24-05-2025
Curtin's The Great Escape camp in Miri inspires future university students
Guests and participants in a photocall the TGE 2025 opening ceremony.
MIRI (May 24): The 'Great Escape' Camp (TGE 2025), hosted by Curtin University Malaysia, offers secondary school students valuable early exposure to university life, providing a firsthand experience of campus culture, academic activities and student life.
Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, who originally proposed the idea, expressed pride in how the event has evolved into an annual initiative since its launch in 2014.
'In the past 10 years, the number of participants has now increased to over 100 students from various secondary schools around Miri,' he said during the opening ceremony of TGE 2025 held at the university campus here on Friday.
He named SMK Chung Hua Miri, SMK Pujut, SM Pei Min, SMK Lopeng Tengah, SMK St Columba, and SMK St Joseph Miri as some of the participating schools.
'It has proven to be an effective platform for fostering educational empowerment and holistic student development,' added the Senadin assemblyman.
Reflecting on Curtin Malaysia's expansion and increasing student numbers, Lee, who also chairs Curtin Malaysia's Management Committee, commended the Curtin Social Ambassadors (CSA) for leading the organisation and execution of the event.
He added that participants in the two-day camp would benefit from workshops, interactive sessions, and team-building activities designed to equip them with essential skills for both academic and personal growth. camp Curtin Lee Kim Shin miri The Great Escape
