415 Swinburne graduates receive scrolls in convo do
KUCHING: A total of 415 graduates of Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus received their scrolls at the university’s graduation ceremony today. The graduation ceremony which took place at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) saw the conferment of awards to the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021. The ceremony was graced by Premier Datuk Patinggi […]
Marketability of KPLB’s TVET graduates above national standard
KUALA LUMPUR: The marketability of graduates of Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET) Institutions under the supervision of the Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) (TVET@KPLB) has exceeded the national standard. Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the average graduate employability rate for all TVET@KPLB educational institutions has now reached 87.67 per cent while […]
3,695 set to graduate from UNIMAS
SAMARAHAN: A total of 3,695 graduates will receive their scrolls during the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) convocation ceremony this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg graced the first session that was held on Monday (June 27). A total of 195 graduates will obtain their Masters’ and PhD degrees while another 3,500 […]
Looking forward to helping Sarawak
SAMARAHAN: The Commemorative Convocation of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) kick-started yesterday and will end tomorrow, with graduates from specifically the Masters’ Degree and Doctor of Philosophy courses receiving their scrolls. Following are comments from some of the graduates from the Masters’ Degree course about they feel about their achievements. JASON FREEDLINE BABA, 29 With my […]
Training institute grads receive certs
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 Wang at a ceremony held […]
Graduates urged to be more dynamic
KUCHING: University graduates are urged to be more courageous in taking up job or business opportunities so that they are not left behind. University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities senior lecturer Dr Siti Zanariah Ahmad Ishak said students and graduates alike cannot be lumped as a homogenous group as there are […]
Attitude will help graduates succeed, says academician
KUCHING: The degrees that graduates obtain from universities are just passports that reflect their knowledge, said Professor Dr Ambigapathy Pandian. The Dean of Faculty of Language and Communication, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) pointed out that the graduates’ success depended on their attitudes. “With the right attitude, they will be able to update their knowledge and […]
Cuepacs wants ministry to focus on three aspects when hiring teachers
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been urged to give priority to the quality, skills and interests of candidates who will be teaching in schools throughout the country. Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) president Adnan Mat said in a statement today, although the government was serious […]
Graduates urged to apply to be teachers
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) is urging all unemployed graduates residing in Sarawak to apply to become teachers. STU President Adam Prakash Abdullah said the state is currently facing a shortage of 3,000 teachers. He applauded a recent announcement by Senior Minister of Education Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin on the recruitment of 19,702 DG41 teachers […]
Higher starting salary for graduates by middle of the year
JEMPOL: The starting salary for graduates entering the job market is expected to be higher by the next three or four months with the country’s economy seen recovering, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. He said the government was aware that the salary received by new graduates last year […]
