• 1.Jabatan Eco Campus dan Inovasi (Eco Campus and Innovation Department)

Operating under the Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar (MPP), this department spearheads green campus initiatives and fosters a culture of innovation among students. Their activities include environmental campaigns, sustainability workshops, and collaborative projects aimed at promoting eco-friendly practices within the university community.

1. i. EcoCampus Awareness Campaigns. Organising educational campaigns to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices among students and staff.


2. ii. Recycling and Waste Management Initiatives Implementing recycling programs and promoting proper waste segregation to reduce the university's environmental footprint.


3. iii. Green Innovation Projects Encouraging students to develop innovative solutions for environmental challenges, fostering a culture of sustainability and creativity.


4. iv. Collaborative Events with EcoCampus Partnering with the EcoCampus Management Centre to host seminars, workshops, and forums on topics related to sustainability and environmental conservation.


5. iv. Community Engagement Programs Extending sustainability efforts beyond the campus by engaging with local communities through outreach programs and environmental education.

• 2. FEE EcoCampus Committee

This student-based organisation, under the EcoCampus Management Centre (EMC), focuses on addressing environmental issues on campus. Their initiatives often target reducing single-use plastic usage and promoting sustainable habits among students and staff.

• Key Activities of the FEE EcoCampus Committee

The FEE EcoCampus Committee engages in various initiatives to foster environmental awareness and sustainable practices within the university community. Some of their notable activities include:

1. i. Workshops and Seminars: Conducting educational sessions and workshops on topics such as waste management, energy conservation, and sustainable living practices.


2. ii. Collaborative Projects: Partnering with other student organisations and departments to implement green initiatives, such as tree planting events, clean-up drives, and sustainability fairs.


3. iii. Awareness Programs: Running awareness programs during significant environmental dates, like Earth Day and World Environment Day, to highlight the importance of environmental stewardship.

These activities align with UMS's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in promoting responsible consumption and production, climate action, and sustainable communities.

• 3. Kelab Mahasiswa Orang Kurang Upaya UMS (UMS Disabled Students Club)

The Kelab Mahasiswa Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) plays a significant and unique role in advancing sustainability by emphasising the often-overlooked social dimensions of sustainable development, particularly inclusivity, accessibility, and equal participation.

While the club's primary focus is to advocate for the rights, empowerment, and visibility of students with disabilities, its initiatives are closely aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially Goal 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

• Notable Initiatives:

  
  
  
  
  1. i. Campaigns Promoting Inclusive Access to Green Infrastructure: The club works alongside campus planners and sustainability officers to advocate for barrier-free access in eco-friendly buildings, public spaces, and green mobility systems across campus, ensuring that environmental upgrades are usable by all..
  
  
  2. ii. Participation in Sustainable Campus Planning Discussions: Members of the club actively participate in dialogues and consultations related to UMS’s EcoCampus initiatives, contributing critical insights on inclusive design and social justice in sustainability.
  
  
  3. iii. Collaboration on Inclusive Eco-Education: The club partners with other student organisations, such as the Jabatan Eco Campus dan Inovasi, to co-host workshops, awareness campaigns, and green events that incorporate perspectives on disability and social inclusion. These efforts ensure that sustainability education is accessible and relatable to a wider audience.

  Together, these societies reflect UMS’s holistic approach to sustainability—encompassing environmental, social, and institutional dimensions—and empower students to be proactive agents of change.

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• 4. Enactus UMS

The Enactus UMS team is the student-led chapter of the global Enactus movement, focusing on social entrepreneurship and sustainable development within and beyond the campus. Their mission is to harness entrepreneurial action and innovation among students, creating projects that generate measurable social, economic and environmental impact.

This aligns strongly with UMS’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in themes like decent work & economic growth, responsible consumption & production, and climate action.

For its success and impact to the local communities, Enactus UMS was selected to represent Malaysia for the Enactus World Cup 2017 in London and scored the third place!

• Key Activities of Enactus UMS

1. i. Social Enterprise Projects: Students design, launch and scale ventures that tackle local challenges — for example community livelihood enhancement, recycling & up-cycling businesses, or rural micro-enterprises.


2. ii. Collaborative Projects: Regular sessions on entrepreneurship, project management, business modelling, social impact measurement and networking with industry.


3. iii. Competitions & Showcases: Participating in national Enactus competitions, presenting their project impact, and benchmarking against peers globally.

These activities support UMS’s aim of “transforming ideas into action” and equipping students with entrepreneurial and sustainability mindsets.

• 5. UMS One Health Student Club (OHSC)

The UMS One Health Student Club (OHSC) is a multidisciplinary student organisation that emphasises the interconnectedness of human health, animal health and environmental health — encapsulated in their motto: “Unity, Morality, Sustainability”. The club aligns closely with UMS’s eco-campus and SDG commitments by engaging in environmental health, zoonosis awareness, and sustainable community outreach.

• Key Activities of Enactus UMS

1. i. Field Outreach & WASH Programmes: Conduct interactive water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) education and antimicrobial resistance awareness sessions for rural and school communities.


