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“V-Learn Borneo” was a visit-and-learn program organized by the Society of Marketing Talent (SMART) of Persatuan Mahasiswa Fakulti Ekonomi dan Perniagaan (PERFEP) in collaboration with its organizing partner, Marketing Club from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. This program was held from 21st March 2019 until 24th March 2019 at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, and participated by 21 Marketing students and four lecturers from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.
This program aimed to promote learning outside the classroom to participants from the two East Malaysian universities, UNIMAS and UMS. It also aimed to encourage participating undergraduates of different cultures to exchange ideas and knowledge, become more proactive, enhance their critical thinking and social skills, through team-based learning activities.
The 4-day-and-3-night program was packed with educational yet fun activities, which included a business case challenge competition, talks and industrial visits to local SMEs, such as the Desa Dairy Farm, Sabah Tea Farm, Gaya Street and Filipino Market. Participants gained valuable experience as they were offered insights of how local companies operate their businesses while leveragingon their cultures and resources at sea, lowland and highland for income generation.
A big appreciation goes to the Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy, Universiti Malaysia Sabah and the organizing partner, Marketing Club, for the warm hospitality given throughout the program.
