Plan to reinvent coconut industry
SEBUYAU: The Sarawak government, in partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), is spearheading initiatives to cultivate new coconut varieties here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the increased focus on these new varieties would create additional downstream economic opportunities, particularly for local entrepreneurs. “Beyond its water and flesh, every part […]
UNIMAS lecturer sheds light on architecture education
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The inaugural lecture titled “Architecture Education: Then, Now, and The Way Forward” navigates through the historical trajectory of architecture education, examining its evolution from traditional paradigms to contemporary practices. In presenting the lecture, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) founding Dean of Faculty of Built Environment (FBE) Professor Ar. NurAkmal Abdullah Goh, drew upon her […]
Governor breaks fast at UNIMAS
BY SHARIFAH NONG-JASIMA KOTA SAMARAHAN: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar joined staff of the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) for a breaking-fast event held at the Pusat Islam Tun Abang Salahuddin (PITAS) in UNIMAS yesterday evening. Wan Junaidi was accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, at the […]
Unimas to undertake research with Indonesian university
PONTIANAK: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Universitas Tanjungpura (Untan) here have entered a partnership on joint research projects. Both universities have allocated RM308,000 to support collaborative research endeavours, with each institution contributing RM154,000. “I am pleased to approve RM154,000 for 14 research projects from Unimas to be matched with 14 projects from Untan,” said Unimas […]
Sometimes it’s about taking a leap of faith
KUCHING: Twenty-five-year-old Johnson Fung took a leap of faith to broaden his horizons and to experience life, crossing boundaries of cultures and residing in three countries in just under two years. Fung graduated from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in 2021 with a Degree in International Relations and thereafter helped his father in the construction business […]
International engineering conference draws delegates from 11 countries to Kuching
KUCHING: The 15th International UNIMAS Engineering Conference (EnCon 2024) attracted representatives from 11 countries to the state capital, underlining Sarawak’s dedication to advancing research and innovation in engineering, the built environment, and technology. Organisd by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in partnership with The Institution of Engineers Malaysia Sarawak Branch, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), and […]
Relocating Iban language study centre to local universities
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has suggested relocating the Iban language study center to local universities in Sarawak, particularly Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), to address the shortage of Iban language lecturers at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Perak. Highlighting the critical shortage issue, he mentioned that while many qualified Iban language […]
Sarawak’s PCDS2030 drives prosperity forward
KUCHING: The Sarawak Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS) outlines initiatives in six economic sectors: Manufacturing, Agriculture, Tourism, Forestry, Mining, and Services. These initiatives aim to drive Sarawak towards a prosperous future. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg urged Sarawakians to embrace global challenges and prioritize the need for Sarawak to adapt, […]
Enhancing interest in STEM education
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The theme for this year’s International Science, Technology And Engineering Expo (i-STEEX 2024) is accurate with the calls to strengthening the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) among the younger generation in Sarawak. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Professor Ir Dr Siti Noor Linda Taib said the […]
MDEC unearths digital talent in UNIMAS
By Lavania Subramaniam The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) held a 7-day digital freelancing programme at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) from November 27 to December 3. The programme included various workstreams with three main agendas: Workstream Training, Digital Freelance Training, and Accelerator Bootcamp. During the briefing on the first day, Mohamad Syahir Edzha, senior executive […]
