Abg Jo: Sarawak-owned universities to introduce engineering degree in construction management, free for eligible Sarawakians
Abang Johari delivers his speech at ICW Borneo. – Photo by Chimon Upon
KUCHING (May 13): The Sarawak government will introduce the Bachelor of Engineering in Construction Management at Sarawak-owned universities beginning next year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
'This is a new discipline where we will provide education in the field of construction and construction management,' he told reporters after launching International Construction Week (ICW) Borneo here today.
He explained that the course is in line with the state's push for a low carbon industry, as construction is one of the sectors that contributes to carbon emissions.
'We need to find new methods, such as using green materials, and also implement low carbon footprint approaches in the building industry.
'For instance, the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) will help achieve this,' he said.
Abang Johari added that eligible Sarawakians can pursue the course at no cost.
'Next year, we will send our students who are eligible to study in our universities under the free tertiary education,' he said.
Abang Johari said the Bachelor of Engineering in Construction Management is among the first disciplines of its kind introduced in Borneo and will be offered at University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak.
'UTS in Sibu and Swinburne are ready. iCATS is not yet ready. By next year, we will start,' he added.
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