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UMS Celebrates 2,310 Staff and Retirees at Excellence Awards
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UMS Celebrates 2,310 Staff and Retirees at Excellence Awards

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

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  • Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) honored 2,310 staff and retirees at the UMS Excellence Award (AKU) 2026 ceremony.
  • The awards recognized contributions, commitment, and performance across 10 categories.
  • UMS Vice-Chancellor emphasized that university excellence encompasses academic achievements and service quality.

Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) recently celebrated the dedication and achievements of its personnel by honoring 2,310 staff members and retirees at the Anugerah Kecemerlangan UMS (AKU) 2026. The event recognized individuals across 10 distinct award categories, highlighting their significant contributions, unwavering commitment, and outstanding performance.

Professor Datuk Dr. Kasim Mansor, the Vice-Chancellor of UMS, addressed the attendees, emphasizing that the university's measure of success extends beyond purely academic accomplishments. He stressed the importance of the quality of service delivery and the seamless operational efficiency maintained by its employees.

This celebration underscores UMS's commitment to acknowledging the vital role its workforce plays in the institution's overall success. By recognizing both current staff and retirees, UMS fosters a culture of appreciation and reinforces the value placed on loyalty and sustained effort within the university community.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.