Kota Kinabalu: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and the Malaysian Institute of Translation and Books (ITBM) are collaborating to strengthen the field of translation and editing between the two parties.
UMS Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor, in a statement, said the collaboration, among other things, aims to increase the number of certified translators and editors among UMS academic staff.
He said the move was also to highlight UMS as a hub of quality translation and editing services in Sabah and in Malaysia.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Kasim and ITBM Managing Director and CEO Sakri Abdullah and ITBM business development manager Nor Azanizan Anawar at the UMS Senate meeting room here, on Thursday.
According to Kasim, UMS and ITBM have agreed to cooperate on three matters, including organising a Translation and
Editing Workshop for UMS academic staff and to promote
the university’s visibility and prestige as ITBM’s East Malaysia hub.
“Another is to give exposure, training and opportunities to UMS academics to publish books without the complexity of the publishing process and problems of cost,” said Kasim.
