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Learning diversity across all ages

KUCHING: Obtaining knowledge is not confined to any particular age group. Whether one is young or old, there is always new knowledge to be acquired that can enhance one’s abilities. Take Jahri Sahari, for example. At the age of 54, he remains eager to learn and gain more knowledge. Jahari was among the graduates who […]

Move to resolve shortage of professionals

KUCHING: The Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) will help organise relevant courses to produce professionals to resolve Sarawak’s shortage of skilled professionals, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. The Premier said that from now until 2030, Sarawak will be busy with infrastructure development, leading to a demand for skilled individuals due to […]

CENTEXS expands to Teng Bukap

KUCHING: The Teng Bukap community will benefit from the new branch of the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS), scheduled to open in the area. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said that RM5 million from the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) will fund this initiative. “CENTEXS, under […]

Mee Jawa Challenge cooks up a storm

KUCHING: The Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) and BorneoTalk held their first-ever Mee Jawa Masterclass / Challenge at Centexs Lundu on Oct 21. The programme, under their BorneoGoodEats initiative, is part of the Centexs Community Technical Outreach Programme (CTOP). According to Centexs, the event  aligned with BorneoGoodEats’ mission to find the best Mee Jawa […]

Solarvest, Swinburne, CENTEXS join forces to develop hydrogen-electric prototype race car

KUCHING: Solarvest Borneo Sdn Bhd (Solarvest Borneo), a subsidiary of the clean energy expert, Solarvest Holdings Berhad (Solarvest), together with Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) and Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus (Swinburne) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a revolutionary hydrogen and electric prototype race car. This collaboration aims to […]

Specialised training to support sustainability

BY SYAMIMI HUSNA KUCHING: Welcome to the world of green energy in Sarawak! With Sarawak emerging as a major player in the field of renewable energy, the demand for skilled professionals in this sector is on the rise. Fortunately, CENTEXS has introduced a specialised training programme in the field to support Sarawak’s emphasis on sustainability […]

MRSM, Centexs Lawas infrastructure plans underway

LAWAS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said plans are currently underway for the development of infrastructure for the Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) and the Sarawak Centre of Excellence in Technology (Centexs) in the area. He said a sum of RM160 million has been allocated under the Northern Region Development Agency (NRDA) […]

Turning hobbies into revenue source, thanks to Centexs

KUCHING: Age and a lack of skills are no barriers to trainees of the Juma’ani Pavilion Sewing Squad. At the Centre for Technical Excellence (CENTEXS), various courses, classes and training are held for individuals, of whatever age, who are interested to venture into the craft industry seriously, thus helping them make their hobby into a […]

Miss International Sarawak 2023 finalists embark on valuable visit to Juma’ani Pavilion

KUCHING: The finalists of Miss International Sarawak (MIS) 2023 were granted a valuable opportunity to explore the Juma’ani Pavilion on Tuesday (July 25), providing them with exposure to the significance of the esteemed venue and the production of heritage products. Centexs Commercial general manager Mohamad Shahren Yusri highlighted that the visit aimed to familiarise the […]

Centexs to offer shoemaking course; Jimmy Choo due

BY NAZRUL ZAWAWI KUCHING: A shoemaking course drawing on the expertise of design icon Datuk Jimmy Choo will be offered by the Centre of Technical Excellence (Centexs) here next month. Its general manager (commercial) Shahren Yusri, said the course will see 30 new students being given special training by the Jimmy Choo fashion group over […]