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The Borneo Marine Research Institute (IPMB) of 麻豆视频 (UMS) has been officially recognized as a Higher Education Centre of Excellence (HiCoE) for its expertise in producing high-value marine fish fry.

According to IPMB Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ching Fui Fui, the institute received this recognition from the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT), along with a HiCoE grant of RM6.75 million.

She noted that IPMB is the first HiCoE in Borneo, focusing its research on seafood security, specifically in the production of high-value fish fry such as grouper and coral trout.

鈥淚PMB has made history in the grouper aquaculture industry by successfully producing hybrid groupers with a fast growth rate of just seven months compared to three years for regular groupers.

鈥淭his rapid growth is crucial to meet the market demand for seafood not only in Malaysia but also across Asia.

鈥淚n addition to grouper, IPMB is actively conducting research on coral trout, covering various aspects such as genetics, breeding, nutrition, health, and system management. So far, we have identified the gender and maturity stages of coral trout broodstock and successfully obtained high-quality fertilizable eggs,鈥� she explained.

She shared this after a visit from the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd. Kadir, to the IPMB Hatchery during his first official working visit to UMS recently.

The visit was accompanied by Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Ts. Mustapha Sakmud; Director-General of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Azlinda Azman; and UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Mansor.

According to Prof. Kasim, UMS鈥檚 hybrid grouper research has created an economic value of USD630 million, as documented by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2015, with its value continuing to grow.

鈥淚 am confident that similar success can be achieved with other high-value fish, especially coral trout, ensuring seafood security through the production of high-quality fry.

鈥淭his effort is expected to address the issue of depletion of high-value fish stocks, ensuring the sustainability of fisheries resources while driving economic growth through collaborations with aquaculture partners and industry players,鈥� he stated.

During the visit, Prof. Kasim expressed gratitude to KPT for providing RM3 million in funding for the first year of the HiCoE IPMB program.

HiCoE IPMB will also collaborate with Kindai University, several other universities locally and internationally, and the Sabah State Government to drive the blue economy agenda, aligning with Sabah鈥檚 development plan as a national economic hub.

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The Ministry of Higher Education has announced that an additional allocation of RM2 million will be provided to address the water problems at the main campus of 麻豆视频 (UMS), here.

Its minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir saidthat RM1 million of the allocation will be used to fund the installation of pumps, allowing water from below to flow to higher ground within the university.

The remaining funds will be utilized to construct more water pipes around the campus, ensuring an adequate water supply for UMS citizens, particularly the students residing on campus.

These measures were identified as key concerns by UMS residents and were discussed during a meeting between Zambry and university students at the UMS main campus in Likas, today.

He said the allocation is in addition to the RM3 million previously announced by the Prime Minister to address the water problem at UMS.

Zambry expressed his hope that the implementation of the water supply improvement project at UMS will proceed swiftly for the benefit of all.

Furthermore, he mentioned the state government鈥檚 long-term plan to enhance water supply capacity in the state, and expressed his desire for UMS experts to contribute to the success of this mission

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Pusat Kajian Bencana Alam (NDRC), Fakulti Sains dan Sumber Alam (FSSA), 麻豆视频 (UMS) telah menerima kunjungan hormat daripada pihak Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Center (DPPC), Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur (UTMKL), baru-baru ini.

Pengarah DPPC, UTMKL, Dr. Khamarrul Azahari Razak yang mengetuai kunjungan tersebut berkata, sesi ini bertujuan meneroka persefahaman pintar antara pihak NDRC, UMS dan DPPC, UTMKL.

鈥淜unjungan hormat ini merupakan susulan daripada penglibatan NDRC sebagai rakan strategik dalam penganjuran bersama Program Minggu Sains dan Teknologi untuk Pengurangan Risiko Bencana dan Daya Tahan.

鈥淜unjungan ini juga bertujuan untuk meneroka peluang kerjasama dalam bidang pengurangan risiko bencana dan daya tahan serta memperkasa agenda pengurangan risiko bencana negara,鈥� katanya.

