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Outreach programmes receive awesome response

MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri’s recently held Outreach Programmes in Long San, Long Banga and Bario. All events received overwhelming response from the community. According to a press statement by Pustaka, the activities held from July 26 to 30 were done in collaborations with Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) and were based on knowledge, […]

Tegas at forefront of bridging digital divide

KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) has played a huge role in raising awareness and developing talents among Sarawak youngsters, especially in the field of digital technology and Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (STEM) education. Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said it will help achieve the vision and mission of Premier Datuk […]

Rentap calls for rural TVET, STEM push

BETONG: Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu has called for a Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) Community Innovative Learning (TCIL) branch to be set up in this division. He said this is to provide exposure to the rural community on the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and […]

MoU inked to ensure sustainability of start-up programmes

KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) is committed to creating an inclusive and conducive start-up ecosystem under the MYStartup programme in Sarawak. In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between Tegas and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) through its agency Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle) to ensure the […]

Startup weekend puts potential of youths on display

MIRI: Aspiring social entrepreneurs, working professionals and students participated in a Techstars Startup Weekend Social Impact Miri (SWSIM) programme here from June 17-19. Organised by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) and Curtin Univesity Malaysia, the programme is a part of the Sarawak Digital Month activities in conjunction with the International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak […]

No substitute to innovation in business growth

KUCHING: The need for innovation is essential for businesses to stay competitive and relevant, said Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) board of trustee member, Dennis Ngau. He said companies that utilise innovative approaches and techniques can create incredible new products and services, understand new market opportunities and trends, and solve existing problems with better […]

No worries about using English officially, assures Snowdan

SRI AMAN: The English language can be used in Sarawak including in official state government affairs, assured Datuk Snowdan Lawan. According to a statement by UKAS, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said no problems will arise from state civil servants using the language. “This is important because English language is […]

TEGAS doing a superb job

KUCHING: The Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) has done a superb job in promoting Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and Science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) education. TEGAS deputy chairman, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said this in his speech when officiating at the TEGAS 10TH Anniversary Roadshow yesterday. “TEGAS was established on […]

A 25-year-old Sarawakian aims to help local farmers to earn more

KUCHING: Realising that many local farmers are making small profit despite the huge potential and demand for fresh produce, a 25-year-old Sarawakian has decided to set up a platform to increase their incomes. Muhammad Afiq Hariz Khatem, a freelance digital marketer, said a lot of farmers in Sarawak were earning less than RM2,000 per month […]