TUESDAY, 19 MAY – The Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Community Networking Programme with Kampung Gudon, Menggatal held recently was not only a corporate social responsibility for UMS but also an attempt to foster closer ties with the residents of that village.

This can be seen with the various activities organised as prove that they were well received by the residents of the village and was praised by the village head, Mohadi Sabtu.

He said, such programme mattered most to the residents in the village, whilst at the same time further strengthen the existing bond of friendship between both sides.

“I represent the entire population of the village who are grateful to UMS especially the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah for taking the time to be with the residents of this village.

“it is hoped that the programme would continue in future,” he said, expressing a sense of pride to the Vice-Chancellor of UMS who originates from the village.

The four-day programme saw various activities undertaken including a gotong-royong (cleaning session) to clean the Muslim Cemetery, Community Hall, Mosque and Community Religious School.

Also held were student motivation programme, storytelling and poetry recital competition, health and nutrition talks and blood donation as well as Sabah dances workshop.

The closing ceremony and presentation of prizes to winners of the competition was presented by Datuk Harun.

Also present were Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni, Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Ali; Acting Registrar, No’man Hj. Ahmad; Director of Curriculum and Student Development, Dr. Raman Noordin; Director of UMS Press, Dr. Asmady Idris; Director of Islamic Centre, Dr. Suhaimi Taat; Head of Corporate Relations Division, Azmi Jumat and the Principal of Sekolah Kebangsaan Gudon, Hjh. Ainie Hj. Omar. – SM (fl)


Photo: Ernest Berinus


Media and Citra Division
 

Photo: Ernest Berinus


Media and Citra Division

MONDAY, 18 MAY - Faculty of Sciences and Natural Resources (FSSA), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) for the first time held a disposal of files and records at Innovatory Furniture Sdn. Bhd., Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP), recently.

The disposal method using fire in a boiler was seen to be more efficient and economical as it is closed and would reduce air pollution, which also produces heat.

According to FSSA Dean, Professor Dr. Baba Musta, such activity were important to ensure that the files and records were maintained according to rules and procedures adopted by the university in accordance with the responsibility to monitor, plan and implement the programme on disposal of files and records according to faculty were done periodically.

Meanwhile, FSSA Deputy Registrar, Hasmi Hashim said the activity was divided into two phases; first phase was conducted in September and October 2014 and received approval from the National Archives of Malaysia, Sabah Branch in April 2015.

“The second phase will be carried out before the fasting month this year,” he added.

Overall, a total of 351 general files of the faculty that had reached its retention maturity period as outlined by the Records Disposal Schedule, National Archives, had been disposed of.

The disposal activities was witnessed by the General Manager of Innovatory Furniture Sdn. Bhd., Justin Yap and Senior Lecturer of FSSA, Janshah Mokhtar. – ZMD (fl)


Source: Kenny Uwai, FSSA


Media and Citra Division