THURSDAY, 19 JUNE – The Kinabalu Management and Professional Conference was successfully held and entered its third edition this year, graced by renowned national figures and experienced panellists in the forums held.

Themed ‘Memperteguh Ketahanan Modal Insan, Memperkasa Tadbir Urus (Strengthening Human Capital Resilience, Intensifying Governance), the conference organised by the Management and Professional Officers (Non-academic) Association of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) was participated by more than 200 participants.

Among the highlights was the forum which explored selected themes chosen for this conference.

Two members of the panel featured were the Director of the State Education Department, Datuk Jame Alip and UMS Member of the Board, Tan Sri Henry Chin Poy-Wu.

In short, Datuk Jame summarised that an organisation with an exceptional governance system needed to have incredible human capital.

He said a firm and extraordinary human capital should be knowledgeable and confident as well as creative and innovative besides constantly striving to improve their capability thus able to implement an efficient system of governance.

For Tan Sri Henry Chin, he upheld superior moral as the highest aspect in strengthening human capital and governance.

He said the management of an organisation will be more effective if its human capital were knowledgeable and expert complete with good moral values and integrity.

The two-day conference was officiated by the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah. – SS (fl)



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WEDNESDAY, 18 JUNE – Sabah State Assembly Speaker, Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Salleh Tun Said Keruak today said that the aspect of human capital played an important role in the administration of an organisation.
 

He said that investment in human capital should be a priority in an organisation to be able to draw attention to value which could be emulated by others.
 

“The human capital framework has to be well-generated from an early stage because it is through this that each step and direction be envisioned and plans implemented,” he said.
 

He was speaking at his keynote address entitled ‘Strengthening the Resilience of Human Capital, Strengthening Governance’ in the 3^rd Kinabalu Management and Professional Conference 2014 organised by Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) at Promenade Hotel, Kota Kinabalu.
 

He explained that the government’s efforts in strengthening the country’s human capital, education and training are the foundation of success towards a more excellent development.
 

“Through education and training, not only one’s potential can be developed but also knowledge and other skills can be indirectly incorporated,” he said.
 

The government’s efforts in human capital development agenda can also be seen when it was made into one of the key elements in the 9^th Malaysia Plan (9MP).
 

At the conference, three papers were presented before the 200 participants comprising government and private service officials across the country. Also present was the former State Secretary of Sabah, Datuk K.Y. Mustafa. – ZMD (fl)

 

Photo: Musaab Umair, CRD

 

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WEDNESDAY, 18 JUNE – ‘DemiMu Malaysia’, a work done entirely by UMS became one of the songs that will be played on radio and television channels operated by Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) in conjunction with the Merdeka month in August.

When approached, lyricist and composer of the song, Roslee Hj. Wahid said, it indirectly became a catalyst for him to keep composing to bring UMS’ name to national level.

Roslee was one of seven composers selected by RTM to produce a patriotic song to celebrate the month of independence this year.

“This is an honour for UMS especially for the UMS student orchestra, which will be directly involved in the production of its audio and video before being submitted to RTM,” he said.

Roslee who is also a lecturer at the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage UMS also disclosed that about 75 musicians made up of undergrads and alumni of UMS would be engaged in the production of the song ‘DemiMu Malaysia’.

He added that at least 24 different musical instruments would be used to produce the song in various versions,which included violoncello, cymbals, timpani, flute, trombone, piano, drums, violin, guitar and trumpet.

“Dayang Noraini is one of UMS’ students, we take this opportunity to feature her as the main vocalist of this song,” he said adding that this local artist had won the ‘Sinaran Passport Kegemilangan’ singing competition in 1998.

Asked about the challenges faced while producing the song in various versions, he said that the production cost was the major challenge for him.

“We welcome sponsorship from any interested parties who wants to get involved in the making of ‘DemiMu Malaysia’, he added.

The song ‘DemiMu Malaysia’ will be re-recorded by RTM and will be broadcast in different versions such as Simfoni Orkestra, Accapella, Big Band and acoustic vocal accompanied by piano. – ZMD (fl)

WEDNESDAY, 18 JUNE – The Consulate-General of China in Kuching, Sarawak, Liu Quan met with international students from China studying in Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) recently.

While chatting with about 159 students, he wanted them to study hard because the atmosphere and environment of the university were ideal in acquiring greater knowledge.

In fact, he said that students from China were lucky because Malaysia is a safe country and committed to the higher education institutions including providing good service to international students.

“Do not waste the opportunity to study in UMS Labuan as the Malaysian government is committed in helping international students including those from China to get their degrees at a higher level,” he said at a gathering held at Podium D, UMS Labuan Tower building.

Also present at the event was the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of International Finance (FKAL), Dr. Lee Hock Ann who represented UMSKAL Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali, President of the Chinese Chamber of Labuan, Datuk Wong Kii Yii and the Vice-President of the International Student Association (UMSIS), Tan Pei Jie. – SS (fl)



Source: Azri Onn, UMSKAL


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