UMS leads blue economy, maritime security research initiative in Sabah

Universiti Malaysia Sabah vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Kasim Mansor signing the plaque of the Centre for Blue Economy and Maritime Security Research office at UMS on Monday (Nov 4).

KOTA KINABALU: A comprehensive study on the seas surrounding Sabah is set to be the main focus of the newly established Centre for Blue Economy and Maritime Security Research (PPEBKM).

A brainchild of the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), the initiative aligns closely with its expertise in blue economy and maritime studies, as well as the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) agenda.