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30+

Years of Service

since 1994

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UMS Research Publications & Reports



Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) is committed to advancing sustainability research and ensuring that knowledge generated within the university is accessible, transparent, and impactful. Through a diverse ecosystem of publications—ranging from academic journals and policy briefs to sustainability reports and community-based documentation—UMS positions itself as a leading voice in Borneo for sustainable development research, environmental stewardship, and indigenous knowledge preservation. The UMS Publications & Reports platform serves as a central repository that showcases the university’s research outputs across all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It demonstrates how UMS transforms scientific inquiry into policy insights, community empowerment, and practical solutions that address the pressing environmental and socio-economic challenges of Sabah, Malaysia, and the wider region.




Sustainability Reports & Environmental Performance Documents

Tracking UMS’s progress toward a greener, more responsible campus

UMS publishes detailed sustainability reports and environmental performance documents that communicate the university’s progress toward building an eco-conscious and climate-resilient campus. These reports highlight achievements in carbon reduction, energy efficiency, water reuse, biodiversity protection, procurement sustainability, waste management, and mobility improvements. By presenting transparent, data-driven insights, they reflect UMS’s ongoing commitment to environmental accountability and its role as a model for sustainable higher education in Malaysia and the region.

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Academic Journals & Scholarly Publications

Advancing scientific knowledge for global sustainability

UMS fosters a vibrant scholarly ecosystem through peer-reviewed journals, monographs, and scientific publications produced by its faculties and research institutes. Journals such as the Journal of Tropical Biology & Conservation, Borneo Research Journal, and Journal of Marine Science & Aquaculture offer platforms for sharing discoveries in biodiversity, marine science, conservation, and indigenous studies. Meanwhile, publications from engineering, business, computing, and health science faculties expand the university’s contributions to sustainability-linked fields such as renewable energy, environmental health, technology innovation, food security, and sustainable economic development. Collectively, these publications elevate UMS’s visibility and cement its role in global sustainability discourse.

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