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Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
SCaT Fair 2025 a catalyst for future-ready Sarawak youth, says deputy minister
Len speaks at the event. – Photo by Galileo Petingi KUCHING (July 5): The Sarawak Career and Training (SCaT) Fair 2025 stands as a testament to the state government's commitment to youth development through a holistic and technology-driven approach, said State Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh. Len, who is also Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) chairman, said this year's edition not only brings together educational and career opportunities but also highlights emerging technologies and future-ready fields. Among the key initiatives featured are the Sarawak Blockchain and Crypto Programme, which focuses on Web3 and the digital economy, and the 'CAN-SAT Roketeer Sarawak Challenge' – a rocket and satellite technology competition held in collaboration with UiTM-MTC, Centexs, and Sarawak Skills. 'The technological landscape is evolving rapidly. Sarawak must not be complacent or left behind. 'Our youth need access to knowledge, training and industrial support in order to remain competitive,' he said during the official opening today. The fair also featured an open interview session organised by Social Security Organisation (Perkeso), offering a total of 1,561 job vacancies from over 40 employers across various sectors. SCaT Fair 2025 was further enlivened by activities such as the Youth Icon Speaker's Corner, STEM Playground, skills workshops, the Sultan Iskandar Planetarium Dome experience, and exhibitions by higher learning institutions and training agencies. To ensure rural communities are not left behind, Len announced that the 'Projek Impian Tercapai Roadshow Programme (Pro-DR)' will resume at the end of July, reaching 14 rural locations across Sarawak. The programme aims to deliver direct access to information on education, training, and financial assistance to students and families in the interior. Len expressed hope that SCaT Fair 2025 will continue to serve as a catalyst for positive change and provide young Sarawakians with the tools and opportunities to shape a brighter future. 'I urge our youth to seize every opportunity offered and make SCaT Fair 2025 the starting point for shaping their future,' he said.
Borneo Post
30-06-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
Tegas' groundbreaking Sarawak Rocketeer CAN-SAT Challenge cultivates interest in space technology
A handout photo shows a rocket model launch at Politeknik Kuching. KUCHING (June 30): Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) has launched the groundbreaking Sarawak Rocketeer CAN-SAT Challenge (SRC) to cultivate interest in space technology among secondary students. Tegas said in a statement that the programme offers students the rare opportunity to design and build real rockets, marking a significant shift in hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education previously unavailable in Sarawak. A total of 50 participants from 10 secondary schools across five districts took part, experiencing everything from the basics of aerodynamics and rocket design to hands-on rocket launches — including the thrilling 120-metre model launch at Politeknik Kuching. The programme's finale, the Sarawak Level Challenge, will take centre stage during the SCaT Fair 2025 on July 5-6 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Winners will represent Sarawak at the Malaysia Rocket Competition 2025, with a chance to soar even higher at the Spaceport America Cup 2025 on the global stage. Launched in mid-June, the SRC Challenge features a multi-phase structure starting with workshops and live demonstrations on June 14-15, followed by the Rocket Launching Day on June 28-29. Students observe a rocket model launch. Strategic collaborators in this initiative included UiTM-MTC High Energy Material Research Laboratory (Hemrel), Centex Sarawak Aerospace Academy, and Sarawak Skills, which played crucial roles as facilitators, trainers, judges, and technical advisors. Key support was also provided by the Sarawak Education Department; district education offices in Kuching, Padawan, Samarahan, Serian, and Bau; along with agencies such as the Royal Malaysia Police, Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, and Ministry of Health. Sarawak Rocketeer CAN-SAT Challenge space technology tegas
Borneo Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Tegas showcases digital, TVET initiatives at Digital Dive Day 2025
Visitors explore informational leaflets available at the Tegas exhibition booth. 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
