Istana Budaya brings Malaysian Traditional Orchestra to Sarawak
KUCHING: The Malaysian Traditional Orchestra (OTM) of Istana Budaya is set to expand its presence in Sarawak this month with two major programmes under the OTM Outreach Programme: Sounds of Malaysia (SOM). In a press release, Istana Budaya announced its signature event, OTM On The Streets @ Kuching Waterfront, and the Istana Budaya-Unimas Malaysian Traditional […]
She asked, and she got a perfect score of 4.0 GPA
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Guided by the wisdom of a Malay proverb that translates to ‘if you’re too shy to ask, you will get lost,’ Nur Fatmadewi Dollah Chek’s journey of balancing work and studies led her to earn the prestigious 2024 Academic Award at the 3rd convocation ceremony of Professional and Executive Programmes (PEP) under Universiti […]
UNIMAS, firm sign MoU on potential industrial applications of silicon manganese slags
KOTA SAMARAHAN: OM Materials (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd (OM Sarawak) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) have inked a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to explore the environmental suitability and potential industrial applications of silicon manganese (SiMn) slags. The collaboration emphasises both parties’ commitment to advance sustainable practices in the construction sector and other industries. UNIMAS Vice Chancellor […]
96 UNIMAS grads receive scrolls
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Ninety-six graduates received their scrolls during Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) third convocation ceremony of the Professional and Executive Programme (PEP), in line with its commitment to meet current industry needs and support professionals in enhancing their skills and knowledge. UNIMAS Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said UNIMAS is dedicated to providing diverse […]
If music be the food of resilience, let’s play on …
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Coming from a family with a musical background, Putri Arysha Jemat Mohd Hafiz Jemat is making her mark by achieving an impressive 4.0 GPA upon graduating with an Executive Bachelor’s Degree in Music through the Professional and Executive Programmes (PEP) under Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Business School (UBS). Representing her peers at PEP’s […]
Rowing Towards Progress
Join us for an exclusive interview with young rowers from UNIMAS as they share what motivates them to join the Sarawak Regatta, the valuable lessons they’ve learned, and the challenges they face in balancing intense training with university life. The spirit of the Sarawak Regatta: Teamwork, growth, and determination The water is still, a mirrored […]
Student with dwarfism feels at home
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Ng Qi Jing, a 23-year-old business and economics student with dwarfism, shared that the people in Kuching are not only kind but genuinely friendly, making her feel especially welcomed. Qi, from Selangor, shared that the time she spent studying at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) had been a positive journey; not only did she […]
Unimas graduate overcomes challenges, credits parents and perseverance for success
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Twenty-three-year-old business and economics graduate Lim Yu Han has mastered sign language from an early age to communicate with his hearing- and speech-impaired parents, Lim Joo Dong and Wong Siok Ting. As the couple’s only child, Yu Han explained that he learned body language and lip-reading alongside sign language to interact effectively with […]
618 Business and Economics graduates celebrate success at 28th Unimas convocation
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The morning session of the 28th Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Convocation Ceremony today celebrated the achievements of 618 graduates from the Faculty of Business and Economics, who received their Bachelor’s degrees. The session was officiated by Unimas vice-chancellor Professor Dr Hata Rasit. In his speech, Hata commended the graduates for their perseverance and hard […]
Maxim-UNIMAS partnership for campus-friendly travel
KUCHING: Maxim E-hailing has officially partnered with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), allowing students a convenient, campus-friendly travel option. Maxim and UNIMAS signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to allow Maxim to operate legally within the university, ensuring safe, direct rides for students, particularly for off-campus housing students. This marks a significant step in combating campus […]
