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TUESDAY, 17th MARCH – More than 50 local and international participants took part in International Conference on Marine Science and Aquaculture (ICOMSA) organized by Borneo Marine Research Institute (BMRI), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
The three days conference begins today will discuss challenges and opportunities in developing blue economy.
According to the Sabah Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Datuk Seri Panglima Yahya Hussin, developing blue economy with sustainable benefits will help strengthen Malaysia’s ability in protecting the country’s border, sources and the people.
“Protection to marine resources and national security were the major challenges that we face in order to preserve peace, prosperity and national security,” he said.
His speech was read by Sabah Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, Datuk Sairin Karno.
He also urged researchers to discuss issues on blue economy and collectively contribute in trying to tackle challenges hindering the country’s development and economic growth and also human welfare.
Earlier, UMS Vice-Chancellor, Profesor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said the blue economy linked to the stability of marine ecosystem, and therefore health of blue economy will depend on the health of the ocean ecosystem.
ICOMSA 2015 will also cover discussion on ways to support activities that will improve aquatic ecosystem health in terms of biologically, culture and also economic welfare.–ZMD (JA)
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TUESDAY, 17th MARCH – Minister in Prime Minister’s Department, Senator Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, recently visit Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) hatchery at Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB).He was greeted by UMS Chairman Board of Directors, Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki Tun Azmi and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah.
Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid was also given a talk on the research process and operation management of the Hatchery by IPMB Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rossita Sapawi.
Later, he was accompanied by Tun Dato’ Seri Tun Zaki to see the breeding activities area and marine life research in the hatchery such as fish and prawn. –SS (JA)
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TUESDAY, 17th MARCH – Universiti Malaysia Sabah committed to share their research findings and knowledge on environmental heritage with the community, particularly the younger generation.The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said, UMS Friend of Borneensis was planned to promote environmental education in Sabah, especially in Kota Kinabalu and Kota Belud.
“This programme can become the platform to expose the students about environment and the importance of nature,” he said during the closing ceremony UMS Friend of Borneensis 2015 Programme.
He added that the effectiveness of the environmental education programme, by using collection of biodiversity specimens, is important in order to create awareness to the younger generation to get involved in conserving the natures and doing research in the future.
“Through this programme, the students need to interact and work in a team even though they come from different schools,” he added.
This programme was organised by Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation (IBTP) with the Sabah Education Department collaboration. Also present was UMS Chairman of the Board of Directors, Tun Dato’ Seri Zaki Tun Azmi. -SS (JA)
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MONDAY, 16th MARCH – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Bursar, the department holding the university responsibilities in financial matters, set to continue improving their services quality.UMS Acting Bursar, Zallifah Shadan said that the culture of respect, teamwork and integrity are main aspects towards achieving the goal.
“Every individual must dare to change and come out from their current comfort zone. They must dare to grab the opportunity which may not come again repeatedly in the near future,” she said in Acting Bursar’s Message 2015, held recently.
She urged the staffs department to keep on improving in ensuring UMS financial sustainability to be preserved.
“We need each other to achieve our vision and mission. We must win as a team, trust each other, respect and understand each other, and we also need to enjoy working with each other,” she said advising the head sectors to open up opportunities and to believe in their subordinate.
With ‘Together, Driven Towards Transformation’ theme, the session also include launching of the Mentor Mentee programme as a medium for staffs to get professionals guidance, supports and help. This programme also helps to increase staffs development and proficiency.
For the record, there are a total of 152 staffs in the Bursar Department consisting staffs in the main campus and both two branch campuses in Labuan and Sandakan.-ZMD (JA)
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