Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Over 1,000 graduates as UiTM Sarawak holds 98th convocation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The 98th convocation ceremony at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak here saw a total of 1,260 graduates celebrating their academic achievements. Held from Dec 13 to 14, the ceremony honoured 530 graduates from the Bachelor’s Degree programme and 730 graduates from the Diploma programme. The event comprised four sessions, with the first session […]

University makes positive impact on community

SIMUNJAN: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak branch plays a crucial role in supporting and driving the development of modern agricultural industries. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said that UiTM Sarawak serves as a consultant and executor, bringing expertise and knowledge to make a positive impact on the community. “Through exposure to modern agriculture and innovation, we […]

UiTM Sarawak explores collaboration with ministry

KUCHING: A delegation from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak branch has explored collaboration with the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry. It was among the issues raised during a courtesy call by UiTM to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri recently. The UiTM delegation was led by its campus rector, Professor […]

UiTM Sarawak and Universitas Panca Bhakti strengthen ties

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Universitas Panca Bhakti (UPB) Pontianak, Indonesia, is being hailed as a historic moment for both institutions.UiTM Sarawak rector Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali pointed out that this event signifies a strong commitment between the two esteemed parties to foster academic […]

Villagers attend entrepreneurship programme

MUKAH: The UiTM Sarawak Branch, Mukah Campus has established a Product Development, Marketing and Community Empowerment through ecotourism and Tellian area entrepreneurship programme in association with the Tellian Community Service Centre. This three-day programme aims to build eco-tourism and entrepreneurship initiatives, diversify rural entrepreneurs’ sources of income by enhancing their business knowledge, introduce them to […]

1,663 receive scrolls at UiTM convo

By Annabell Naja Tommy and Fasiha Khushiri KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 1,663 graduates will receive their degree and diploma scrolls at the 93rd UiTM Sarawak convocation from July 4-6. The convocation involves those who had graduated in Session 1 2019/2020 (Final Examination December 2019/January 2020). It is the first convocation to be held physically […]

Flowers in full bloom at UiTM convo

By Fasiha Khushiri and Annabell Naja Tommy KOTA SAMARAHAN: Hasanah Jash, 62, who is a mother of ten children does not pay any heed to the elements when she accompanies her son, Azizul Hakim Abdul Latiff, 26, to do business by the roadside. Azizul says he has little choice because he is not willing to […]

Not only scholarships but job guarantee upon graduation

KUCHING: There is good news for students at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak who are pursuing Diploma in Town Planning since they will not only receive scholarships but also a job guarantee upon graduation. Yayasan Sarawak director Mersal Abang Rosli noted that they are working on the initiative with the Land and Survey Department. “We […]

Former staff among attendees of UiTM Sarawak’s Raya Gawai do

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) board chairman Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Ibrahim Shah Abu Shah attended the Raya Gawai event at UiTM Sarawak here today. Invitations were also sent out to UiTM Sarawak Retirees Association (PERASA), including former directors, deputy directors and rectors, who were among the 1,000 or so attendees. […]

Proposal for special centre for youths

BY GABRIEL LIHAN & JASMINE BADUN DAYANG Noorazah Awang Sohor (GPS-Lingga) proposed that a special centre be built for the local community in her speech at the august House here on yesterday, which would provide sports facilities such as football stadiums, futsal courts, takraw, badminton, basketball, netball, archery, and may be upgraded for motorsports and […]