Kota Samarahan,  15^th October 2019: Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) held its first FEB Open Day 2019 on 15^th and 16^th October 2019.

The main objective of the FEB Open Day is to promote closer collaboration with various stakeholders, such as the industry players and communities. Activities organized for the event include, amongst others, inaugural lectures, seminars, research showcase, investment lab showcase and miscellaneous activities at the academic corner, lifelong learning corner, industry booth, activities by students’ club and so forth.

The FEB Opening ceremony was officiated by Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International), representing Vice-Chancellor of UNIMAS and attended by Deans and Directors of Faculty and Institutes, including representatives from both public and private sectors such as Puan Roslawati binti Yahya, Director, Department of Statistic Malaysia Sarawak State, Dr Richard Record, Lead Economist, World Bank, Mr Su Chung Jye, Chairman/CEO, Regal International Group Ltd, strategic partners, representatives from secondary schools, members of UNIMAS and students.

FEB Open Day 2019 also signifies an important milestone for FEB with the launching of Investment Lab, where our students can get real hands-on experience of monitoring the stock market ...

Kota Samarahan, 15 October 2019 : Sarawak leads in deploying the mechanics of thinking creatively, known as TRIZ method in 2019. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) championed the initiative for the state by developing more than 200 TRIZ practitioners.

This year, three institutions - UNIMAS, Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Bumiputera Sarawak (TEGAS) - have involved in this capacity building to train their skilled practitioners using TRIZ techniques.

First TRIZ Certified Practitioner Award in Borneo has been organized at UNIMAS on 15th October 2019 to acknowledge the accomplishments of these practitioners for this year. Close to a total of 200 staff from three institutions - UNIMAS, Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Bumiputera Sarawak (TEGAS) – have completed their TRIZ training.

TRIZ or Theory of Inventive Problem Solving gives focus on systematic innovation. It offers various thinking techniques to assist in solving complex problems with simple solutions. TRIZ was developed by a Russian innovator, Genrich Altshuller in late 1940s, and since then the method has been expanded worldwide.

TRIZ techniques is ideal for SMEs as TRIZ training is aimed towards developing systematic solutions and innovations that are affordable, quick and ...