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Malaysiakini
3 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Activist: Celebrating Musa a waste when Sabahans in dire straits
An activist from a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) student group urged for governor Musa Aman's birthday celebration to be cancelled. Aliff Danial said public funds should be channelled towards solving problems in the state. He condemned the GRS-led state government for spending...
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
Sabah water dept advises UMS to enhance its water pumping system
The Sabah chapter of the National Consumer Foundation Malaysia previously expressed concern over the water supply disruptions at Universiti Malaysia Sabah in Kota Kinabalu. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The Sabah water department has urged Universiti Malaysia Sabah to enhance its water pumping system following prolonged water supply disruptions on campus. The department's director, Chee Chun Chieh, said the R13 tank located on campus is able to supply more than the five million litres a day needed by the university. 'If the current pumps are no longer able to meet demand, UMS should replace them with higher-capacity or more efficient units to fulfil its water needs,' he said in a statement. Earlier today, FMT reported that a federal deputy minister had blamed the prolonged water disruptions at UMS on the existing tube well, which he says can only supply one million litres of water daily. Deputy higher education minister Mustapha Sakmud said the campus needs five million litres a day. He said he had asked chief minister Hajiji Noor to order the Sabah water department to ensure that water supply to the campus remains uninterrupted. Mustapha said the state government is expediting the construction of a pipe from the water treatment plant in Telibong to meet the demands of the increasing number of consumers. He said the pipe should be a long-term solution to UMS's water woes. However, he said, the construction of the pipe is progressing slowly due to the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway. The Sabah chapter of the National Consumer Foundation Malaysia had previously expressed concern over the water supply disruptions at UMS, saying it reflected poorly on the state's ability to provide basic utilities to vital institutions.
The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Sabah Water Department defends UMS supply operations amid student outcry
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah State Water Department has defended its water supply operations to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), insisting that the supply has remained sufficient at all times despite growing complaints from students over prolonged shortages. In a statement on Thursday (May 29), the department said that Tank R13, which supplies water to the university, has never been empty or at a level that would prevent water from being pumped. 'The daily water requirement for UMS is five million litres, and the volume in Tank R13 exceeds that. The issue is not the supply, but internal pumping operations within the university,' the department said. They advised UMS to improve its water pumping capacity and, if current equipment is inadequate, to replace it with higher-capacity or more efficient pumps. The department also confirmed it had been informed of UMS' plans to construct a new tank and install new pumps to resolve the matter. The clarification follows criticism from Suara Mahasiswa, a UMS student group, which claimed that campus life has been severely affected by ongoing water disruptions. The issue gained further attention when a Sarawakian student studying at UMS penned an open letter to Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, appealing for his intervention. In the letter, the student expressed concern for the welfare of fellow Sarawakian students, describing the situation as 'embarrassing' and 'unacceptable.' Abang Johari acknowledged the letter and, while noting that the matter fell outside his jurisdiction, said he would refer the issue to Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir for his attention and action. Sabah Water reiterated its commitment to transparency, technical efficiency, and professional cooperation with UMS in the interest of students, staff and the wider community. Meanwhile, Sabah Works Minister Datuk Shahelmey Yahya said the state government was working closely with both the water department and UMS to find a resolution. Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the supply from the department remains inconsistent, while the tube well system on campus was unable to meet UMS's daily demand of five million litres. 'I have appealed to the Chief Minister to prioritise UMS in the water distribution schedule,' he said.
Malaysiakini
4 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Activist: Celebrating Musa a waste when Sabahans in dire straits
An activist from a Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) student group urged for governor Musa Aman's birthday celebration to be cancelled. Aliff Danial said public funds should be channelled towards solving problems in the state. He condemned the GRS-led state government for spending...
The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
UMS partners with Russian university to enhance technical training in oil and gas
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia, through Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), has signed an agreement with one of Russia's leading petroleum universities to foster a new era of research, innovation and technical training between both nations. UMS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Kasim Mansor, led the signing with Rector of Almetyevsk State Technological University (ASTU), Professor Dyakonov Alexander Anatolyevich, at ASTU's campus in Almetyevsk, Republic of Tatarstan, recently. 'We are deeply honoured to translate the strategic intent of our national leadership into meaningful academic collaboration,' said Kasim. 'This partnership is not just about MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) on paper. It is about unlocking mutual potential, driving innovation, and preparing our future engineers and researchers for global impact,' he added. Kasim stated that the MOU served as a roadmap for joint research initiatives, technical training programmes, staff and student mobility, the development of TVET models for the oil and gas sector, and academic-industrial collaborations through specialised workshops and conferences. 'UMS's achievement in Russia is not only a win for the university but a proud moment for the nation, reflecting how far Malaysian institutions can go when empowered by visionary leadership,' he stated. The UMS delegation, hosted in Kazan and Almetyevsk by ASTU's International Affairs Office, led by Camilla Igonina, received a tour of ASTU's facilities, including VR-integrated drilling simulators, hydraulic systems, core sample analysis labs and a uniquely designed, interconnected practical training campus. The visit was guided by Associate Professor Vasilenko Yury Valeryevich, ASTU's First Vice-Rector.