2. ii. Interdisciplinary Workshops: Bringing together students from medicine, veterinary, environmental science and allied health to explore issues at the human-animal-ecosystem interface (zoonoses, microplastics, ecosystem health).


3. iii. Awareness Campaigns on One Health: Running campaigns and seminars on key topics such as zoonotic diseases, environmental pollution, ecosystem disruption, and the broader One Health paradigm — especially in environmentally sensitive zones of Sabah.

By doing so, OHSC contributes to SDGs including Good Health & Well-being, Life on Land, and Clean Water & Sanitation.

• 6. Kelab Sukarelawan Siswa (KESUWA) UMS

Kelab Sukarelawan Siswa (KESUWA) UMS is a student volunteer club with the tagline “Sukarelawan Pemangkin Mahasiswa Unggul”. The group mobilises students to volunteer in environmental, social and community service initiatives.

Their work supports UMS’s broader values of community engagement, sustainability and service-learning.

• Key Activities of Enactus UMS

1. i. Community & Disaster Relief Volunteering: Responding to local events such as floods, environmental disasters, or community clean-ups, where student volunteers from KESUWA provide on-the-ground support.


2. ii. Environmental Awareness & Youth Education: Organising programmes such as Eco-YouthEdu to educate younger students or communities on sustainability issues, waste reduction and leadership for environment.


3. iii. Campus-wide Engagement & Service Learning: Facilitating large-scale volunteering campaigns (beach/river clean-ups, awareness walks, recycling drives) to instil service-mindset and sustainable habits within the UMS student body.

• 7. Kelab Sains Sekitaran – Fakulti Sains & Teknologi UMS (Environmental Science UMS)

The Kelab Sains Sekitaran, under the Faculty of Science & Technology at UMS, is a student society dedicated to environmental science, conservation and sustainable development.

Their focus is on engaging science students in environmental stewardship and linking academic knowledge with sustainability practices.

• Key Activities of Kelab Sains Sekitaran

1. i. Student Workshops & Seminars on Environment: Conducting sessions on topics such as biodiversity, climate change, waste management, environmental monitoring and sustainable living.


2. ii. Hands-On Environmental Projects: Field trips, tree-planting events, environmental audits on campus, and clean-up drives to apply scientific knowledge into practice.


3. iii. Awareness Campaigns & Engagement With Local Communities: Outreach in schools or local communities to raise environmental awareness among youth, promote eco-friendly practices, and collaborate with other clubs or the EcoCampus team.

• 8. Kelab Geologi – GSM UMS

The Kelab Geologi – GSM UMS is the geology student club within the Faculty of Science & Natural Resources. Their Facebook page: facebook.com/kelabgeologiums

The club aims to promote awareness of earth sciences, sustainable use of geological resources and environmental geology issues — particularly relevant in Sabah’s rich natural environment.

• Key Activities of Kelab Geologi – GSM UMS

1. i. Field Expeditions & Geological Exploration: Organising student trips to geological sites in Sabah, rock/mineral identification, coastal erosion studies, and mapping exercises.


2. ii. Exhibitions & Campus Displays: Hosting geology fairs, display of rocks/minerals, and awareness exhibits to educate peers and the public on geological hazards, resource sustainability and geoconservation.


3. iii. Interdisciplinary Talks on Earth & Environment: Running seminars dealing with topics such as soil erosion, landslides, mineral resource management, geo-heritage and the role of geology in sustainable development.

• 9. Kelab Pemadam UMS

Kelab Pemadam UMS is a proactive student-led organisation committed to promoting fire safety, environmental resilience, and community well-being within Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
Beyond its core focus on fire prevention and emergency preparedness, the club contributes directly to sustainability and campus safety culture, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — particularly SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-Being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
The club’s initiatives foster a safer, more sustainable living and learning environment, supporting UMS’s long-term commitment to environmental stewardship and disaster-risk reduction.

• Key Activities of Kelab Geologi – GSM UMS

1. i. Fire Safety Training & Campus Drills Students undergo practical fire-fighting and evacuation drills in collaboration with the Fire & Rescue Department (BOMBA) and the UMS Safety Unit.These activities raise awareness of resource-efficient fire response and reduce potential environmental damage from uncontrolled fires — supporting resilience and sustainable campus operations.


2. ii. Sustainable Emergency Preparedness Workshops Workshops integrate disaster-risk reduction, energy-safe electrical practices, and waste-management awareness (e.g., safe chemical disposal, eco-friendly lab storage). This helps minimise hazardous emissions and aligns with UMS’s sustainability and occupational-safety policies.


3. iii. Community Engagement & Awareness Campaigns: The club organises public education events in schools and local communities on fire prevention, home safety, and climate-related disaster awareness (e.g., drought-fire risk management). By doing so, Kelab Pemadam UMS acts as a bridge between UMS and society in promoting community resilience, environmental protection, and responsible risk management.

Kelab Pemadam UMS contributes to a holistic sustainability ecosystem by integrating safety, environmental management, and community outreach. Their approach reflects UMS’s principle of “Safe People — Safe Planet”, ensuring that physical safety, environmental health, and sustainable campus development progress hand-in-hand.