(Kuching, 5th) The Sarawak Children’s Economic Foundation (TEGAS) continues to strengthen the development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), with a particular emphasis on digital transformation, in line with the agenda of nurturing high-skilled future workforces.
TEGAS Chairman Datuk Len Talif stated that since its establishment in 2012, the foundation has been entrusted with the mission of strengthening TVET, and now this approach has further reinforced the integration of digital elements.
"With the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the helm of the Sarawak government and a focus on promoting digital development, transforming technical and vocational education towards digitalization is not an issue, but rather part of the overall education system we are currently implementing."
He added, "Therefore, all of TEGAS’s programs are now based on the combination of technological, vocational, and digital fields, especially to empower the younger generation."
As the Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land and Environment, he made these remarks to the media after representing Sarawak Deputy Premier and Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah at the local Padang Merdeka while officiating the "LCDA 1.0 Community Charity Run" event.
Len Talif pointed out that TEGAS has also been working with the education department and many other agencies, garnering support from about 60 strategic partners, including the private sector, to jointly drive youth to become startup entrepreneurs in digital, technology, and vocational fields.
"This approach aims to nurture a generation of youth who can not only smoothly enter the workforce but also create their own employment opportunities."
He also stressed that as a fully Sarawak government-funded non-governmental organization, TEGAS collaborates with agencies such as Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) to serve as a catalyst for digital development and a technology-based startup ecosystem.
In addition, he revealed that TEGAS is expanding the "Digital Village" project, constructing infrastructure that includes hotels and lodges as another strategic measure to strengthen the state’s digital ecosystem.
"Through this development, we will provide various facilities, including hotels and lodges, to attract digital nomads."
"In the next two and a half to three years, these facilities are expected to be available for use by foreigners, allowing them to work, stay, and relax here."
Len Talif stated: "This is indeed inspired by the Premier and a strategic plan by the Sarawak government to further strengthen the state's digital transformation agenda."
TEGAS Chairman Datuk Len Talif stated that since its establishment in 2012, the foundation has been entrusted with the mission of strengthening TVET, and now this approach has further reinforced the integration of digital elements.
"With the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the helm of the Sarawak government and a focus on promoting digital development, transforming technical and vocational education towards digitalization is not an issue, but rather part of the overall education system we are currently implementing."
As the Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land and Environment, he made these remarks to the media after representing Sarawak Deputy Premier and Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah at the local Padang Merdeka while officiating the "LCDA 1.0 Community Charity Run" event.
Len Talif pointed out that TEGAS has also been working with the education department and many other agencies, garnering support from about 60 strategic partners, including the private sector, to jointly drive youth to become startup entrepreneurs in digital, technology, and vocational fields.
"This approach aims to nurture a generation of youth who can not only smoothly enter the workforce but also create their own employment opportunities."
He also stressed that as a fully Sarawak government-funded non-governmental organization, TEGAS collaborates with agencies such as Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) to serve as a catalyst for digital development and a technology-based startup ecosystem.
In addition, he revealed that TEGAS is expanding the "Digital Village" project, constructing infrastructure that includes hotels and lodges as another strategic measure to strengthen the state’s digital ecosystem.
"Through this development, we will provide various facilities, including hotels and lodges, to attract digital nomads."
"In the next two and a half to three years, these facilities are expected to be available for use by foreigners, allowing them to work, stay, and relax here."
Len Talif stated: "This is indeed inspired by the Premier and a strategic plan by the Sarawak government to further strengthen the state's digital transformation agenda."