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Borneo Post
20-07-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
SOCOE leads industry support for rural STEM drive in Baram
Sagah (seated centre) and other dignitaries join the programme participants for a photo-call. KUCHING (July 20): Sarawak-based technology firm SOCOE Holdings Sdn Bhd shows support for the state's rural Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) movement by serving as the lead industry partner for the 'STEM Catalysts & Jubilee Joy: A Celebration of Innovation and Heritage' programme, held on July 16 at SMK Long Lama in Baram. The event drew over 700 participants from the host and nearby schools, including SMK Tinjar, SJKC Kee Tee, SK Ubong Imang, SK Long Lapok, and SK Sungai Bain. The initiative is part of the broader 'STEM Catalysts Raspberry Pi 2025' programme – a travelling STEM carnival spearheaded by the State Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), targeting more than 6,000 Primary 5 and 6 pupils from over 130 rural schools across Sarawak. It is jointly implemented by Sarawak Skills and the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS). 'Sarawak's future depends on how well we prepare our children today,' said State Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, who officiated the event. 'This programme plants the seeds of innovation, creativity, and critical thinking among our young minds, particularly in rural areas.' A highlight of the event was a showcase on digital technologies contributing to Sarawak's hydrogen economy aspirations. Students were introduced to the principles of electrolysis, fuel cell operation, ammonia production, and how sensors, actuators, and robotics are integrated to manage these processes. 'SOCOE is proud to support the STEM Catalysts Raspberry Pi 2025 programme through our corporate social responsibility arm, SOCOE Kasih,' said a SOCOE spokesperson. 'Empowering young talents in Sarawak communities, whether urban or rural, through science and technology is crucial for the region's long-term sustainable growth.' SOCOE aims to nurture local talents, build critical future-ready skills, and support a generation of innovators, noting that when rural youth are equipped with the right tools, they not only adapt to the future but also help shape it. Also present at the event were Sagah's deputy minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, Telang Usan assemblyman Dato Dennis Ngau, Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala, and Baram MP Dato Anyi Ngau. Baram lead Roland Sagah SOCOE STEM
Borneo Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
SOCOE awards scholarships to five top students in Miri
Ting (centre) takes a group photo with the sponsorship recipients and other guests. KUCHING (April 28): Five outstanding secondary school students from Miri were recently awarded monetary scholarships to support their education pursuits. The sponsorships were funded by Sarawak-based technology firm SOCOE Sdn Bhd (SOCOE) under its charitable arm, SOCOE Kasih, which focuses on broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, prioritising education, sustainable development, and community capacity-building across Sarawak. According to a statement, the initiative aimed to alleviate the financial burden faced by deserving students, while promoting academic distinction and social responsibility. 'It is hoped that the sponsorship can provide a much-needed boost for the recipients to pursue their fields of interest by covering some of their academic expenses,' said a SOCOE spokesperson. The recipients received their sponsorships at the fourth edition of the Education, Career and Entrepreneur Fair, which was held at Pullman Waterfront Miri last weekend. The sponsorships, presented by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting, underscored the fair's commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders to strengthening Sarawak's talent pipeline. 'I am humbled and pleased to have my efforts recognised,' said one of the recipients, who expressed her gratitude for the sponsorship. 'It is encouraging to know that companies are investing in local talents, and giving back to the community by enabling younger generations to fulfil their dream and contribute to a better tomorrow,' she said. education scholarship SOCOE Sdn Bhd students
