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Borneo Post
12-07-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
SELC 2025 organiser, UiTM Sarawak ink pact to strengthen academic collab
Dr Firdaus (front, left) exchanges documents with Gracie. Also seen is Paul (back, centre). KUCHING (July 12): The Sarawak English Literacy Conference (SELC) 2025 organising committee and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak, have entered into a formal partnership in a strategic move to strengthen academic collaboration and elevate English literacy, A Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed on Thursday by UiTM Sarawak rector Professor Dr Firdaus Abdullah and Gracie Geikie, Director and Principal Consultant of Place Borneo Sdn Bhd. The ceremony was witnessed by Layar Education Development Committee (LEDC) chairman, Paul Langgang. SELC is jointly organised by Place Borneo and LEDC in collaboration with Jolly Learning and STEM Learning UK. Under the agreement, UiTM Sarawak will provide both management and operational support for the academic components of SELC 2025, which will be held from Sept 17 to 19, 2025, at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre (HEEC), here. The collaboration marks a significant step forward in ensuring academic excellence as UiTM will play a leading role in shaping the conference's scholarly direction. Dr Firdaus said UiTM Sarawak branch placed strong emphasis on English proficiency, with most courses delivered in English across various faculties. 'The university supports students through integrated language learning and professional communication modules. UiTM also maintains ISO 9001 certification and is committed to achieving global recognition through quality assurance, curriculum enhancement, research, and innovation.' Paul added: 'This collaboration is about building a lasting legacy, empowering our educators, and establishing a platform for long-term capacity.' A key feature of the partnership is the appointment of Sheela Faizura Nik Fauzi from UiTM's Academy of Language Studies as Co-Chairman of the academic segment of the conference. Siti Huzaimah Sahari will oversee the whole process. They will collaborate closely with Dr Steve Ancheh and Alison Creena Wong of LEDC to ensure the academic segment runs smoothly. SELC is expected to bring together a dynamic line-up of speakers to explore innovative approaches to literacy teaching and learning. Backed by strong institutional support, the event is endorsed by the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, the Sarawak State Education Department, and Business Events Sarawak. Their involvement emphasises Sarawak's ongoing efforts to raise educational standards and nurture future-ready learners in a rapidly changing world. Standard-rate registration for the conference is now open, with fees set at RM890.92 for Malaysian delegates and USD300 for international delegates. These rates are inclusive of Sales and Service Tax (SST) and applicable bank charges. For more information on the conference or to register, please visit or contact Emierson at +6082 555 189 or via email at [email protected]. lead Sarawak English Literacy Conference SELC UiTM
Borneo Post
01-07-2025
- Science
- Borneo Post
UiTM Sarawak's microalgae cultivation R&D could be source of sustainable biofuel
Dr Hazland (third left) is seen during the meeting with UiTM Sarawak researchers. KUCHING (July 1): Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak has presented its latest research and development (R&D) in microalgae cultivation and its potential as a renewable source for sustainable biofuel to the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability. The initiative supports Sarawak's broader goals under the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, particularly in advancing clean energy and a low-carbon economy, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. 'Microalgae, a fast-growing and carbon-absorbing organism, has shown significant promise as a feedstock for biofuel due to its high lipid content, rapid biomass production, and minimal land use,' he said in a statement following a meeting here yesterday. 'UiTM Sarawak's project focuses on developing scalable cultivation systems and exploring integration with industrial CO2 emissions to enhance sustainability and efficiency.' He welcomed the initiative and commended UiTM's proactive role in bio-based research led by UiTM Sarawak deputy rector of Research and Industry Networking Prof Dr Juferi Idris. Dr Hazland expressed optimism that the project could contribute to Sarawak's green energy transition while creating new opportunities in the bioeconomy and environmental sectors. The meeting agreed to strengthen collaboration between the ministry, UiTM, and industry stakeholders to further explore pilot projects, policy support, and commercial pathways for algae-based biofuel in Sarawak. biofuel Dr Hazland Abang Hipni lead microalgae cultivation UiTM Sarawak
