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麻豆视频 (UMS) recently hosted the Majlis Alumni Universiti Awam (MAlumni) 2024 Strategic Workshop, welcoming alumni representatives from public universities across Malaysia.

Associate Prof. Dr. Raman Noordin, UMS Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) and Chairman of the Malaysian Public Universities Alumni Council (MAlumni), shared that the workshop focused on discussions and strategies to strengthen the roles and functions of MAlumni at public universities in Malaysia.

He added that the workshop also reviewed upcoming programs for this year, including the Alumni Awards (MAL23).

鈥淭his two-day strategic workshop, held from April 25 to 26, was attended by directors and representatives of alumni centres from various universities,鈥� he said.

Topics discussed included refining the core mission of MAlumni, revising the alumni management guidebook, and planning high-impact programs for this year and the next.

鈥淢Alumni serves as a platform for all public university alumni centres to unite efforts in empowering alumni nationwide,鈥� he emphasized.

The workshop, held at the UMS Chancellor's Building, was also attended by UMS Alumni Centre Director, Dr. Arif Kamisan Pusiran; the Deputy Director of the Student Affairs Division (BHEP), Ministry of Higher Education (KPT), Nurul Aida Mohd Nordin; and the Assistant Director of the KPT BHEP鈥檚 Service Management Unit, Idura Yaakup.

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Around 1,500 visitors attended the 鈥楻aya! Rayakan Alumni鈥� Aidilfitri celebration organized by the 麻豆视频 (UMS) Alumni Centre at the Dataran Dewan Canselor.

According to UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim Mansor, the celebration aimed to foster a sense of family and strengthen unity among UMS alumni.

He added that the event also provided an opportunity for alumni to reconnect while enjoying various dishes prepared for the occasion.

鈥淭his is the perfect time during Aidilfitri to let go of all disagreements and conflicts, and strengthen cooperation among alumni, future alumni, and our alma mater,鈥� he said.

The Alumni Centre has been given the mandate by the university management to build strong connections with alumni and stakeholders, and to continuously organize programs that create synergy between both sides.

鈥淚t is hoped that alumni will contribute back towards the excellence of UMS, which we all cherish,鈥� he added.

His speech was read by UMS Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Associate Prof. Dr. Raman Noordin.

The celebration featured a unique open-concept approach with the involvement of future alumni and strategic partners of the UMS Alumni Centre.

The event, organized in collaboration with the UMS Alumni Association and Alumni Chapter of Faculties/Academics, was attended by over 1,500 participants, including UMS staff, alumni, and future alumni.

The UMS Alumni Centre also distributed duit raya (Eid money) to 25 residents of the Rumah Anak Kesayangan Sabah as part of the celebration.

Also present at the event were Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, Prof. Datuk Mohamad Shatar Sabran; UMS Board of Directors members Datuk Aliasgar Basri and Samasuddin Yusop; as well as UMS senior officials.

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麻豆视频 (UMS) advanced its open science agenda during a recent seminar at Tampere University in Finland.

UMS delegation led by Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation), Prof. Ir. Dr. Rosalam Sarbatly, shared UMS journey in open science adoption, focusing on research data sharing and the related challenges.

Topics covered included open science policy, infrastructure, educational courses, and Open Science Shop 2.0.

Rosalam in a statement noted that, in Malaysia, particularly in the biodiversity-rich state of Sabah, open science is becoming increasingly vital for sustainable development.

鈥淢aking scientific research and data freely accessible fosters collaboration to preserve Sabah's unique ecosystems and promotes sustainable agriculture.

鈥淭his open approach encourages innovation by allowing researchers to develop solutions tailored to Malaysia鈥檚 environmental needs.

鈥淢oreover, open science empowers policymakers to make informed decisions with current data, supporting effective strategies,鈥� he said.

He added that, open science advocates Malaysia to push for robust policies that support data sharing while maintaining data integrity and privacy.

鈥淭he seminar, with participants from Finland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, India, and Malaysia, allowed UMS to outline its policies encouraging open science, covering intellectual property rights, copyright, and plagiarism prevention.

鈥淒espite these policies, UMS recognizes the need for a stronger framework to ensure secure research data sharing,鈥� said Rosalam.

Meanwhile, UMS Chief Digital Officer, Prof. Dr. Awang Asri Ag. Ibrahim, highlighted the significance of open science in fostering innovation and collaboration.

鈥淯MS engaged with partner universities at the seminar, exploring best practices and policy frameworks for secure data sharing, addressing the gap between existing policies and their practical implementation.

鈥淯MS's commitment to open science is evident through its active leadership in the seminar.

鈥淲hile challenges remain, UMS is dedicated to advancing open science in the Asian region. Insights from the seminar will guide UMS's efforts to create a secure and collaborative research environment,鈥� said Awang Asri.

The seminar also featured Dr. Farashazillah Yahya, the Director of the Data and Information Management Centre at UMS, further demonstrating UMS's commitment to open science and secure data sharing, which such involvement underscores the university's readiness to lead in this evolving field.

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麻豆视频 (UMS) is committed to empowering the field of research and study, which includes enhancing and growing its network of relationships with a diverse range of higher education institutions and industry players.

UMS Vice Chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor, said the university would continue to explore and seek space and opportunities to expand the field of research, and that it is open to collaborating with others, particularly for research efforts and works, as well as exploring existing and new fields of knowledge.

鈥淭oday, we once again expand our efforts in the field of science by collaborating with the Nantong College of Science and Technology (NTST),鈥� he said, adding that the focus is on pushing forward in the areas of research and education.

He said this during the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between UMS and the Nantong College of Science and Technology.

鈥淏oth UMS and the Nantong College of Science and Technology have its own capability and ability, thus with this collaboration, I am confident we can produce positive results and impact on the development of research and science,鈥� he said.

He added that the collaboration aimed to improve the quality of field studies that satisfy the needs of the industry as a whole.

鈥淲e identified a variety of expertise that can be shared and used for mutual benefit through this MoU.

鈥淚n addition, the student exchange efforts can also form a community of students who are knowledgeable especially in terms of culture and understanding new things,鈥� he added.