Promoting Education in Malaysia

Malaysia aspires to develop its education sectors. Currently, we can broadly divide the high education to public universities and the private universities. The country managed to attract some of the established overseas universities to set up their branch campus in Malaysia, one of which is the Curtain University from Australia.

The local paper, the Star covered the story of The Curtain University.

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10 good years

Feb 15, 2009 ... CURTIN University of Technology, Sarawak, Malaysia is marking its 10th ... “The success of Curtin Sarawak over the past 10 years is ...

thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?file=/2009/2/15/education/3237100&sec=education

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Sunday February 15, 2009

10 good years

CURTIN University of Technology, Sarawak, Malaysia is marking its 10th anniversary this year with a year-long celebration that will see a number of special events involving staff and students, as well as the public, being held.

This was disclosed by Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister and Curtin Sarawak Council Chairman Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam as he launched the celebrations by unveiling a commemorative billboard at the university campus recently.

The commemorative billboard to mark Curtin Sarawak’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

The launch kicked off a series of events that started this month and will run through to December, as well as media and website campaigns showcasing Curtin Sarawak’s 10 years of development and excellence.

Also present were Sarawak’s Assistant Minister of Infrastructure Development and Communications Lee Kim Shin, who is also the chairman of the Curtin Sarawak Management Board, Curtin (M) Sdn Bhd Board of Directors chairman Dr Hatta Solhee, and other dignitaries.

The highlights in April include graduation ceremonies as well as the official opening of its new School of Business and Sports and Events Centre.

This year’s convocation ceremony will see 482 students graduating from the university’s certificate and Intensive English Programme, and a further 200 students graduating from engineering and business degree programmes.

Curtin Sarawak’s staff who have been with the university since its inception in 1999 will also be recognised for their loyalty and dedication in a celebration to be held next month.

“The success of Curtin Sarawak over the past 10 years is indicative of the pivotal role it has played in developing Miri and enhancing the city’s status as an education hub,” says Curtin Sarawak’s pro vice-chancellor Prof Dr John Evans.

“Our 10th anniversary celebration is as much a celebration of the city’s achievements as it is of ours,” he added.