Alert varsity staff put out fire
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Swift action by Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) staff in putting out an air conditioner fire probably saved a laboratory block. The State Fire Department said it despatched a team of firefighters from the Kota Samarahan fire station to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 11.58 pm last Friday (Dec 25). Upon […]
Online conference on post-Covid-19 challenges
KOTA SAMARAHAN: UiTM Sarawak held its first online ‘Borneo Islamic International Conference 2020 (KAIB Online 2020)’ from 8am to 5pm today. Its Rector Prof Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali officiated at the virtual conference which featured several speakers from Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, China, Taiwan and Spain via Zoom. Jointly organised with several universities in Borneo, […]
Hybrid conference on Covid-19 next month
BY VOON YIH BOON KOTA SAMARAHAN: The special edition of the Innovative Sciences and Technologies for Research and Education (InnoSTRE) hybrid conference 2020 offers participants a choice to attend the conference in-person or virtually. The two-day conference will be held at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Branch Samarahan Campus or through its official online platform […]
UiTM campus to host InnoSTRE 2020
KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak Branch Samarahan Campus will host the first global summit on viral-immunology and antiviral therapy of Covid-19 on Nov 25 and 26. This is a special edition of Innovative Sciences and Technologies for Research and Education (InnoSTRE) hybrid conference which offers participants a choice to attend and engage in face-to-face […]
UiTM Sarawak offers new programme
ISLAMIC TOURISM BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG and ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak has introduced the Diploma in Mutawwif Professional and Muslim Tour Leader Study Programme — the first of its kind in the nation — as part of its course offerings. According to Tourism, Arts, Culture and Youth Minister, Datuk Abdul […]
Take up additional courses
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak encourages its students to take up additional courses in order to add value to their academic qualifications. In making the call, UiTM Sarawak rector, Prof Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali said, “This will prepare them for the real working environment.” He said this in his […]
UiTM Sarawak denies viral message
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak has clarified that UiTM is not directly or indirectly involved in the offer of official interview invitations for public university pre-diploma programmes and UiTM Session 2020/2021 education incentive programmes to any individuals, as made viral on social media. “The offer that promises the distribution of full scholarships on […]
UiTM motorcycle convoy in conjunction with Malaysia Day
By Sarah Hafizah Chandra KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak is organising a motorcycle convoy from Sept 15-18 called ‘Konvoi Bermotosikal Misi Kemerdekaan dan Akademik’ in conjunction with Malaysia Day. It is a joint effort between UiTM and UiTM Sarawak Alumni Association (Mitsa), and will involve 20 UiTM staff. UiTM rector Prof Datuk Jamali […]
UiTM receives RM10,000 from Bank Rakyat
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak yesterday received a contribution of RM10,000 from Bank Rakyat Kota Samarahan branch. According to Bank Rakyat Kota Samarahan branch manager Halmi Mosli, the contribution was made as part of Bank Rakyat’s effort to assist students and staff of UiTM Sarawak who are affected by the movement control order […]
Carnival brings together 1,405 varsity athletes, staff
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak staged a spectacular official opening for Karnival Sukan Staf (Karista) 2020 here at its campus’ Jubilee Hall yesterday. While a marching band performed at the opening ceremony, the welcoming dinner was attended by 1,405 UiTM athletes and staff from 14 contingents. The 14 contingents are representing each university’s […]
