Skills training for underserved communities
SIBU: Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has announced a partnership between the Human Resource Development (HRD) Corp and University Technology Sarawak (UTS) aimed at enhancing technical and entrepreneurial skills for underserved communities. The initiative is designed to offer training in practical wiring, installation, smart home technologies, including Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and […]
University of Technology Sarawak addresses misleading TikTok video
SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) has recently responded to a viral TikTok video posted by an account named “csi.98” on June 21, 2023. In the video, the account owner, who is a UTS graduate, claimed to be facing difficulties securing employment in Singapore. However, UTS in a statement today, clarified that the content of […]
Two courtesy calls on Taib yesterday
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received two courtesy calls at Demak Jaya yesterday. The visitors were from Universiti Teknologi Sarawak led by the Chairman of University Teknologi Sarawak (UTS), Dr Annuar Rapa’ee and the organising committee for the official opening of the Borneo Cultural Museum led by Minister of Tourism, […]
Special incentives for students starting next year
KUCHING: Good news for Sarawakian students who wish to further their studies at Sarawak-owned University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) as they will be able to enjoy special incentives starting next year. Its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said that this is thanks to the various initiatives announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan […]
UTS produces physical distance tracking system
KUCHING: Sarawak’s very own public higher learning institution, University Technology Sarawak (UTS), is developing a smart system that will ensure safe physical distancing is maintained to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said the university was partnering with a Japanese company to produce the physical distance tracking system. […]
IPTs told to push envelope through collaborations
SIBU: Higher learning institutions (IPT) should collaborate with industries to explore all that science and technology have to offer. Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said such collaborations could lead to new and significant inventions. Explaining, he disclosed that the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) engineering faculty had collaborated with Twin […]
Late DCM Wong honoured with medical research chair
SIBU: The state government has allocated RM2 million for the establishment of the ‘Dr Wong Soon Kai Chair in Medical Device Technology’ in an effort to enhance research and development (R&D) at University Technology Sarawak (UTS). “Dr Wong Soon Kai was a pioneer in the medical field so we want to honour his contribution to […]
Government steps in to help UTS students
SIBU: The state government will fund several scholarships and bursary schemes for University Technology Sarawak (UTS) students, including the UTS Bursary Scheme which covers 80 percent of tuition fees for Sarawakian students in the B40 and M40 categories. “This scheme will accommodate 100 Bumiputera students and 100 non-Bumiputera students a year,” said caretaker Chief Minister […]
UTS’ role in producing digital savvy generation
SIBU: University Technology Sarawak (UTS) will help prepare Sarawak to produce graduates for a competitive digital economy of the future by producing a technologically and digitally savvy generation. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said UTS does not only focus on academics alone but also delivers skills and firsthand experience, including spearheading the […]
Sarawakians encouraged to pursue tertiary education at UTS
SIBU: Sarawakians are encouraged to enrol and pursue their studies at University Technology Sarawak (UTS) here given that it has the highest graduate employability rate in Malaysia. State Assistant Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee noted that the university offered a wide range of courses from bachelor’s degrees to professional certificates that […]
