麻豆视频

TUESDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 鈥� The Institution of Higher Learning (IPTA) Treasurers Meeting paid a courtesy call to the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore on Monday.

The visit was led by the Bursar of 麻豆视频 (UMS) who was also the Chairman of the Treasurers Meeting, Tuan Hj. Rizal Othman accompanied by Treasurers from IPTA nationwide.

Hj. Rizal when contacted said the visit was, among others, aimed to obtain information on the implementation of income-generating activities such as the collection of fees, investment, rental and endowments in addition to acquiring knowledge on commercialisation efforts conducted by the university.

He added that it was to obtain information regarding the financial sustainability programmes in NTU.

He also expressed hope that more cooperation would be organised with IPTA from other countries and NTU Singapore especially in financial matters.

During the visit, the IPTA Treasurers delegation听was given a briefing on the history and direction of the university involving their alumni in income-generating activities and commercialisation. 鈥� SS (FL)

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Source: Hayati Salleh Baihaki, Bursar Department UMS

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Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department

MONDAY, 24 FEBRUARY 鈥� 麻豆视频 (UMS) presented awards to seven journalists for their commitment and active involvement in providing coverage to the university throughout 2013.

Journalist from New Sabah Times, Nor Ain Hassan topped the list of recipients when she was selected as Sensational Reporter 2013.

It was followed by journalist from Utusan Borneo, Conniepearl Juil for Most Dedicated Journalist; Current Affairs journalist with the Broadcasting Department Sabah (RTM), Firdaus Abdullah (Choice Broadcast Journalist 2013) and New Straits Times Press photographer, Malai Rosma (Choice Photographer 2013).

Most Promising Journalist Award 2013 was won by Erdie Hazwan Abdul Wahid (Harian Metro), whilst Hisyamuddin Ayub from Utusan Malaysia as the Main Preferred Journalist 2013.

Another award presented was Choice UMS Alumni Category which was won by Maria Isek.听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听

The award was presented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Academic and International, Prof. Dr. Shariff A. K. Omang at the Media Night which was held at one of the leading hotels in Kota Kinabalu.

The 鈥楶aling Manang鈥� Reporter award was also presented that evening and it went to RTM TV Production Unit host, Shahirah Syazwani who was selected as the winner because of her stylish outfit worn that night which was themed 鈥楻ed Carpet鈥�.

Earlier, UMS Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Harun bin Abdullah presented souvenirs to media representatives.

More than 100 media practitioners were present at the function. 鈥� SS (FL)

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Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department

FRIDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 鈥� The Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who is also the Minister of Education accepted the proposal mooted by the President of the Student Representatives Council (MPP) of 麻豆视频 (UMS)to have the Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M) in the campus.

He praised the idea suggested by the President of MPP, Fandyi Sanizan Jurup which he said would help ease the burden of students with the high cost of living nowadays.

鈥淭he suggestion proposed by Fandyi is very good and it should be considered at the ministerial level,鈥� he said.

While highlighting the proposal, Fandyi added that the existence of KR1M was important to see to the welfare of the students so as not to be affected with the sharp increase in the prices of goods.

鈥淭he price increase in the market could affect students. Therefore, as a representative, I urge the ministry to consider this proposal,鈥� he said in the function held at the official residence of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Fandyi was with UMS delegation consisting of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni); Assoc. Prof. Datuk Hj. Kasim Hj. Md. Mansur and Head of the Student Affairs and Alumni Department, Mohd. Raffie Hj. Janau.

Also present was the Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Hj. Yahya Hussin representing the Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Hj. Aman.

The visit to the Deputy Prime Minister with the Student Leaders of universities was to celebrate the new MPP of public universities across the nation including the management of the universities who had helped in the development of students鈥� personality. 鈥� ZMD (FL)

Media and Citra Division

Chancellery Department

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THURSDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 鈥� As part of the Lobster Stock Improvement Project and Petagas River Awareness Campaign, the Marine Borneo Research Institute (IPMB) 麻豆视频 (UMS) organised a Petagas River Village Visit to the institute yesterday.

The visit involving 30 residents of the village were welcomed by the Director of BMRI, Prof. Dr. Saleem Mustafa.

In his welcoming speech, he said that the main objective in organising the visit was for IPMB to share their knowledge while giving opportunity for the villagers to have a closer look at the lobster and fish breeding management techniques done in UMS.

鈥淚t is also an effort to spread our knowledge in line with the government鈥檚 call on higher education to encourage knowledge transfer programmes to the community,鈥� he stated.听听听听听听听听听听听听听听

He also expressed hope that the Lobster Stock Improvement Project and Petagas River Awareness Campaign which was in collaboration with the Putatan District Office would help improve the socio-economic condition of the village as well as increase awareness on the importance of maintaining the river鈥檚 cleanliness.

Meanwhile, the head of the community project, Prof. Datin Seri Panglima Dr. Ann Anton in her talk said that 18,000 lobster seeds were released into the Petagas River since the start of the Lobster Stock Improvement Project and Petagas River Awareness Campaign in April 2013.

She urged all members of the community to collectively work together to ensure that the planned project would run smoothly.

The delegation also visited the Aquarium and Marine Museum before being taken around UMS campus.

Also present was Putatan Assistant District Officer, Hassan Mahali who represented the Putatan District Officer. 鈥� SS (FL)

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Media and Citra Division
Chancellery Department