Tegas showcases digital, TVET initiatives at Digital Dive Day 2025
KUCHING (May 23): Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) recently participated as an exhibitor at Digital Dive Day 2025, an event dedicated to promoting awareness and interest in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) among students and industry professionals.
Held from May 20 to 22 at the Sarawak Skills auditorium, the event provided a valuable platform for Tegas to engage directly with students and staff of Sarawak Skills.
As a strategic partner of Sarawak Skills and a key player in Sarawak's digital and entrepreneurship ecosystem, Tegas was invited as one of the featured exhibitors.
Throughout the event, Tegas highlighted its ongoing initiatives to support talent development, innovation, and entrepreneurship across the state.
Visitors had the opportunity to learn more about the Tegas Digital Innovation Hub, startup programmes, and various efforts focused on nurturing the next generation of digital leaders.
Tegas' participation aligned with the event's broader goal of equipping Sarawak's youth with essential skills for the digital economy.
The engagement further strengthened collaborative ties between Tegas and Sarawak Skills in advancing Sarawak's digital and TVET agendas.
'Digital Dive Day 2025 has made a positive impact on participating students and staff, who are now more informed and inspired to explore Sarawak's growing digital and entrepreneurial landscape,' the statement stated. Digital Dive Day 2025 Kuching tegas TVET
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