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Borneo Post
01-07-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
UMS Labuan students raise RM3,820 to help stray animals
The UMSKAL students and Veterinary Services Department staff at the presentation of mock cheque. LABUAN (July 1): The community support animal welfare initiative 'Paws of Hope – Spay, Neuter and Feed' has successfully raised RM3,820 through a crowdfunding campaign on the MyStar app in just one month. The project was organized by students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) under the supervision of their Corporate Finance lecturer, Dr Suzillah Binti Sidek. Coordinated by Gayatheri, the project's director, this student-led initiative aims to help stray animals by providing vital care, food and vaccinations. The campaign's official closing ceremony took place on June 12 at the Labuan Veterinary Services Department. From the total funds raised, RM2,065 was allocated to the Veterinary Services Department to cover the cost of spaying, neutering and vaccinating 18 cats. The remaining funds was used to purchase food for stray cats and dogs to support a food bank initiative for animals in need across Labuan. The project also received strong support from the local community including Lawrence Yap, owner of Pet Home Daycare: MaYa, who assisted with animal transport. Yap shared that the initiative deeply touched him, inspired by the memory of his beloved pet, Maya, who had passed away. This loss led him to dedicate his life to helping stray animals as a meaningful expression of love. The closing ceremony also included a symbolic handover of a mock cheque to the Veterinary Services Department and tokens of appreciation for all contributors and partners who had supported the project. Gayatheri expressed her heartfelt appreciation and honor in the collaborative efforts of students, government agencies, NGOs and the local community. 'This project is not just an academic but it is a small initiative that has created a big impact on the lives of stray animals in Labuan. Thank you to everyone who has played a role in making it a success,' she said. The 'Paws of Hope' project is part of the Service Learning Malaysia – University for Society (SULAM) program at UMSKAL, which emphasizes community-based learning while instilling humanitarian values in students.
Barnama
25-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
UMS, Bursa Malaysia In Tie-up To Boost Youth Financial Literacy
LABUAN, June 25 (Bernama) -- Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Bursa Malaysia Bhd are set to work together to enhance financial literacy and practical investment education among university students. A letter of intent (LOI) between them was signed at UMS Building today in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of UMS's Stock Trading Competition (STC), a flagship initiative by the International Finance Club of the UMS Labuan Faculty of International Finance. UMS Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) faculty of international finance dean, Professor Dr Geoffrey Harvey Tanakinjal, said the new partnership paves the way for the establishment of the Bursa Young Investor Club (BYIC) at UMSKAL, and confirms UMS's participation in the Bursa Inter-Varsity Stock Challenge (BISC) 2025. He said CGS International Securities Malaysia would mentor UMS and act as its official broker throughout the competition.
Daily Express
14-05-2025
- Daily Express
Illegal racing: Labuan cops seize 21 motorcycles
Published on: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 14, 2025 Text Size: Some of the motorcycles seized. LABUAN: Police seized 21 motorcycles along Jalan Sungai Miri, near University Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL), during a two-day integrated operation against illegal racing on Sunday and Monday (May 11 to 12). Labuan Police Chief Supt Mohd Hamizi Halim said the operation was launched following public complaints about street gang activities involving dangerous stunts and loud modified exhausts in front of UMSKAL. 'Led by ASP Rechi Anak John Chuhing, the operation involved 22 officers, including a special undercover unit. 'Surveillance and identification were first carried out by the undercover team before two simultaneous roadblocks were set up, one at Jalan Sungai Pagar near Petronas Carigali and the other in front of Sekolah Menegah Sains Labuan,' he said Tuesday, adding that a Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) unit was also mobilised to disperse the crowd. 'Many motorcyclists fled in all directions upon detecting the presence of police, with several riders arrested at the scene and others escaping towards the beach, abandoning their motorcycles. 'All 21 seized motorcycles were found to be involved in various offences such as riding without valid licences, expired road tax, missing registration plates and illegal structural and exhaust modifications,' he said, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
14-05-2025
- The Star
Labuan cops slam the brakes on illegal racing
Illegal racers: Police inspecting some of the motorcycles confiscated near UMSKAL in Labuan. — Bernama LABUAN: Police seized 21 motorcycles during a two-day integrated operation against illegal racing near University Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) on Sunday and Monday. Labuan police chief Supt Mohd Hamizi Halim said the operation was launched following public complaints about street gang activities involving dangerous stunts and loud modified exhaust pipes of bikes in front of UMSKAL. 'Led by ASP Rechi Anak John Chuhing, the operation involved 22 officers, including a special undercover unit. 'Surveillance and identification were first carried out by the undercover team before two simultaneous roadblocks were set up, one at Jalan Sungai Pagar near Petronas Carigali and the other in front of Sekolah Menegah Sains Labuan,' he said. He added that a Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) unit was also mobilised to disperse the crowd. 'Many motorcyclists fled in all directions upon detecting the presence of police, with several riders arrested at the scene and others escaping towards the beach after abandoning their motorcycles. 'There were various offences committed, such as riding without valid licences, expired road tax, missing registration plates, and illegal structural and exhaust modifications,' he said, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The Star
13-05-2025
- The Star
Labuan cops crack down on illegal racing, seize 21 motorcycles
LABUAN: Police seized 21 motorcycles along Jalan Sungai Miri near University Malaysia Sabah Labuan International Campus (UMSKAL) during a two-day integrated operation against illegal racing on Sunday and Monday (May 11 and 12). Labuan police chief Supt Mohd Hamizi Halim said the operation was launched following public complaints about street gang activities involving dangerous stunts and loud modified exhausts in front of UMSKAL. "Led by ASP Rechi Anak John Chuhing, the operation involved 22 officers, including a special undercover unit. "The undercover team first carried out surveillance and identification before two simultaneous roadblocks were set up, one at Jalan Sungai Pagar near Petronas Carigali and the other in front of Sekolah Menegah Sains Labuan," he said to Bernama on Tuesday (May 13), adding that a Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) unit was also mobilised to disperse the crowd. "Many motorcyclists fled in all directions upon detecting the presence of police, with several riders arrested at the scene and others escaping towards the beach, abandoning their motorcycles. "All 21 seized motorcycles were found to be involved in various offences such as riding without valid licences, expired road tax, missing registration plates and illegal structural and exhaust modifications," he said, adding that the case was being investigated under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987. – Bernama
