KUCHING, Feb 26: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been appointed the first pro-chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) for a five-year term effective March 1.
He received the letter of appointment from UTS chairman and Assistant Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development I Dr Annuar Rapaee during a courtesy call by the UTS delegation at Wisma Bapa Malaysia yesterday (Feb 25).
Dr Annuar, in a statement, also said this is UTS’ first appointment of a pro-chancellor after it became a full-fledged university.
Formerly known as Universiti College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS), the State-owned institutaion was established on April 1, 2013.
UTS then gained the status of a full-fledged university from the Ministry of Higher Education on Nov 8, 2021.
UTS vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid was among those present during the courtesy call. — DayakDaily
