KOTA KINABALU | SATURDAY, 20 JUNE 2026

Sabah Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, YB Datuk James Ratib, represented the Honorable Chief Minister of Sabah, YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Haji Noor, to officiate the 27th Student Affairs and Alumni Awards Ceremony (MAHEPA) 2026 of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC).

The ceremony recognised the academic excellence, leadership, talent and contributions of UMS students and alumni. A total of 22 categories of awards were presented to recipients who demonstrated outstanding performance and made a positive impact on the university and the community.

YB Datuk James Ratib congratulated all the award recipients and hoped that this recognition would be a catalyst for students to continue to excel, innovate and contribute to the development of the State of Sabah and the country. The State Government remains committed to empowering youth development and student leadership to produce high-quality human capital in line with the aspiration of Sabah Maju Jaya.

Also present were UMS Vice-Chancellor, YBhg. Prof. Datuk Dr. Kasim bin Haji Mansor; UMS Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs & Alumni), YBrs. Prof. Dr. Raman Noordin; Director of the Student Affairs Department and Chairman of MAHEPA 2026, YBrs. Encik Azmi bin Jumat; and President of the UMS Student Representative Council, Brother Allen Paul Justinus Situ.

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