KUCHING: One of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) stations will be located at the Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus here, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
He said the university’s location is very central in the state move to upgrade the city’s public transportation system.
“Our ART will have a station at your university. This is because, we realised that as a student, you need to save enough money for you in continuing your study.
“So, when you have this public transport system where you are mobile and the cost will be cheaper and without any hassle, you can travel anywhere in Kuching using ART.
“This ART will also connect you with the other partners in education, for instance Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and other higher institutes,” he said at the opening ceremony of Swinburne Sarawak Upgraded Campus today.
He also said that with the new public transportation system, the students could engage with their counterparts from other universities.
“With that you have a healthy environment and that will motivate you to explore further and God willing, up to the highest level of education that you want to achieve,” said Abang Johari.
On a related note, the Premier believed that graduates from Swinburne Sarawak could play a vital role in advancing the state’s agenda of climate cooling and environmental conservation.
“Sarawakians must explore climate cooling efforts, given our abundant water resources. Water, which is H2O, can be split to produce hydrogen, an alternative to fossil fuels.
“Thankfully, Sarawak has embraced this initiative, and we are now transitioning to a hydrogen economy. This aligns with the principles of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as we move towards a blue and green economy.
“I am sharing this because I believe that graduates from Swinburne can significantly contribute to this agenda. This is why, when you requested for this facility to be upgraded, I had no hesitation in providing assistance. This is a key agenda for the Sarawak government,” he asserted.
