KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) is using its 45th anniversary celebration not only to reflect on its achievements, but also to inspire Sarawak’s next generation to embrace new ideas and values as they prepare to shape the state’s future.
Speaking during the Roots to Tomorrow: A Legacy Celebration townhall at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak Branch here today (June 29), LCDA inaugural general manager Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Hamid Bugo said every participant should leave the programme with something meaningful to carry forward.
“I hope that when we finish today, each and every one of us will be able to bring back something new, something that changes our mindset or our way of thinking, maybe a new way of doing things.
“A new habit, a new principle, a new value that we can use in our pursuit of happiness”, he said.
He said meaningful progress begins with a willingness to learn, reflect and adopt fresh perspectives that can improve both personal and professional growth.
The townhall formed the centrepiece of LCDA’s 45th anniversary celebration, bringing together students, government agencies and industry partners to strengthen collaboration while connecting young Sarawakians with the organisation’s pioneering leaders.
LCDA general manager Datuk Seri Zaidi Mahdi said Sarawak’s continued development depends on nurturing graduates equipped with multidisciplinary knowledge and prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly changing economy.
“The future of Sarawak will require new ideas, new capabilities and new ways of thinking.
“We want our students to understand not only what they learn in the classroom, but also what industries expect from them. That is why collaboration between universities, government agencies and industry is becoming increasingly important,” he said in his speech.
UiTM Sarawak Branch rector Professor Dr Firdaus Abdullah welcomed the collaboration, describing universities as more than centres of academic learning.
He said higher education institutions must continue strengthening partnerships with government agencies and industry to ensure graduates are equipped with practical knowledge, relevant skills and real-world exposure.
“We want our students to engage directly with industry, understand employers’ expectations and gain experiences that prepare them for the future,” he said.
Besides the townhall session, students also visited exhibition booths and interacted with representatives from government agencies, statutory bodies and industry partners during a mini career fair held alongside the programme.
