Said in his opening speech said the Bridging Programme was an initiative to produce more practical and able lab assistants in tandem with their working environment based on science and technology.

According to him, a Lab Assistant’s job was important not to mention their involvement in the research and teaching in UMS.

He added that the course would run for four semesters every weekend for two years and was seen to be able to expose participants to a wide range of knowledge and skills related to science and humanity.

“Hopefully with the knowledge and trainings acquired, the employees involved would be more confident and would be able to serve in a more productive, innovative and competitive way,” Datuk Abdullah said ending his speech.

A total of 22 laboratory assistants received certificates at the function. Also present were the Heads of Department and facilitators.



Source : Human Resources Division , Registrar Department

 

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