Happy university life to Kevin and friends
‘The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows’ – American journalist, Sydney J. Harris. My nephew’s son is among 898 students who signed up for pre-university studies at Universiti Sarawak Malaysia (UNIMAS) recently. When I shared a picture of the young man, his mother and elder sister at the university, my younger […]
20th Mini Film Festival celebrates outstanding talent at Unimas
BY JACQUELINE DAVID KOTA SAMARAHAN: The 20th Mini Film Festival (MFF) organised by Universiti Sarawak Malaysia (Unimas) Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts Cinematography Programme, ended on a high note on Sunday (July 21) with 18 awards presented to the winners. The event, which began at 8pm, was launched at the La Promenade Multi-purpose Hall […]
Clear plan and basic principles are key: Prof
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Success in academia and beyond requires a deep understanding of the processes involved, said Distinguished Professor Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin. Sharing his extensive experience and knowledge gained over 50 years in academia, he focused on how universities are run and the challenges faced by students. Offering advice to young academics and students, […]
UNIMAS, SEB plant 1,000 trees as part of their ‘greening efforts’
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Several entities and organisations are doing their part to ensure a ‘green’ environment, and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) are the latest to do so. They collaborated recently to plant 1,000 trees within the vicinity of the campus in three phases. The three-phase project which is in line with […]
Unimas Primary Health Centre set to begin operations in September
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Primary Health Centre (PKP) here is set to begin operations this coming September. In stating this, federal Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that PKP is the first phase of the Unimas Teaching Hospital development project. “The phase 1 has been completed, while the second phase […]
MoUs, collaborations highlight APGH 2024
KUCHING: The Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition (APGH) 2024 saw the exchange of eight collaborations and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) between the respective parties witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. First off, the ceremony saw the document exchange made between Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and H2Energy Sdn Bhd. […]
Light up at your own peril
BY NURFARAHIN OKI and EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI KUCHING: Usage of tobacco has picked up since World War II and since then cigarettes containing tobacco have been around in one form or another. Public Health Physician Associate Professor Dr. Helmy bin Hazmi said tobacco is the only legal consumer product that kills up to half of […]
Tok Nan’s leadership skills continue to astound scholars
KUALA LUMPUR: The exemplary leadership skills shown by the late Sarawak Chief Minister Pehin Sri Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Adenan Satem, fondly known as Tok Nan, continue to be an interesting topic for discussions and research. This was pointed out by Professor Datuk Seri Dr Syed Arabi Idid and Dr G. Manimaran during the “Program […]
PUSTAKA participates in Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair
KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (PUSTAKA) is participating in the 41st edition of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) held at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur from May 24 to June 3. The PBAKL is the largest book fair in Malaysia, organised by the federal Ministry of Education and the National Book Council […]
UNIMAS aims to produce quality journalism graduates
KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is ready to utilise its resources to produce high-quality graduates in the field of journalism, particularly in Sarawak. Its vice-chancellor, Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit, said the university aims to be one of the driving forces in offering and producing well-trained graduates in the field of communication in the state. […]
