By Olivia Miwil
KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah uses genetic analysis and health data monitoring in the performance tracking and development of athletes in Sabah.
Its vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor said UMS is ready to become a regional centre of sporting excellence through facilities such as the UMS Teaching Hospital (HPUMS) and high-impact research conducted under the Healthy Through Active Living (HEAL) unit.
"UMS is actively developing HPUMS, which will become a modern health referral centre not only for Sabah and Borneo but also for the Southeast Asian region.
"Interestingly, HEAL has also launched a significant research initiative the development of a Talent Identification (Talent ID) system based on genetic analysis aimed at identifying athletic potential from an early stage," he said in a statement.
This initiative was highlighted during the official visit by the Sarawak Sports Corporation to UMS at the HEAL Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK) here recently.
The approach is expected to transform the athlete selection landscape in Sabah through physical monitoring programmes based on scientific analyses, including cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, functional movement, and postural balance.
Kasim added that through this approach, the HEAL research team led by Associate Professor Dr D. Maryama will work to identify athletic talent at an early stage.
"This holds great potential in enhancing talent development, especially in rural communities that often face limited access to conventional training facilities and talent detection.
"This official visit is seen not only as a means to strengthen the close ties between the two sister states of Sabah and Sarawak, but also as an opportunity to open up strategic cooperation in sports development, professional training, clinical sports research, and community health."
Kasim also expressed its openness to becoming a strategic partner to the Sarawak Sports Corporation in advancing athlete development and community well-being based on science and technology.
Also present were Sarawak Deputy Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu and Sarawak State Sports Council acting director Khairul Nizam Morshidi.
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