Explore New Frontiers, Strengthen Industry Networks and Deliver Impactful Research – UMS Vice-Chancellor

By Borneo Digest On Sep 25, 2025

KOTA KINABALU (Sabah, Malaysia), 25 Sept 2025 – Academic staff of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) were emphasised to remain courageous in exploring new frontiers, strengthening industry networks, and producing research that delivers tangible benefits to society and the nation.

UMS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Kasim Hj. Mansor, stressed that true success is only meaningful when it contributes to organisational excellence and elevates UMS’ standing at both the national and international levels.

“UMS is now at the crossroads of significant transformation. Therefore, the achievements celebrated today are not an end, but rather the beginning of new challenges that demand visionary leadership, continuous innovation, and strong integrity,” he said.

He was speaking at the Letter of Appointment Presentation Ceremony for UMS Academic Staff Promotion 2025, held at the Chancellery Building on Wednesday.

During the ceremony, a total of 18 academic staff members received promotion letters to the positions of Associate Professor (Grade DS14), Associate Professor of Medicine (Grade DU14), Medical Lecturer (Grade DU14), Senior Lecturer (Grade DS13), and Language Teacher (Grade DG13).

According to Dr. Kasim, the promotions reflect UMS’ commitment to meritocracy, while recognising the hard work, time sacrifice, and dedication of its academic community in fulfilling their responsibilities.

“This recognition demonstrates that the university values the dedication and outstanding achievements of its academic staff. At the same time, it comes with greater responsibility to excel further in teaching, research, and community engagement,” he explained.

Also present were Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Professor Ir. Dr. Rosalam Hj. Sarbatly; UMS Treasurer, Datuk Badrul Hisham Ismail; Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community Network), Professor Dr. Coswald Stephen Sipaut @ Mohd Nasri; along with senior university officials.