WEDNESDAY, 16 OCTOBER – A country’s economic growth must equal its moral development and the application of moral values in its community.

According to the Trustee of 1Malaysia Foundation, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, the matter should be emphasised to avoid immorality, especially among the younger generations who will inherit the country’s leadership reins.

“The rapid economic development is of particular importance in realising the National Mission towards a developed and high income nation by 2020. However, when we work towards achieving the mission, we should not neglect the aspects of moral development, especially among the youths which is a great asset for the country’s future,” he said when presenting his lectures in the Kinabalu Lecture Series which is in its 3^rd serie, organised by the School of Social Sciences (SSS) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). Also present was the Dean of SSS, Dato’ Mohd Hamdan Hj Adnan.

Tan Sri Lee said, in an effort to apply moral values continuously, various activities involving the young generation should be organised.

“Among them are awareness campaigns, voluntary works besides other social activities. These activities should have the characteristics that can include identity awareness and related to their own religious teachings which is the basis of moral integrity in an individual,” he urged.

He also stressed the importance of the role of parents in ensuring that their children were constantly exposed to the values of humanity early.

“Educate your children to discern between good and bad. Encourage them to mingle freely regardless of ethnic and religion to ensure the continuity of the 1Malaysia programme,” Tan Sri Lee added.

Located at the YTL Auditorium, Yayasan UMS, his lecture entitled ‘Moral and Social Agenda In the Context of 1Malaysia’ was attended by over 150 UMS community in this EcoCampus university. – FL

 
By Salbinous Saribun

 
Chancellery Department

WEDNESDAY, 16 OCTOBER – The Media Division, Chancellery Department had taken the initiative to work closely with the local and national media when they held courtesy calls to the officers of Chief Editors of newspaper organisations around Kota Kinabalu, recently.

The courtesy call was headed by Media Division officer, Che Hasruddin Che Hasan among others acted as a platform for both UMS and media to discuss on possible cooperation which could be implemented by both sides.

Besides that, Che Hasruddin said that such initiatives should be continued to foster closer rapport between UMS and all media fraternity in Sabah which have been established since before. The visit he said also gave opportunity for UMS to express its thanks and gratitude to all local and national newspapers that have been supporting and publishing news about UMS.

For the phase 1, staff of Media Division met with the Bureau Head of Utusan Malaysia Sabah Branch, Ahmad Tarmizi Abdul Rahman; Assistant Bureau Head of Kosmo!, Mustapa Lakawa; Bureau Head of Berita Harian, Wan Faizah Ismayatim; Bureau Head Harian Metro, Mohd Razlan Salleh and the Editor for New Straits Times Malay language , Mohd Amin Muin. – FL

 
By Mohd. Affzanizam Mohd Amin

 
Chancellery Department

 

MONDAY, 14 OCTOBER – The overall use of Information Technology (IT) in teaching and learning at Institutions of Higher Learning is essential in line with the modernisation of the current globalisation development.

According to the Dean of the School of Education and Social Development (SPPS), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ibrahim, the use of various technologies would attract students into learning in a classroom or lecture room.

However, he added that the conventional method is still relevant with additional improvements to the advanced technology that has now become a trend among our society especially universities students. He said this when met by Chancellery Media representative in his office.

”In the era before the development of internet and other technologies, many prominent figures and country leaders were born. Thus, in my view, the previous system is still relevant but need to go through modifications in line with the rapid modernisation and development of current technology,” Dr. Ismail added.

When asked to comment on former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in the national newspaper recently on the Modernisation of the Teaching Sector he said, it was a good suggestion to produce IT literate students with vast knowledge.

“However, its implementation should take into account remote schools in the interior which may not be ready especially in the use of internet and computers due to issues such as electricity supply or the lack of relevant infrastructure,” he further added. – FL

 

By Salbinous Saribun

 
Media Division, Chancellery Division

MONDAY, 14 OCTOBER – A Kinabalu Public Lecture Series by social activist, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr.) Lee Lam Thye will be held on 16 October, at 8.30 am at the Yeoh Tiong Lay (YTL) Hall, Yayasan UMS Building.

The public lecture organised by the School of Social Sciences in collaboration with the Kadazan Dusun Chair and the Ethnography Research and Development Unit will touch on ‘Moral and Social Agenda For 1Malaysia’.

This is an academic programme aimed at creating room for scholarly talks to express ideas by leaders and the learned regarding the existence and development of Sabah.

This academic talk is also aimed at elevating local knowledge in the field of social sciences in Sabah.

The first series was organised on 2 February 2012 featuring Eminent Professor Datuk Dr. Shamsul Amri Baharuddin from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, while the second series was held on 1 May 2012 which saw the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohammad giving a talk to a packed audience made up of UMS community.

The public are also welcome. - FL

 

By Mohd. Affzanizam Mohd. Amin


Chancellery Department