MONDAY, 27 APRIL – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) contingent is ready to face the challenges ahead at the Statutory Bodies Sports Championship (SUKANUN) 2015 which will be held from 28 April to 3 May.
UMS Acting Registrar, No’man Hj Ahmad who is Head of Contingent said, a total of 158 athletes representing UMS were ready to give a stiff fight in all events participated.
“UMS Contingent this time is sending a large number of athletes to participate in 13 events contested since the championship is held in Sabah,” he said.
He was speaking at the handing-over of UMS flag ceremony to the contingent held at UMS Gallery this morning.
Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah reminded all athletes who were competing to demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship and practice a high discipline while representing UMS in the championship.
“Whilst taking part in sports, use this opportunity to make friends with each other and strengthen the friendship between athletes from various statutory bodies throughout the country.
“We hope the athletes will compete to their best and to show a good performance to bring glory to UMS nationally,” he said.
SUKANUN 2015 saw Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sabah Branch selected to host the championship, and some of the events will be contested in several places around Kota Kinabalu. – MA (fl)
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MONDAY, 27 APRIL – The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) will organise a Workshop and Choir Concert UMS in Sabah on 29 and 30 April.
According to the Head of Music Programme, FKSW, Resot Igau, this is one of FKSW’s programme organised annually to integrate UMS music students, choir coaches and music teachers from secondary schools, government sector and music associations in this state.
“The workshop will be conducted by music experts from Japan, Dr. Masashi Kishimoto and local musician, Mak Chie Hoe who will share new techniques to improve the quality of choir,” he said.
The two-day programme aimed to provide intensive and quality training to all choir coaches who can contribute to the development of the music and choir industry in Sabah.
Meanwhile, Programme Coordinator, Adsone Matthew Mitty Gabu said the workshop was expected to produce young people who appreciate universal art and music.
The highlight of the programme will be held on 30 April with vocal concert performance from workshop participants and a special appearance by In Unity Chorale and The Saints groups.
The concert will commence at 8.00 pm at the Recital Hall UMS. – ZMD (fl)
Source: FKSW
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MONDAY, 27 APRIL – Of late, corruption is seen to occur rampantly, with the involvement of various groups including the young among civil servants, businessmen, university students and others.
Thus, the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Carnival (KIARA) Sabah State Level organised by the Secretariat of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (SPRUMS) could serve as a platform for educating the young about the value of integrity and sense of responsibility in the fight against corruption.
Director of the Community Education Division Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Dato’ Shamsun Baharin Mohd Jamil in his speech said this at the closing ceremony of the carnival held at the Main Lecture Hall 2, UMS recently.
He said, having a materialistic mentality, embracing the easy way out and getting rich quickly were becoming more common in the Malaysian culture, thus leading to the problem of corruption, misappropriation and abuse of power.
“Therefore, KIARA is a good effort as a platform for each generation to hold discussions and express views that can help and benefit MACC.
“With the organising of this programme, it is hoped that participants could improve their knowledge and awareness and determination in the fight against corruption, which is widespread,” he expressed.
During the ceremony, Dato’ Shamsun also presented prizes to the participants from secondary schools who competed in several competitions held in conjunction with the KIARA programme.
The carnival in collaboration with the Sabah State Education Department and the Department of Student Affairs UMS had brought together secondary school students from 23 schools around Kota Kinabalu. –MA (fl)
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FRIDAY, 24 APRIL – The guarantee by Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak that the Employees Provident Fund withdrawals remain at age 55 received positive reaction from the public.At Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), media survey found that the announcement was welcomed by staff specially those who opted for the EPF scheme.
Kenny Uwai, 33 expressed the leader’s concern as very fair and accurate.
“At 55 years old, we can still spend the money according to our capacity, more so for those who might have university-going children. Therefore, the contributions could ease their burden,” said the Assistant Administrative Officer at the Faculty of Sciences and Natural Resources (FSSA).
For Noranizah Taufick of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (JTMK), the announcement was very encouraging, adding that the Prime Minister was a people-oriented leader.
“At that age, if given a healthy body we can still use the money to work on something like starting a business, cattle rearing and so on.
At least we can enjoy our hard-earned money saved over the years at a relatively relevant age,” he added, who had been working in UMS for three years.
Recently, many were shocked by the news that EPF withdrawals would be extended to 60 years old.
But the issue was cleared through Dato’ Seri Najib in his keynote address at the Invest Malaysia 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. – SS (fl)
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FRIDAY, 24 APRIL – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL) is targeting 500 participants for the Labuan Charity Run (LCR) 2015 on 10 May 2015.
Programme Director, Rachel Lam Kit Yee said the run was held to strengthen the relationship between participants and UMSKAL as the sole university in the Federal Territory of Labuan.
“This programme is in line with the university’s management to enculture EcoCampus besides strengthening relationship between UMSKAL and the local community,” she said when met by UMS media.
According to her, the run was one of the government’s efforts to help protect the environment by making sure that no rubbish were thrown indiscriminately on the beach or the sea which are the route of the run.
She added that the registration for the run can be made online through http://goo.gl/xKINCY or by calling the secretariat at 016-5958809 and a fee of RM30 for students and RM50 for non-students will be imposed.
“Cash prizes of RM500, RM300 and RM200 await the winners of the first, second and third placings, whilst the 10 fastest runners in each category will receive a Finisher medal each,” she said.
The prize-giving ceremony is expected to be presented by UMSKAL Director, Associate Professor Dr. Murnizam Hj. Halik. – ZMD (fl)
Source: Azri Onn
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