mineral 1000WEDNESDAY, 17 JUNE – More than 1,000 boxes of mineral water were donated by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to meet the needs of Ranau Hospital and the surrounding communities affected by the floods.

According to Acting Registrar of UMS, No’man Datuk Hj Ahmad, the contribution was from concerned UMS staff and students including the public who came forward to provide assistance since the collection centre was opened this morning.

“As of 4.00 pm today, about 800 boxes of mineral water have been received and this figure is expected to rise steadily as contributions from staff, students and the surrounding community keep pouring in,” he said in a statement to Media.

He added that the collections which is held at Level 1, Chancellery Building will also contribute other basic necessities.

“We hope that this would help in meeting the needs of Ranau Hospital and the mud flood victims who are now currently placed at a temporary shelter,” he concluded.

The contribution will be distributed tomorrow morning. – SS (fl)


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Ustaz Razali SaibinRABU, 17 JUN – Umat Islam dinasihatkan agar meninggalkan sebarang perbuatan yang boleh mengurangkan pahala, lebih-lebih lagi ketika dalam bulan suci Ramadan. 

Dalam satu temu bual bersama Pegawai Hal Ehwal Islam Kanan Pusat Islam Universiti Malaysia Sabah (PIUMS), Ustaz Razali Saibin berkata adalah rugi bagi seseorang muslim yang berpuasa tetapi tidak meninggalkan perbuatan sia-sia dan tidak berfaedah.

“Pada bulan puasa ini Allah S.W.T menyuruh kita tahan diri...bukan setakat tahan makan dan minum tetapi juga menahan lidah kita daripada berkata sesuatu yang boleh mengguris perasaan orang lain,” ujarnya.

Temu bual tersebut diadakan bagi memberi penjelasan kepada video lakonan yang diterbitkan Bahagian Media dan Citra UMS mengenai kemusykilan tentang hukum berpuasa.  

“Marilah kita jadikan puasa kita ini untuk mendidik diri masing-masing menjadi orang yang bertakwa dan meningkatkan tahap kualiti ibadah kita,” tambah beliau.

Saksikan filem pendek bertajuk ‘Puasa Ni Ari’ sempena kedatangan bulan Ramadan di 
.–ZMD

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WEDNESDAY, 17 JUNE – Concerned about the fate of victims of the earthquake tragedy which happened on 5 June, a group of academic and non-academic staff of the Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently visited the families of the affected at Kampung Kiau Taburi, Kota Belud.

With the collaboration of the Malaysian Counsellor Board, the programme named Sharing Hope was aimed to provide counseling to the families of the victims who are still traumatised and scarred by the disaster.

According to the head of the programme, Habibie Ibrahim, the group also donated financial assistance which was handed over directly to the said villagers.

“The counselling service involving FPP Social Work Club is seen to be very timely to inspire those affected to continue with their daily lives,” she said.

Also lending their services were a group of students under the Master of Counselling Psychology in Substance Abuse (SPADA). – SM (fl)


Source: Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP)


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ocean day2015TUESDAY, 16 JUNE – With the current rapid development of innovation technology and green technology, aquaculture industry should pay attention to sustainable aquaculture activities by combining traditional practices and modern development.

This is because sustainable aquaculture activities could be the key to the issues of demands for fisheries resources and seafood which continues to show improvement.

This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Yahya Hussein in a speech during the official opening of World Ocean Day and Coral Triangle Day at ODEC Beach, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

His speech was delivered by his deputy, Datuk Hj. Sairin Karno.

Datuk Seri Yahya said, Malaysia has the strength to play a role in aquaculture based on the wealth of its marine resources, the importance of sharing scientific and academic synergies with the fishing communities.

“The government fully supports the efforts undertaken by UMS,” he said, adding that there were many aspects in the field of aquaculture that required improvement on scientific knowledge, environmentally friendly technologies and innovative approaches to achieve the production of sustainable seafood.

He added, the practice in aquaculture activities in the 21st century should move towards a more sustainable future through innovative thinking and the exchange of knowledge among scientists, entrepreneurs and fish farmers.

The event also saw the launching of Friends of Aquaculture UMS, which involves 12 local aquaculture entrepreneurs as one of the earliest partners. – MA (fl)


Photo: Ramdan Saleh Nain, BPK


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18AGM12.06.15 1TUESDAY, 16 JUNE – The Housewives and Women’s Club (KESUMBA) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently held their 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Gallery, Chancellery Building.

The AGM chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Arsiah Bahron dissolved the old line-up of Head Bureau Members and called on the nomination of its new line-up for the 2015/2017 session.

Wife of the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Datin Baidah Ibrahim automatically assumed the post of Club President thus giving her the mandate to nominate the Deputy Vice-President, Honorary Secretary and Honorary Treasurer of the club.

The nominated members were Roha Asmara who assumed the post of Deputy Vice-President whilst Norti Sirin was re-appointed as the Honorary Secretary and Silawati @ Ken Silawati Khamis was re-appointed as Honorary Treasurer.

The meeting also saw the appointment of Hayati Salleh Baihaki, wife of the Director of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL) as the President of KESUMBA for UMSKAL.

Six members were voted to fill in the vacant posts as Heads of Bureau, which will be allotted during their first meeting.

They were Harniwaty Ahmad Ali, Stella @ Nurul Martini Gontol, Siti Khadizah Yaakub, Siti Aysha Rainawaty Abd Rashid, Erna Jefren and Feria Lee.

The bureau were Education and Learning, Economy and Consumerism, Religious and Welfare, Arts and Culture, Information and Relations, including Sports, Social and Recreation. – FL


Photo: Suzeanywaty Gasinin


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