MAIN CAMPUS

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is the 9^th public university established in Malaysia. Significant with the number 9, the main campus was also built on a 999 acres land situated along Sepanggar Bay, Kota Kinabalu.

THE CLOCK TOWER

Looking magnificent, the clock tower stood tall welcoming and greeting every guest to Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Inspired by the fourth Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd Harun Abdullah, the clock tower, serve as an iconic landmark, is located at the main entrance roundabout in main campus with the construction work started in 2014

CHANCELLOR HALL

With a seating capacity of 5,000 once at a time, the Chancellor Hall serves as space for university events such as Oath Taking and Pledge Ceremony and Convocation Ceremony. The gong inspired Hall was first used for convocation in 2003.

CHANCELLERY BUILDING

The Chancellery Building houses the offices of the administration building including the Chancellery Department, Registrar Department and the Bursar Department.  The Chancellery building, also known as the Twin Tower among the community, is located at the top of UMS hill.

MAIN LECTURE HALL COMPLEX 2

The second lecture hall complex started fully operating in 2011. The complex hosts lecture halls and Academic Services Division office.

UMS MUSEUM

UMS Museum is located at the ground floor, South Block of the Chancellery Building. The Museum collected UMS precious history. The museum is open to all visitors with a small entrance fee. For more information, please contact bpk@ums.edu.my.

UMS JETTY

Stretch from the shore into the water of Sepanggar Bay, the jetty is one of the facilities provided for students and researchers who are involved in marine life research.

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• "Gallery & Museum Tour" - Vivid interpretation of the varied successes of UMS in research and innovation, and sustainable development of the local community in Sabah;
• "Nature Delight Tour" - Splendid showcase of the marvels of forested hill, lake, wetland, plants, and animals within the convenience of the campus;
• "Architecture Heritage Tour" - Display of glorious architectural structures founded on local values and global virtues as a heritage for future generations;
• "Sunset Tour" - Mesmerizing sunset panorama and serenity at UMS to reflect on the grace of life;
• "Nature Education Tour" - Overnight learning excursion on Bornean biodiversity and conservation for school goers, and interested adults from all walks of life.

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UMS ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH GALLERY

Ìý AQUARIUMÌý& MARINE MUSEUM

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Located at a scenic seafront, the Aquarium and Marine Museum complex houses colourful and beautiful marine life. It is one of the key components of Marine BioValley of Â鶹ÊÓƵ (UMS) dedicated to inspiring ocean conservation through education, research, innovation and exploration. Learning about marine life is more interactive, interesting, and worth enjoying in a real-life situation. It instils a sense of respect towards marine environment and inculcates an understanding on the importance of marine environment for mankind. The display inside the aquarium section exhibits an ecosystem with its complex communities of organisms interacting in their environment that calls for a unique learning experience.Ìý This excellent education tool helps develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of all living things and awareness that the sea is an integral part of our existence, needing protection.

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The atrium leads into a deep dive diorama that gives a visual sensation of being beneath the waves and at the sea floor.Ìý Surrounded by rich marine biodiversity in an environment of dark deep-sea cave. Visitors experience a fascinating atmosphere in the aquarium when they are face to face with the ocean life and are entertained by the unique behaviour of living corals, clams, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, shrimp, fish and turtle among other groups.Ìý This produces admiration and a passionate love for marine life.

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The museum section offers close viewing of the fossils of marine flora and fauna, including seaweeds, corals, turtles and marine mammals.ÌýA mangrove walk area reminds visitors of the need to conserve and rehabilitate this remarkable coastal vegetation.Ìý Ìý

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Among the facilities and exhibition spaces available at AMUMS are:

a) Sipadan Island Deep Dive Diorama

b) Aquarium Section

c) Marine Museum Section

d) Mini Theater Room

e) Mangrove Walk and Fresh Water Pool

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PLEASE CONTACT US:Ìý

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MS FLORA ANNE ASALIN
SeniorÌýCurator
Aquarium and Marine Museum

Borneo Marine Research Institute

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Jalan UMS,

88400ÌýKota Kinabalu,ÌýSabah.

Tel : 088 – 320000 ext. 102637 / ext. 213305 (Ticketing Counter)

Fax : 088 – 320261

Email: flora@ums.edu.my

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THE MUSEUM OF MEDICINE

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BORNEENSIS GALLERY

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