THURSDAY, 21 MAY – The Borneo International Visual and Performing Arts Exhibition (NEOARTEX) Carnival 2015 organised by the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) gained international acclaim with the involvement of participants from Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and Thailand.
According to the Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Kamarlin Ombi, NEOARTEX 2015 was seen to be able to uplift UMS students artwork as a world-class product.
“My desire was for NEOARTEX programme to be an annual event that would be included in the annual calendar of activities in Sabah as a prelude to a large-scale festival like KK Arts Festival,” he added while officiating at the carnival last night at Dewan Resital (Recital Hall) UMS.
He added that by organising NEOARTEX, it can expand the collaboration on creative ideas of UMS students with other countries making UMS a cultural conference icon at Asia and international level.
Earlier, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Mohd. Harun Abdullah in his speech hoped NEOARTEX could convert the Arts Block of the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage UMS as a tourism hub and ethnic arts centre in Sabah.
“I believe that through this carnival, we can get more ideas and understanding of the culture and arts of the communities in the island of Borneo,” he explained.
His speech was presented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali.
Also present at the ceremony were Chairman of the Suria Charitable Foundation, Datuk Raya Erom and Chief Librarian, Dg Rukiah Ag Amit. – ZMD (fl)
Photo: Johaidi Ismail
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WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY – University is among the best places to create awareness on the genetic disease Thalassaemia.
According to the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah, it is because majority of those in the university are youths who are still single.
“Armed with the awareness of this genetic disease, our youths will understand and be more prepared to deal with this genetic disease if they were detected as Thalassaemia carriers,” he said in his opening speech at the Thalassaemia Screening Programme for adolescents and youths in schools, Public Universities students and Higher Learning Institutions, held at the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition (FSMP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
His speech was read by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and International Affairs, Professor Dr. D Kamarudin D Mudin.
Datuk Harun said, university students would return to their own homes and will then share this information on the importance of Thalassaemia screening, to their family members.
Thus, he viewed that the university could be the catalyst for the dissemination of information for public health.
“I also take this opportunity to express my appreciation to the Kota Kinabalu Health Office (PKK) for giving the chance to UMS to conduct Thalassaemia screening together and to spread awareness on Thalassaemia to our youths and adolescents,” he expressed.
Thalassaemia is a genetic disease that interferes with the formation of normal red blood cells causing the patients to look pale due to low hemoglobin levels.
It is however, the only genetic disease that can be prevented if health education and full support are given from all parties.
Also present were the PKK Health Officer, Dr. Mohammad Saffree Jeffree and the Dean of the Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition, Associate Professor Dr. Sharifudin Md. Shaarani. – SS (fl)
Photo: Masran Muhamad Ali, FSMP
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WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with P. S. Yap, Isma & Associates, a chartered accounting firm based in Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday.An office called Business Solutions @ UMS – P. S. Yap, Isma & Associates is established at the building of the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting, which will be used for the purpose of training for UMS students under the Accounting programme.
UMS was represented by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah who signed the agreement, witnessed by Acting Registrar, No’man Hj. Ahmad, whilst Dato’ Yap Pian Seen signed on behalf of P. S. Yap, Isma & Associates, witnessed by its representative, Dato’ Ismaamri Ab Manan.
The event also saw the presence of UMS Board of Directors Chairman, Tun Zaki Tun Azmi, Board members, Tan Sri Sukarti Wakiman, Datuk Pengiran Hj. Mohd. Hussein Pengiran Hj. Mohd. Tahir and Datuk Ag Buhtamam Ag Mahmun.
Earlier, Datuk Harun in his speech said the main purpose of establishing an office in the campus in collaboration with the accounting firm was to facilitate the training of students, at the same time increase employment opportunities for students through the skills learned.
“The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) recommends that accounting lecturers who do not have any experience working in the industry must now have at least 12 months of industrial training.
“Therefore, this is beneficial to the lecturers of accounting programme to undergo industrial training exercise in the campus without sacrificing their teaching time,” he added.
According to him, the establishment of Business Solutions @ UMS was also to meet the requirements set by MIA.
The new Business Solutions @ UMS office was officially opened by Tun Zaki Tun Azmi in a separate event. – MA (fl)
Photo: Ernest Berinus
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WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY – The line-up of debaters representing Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) gave a stiff fight to other competitors at the Royal Debate 2015, held at Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), recently.According to UMS Debate Team Manager, Rohani Hadi, UMS sent four teams, representing the Malay Language, Major and Junior categories as well as English Language, Major and Junior categories.
She added that this year’s participation by UMS was part of an effort by UMS to support and cultivate public speaking activities among students.
Meanwhile, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) UMS, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali said that the university fully supported the participation of students in debate and public speaking competitions.
“UMS wants to produce graduates who have the soft skills as well as high-confidence in preparation for the complex working world,” she quipped.
Despite not listed in the top three, the Major English Language team showed a remarkable achievement when they reached the quarter-final round and captured the eighth place out of 22 teams competing.
Bahasa Melayu category saw UMS at the 11th spot out of 44 teams competing.
For the record, UMS was the host of the Royal Debate Competition in 2014 and won the Bahasa Melayu Junior category. – ZMD (fl)
Source: Student Affairs Department, HEP
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TUESDAY, 19 MAY – A total of seven Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Taekwondo athletes are undergoing early training in preparation for the upcoming Malaysian Universities Sports Tournament (MASUM) in July.
Head of UMS Taekwondo athletes, Raymond Toh Meng Hui said, this early preparation was aimed at improving the quality of skills and self-confidence of the athletes.
“Our athletes undergo early preparation so that they would be prepared mentally and physically before facing their opponents in the MASUM tournament later,” he told UMS Media.
He said all athletes are now actively undergoing training at UMS Taekwondo Hall that are fully equipped with training facilities.
Raymond added, the training conducted five times a week was to maintain their performance in fitness and to avoid athletes from getting injured.
“Seven athletes who will represent UMS in the tournament are Mohd. Asrul Effendy Hassan, Yeo Kok Siong, Lee Kim Qin, Cheong Pui Siong, Kwong Chen Thong, Goh Chai Loon and UMS Head Taekwondo, Raymond Toh Meng Hui.
“Yeo Kok Siong, Lee Kim Qin and Raymond intend to reclaim the gold medal they won in the team event at MASUM 2013 tournament held at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM),” he disclosed. – ZMD (fl)
Source: Student Affairs Department
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