FRIDAY, 02 AUGUST – In conjunction with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 20^th anniversary, the Chancellery Department invites UMS community to enter its Logo Design Competition.

In a statement issued by the Department, interested participants can send in more than one entry. The logo must be original and participants can use hand drawing or computer graphics according to the standard format Jpeg, Gif, Bmp, Pdf and Pict.

The statement also added that every entry must be sent in softcopy (CD) format and hardcopy printed on A4 size paper with their name, Identity Card number, staff card number or student matric card number with the back page duly signed.

Other specifications included maximum of three colours used, simple and easy to read; interesting logo, clear, neat and contain detailed explanation and meaning of the design. Proof of posting is not proof of delivery. Closing date is 20 September 2013, 5.00 pm.

Please contact the secretariat of UMS 20^th Anniversary Logo Design competition at 088-320000 extension 1026 or 1296 or Citra Section, Chancellery Department for further information. The judges’ decision is final. - FL
 
By Salbinous Saribun
                                                                                                                               Information and Media Section, Corporate Relations Division

WEDNESDAY, 31 JULY – Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) through its branch campus Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) had organised a Blue Ocean Strategy Charity Drive at Banggi Island, Kudat recently.

Also joining in the programme were the Civil Defence Department (JPAM) Labuan, Air Force Reserve Officers Training (PALAPES Udara) UMSKAL, State Legislative Assembly N1 Banggi Office and the District Office of Kudat.

UMSKAL Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ismail Ali said the programme was aimed at increasing the level of awareness to government and government agencies’ staff to ease the burden of those who need help.

He was representing the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Prof. Datuk Dr Mohd Harun Abdullah, he said that it will also strengthen the relationship between UMS and the community thereby instilling the reading culture among the public.

“It is a noble effort by the staff and not to dampen their enthusiasm eventhough in the month of Ramadhan where they have to be under the hot weather,” he said this at the handing over of 100 units of mattresses and 150 unit of chairs to the representative of the Banggi Island community, Amir Hamzah. Participants also handed out dates and reading materials for the community’s use including students at Banggi Island in Kudat.

Meanwhile, Member of the Legislative Assembly (ADUN) for Banggi, Datuk Abdul Mijul Unaini expressed his thanks and appreciation for their efforts to reduce the burden of the community in Banggi Island.

He was represented by Amir Hamzah and hoped that the contributions and assistance will foster a closer relationship between UMS and the community of Banggi Island.

Also present were the JPAM Director, Major (PA) Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub; Adjutant of PALAPES Udara UMSKAL, Captain Muqlis Badrul Hisham and the Deputy Registrar of UMSKAL, Zamri Mohamad Tuah. – FL

Source: Azri Onn, UMSKAL
                                                                                                                               Information and Media Section, Corporate Relations Division

TUESDAY, 30 JULY – The Head of State, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Juhar Haji Mahiruddin and wife Toh Puan Datuk Seri Panglima Hajah Norlidah Datuk R. M. Jasni spent time breaking fast with staff and students of this EcoCampus University at a breaking of fast ceremony held at UMS Mosque last night.

At the function, Tun Haji Juhar who is also UMS Chancellor presented Hari Raya contributions to 39 students of Sekolah Menengah Agama Kota Kinabalu, besides presenting zakat to 17 male staff. 14 female staff also received contributions from Toh Puan Hajah Norlidah.

Earlier, Tun Haji Juhar witnessed the presentation of zakat contributions from the Sabah Zakat Centre to UMS. Sabah Senior Assistant Secretary of the Sabah Zakat Centre, Jaludin Dulah, presented zakat amounting to RM13,000 to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun Abdullah. At exactly 6.35 pm, azan was heard; the Head of Islamic and Mosque Affairs UMS, Dr. Muhamad Suhaimi Taat led the prayers for the breaking of fast which was then followed by the breaking of fast by all present.

The Head of State then performed the Solat Maghrib, Isyak and Solat Sunat Tarawih at UMS Mosque with about 300 staff and students consisting of Principal and Senior Officers of the University, Deans, Heads of Departments and students of UMS. – FL

By: Mohd. Affzanizam B Mohd Amin
Photo: Musaab Umair
                                                                                                                                    Information and Media Section, Corporate Relations Division