polar equipmentFRIDAY, 27 SEPTEMBERUniversiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) continues to steal the limelight when the Asian Rugby Federation Union (ARFU) entrusted UMS researchers to conduct heart pulse rate patterns and the movement of referees during the Rugby Championship Seven Aside Asia Tour Series 2013.

The Championship which will be conducted at four locations until November sees UMS School of Education and Social Development (SPPS), Sports Science Programme lecturer, Dr. Mohamad Nizam Nazarudin being given the mandate to conduct the research.

He will be assisted by another UMS SPPS Sports Science lecturer, Pathmanathan K. Suppiah and two students Tomny Wong Kee Kiet and Cheah Wan Xin, using research instruments such as Polar RCX3 watch, s3+stride sensor and G5 GPS sensor.

According to Dr. Nizam, the Polar RCX3 watch is used to measure the heart rate and the tools are able to provide immediate response after each match.

“The s3+stride sensor is fixed to the shoes to measure speed and distance, whilst the G5 GPS sensor acts to record the running pattern. The video recording of the match would also be done to match with the research results,” he said in a statement to the UMS Chancellery Department Media .

He added that two researches were conducted in the first two championship where Malaysia played host, the Malaysia Sevens followed by Asia Sevens Under 20 besides the Thailand Sevens Championship which was held at the White Elephant Nation on 21-22 September.

He will be continuing with his research on the Asia Tour of India Series in conjunction with the India Sevens Championship, 12-13 October, before closing with the Singapore Sevens Championship on 9-10 November 2013. – FL

 
By Salbinous Saribun
Source: SPPS
 
                                                                                                             Chancellery Department

poster koumsTHURSDAY, 26 SEPTEMBERMembers of Universiti Malaysia Sabah Cooperative (KoUMS) are invited to attend the 8th Annual General Meeting which will be held tomorrow starting at 9.00 am at the Galeri, UMS.

The meeting will discussed some agendas that needs the final decision of its members.

According to a statement issued by the cooperative, among some of the agendas to be discussed were the election of four Cooperative Board of Directors Members, to deliberate and agree on the Budget for the year 2013/2014 including considering and widening of scope and investment limit from the surplus of cooperative monies.

Other agendas to be discussed included the approval and consideration of any suggestions to the amendment of minor rules of the cooperative, the division of profit and other agendas.

For further enquiries, please contact KoUMS office or call 088-320714. – FL

 
By Salbinous Saribun

 
                                                                                                                                                                   Chancellery Department

ilmu falakTHURSDAY, 26 SEPTEMBERA talk on ‘Astronomy’ was held at UMS Mosque yesterday.

The talk which was organised by the Customer Services Section, Mosque and Islamic Affairs Unit (UHEIM) was presented by an officer from the Mufti Office Sabah, Ustaz Mohd. Jumat Abdul Razak.

In his talk, he explained the meanings of astronomy and its importance to our everyday life.

A total of 17 participants comprising staff and students of UMS attended the talk.

UHEIM also welcomes the public especially staff and students of UMS to join spiritual programmes such as this, in future.

The talk organised by UHEIM is held every Wednesday at UMS Mosque. - FL

 
By Mohd. Affzanizam Mohd Amin

 
                                                                                                             Chancellery Department

qurban13WEDNESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBERTo mark the Aidiladha celebration this year, the Mosque and Islamic Affairs Unit (UHEIM) invites staff and students of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to join in the ibadah qurban and aqiqah chargeable at RM460 for one portion.

According to a statement released by UHEIM, the UMS ibadah qurban will be held on 17 October 2013 (Thursday), starting at 7.00 am at the premises of UMS mosque.

The closing date for the receipt of payment is on or before 4 October 2013 (Friday). Entry form can be downloaded through the official portal http://www.ums.edu.my/masjid.

UHEIM is also inviting all staff and students of UMS to its Aidiladha Prime Banquet 1434 Hijrah which will be held at 1.00 pm on the same day.

For more enquiries, please call UHEIM office at extension 2747 or Ustaz Jimmis at 014-3781928. – FL

 
By Faezah Mohamad Dun

Chancellery Department


helmet hepTUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBERUniversiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students are urged to always abide to traffic rules to ensure road safety.

According to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs and Alumni UMS, Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr Kasim Md Mansur, road users especially students who are riding motorbikes should be mindful of the rules and regulations to avoid from unwanted tragedies.

“Students should also steer clear of unhealthy activities such as illegal motorcycle racing besides ensuring that their helmets are worn correctly and is according to SIRIM safety standards,” he said this when officiating at the Correct Wearing of Helmet Campaign held at Anjung Siswa Student Affairs Department (HEP), UMS. Also present was the Director of Road Safety Department Sabah (JKJR), Herdiansah Abdul Karim and staff of HEP.

Earlier, Herdiansah in his welcoming speech said that the organising of the safety awareness programme for motorcyclists and their pillion rider was timely and should be increased from time to time in efforts to reduce the rate of road accidents in the country.

He also announced a collaboration initiative between JKJR and the Student Representative Council (MPP) which will be implemented in the near future.

The programme which was jointly organised by JKJR, HEP Department and SIRIM QAS International Sdn. Bhd. also witnessed the handing over and use of helmets to motorcyclists comprising UMS staff and students. – FL

 
By Salbinous Saribun

 
                                                                                                            Chancellery Department