FRIDAY, 16 MAY – With features that included elements of acting, poetry, poem, visual, singing and music, Year 1 undergrads of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Writing field presented their creative abilities successfully in the Mind Expression Programme recently.

The programme conducted at the Theatrette Ahmad Nisfu, the School of Arts involved 80 undergrads divided into four groups based on their tutorial classes by a Tutor in the field of writing, Jasman Bandar.

The programme themed ‘Art Expression Smart Minds’ saw the first batch of Writing Subject undergrads presented a poetry performance which depicted real life story of undergrads in UMS, among them portraying the implementation of responsibilities and overcoming challenges to continue fighting to achieve success.

The second group presented the story of Mother’s Day, which taught audience to love and respect their parents. The story included element of moral values and teaching teenagers not to be easily influenced with negative culture surrounding them.

The third presentation entitled ‘If I Become Pig’ by staging skits with elements of satire and advice so as not to do as one pleases and to teach others not to be prejudiced of others regardless of race, religion, rank and position.

The fourth group performed the skit of ‘Bawang Merah dan Bawang Putih’, with the script creatively composed and made interesting when the actors were made up of men whilst the king was a woman. The story in this skit was to give lesson to the audience that for every action there would be a reaction.

In addition to fostering cooperation and the application of theoretical knowledge in the field of writing, the programme also aimed at boosting the morale and self-esteem and confidence of undergrads to express their views and acting in front of public, thus increasing the effectiveness of education conducted in UMS. - (fl)


Source: Jasman Bandar, Faculty of Humanities , Arts and Heritage

 
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FRIDAY, 16 MAY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) in collaboration with Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp) will organise EXPOSuRe 2014 on 20 – 21 May.

EXPOSuRe 2014 is a career expo, research and industry relationship that will accommodate lectures from leading industry figures, academic exhibitions, research, analysis and instrumentation, as well as direct interviews.

The two-day event will be held at the Main Lecture Hall 2 Complex, and is the first of its kind in Sabah involving 30 leading companies.

THURSDAY, 15 MAY – “Changing our work culture begins with a sincere intention towards shaping a wise and mature thinking in evaluating and decision-making.”

So said the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah at the Excellent Service Award (APC) 2013 held today at the Main Lecture Hall 2.

He cited an example of the Japanese, where a husband who comes home early from work would get a scolding from his wife who perceived it as being lazy and not serious in his work thereby affecting the livelihood of the family’s income.

“Where do we put ourselves among the Japanese? This becomes a question on how to change the work culture of UMS staff,” Datuk Harun stressed.

The changes he said, should start from the Head of Department as an example to their workers in implementing positive attitude.

At the event, a total of 1,801 staff received awards consisting of 212 Excellent Service Award, 1,452 Meritorious Service Award, 101 Dedicated Service Award, 33 Excellent Service Special Award and 3 Retiree Appreciation Award. – MA (fl)

 
Photo: Ernest Berinus

 
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THURSDAY, 15 MAY – Approximately 80 internal anglers joined a fishing competition recently.

The contest which was opened to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) undergrads was held at the Outdoor Development Centre (ODEC) shoreline was to give an opportunity to undergrads as a healthy recreational activity for them while appreciating the environment.

One of the participants, Muhammad Fakhrullah said; the surrounding ODEC area was rewarding to them as there were many varieties of preferred fish such as grouper, Barracuda, white fish and many other species.

The categories on contest were; Heaviest Fish Category, Biggest Fish Category and Most Fish Caught Category.

For the Biggest and Heaviest Fish Category, the winner was Mohd Ridwan with his catch weighing 1.2 kilogramme, second was Mohd Amri (0.8 kilogramme) and third place went to Mohd Ariff (0.5 kilogramme).

The winner for the Most Fish Caught Category was won by Mohd Ariff who successfully hauled in 21 fish. Second and third places went to Mohd Alif Chu (12 fish) and Mohd Amri (6 fish) respectively. – SS (fl)

 
Source: Dr. Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin

 
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