KKMG student wins STEM competition
KUCHING: A third-semester Information Technology Certificate student from Mas Gading Community College (KKMG) emerged victorious in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition organised by Kuching Polytechnic during the TVET Carnival@POLYCC Sarawak Zone at the polytechnic on Wednesday. According to a KKMG in a statement yesterday (October 26), the winning creation, named STEM Sumo […]
Premier stresses need for tech-savvy graduates
KUCHING: Polytechnics here have been urged to play a role in the digital transformation agenda to maintain competitiveness. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to enable the institution to produce graduates who are technologically competent and versatile. “On the other hand, the government always ensures that students are ready […]
262 PKS students complete orientation week
KUCHING: A total of 262 new semester II 2022/2023 students of various study programmes at Polytechnic Kuching Sarawak (PKS) have completed their orientation week. The PKS Director, Hikmatullah Hajid Ahmad Khan, was present for the closing ceremony of the orientation. In his remarks, Hikmatullah expressed the wish that all incoming PKS students will make the […]
High employability rate of Kuching Polytechnic reflective of Sarawak being on right track in technology frontiers
KUCHING: Sarawak is on the right track in exploring a new economy that is based on technology. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was reflected in the employability rate of Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) graduates which is now at 96 percent. “I would like to congratulate PKS for this achievement […]
700 enrolled at Politeknik Kuching
KUCHING: Around 700 new students enrolled at Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) for the first semester of the 2022/2023 session. PKS director Hikmatullah Hajid Ahmad Khan said 90 per cent of those enrolled were Sarawakians while the rest were from Malaya and Sabah. “We offered admission letters to potential students, but they were rejected perhaps due […]
Polytechnic bids three officers farewell
KUCHING: Kuching Sarawak Polytechnic (PKS) yesterday bade farewell to three officers, namely, Josephine Enid Teddy (Assistant Administrative Officer N29), Bazlia Mon Ramli (Assistant Administrative Officer N29) and Christie Jostin (Chief Administrative Assistant N22). Josephine has moved to the Kuching Divisional Social Welfare Office, Bazlia to the Bintulu Divisional Health Office and Christie to the Sarawak […]
Courtesy call on Federal Secretary
KUCHING: Sarawak Federal Secretary Datuk Amir Omar received a courtesy visit from Kuching Sarawak Polytechnic (PKS). According to a statement yesterday, the purpose of the visit was to inform Amir of the latest activities of PKS as well as to exchange thoughts and ideas on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) education. It stated […]
‘Iron Lady’ Abell
BY KALSUM MOHAMMADIN Her passion in welding grew as she began to learn to cut and weld iron “Gender is not an excuse when it comes to choosing a job. “As long as you have the spirit and the will to do it and do not give up, you can do it,” said Nurhaifienabilla Irma […]
Polytechnic recognition raises benchmark
MUKAH: Nine Malaysian polytechnics have won the gold award after emerging among the top ten out of 26 such institutions in the Asia Pacific region. And ten of them have received accreditation from the Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC). This feat, according to Polytechnic and Community College Education Department Deputy Director General Mohamad […]
Kota Bharu delegation visits Kuching Sarawak Polytechnic
KUCHING: Six staff members of Kota Bharu Polytechnic (PKB) recently paid a visit to Kuching Sarawak Polytechnic (PKS) to foster greater collaboration in the field of research and innovation. The visit was led by Research, Innovation, and Commercial Unit Manager Dr Tengku Ahmad Badrul Shah Raja Hussin. “The purpose of the visit was to share […]
