Platform to explore higher education opportunities

KUCHING: The upcoming YB Dato Lo Education Fair 2024 aims to provide a comprehensive platform for working adults, students and parents to explore diverse higher education opportunities.

Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said that the fair will be held at Boulevard Shopping Mall, here on August 10 from 10 am to 6 pm.

“The fair will not only focus on traditional full-time programmes but also address the needs of working adults.

“The fair will feature institutions offering part-time courses, recognising the demand from those looking to further their education while balancing work and other responsibilities,” he said during a press conference at Batu Kitang Constituency Service Centre here today.

He pointed out that by providing access to part-time courses, working society is provided with valuable opportunities to balance work and education, paving the way for new career horizons.

“This is crucial for fostering lifelong learning and achieving both personal and societal progress,” he said.

Touching on the launch of the fair on August 10, he said that there will be an award ceremony for high-achieving Form 5 and Form 6 students to inspire and recognise their academic excellence.

According to him, the Form 5 and 6 students were selected randomly from participating secondary schools.

Lo also expressed his gratitude to LYA Construction SDN BHD and Boulevard Shopping Mall for sponsoring the event.

“This is our first education fair, and with the support of sponsors, we anticipate even bigger and better events in the future

“We believe this fair will act as a catalyst for numerous success stories and significantly impact the future of our young people,” he said.

Meanwhile, sharing the excitement of the fair, its organising chairman Amy Chong said that they have invited around 25 to 26 schools to join in the fair.

“Our goal is to ensure that the invitation reaches as many students as possible, especially Form 5 and 6 students.

“This is because what sets this education fair apart is our focus on directly assisting students as all members of our committee will be present on the day of the event to provide support and guidance to the students, parents, visitors and working adults,” she said.

She added that the fair will showcase both local and international universities and colleges, providing a range of academic and vocational programmes.

“There will be at least 22 universities and three financial aid bodies setting up booths at the fair,” she said.

Among the participating universities are HELP University, UCSI University, University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, FAME International College, Curtin University Malaysia, Open University Malaysia (OUM), MSU College Sarawak, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Inti International University, St Joseph Private Secondary School Kuching , Cyberjaya College Kuching, Kolej Laila Taib, Sarawak Skills, i-CATS University College, Kuching Skills College, Automotive and Welding Institute of Sarawak (AWISAR), GES Global Educational Services Sdn Bhd, MMS Educations Specialist, EduQuest Education Services Kuching, Wawasan Open University and School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE) UTM.

In addition, there will also be financial aid bodies booths which are the Sarawak Foundation, Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN) and Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA).