Faculty of Business, Economics & Accountancy UMS

Althea Tan Pin Yan, a Year 1 student in the Marketing Program at the Faculty of Business, Economics & Accountancy of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), has been crowned the winner of the Unduk Ngadau pageant for the Kota Belud District.

18/5/2026

Yappers Yap Yap Crowned Champion at Accounting Professional Avenue (APA) Competition

A team comprising students from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Universiti Malaya (UM) emerged as the Champion of the Accounting Professional Avenue (APA) competition organized by Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

Competing under the team name “Yappers Yap Yap”, the team showcased outstanding accounting knowledge, analytical thinking, and teamwork throughout the competition, successfully securing the championship title against other participating teams.

Representing UMS was third-year student, Si Zhi Xuan (BB23110558). Meanwhile, the Universiti Malaya team members, all from the third-year Accounting Program, were B**g Shuang Yuan, Chong Jing Er, and Allya Fannisya Binti Yanto Farta.

The victory reflects the students’ dedication, strong collaboration, and commitment to excellence in the field of accounting. Their achievement also highlights the capability of students from both universities to compete successfully at a higher academic and professional level.

Congratulations to Team Yappers Yap Yap on this remarkable accomplishment.

🚀 K-Youth Development Programme 2026

If you’re looking to actually feel ready for work (not just graduate), this is for you.

✨ What you’ll get:
* 💰 RM1,500 allowance upon completion
* 🏢 Real industry exposure
* 🧠 Problem-solving skills for real, workplace situations
* 🗣️ Workplace communication skills (how to speak, present & handle real people)
* 🎯 Understand what employers actually expect
* 🧭 Clearer career direction so you’re not just applying blindly

📌 What’s next?
Join the briefing session 20 May 2026 @ 2-3PM via Zoom) to understand how the programme works and have a Q&A session.
▶️ Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87631165339?pwd=2H3zXzXRFPGnqqRREgGq6PfNxH8za3.1

👉 Register for the programme here:
https://bit.ly/tsums26

Let’s get you ready for the real world 💪

Tahniah diucapakan kepada Dr Wong Sing Yun dan team kerana berjaya memperolehi geran penyelidikan. Semoga terus cemerlang dalam penyelidikan dan membantu meningkatkan kecemerlangan universiti selaras dengan aspirasi UMS sebagai “The Brain of Borneo”

Tahniah diucapakan kepada Dr. Izyanti dan team kerana berjaya memperoleh geran penyelidikan. Semoga terus cemerlang dalam penyelidikan dan membantu meningkatkan kecemerlangan universiti selaras dengan aspirasi UMS sebagai “The Brain of Borneo”