Beyond Graduation: A glimpse into the mind of an alumnus

By Michael Dimin anak Christopher Christie A convocation ceremony is symbolised as the indicator that one has succeeded in completing their degree life. It signifies the accomplishment of a student’s degree programme and recognises their effort, commitment, and intellectual development throughout their academic career. The 27th Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Convocation Ceremony, which took place […]

Unimas first to introduce digital library

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has achieved a milestone by becoming the first university in Sarawak to introduce a cutting-edge digital library (e-Library). Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR), through the Serambi Ilmu Rakyat (SIR) Digital Library, also known as SIR Corner, has contributed a set of equipment to the Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’kub Library (PeTARY). […]

Students reminded to be open minded

KUCHING: Students need to always have an open mind in receiving or evaluating matters related to them and the surrounding community. Sarawak Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee stated that students should not solely focus on one ideology or perspective, disregarding the implications of that ideology on the surrounding […]

UNIMAS working together with reputable international medical institutions

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is actively expanding its partnerships with reputable institutions like the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh  and King’s College Hospital London in its pursuit of fostering global collaborations. Its vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the collaborations are aimed at […]

Unimas teaching hospital on track for scheduled completion

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is optimistic that its teaching hospital project will be completed as scheduled. Unimas vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the project consists of two main components. “The first is the primary health centre, which consists of specialist clinics, and God willing, this component will be completed at the […]

UNIMAS’ delegation calls on Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hosted the top management of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here today. The visiting delegation was led by UNIMAS Vice Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi. The courtesy visit was to inform the premier about UNIMAS’ 77th Convocation Ceremony scheduled to […]

UNIMAS to collab on research projects with Somalian varsity

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hano Technical University, Somalia. UNIMAS vice chancellor Professor Datuk Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the university had pay a courtesy call led by its chancellor Professor Dr Sadiyo Abdullahi today. Through the signing of the MOU, he said UNIMAS faculty members would be […]

Enriching mobility, cultural exchange trip to Thailand

BY DAYANG NUR MILLIANA FITRI A group of 30 enthusiastic students from the Faculty of Language and Communication (FLC) Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) embarked on a captivating mobility and cultural exchange expedition to Thailand from July 30 to August 6. FLC organised the week-long trip to Songkhla alongside Thailand’s Thaksin University (TSU) and Rajamangala University […]

Progressive wage model may address income inequality

KUCHING: The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) might be a solution to the issue of income inequality by giving workers more take-home pay. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) economist Jerome Kueh said the PWM could mean more money in workers’ pockets. But, he cautioned, it’s not just about giving workers a raise as companies need to see […]

Unimas inks MoU with seven Indonesian institutions

BY NUR HAZIRAH SHUKUR & MASRIN AFFIRAH KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) set a record of sorts by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with seven leading institutions of higher learning (IPT) from Indonesia. The MoU is an important step towards international cooperation that will foster academic excellence, research collaboration, and cultural exchange between […]