Centexs Lundu to support Sarawak’s aerospace faculty, youths urged to embrace space science

KUCHING (Sept 25): The Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) campus in Lundu will provide support and essential services for i-CATS University College’s aerospace faculty, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

In highlighting the importance for Sarawak to have its very own aerospace faculty in tandem with the emerging aerospace technology, Abang Johari called upon the local youths to seize this opportunity to learn about space science.

“We are opening a specialised study centre for all matters related to aerospace technology, including the production of aircraft components and electronic aviation equipment.

“Therefore, the youths of Sarawak should seize this opportunity to learn about space science, especially space technology,” he said at the 26th Sarawak Skills and i-CATS University College convocation ceremony at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching here today.

The Premier’s speech was read by state Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, who represented him at the event.

“The space industry, also known as the satellite industry, requires robust support services,” said the Office of the Premier of Sarawak in a separate statement.

“To this end, the Sarawak Skills group of institutions, through i-CATS University College, has established an aerospace faculty focusing on key Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects such as astronomy, physics, chemistry, and algorithms,” it added.

The Sarawak government is committed to develop the space industry in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to designate Sarawak as a satellite launch site.