Sementara itu, Pengarah NDRC, Prof. Madya Ts. Gs. Dr. Carolyn Melissa Payus yang mempengerusikan perbincangan dalam kunjungan hormat ini menyambut baik hasrat DPPC untuk menjalinkan kerjasama strategik dalam pengurusan bencana alam di Sabah.

鈥淣DRC yang telah ditubuhkan sejak tahun 2006 ini merupakan focal point untuk semua penyelidikan di UMS berkaitan dengan bencana alam di Sabah.

鈥淒iharapkan dengan adanya kerjasama seumpama ini akan dapat memberi peluang kerjasama yang lebih luas dalam bidang penyelidikan bencana.

鈥淥leh itu, kerjasama ini akan memantapkan lagi peranan serta penglibatan NDRC sebagai rakan strategik DPPC pada masa akan datang,鈥� ujarnya.

Pusat ini merupakan pusat penyelidikan yang aktif dalam aktiviti-aktiviti melibatkan pengurusan dan pengurangan risiko bencana melalui penyelidikan dan program kesedaran awam termasuklah Program Kesedaran CBDRM iaitu pengurusan risiko bencana berasaskan komuniti di Sabah.

Hadir sama dalam kunjungan hormat ini, Timbalan Pengarah MET Malaysia, Sabah, Dr. Chai Mui Fatt; Felo Penyelidik Utama NDRC, UMS; Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Ejria Saleh; Felo Penyelidik Bersekutu NDRC, UMS, Dr. Janice Lynn Ayog dan Pegawai Penyelidik NDRC; Eldawaty Madran.

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麻豆视频 Hospital established a Child and Adolescent Mental and Physical Health (Champ) Centre.

UMS Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Mansor said the centre provides services to children and adolescents with special needs in Sabah who have neurodevelopmental and behavioural issues.

鈥淭he characteristics of children and adolescents with special needs include autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), speech delays, learning difficulties and behavioural issues,鈥� he said during the launching of the centre on Monday.

Kasim said with smart partnership and collaboration, the centre could become agent of change by building bridges of understanding, breaking stigma, and spreading awareness about children and adolescents with special needs by providing more specialised intervention and rehabilitation services systematically.

鈥淭herefore, we should express our respect and highest appreciation to the pioneers, whether they have played a role in pioneering, establishing, building and filling the sustaining as well as those who are still struggling to create an inclusive society.

鈥淚nclusivity is not just about acknowledging existence but also about providing equal support, opportunities, and gratitude for every individual, including those with special needs.

鈥淚n pursuing a more inclusive society, education plays a crucial role. It is important for us to create an environment where individuals with special needs can thrive, learn, and contribute meaningfully.鈥�

鈥淏y fostering understanding and providing appropriate support, we can unlock the great potential that exists within each of these special needs groups.

鈥淭herefore, let us help every child and youth with special needs to reach their maximum potential. Together, we are a force that can shape a world that is more empathetic and more understanding,鈥� he said.

Meanwhile, hospital Director Professor Dr Helen Benedict Lasimbang said Champ aimed to provide a high-quality Play Therapy services.

鈥淧lay therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses games to communicate with children.

鈥淯nfortunately, Sabah does not yet have a therapist who is certified in Play Therapy as a Certified Play Therapist.听

The centre hopes to meet the challenge through certification sponsoring to improve the expertise of therapists and offer high-quality Play Therapy services.

鈥淭hus, to reach the expert level and ensure the implementation of interventions according to the set standards, continuous training is required under supervision to ensure sufficient exposure to therapists,鈥� she said.

Champ is one of the niche areas established by Hums and the centre also collaborated with the Department of Psychiatry and Psychological Health, the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, and the Department of Paediatrics under the hospital.

From January to September of this year, the centre received visits from a total of 1,007 patients.