No students allowed at UMS campuses until further notice

 By Olivia Miwil - September 28, 2020 @ 7:08pm

(File pic) Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has barred students from entering its campuses until further notice. - NSTP/File

KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has barred students from entering its campuses until further notice.

According to a statement from the University, the decision applied to its main campus here, its branch campuses in Labuan as well as Sandakan.

"The instruction to postpone the physical entry of students is applicable to all level of studies and categories of UMS students.

"This decision was made to safeguard the welfare of the University's students and staff," the statement said.

The university also stated that its management is consistently monitoring the development of the Covid-19 pandemic particularly in Sabah, closely.

"However, students' registration activities (for both new and senior students), the orientation week, and the teaching and learning activities will proceed as scheduled albeit via online.

"Students are advised to contact their respective faculty, or the Academic Services Division at 088-320 054, or Student Affairs Department at 088-320 060, should they need further information."

UMS will make the necessary announcement from time to time based on the development of the situation.

As of today, Sabah recorded 98 new Covid-19 cases.

From Tuesday until October 12, the Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) would be imposed in four districts; Tawau, Semporna, Lahad Datu and Kunak.

The implementation, which involves 962,661 people, will see residents barred from leaving the areas while outsiders will also be barred from entering.