Fighting against global warming
KUCHING: To help address the urgency of mitigating global warming, World Wildlife Federation (WWF) Malaysia and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) are collaborating to undertake an independent study on the potential net-zero pathways for the country. WWF Malaysia Conservation director Dr Henry Chan said that the study aims to show an optimal net-zero pathway for Malaysia […]
Sarawak Energy inks agreement with UTP
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) have recently agreed on Monday (Sept 6) to collaborate on corrosion research for the energy developer’s hydropower generation facilities. Under the MOA signed that day, UTP through its Centre for Corrosion Research (CCR) and SEB will work collaboratively in the areas of corrosion study for […]
Masters in sports science, anyone?
KUCHING: Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) is collaborating with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to offer a master’s programme in Physical Education and Masters in Sports Science. The parallel programme, which is scheduled to commence next month, is to provide opportunities for honing the talent and skills of Sarawakians in the sports sector. “UPM is a local […]
Ragad Foundation donates food to needy
KUCHING: Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib, wife of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, recently donated food baskets to over 20 persons under a programme called ‘Kamek Prihatin’. This was part of Ragad Foundation’s collaboration with Sarawak National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) to assist the needy to withstand […]
Collaboration for a safe, convenient cashless payment
BY NAZRINZULAIQA HASBI KUCHING: Revenue Monster is partnering with Sarawak Pay, the fintech platform to bring alternative cashless payment solutions to the citizens. Revenue Monster’s Chief Commercial Officer Ken Lim said this collaboration will drive safe and convenient cashless payments among businesses and users alike, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. “It is well-timed to announce […]
MoA on research collaboration inked
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Hexa BRT signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to signify research collaboration between both parties. The agreement consists of two research projects on conversion of sludge palm oil to biodiesel and formulation of fuel additives. The research will be undertaken by Associate Professor Dr Sim Siong Fong and […]
Initiatives for needy students under home-based learning
KUCHING: Bank Rakyat has launched the ‘BR Didik Digital’ initiative in collaboration with Yayasan Telekom Malaysia (YTM) to help students from asnaf (poor) and B40 families gain access to home-based teaching and learning. Through this collaboration, Bank Rakyat donated tablets to 240 asnaf students between the ages of seven and 17 years old, involving RM105,000. […]
100 get food help from Azam
KUCHING: Some 100 families and individuals from around Kuching, Serian and Samarahan areas were given food aid by Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (Azam Sarawak). “The aid given also includes daily paid workers who lost their jobs, struggling single mothers and needy rural families,” said its chairman Datuk William Nyigor. According to him, the aid given […]
Me.reka’s mission to upskill and educate entrepreneurs
KUCHING: Me.reka and Tegas Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) have collaborated to launch the Social Impact Accelerator to lend a helping hand to fellow Malaysians. With a RM35,000 grant, industry knowledge, and a six-month guided mentoring supervised by in-house experts, the programme aims to jumpstart and accelerate Sarawakian-owned enterprises. “The programme comprises a thorough learning experience […]
Collaborative problem-solving to improve iconic perahu tambang
KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), collaborating with Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKSHe) and Unimas Global, has launched the OKSHe-Unimas-SIT Global Problem Based Learning (gPBL) Programme. Unimas said that the partnership with SIT was established in 2011 and reinforced in 2015. “Since then, several programmes and activities have been organised between […]
