InTEX22 translating research into innovative and creative output

16 June 2022

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), along with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus (UPM) and Curtin-University Malaysia (Curtin) organised the Innovation Technology Exposition 2022 (InTEX22). InTEX22 is part of Unimas’ ongoing research and innovation initiatives;

Ministry welcomes research by universities

16 June 2022

KUCHING: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) welcomes research by public and private universities. Deputy Higher Education Minister, Senator Datuk Dr Ahmad Masrizal Muhammad said researchers could apply for Research and Development (R&D) grants according to their areas of focus for research work He added that the grants were not

Innovation ecosystem a major driver of nation’s growth

16 June 2022

KUCHING: The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) has identified the innovation ecosystem as one of the major drivers of the nation’s growth. “We recognise that efforts from academia alone is insufficient nor effective, henceforth the need for involvement from the quadruple helix – academia, industry, government and community. It is

Training institute grads receive certs

16 June 2022

KOTA SAMARAHAN: It was a day to remember for 188 graduates of the Industrial Training Institute (ILP) Kota Samarahan when they were awarded diplomas and certificates in industrial technology at the 15th JTM Training Institution (ILJTM) Convocation, yesterday. They received their certificates from Kota Samarahan Member of Parliament Datuk Rubiah

Vocational skills just as good and marketable

16 June 2022

KOTA SAMARAHAN: “Don’t view this skills certificate as nothing. It is the best option for those who have no interest in academic studies,” said a graduate. Nasrullah Hassan, 24, is one of the recipients of Industrial Training Institute (ILP) Kota Samarahan’s Best Graduate Award at the 15th JTM Training Institution

Serian Industrial Training Institute set for completion next year

15 June 2022

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Serian Industrial Training Institute (ILP) is expected to be completed next year and will be the 33rd skills institution in Malaysia. Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said with the existence of such a skills institution, she believed it would open up more opportunities for locals to

Encouraging young Malaysians to tackle climate change

15 June 2022

KUCHING: A nationwide campaign called ‘Planet Us’ is encouraging young Malaysians to take a stand on climate change through a series of exhibitions and programmes, all designed to inspire action and promote discussion on environmental conservation and sustainability. The campaign, which is jointly developed and organised by the social enterprise

Bintulu Port delegates call on JaPen director

15 June 2022

KUCHING: Sarawak Information director, Jaafar Jantan received a courtesy call from the Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad delegation at the Sarawak Malaysia Information Department (JaPen) headquarters, Petra Jaya, yesterday morning. The visit was led by senior manager, Group Corporate Services, Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad Maslihah Tioh. The purpose of the visit

Learning assistance highly appreciated

15 June 2022

KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune yesterday interviewed some varsity students who received help via the Early Learning Assistance (BAP) courtesy of Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR). The following are their comments. Emelsha Jeburie Abol, Sibu (UNIMAS student)“I am very grateful to be one of the recipients of this Early Learning Assistance (BAP)

Bank spends RM1.76m for education loan programme

15 June 2022

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR) has spent about RM1.76 million in the Education Variable loan programme to help underprivileged students. YBR chairman Datuk Wira Megat Zulkarnain Tan Sri Omardin said, it is indeed a relatively large number but it is their focus in ensuring that students are eligible to

Author: Fasiha Khushiri