By Karen Bong
KUCHING, May 15: An aerospace faculty is set to be established at i-CATS University, aimed at nurturing the talents of Sarawakians for the burgeoning space industry.
Announcing this, Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed confidence in Sarawak’s strategic location just north of the equator, envisioning it as an ideal launching pad for aerospace industries.
“I foresee that the space industry will be the new frontier for economic growth and technological advancement for Sarawak.
“It offers huge economic, institutional, regulatory, talent and technology development opportunities,” he told the august House when delivering his ministerial winding-up speech today.
To prepare Sarawakians for this industry, Abang Johari emphasised that he has instructed i-CATS University College to establish an aerospace faculty.
Additionally, he mentioned that the Sarawak government has also initiated a collaboration between Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor Sdn Bhd and a UK-based company to produce compound chips design tailored for the aerospace industry. — DayakDaily
