Abang Jo stresses engineering’s vital role in Sarawak’s advancement
KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed the critical role of engineering in fulfilling Sarawak’s developmental goals. The Premier said Sarawak’s vision encompasses not only economic prosperity but also a state where technology and engineering act as pillars for enhancing the quality of life of its people. Engineering, he said, contributes significantly […]
Keep abreast of new technology to stay competitive
KUCHING: Engineering consultants must enhance their standards and capabilities to remain competitive on the international stage. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this requires engineering consultants to keep abreast of the latest technology. “We (Malaysia) are subject to the international protocol, which is the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific […]
Curtin students gain new insights via site visits
MIRI: Some 24 civil and construction engineering and environmental engineering students of Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently enhanced their knowledge of environmental engineering through site visits to B.I.G Industrial Gas Sdn Bhd and the Sibuti Sanitary Landfill. Site visits are an integral component in both the Curtin University civil and construction engineering and environmental […]
Poverty not a barrier for Kayan engineer
MIRI: Isrom Udau was born into a farming family in Tinjar, Baram, a remote district in northern Sarawak famed for its treacherous rivers, bird nests, Mulu caves and the hospitable Orang Ulu tribes. Without the luxury of electricity and treated water supply, Isrom’s family and the other villagers had to depend on rainwater for drinking […]
Experts needed to boost Sarawak’s workforce in new industries says Premier
KUCHING: Sarawak requires more experts in the field of engineering, chemistry, and biology as it explores the new economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he has discussed with Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) on the needs of having experts in these fields to in order to produce enough workforce for the […]
International engineering centre in Kota Samarahan
KUCHING: Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sarawak Branch will set up an International Engineering Centre (IntEC) in Kota Samarahan, to chart the future of the engineering profession and propel the local engineering fraternity to greater heights. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state government would provide a matching grant […]
Atelier Chim — From engineering to leathercrafting
What started as a mere hobby turned into serious business for leather artisan Chim Yee Hui as she took a leap of faith and quit her day job as an engineer to pursue leathercrafting. After several years of perfecting her craft in Kuala Lumpur and France, she returned to Kuching and started her own business, […]
Serba Dinamik establishes new space economy nexus, plans space division in Q3
KUALA LUMPUR: Serba Dinamik Group Bhd (SDGB) is collaborating with seven institutions of higher learning as its strategic partners in Malaysia to establish a New Space Economy Nexus (NSEN) to explore the areas in space technology. A memorandum of collaboration was held today in a virtual event with the institutions, namely Universiti Tun Hussein Onn […]
Altair, Rolls-Royce Germany join forces to converge artificial intelligence, engineering
KUALA LUMPUR: US-based Altair, a global technology company providing solutions in data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing, has collaborated with Rolls-Royce Germany to connect artificial intelligence (AI) and engineering to derive business value across Rolls-Royce’s engineering, testing, and design of aerospace engines. In a statement today, Altair said the collaboration would address structural analysis and […]
More manpower for research, development, engineering
LAND AND SURVEY DEPARTMENT LAWAS: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has approved additional manpower for Sarawak Land and Survey Department’s (JTS) research and development (R&D) and engineering branches. He said that he very much believed in R&D, adding that holistic research was required to bring about development. “With regard to land management, […]
