jpp himpun bulananMONDAY, 20 APRIL – Director of the Development and Maintenance Department (JPP), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Kamisah Husin reminded all staff of JPP to work with full commitment and responsibility for the department and the university in executing their duties, with the hope that Allah SWT will give him blessings in the after life.

She said, the present staff should take the initiative to assist their department to edify it for someday they would inherit the reins of JPP’s leadership.

She said this at the 3rd JPP UMS monthly meeting 2015 which was held at the Department of Information and Communication Technology UMS, recently.

At the event, a retiring JPP staff, Janggil Matayu was feted with the presentation of certificate which was presented by JPP Electrical Engineer, Jorin Matawas.

A briefing was presented by Senior Chief Architect of JPP, Azlina Abd Hamid besides the presentation of certificate of appreciation to two students who were doing their internship at that department. - (fl)


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SPRUMS 1FRIDAY, 17 APRIL – The Anti-Corruption Secretariat of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (SPRUMS) in collaboration with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sabah recently organised a ‘Let’s Combat Corruption’ Programme.

The programme was also supported by Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) that aimed to benefit the target groups on the dangers of corruption and its impact on the community administration.

According to the programme coordinator, Kim Asbiyallah Shah Akim, the programme ran for five days and involved students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah 1 Pagoh, Johor and Saito College Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

“The organisation of the programme is an approach by SPRUMS to share experiences and ideas on the implementation of the programme with the Anti-Corruption Agency of Public Universities (UA) and other Higher Education Institutions (IPT),” he said when contacted by media after the programme.

He said the programme had provided space for UMS students, USIM Prevention Secretariat and Student Representative Council Saito College to exchange ideas and strategies of the programme in getting the right information on corruption.

Kim added, through the programme, the target group would be able to understand the effects of drug abuse through the talks and activities conducted.

“The ‘Let’s Combat Corruption’ Programme which was participated by 14 SPRUMS representatives also visited the MACC office in Putrajaya and was welcomed by the Director of Education and Community, Dato’ Shamsun Baharin Mohd Jamil,” she concluded. – ZMD (fl)


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jaciah bola sepakFRIDAY, 17 APRIL – The Malaysian Women’s National Football team listed four players from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) who are currently in Thailand for two series of friendly matches in preparation for the ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Women’s Football Championship.

Right winger for the national squad, Jaciah Jumilis (second right) said the first game will be against Thonburi FC and will take place today at 4.00 pm (Thailand).

“This game will definitely be a stiff fight, especially when Thailand is famous for fast playing and often the choice in any football championship. Even though Thonburi FC is a club from a university here, this game will prove to provide us with useful experience before playing in the AFF Women’s Football Championship in May,” she said when contacted by Media and Citra Division reporter.

Jaciah, who is a staff of UMS Security Division is determined to help the national team in the AFF tournament and hoped to reach at least the top three places.

She said, based on the commitment of all players and the aim to realise the hopes and strategies organised by the coach, I believe this national team would have the opportunity to go further in the championship participated by all the giants of ASEAN.

“My friends and I are grateful for the guidance and dedication of National Head Coach who is also the Director of UMS Sports Centre, Mohd Asyraaf Abdullah for sharing with us his knowledge to ensure that we are ever ready to compete in an international stage,” she added, and who was also a player with the Malaysian women football squad when the squad finished fourth at the SEA Games 2013 in Myanmar.

Along with Jaciah in the championship are Shereilynn Elly Pius and Mastura Majid of UMS Sports Centre including a UMS Sports Science student, Sihaya Ajad.

The national squad will face another tough test when they will play a friendly match against the Thailand national women’s football team tomorrow. – SS (fl)


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fkal itFRIDAY, 17 APRIL – The 3rd Business and Information Technology Festival, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL) will start tomorrow and ends on Sunday.

The programme coordinator, Joehan Joehari William said the 3rd Business and Information Technology Festival 2015 was the only programme under the Students Affairs Division (BHEP) UMSKAL related to the academic development of students outside of the lecture hall.

He said this will also encourage students to apply their learning outcome by participating in the programme.

He said it was in line with the vision and mission of Universiti Malaysia Sabah in producing first class human capital graduates.

“UMS Motto is intended to generate excellence in any activity and be the driving force and the main aim of UMS. This principle is in accordance with the programme’s rationale which is stated in the Business and Information Technology Festival paper work, which is to stimulate creative ideas in the minds of students,” he added.

Joehan who is also a lecturer of the Faculty of International Finance Labuan (FKAL) said the participants will take home cash prize of RM26,700.00 for those who participate in the Business Plan, Business and IT Quiz, Business Case Analysis and Local Entrepreneurs Exhibition.

The closing and prize-giving ceremony will be officiated by UMS Labuan Director, Associate Professor Dr. Murnizam Haji Halik this Sunday. – SS (fl)


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aku vc15THURSDAY, 16 APRIL – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah urged all staff of UMS to increase their competency and focus on their responsibilities in line with the current development of the university.

He stressed, each task must be fully implemented with integrity, be innovative, creative and efficient with great impact and in line with the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) of the respective departments.

“The Malaysian Education Development Plan (Higher Education) launched recently emphasised on autonomy of the university and the needs for the university to generate its own financial resources.

“For this, UMS has outlined several new policies and initiatives that required the staff to adapt themselves swiftly to changes,” he said.

He said this in his speech at the University’s Excellence Award Presentation Ceremony (AKU) 2014 at the Main Lecture Hall 2, UMS.

He said, the creativity and innovative culture in administration should be emphasised not only to ensure the delivery of quality services be implemented, but also helped to optimise the use of university’s existing resources.

During the ceremony, Datuk Harun presented awards to 215 recipients of the Excellent Service Award, 3 pensioners who received the Pensioners Award, besides 15 other awards given to academicians, researchers and JFPIU who achieved excellence in their research and innovation.

Also presented were the Leadership Award for three categories namely, Instructor Figure to Professor Dr. Syed Azizi Wafa, Management Figure (Academic) to Professor Dr. Felix Tongkul, and the Support Staff Category to Amat Jutrah Hj Musnih. – MA (fl)


Photo: Ernest Berinus


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