麻豆视频

TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 鈥� The Student Welfare Committee (JAKMAS) Residential College, Kolej E took the initiative to introduce the college in general to the new intake of 2016/2017 academic session by organising the 鈥淪eerat Salam鈥� programme, yesterday.

According to the President of JAKMAS, Nurul Syazwani Mohamad Ghaazali, this programme was conducted to introduce the Residential College, Kolej E and the management as well as the administrators of the college closer to the new residents of the college, and to share the University and University College Act (AUKU) practiced at the university.

鈥淚ndirectly, this programme can strengthen the relationship  between the management such as JAKMAS, Council of Block Leaders (MKKB),  and Council of Club Heads (MKKK) and the new intake,鈥� she said.

Held at Anjung Perdana, Kolej E, an introduction of the college was given by Nurul and said that such programme would facilitate the new students well in starting their life as a university student.  She also briefed them on the facilities available besides advising them on the list of individuals to contact should the need arise.

During the 鈥淪eerat Salam鈥� programme, an introduction of Clubs involving 12 clubs registered with Kolej E was done besides Maghrib Programme, Megarewang, Group Training, and ended with 鈥楢 Night of Thousand Stars鈥� on 25 September.

During the College Introduction  Night, more than 2,500 students including 2,424 new intake swamped the Kolej E Anjung Perdana that was attended by the College Principal, Dr. Syahruddin Awang Ahmad, Deputy Principal, Mohd Hilmey Saili, and Sepanggar Jaya JV Sdn Bhd Operations Manager, Maximillian N. Lidong. 鈥� (fl)

MONDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 鈥� 19 international students registered at 麻豆视频 (UMS) under the Student Mobility Programme.

The students originated from South Korea, Indonesia, Germany, Brunei Darussalam and Thailand.

According to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the involvement of the students in the programme at UMS not only provide classroom lessons to them but also share their skills with the local community.

鈥淲e hope that you would make UMS your choice university to further your studies to Master鈥檚 and PhD levels in future,鈥� he said, during the handing over ceremony of the students at Caf茅 D鈥橲ireh, today.

Datuk Harun also advised the students to learn the culture and language of the locals to add value to their learning experience during the next six months at UMS.

Four faculties were involved in the mobility programme; Faculty of Computing and Informatics (FKI), Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FPEP), Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP) and Faculty of Science and Natural Resources (FSSA).

UMS so far has 713 international students pursuing diploma, bachelor鈥檚 degree, Master鈥檚 degree and practical training at its campus. 鈥� (fl)

Photo: Suzeanywati Gasinin

THURSDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 鈥� 麻豆视频 (UMS) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah encouraged all staff working at the Chancellery Department to be involved in planting at the premises of the building.

 According to him, this effort was  aimed at supporting the implementation of EcoCampus to preserve the natural environment of the campus.

鈥淯MS has now become one of the tourist destinations in Sabah.  Its beautiful landscape has made it becoming more attractive especially when the flowers start blooming along the pathways in the campus, thus becoming a picturesque view to visitors who would capture this moment,鈥� he enthused.

He added, planting activity should be made a hobby by UMS staff as the results would be enjoyed by the campus community.

Some fruit trees and vegetables were planted during the launching such as durian, spinach, water spinach, brinjal, and ulam raja (Cosmos caudatus).

 Also present were the Principal and Senior Officers  of the University, including staff and students of UMS. 鈥� ZMD (fl)

Photo: Musaab Umair

THURSDAY, 15 SEPTEMBER 鈥� The Collaboration between 麻豆视频 (UMS) and Special Olympics Sabah (SOS) would be further intensified with the involvement of students and community-based programmes, said the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, Professor Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah.

He said the cooperation between UMS and Special Olympics Sabah would also improve the teaching and learning especially in promoting volunteerism amongst students.

鈥淯MS not only intend to produce graduates who are intellectual, knowledgeable and versatile, but also able to contribute their service and time to society after they graduate,鈥� he said.

He was speaking at the launching of Fun Fitness 2016 and the Signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UMS and Special Olympics Sabah.

Datuk Harun said, this collaboration was a commendable effort by the Sports Science Programme, Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPP), UMS in bringing in industry into the campus.

鈥淭his would certainly bridge the gap between higher education institutions and external parties that are directly involved with the community, and in providing employment opportunities.

鈥淭his collaboration marks the starting point of the struggle in providing equal opportunities  in sports for the underpriviledged,鈥� he added.

Touching on the Fun Fitness 2016, Datuk Harun said that this was a physical fitness assesment programme and an exercise programme for the disabled with different needs.

He added, the purpose was to educate the disabled athletes, families and coaches on the importance of each physical fitness component.

鈥淚 was made to understand that the establishment of the Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre, Faculty of Psychology and Education would make UMS the pioneer in Fun Fitness Programme in the Asia Pacific region,鈥� he said.

The launching ceremony was officiated by Youth and Sport Sabah Minister, Datuk Hj. Tawfiq Hj. Abu Bakar Titingan, and was also attended by the Operational Director of Special Olympics Asia Pacific Region, Simon Koh.

Datuk Tawfiq also witnessed the signing of the MoU between Datuk Harun on behalf of UMS and the President of Special Olympics Sabah,Datuk Haji Safari Manan. 鈥� (fl)