TUESDAY, 03 MARCH – The organiser of the 7th International Conference of the Asian Academy of Applied Business (AAAB) recently announced the change of date for this conference to 21 September – 23 September 2015 and not as previously announced.
According to a statement issued by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, the conference will be held at Guangzhou, China.
Titled “Synergising the Asian-Asean Businesses”, the conference covers broad issues of business environment in both regions.
Among the topics of interest included accounting, banking and finance, development economics, entrepreneurship, fiscal and monetary issues, hospitality management and human capital management.
However, submission of abstract is scheduled on 30 June 2015 whilst deadline for full paper submission is 4 August 2015.
The brochure and registration form can be accessed through http://www.aaab.my/aaab2015 .
More information can be obtained through the same website or by contacting the secretariat at +6088-320000 extension 1520/1587 or email at Alamat emel ini dilindungi dari Spambot. Anda perlu hidupkan JavaScript untuk melihatnya. . – FL
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TUESDAY, 3 MARCH – The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage (FKSW) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) organised a National Seminar on Nation Building 2015: Sabah Development in Malaysia, at YTL Auditorium UMS.
The seminar started with its first series today featuring leading persoalities and renowed speakers, namely former Sabah Chief Minister, Tan Sri Harris Salleh; former State Attorney General, Tan Sri Herman J. Luping and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Communication, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Dr. Jeneri Amir.
The seminar which will be held in four series among others debated on various issues and conflicts, particularly from the Sabah and Sarawak perspectives which were seen to be a challenge in efforts towards being a developed nation by 2020.
In addition, the seminar acted to provide academic and factual explanations on issued related to the position of Sabah and Sarawak in the formation of Malaysia.
Three other series were scheduled on 11, 18 and 25 March, to be held at the same venue.
Among the presenters were UMS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah; former Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Bakri Mohd. Zinin and former Sabah Archive Department, Datuk Datu Tiga Belas Datuk Zainal Abidin. – ZMD (fl)
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TUESDAY, 3 MARCH – Consul-General of China in Kota Kinabalu, Chen Peijie visited Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Labuan International Campus (KAL) recently.She was accompanied by the President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Labuan (LCCC), Datuk Wong Kii Yii held a discussion and briefing with UMSKAL Deputy Director, Associate Professor Dr. Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal at his office at Level 13, Tower Building.
Geoffrey represented UMSKAL Director, Associate Professor Dr Murnizam Haji Halik, briefed them on the infrastructure and facilities as well as the teaching and learning environment in UMS Labuan.
Chen Piejie who first visited Labuan also held meetings and dialogues with about 121 Chinese students studying at UMS.
He advsied the students to adhere to the university rules and laws of the country for their own security.
Also present were the Chairman of Academic Division, Mohd Asly Buncho and Student Affairs Officer, Mohd Fadzli Sarudi, lecturer of International Finance Labuan and theComputing and Informatics including members of LCCC. – SS (fl)
Source: Azri Onn
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MONDAY, 2 MARCH – Good values in Islam should be made the foundation in creating unity and harmony among the community through the support of all parties, regardless of race and religion.Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah said, in terms of preserving religious harmony, Muslims and non-Muslims should play a role in solving any problems related to claims, rationally and reasonably.
“Emotional attitude and selfishness need to be restricted using logic and rationalism centred on justice. Even when confronted with conflict, negotiation is the best solution.
“Choosing confrontation and acting beyond limit of humanity such as terrorism does not reflect the teachings of Islam itself, and should be avoided to ensure the integrity of a society and nation,” he said.
He said this when officiating the Maulidur Rasul 1436H/2015M, UMS level at the Main Lecture Hall Complex 2.
Touching on the Maulidur Rasul celebration, he urged all UMS staff and students to adopt the birth of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W as a role model and and good example of best practice in everyday life.
Datuk Harun added , the term Al-Amin by the Quraysh to the Prophet reflected his majesty’s noble qualities such siddiq, tabliq and fatanah in providing excellent service to the community.
Themed ‘Perpaduan Nadi Transformasi Negara’, the event was filled with various programmes such as video presentations of charity projects done by UMS and a Qasidah presentation by the Al-Hafidz Islamic Primary School, Tuaran besides a talk on Maulidur Rasul by the guest speaker, Ustaz Das’ad Latif. – MA (fl)
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MONDAY, 2 MARCH – The Main Lecture Hall 2 was flooded with the attendance of nearly 4,000 people to listen to talks in conjunction with Maulidur Rasul 1436H/2015M, Universiti Malasyia Sabah (UMS) level, recently.UMS media survey found that besides staff and students of UMS, the talk presented by a guest speaker from Universiti Hasanuddin Makasar, Indonesia, Ustaz Das’ad Latif was also attended by public from various districts in Sabah.
One of those who attended, Muqqarabin Ramly Sham said he and his family came to UMS merely to listen to the talk by Ustaz Das’ad.
“My family and I came here specially to witness for ourselves this renown speaker. Thanks to UMS for inviting the public to attend as well,” said Muqqarabin, who hailed from Sandakan.
Meanwhile, homemaker, Jamilah Said when interviewed also expressed her gratitude and hoped that many more such programmes would be organised by UMS in future.
“UMS is thoughful, not only we had the opportunity to listen to the talk but also visit interesting places around UMS. I hope such talks will be organised again in future,” said Jamilah who was present with her five children.
In addition to the talk, Ustaz Das’ad enlightened all the meaning and purpose of Maulidur Rasul.
He said such celebration could increase the love for Rasulullah SAW besides appreciating the prophet’s sunnah in keeping faith to Allah and to preserve the belief in fighting for Islam and its syariat. – SM (fl)
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