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Swinburne team wins at engineering symposium

KUCHING: A team representing Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus Chemical Engineering students emerged as champions at the recent National Chemical Engineering Symposium (NACES) 2022. They designed a cumene production plant from biomass as the raw material, with a circular economy process so there would be no waste released throughout the plant. The outlet streams […]

Students top solid waste management competition

KUCHING: SMK Agama Tun Ahmad Zaidi won the top two places in the Innovation of Solid Waste Management Plan competition’s public category. Its team TUNAZ brought back RM1,500 and RM1,000 respectively and the third prize of RM500 was won by JKKK Taman Vista Ilmu. Meanwhile the IPT category was won by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), […]

UiTM Sarawak-state library collab on research, information

SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak campus of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and the Sarawak State Library have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to encourage collaborative activities such as academic, research, and intellectual engagement. The collaborations will include staff exchanges between the two institutions, the coordination of symposiums, conferences, short-term courses, and meetings on research-related topics, as […]

Using drones to monitor deforestation, illegal logging

KOTA SAMARAHAN: It was mentioned that the drone industry in Malaysia had the potential to generate RM50.71bil to the gross domestic product (GDP) and capable of creating 100,000 jobs by 2030. Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak rector Professor Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali also pointed out that through the use of drones, Sarawak had been successful […]

First time voting gives a sense of excitement for siblings

KUCHING: Having the opportunity to vote for the first time in the 15th general election (GE-15) today clearly gave a sense of excitement to three siblings who went to vote as young voters. Najla Qarllisha Omar Alli, 25, said that this GE has its own meaning for her because she could fulfill her responsibilities as […]

GE15: Rural vote will be determining factor

KUALA LUMPUR: Electors in the rural and interior areas can be considered “gold” by contesting parties in the 15th general election (GE15) as they are the deciding factor that will determine the outcome of the Nov 19 polls. There are 144 parliamentary seats in the rural areas, including Felda settlements, or more than half of […]

Strategies in place ahead of looming recession

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Caretaker Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said strategies are in place to mitigate the effects of an expected global recession next year. “If it is true, based on the forecast and analysis by the economic experts, then we are prepared for the situation. “All that means, we […]

Two-day global conference at BCCK

KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak will hold its 2nd International Conference on Innovative Sciences and Technologies for Research and Education (InnoSTRE) 2022 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on October 26 and 27. According to a statement, the conference aims to provide a platform for local and international participants from both academics and industries […]

UiTM lecturer gives insight on Malaysian politics

KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak received a courtesy call from a lecturer and political analyst from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Dr Aida Nur Kipli on Wednesday. During the visit, reporters from both of the papers sat down with her in a question and answer (Q&A) session on her background before becoming a political […]

Initiative to boost research, innovation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak campus yesterday launched its Erasmus+ and Learning Centre to boost research and innovation. Its Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr. Roziah Mohd Janor said that the initiative has been one that the university has been looking forward to bring it into the global stage. “I am very proud because […]