The development of uts:

what is development?

Development is a multifaceted process that involves the restructuring and reorientation of the
entire economic and social system rather than being just an economic event.

Development is a process that creates growth, progress, positive change or the addition of physical,
economic, environmental, social and demographic components.

The purpose of development is to raise the standard of living for the populace while protecting the
environment's resources and creating or expanding job opportunities locally and regionally.
Development involves a change in the quality of something as well as the setting up of
circumstances that will allow that change to continue in the future.

Beginning in the second part of the 20th century, development became a key topic on the global
agenda. It became clear that economic progress did not always result in an improvement in the
standard of living for people everywhere; instead, emphasis needed to be placed on particular
policies that would direct resources and promote social and economic mobility for different tiers of
the population.

The history of uts:

On April 1, 2013, "University College of Technology Sarawak" was created (UCTS). In Sarawak, it is
the state government's first university. Phase I of the project was constructed by Hock Peng
Organisation with Naim Engineering as joint venture partner.

In 2015, the university became the first university in the world to receive platinum award for Green
Building Index (GBI).

The university building utilises technology like LED lighting with motion sensors, rainwater
collection for ponds, air conditioning, flushing toilets, and gardening to use 50% less energy than a
standard structure.

In September 2016, the Hock Peng Organization finished building "Unicity," a commercial district
with 80 shophouses, a hotel, a department store, and dormitories to serve the requirements of
college students. On October 8, 2016, UCTS hosted its first convocation, graduating 100 students. At
the event, UCTS named Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the governor of Sarawak, as its first
chancellor.

Yayasan Sarawak, the statutory organisation under the government of Sarawak, will acquire full
ownership of the institution in January 2021. The high society publication Tatler Malaysia ranked
UCTS as one of the top seven campuses in Malaysia in May 2021. The Malaysian Ministry of Higher
Education renovated UCTS in November 2021 and renamed it University of Technology Sarawak.

The role of UTS:

University of technology of Sarawak (UTS) not just play as an important role in Sibu, even the whole
of Malaysia. The establish of UTS had grows the education level, population, economic in Sibu.

UTS offer the verity of course which include foundation course, undergraduate course and
postgraduate course to let people have the more choice to continue their studies and them who live
in Sibu no need to go to another place such as west Malaysia to continue their studies just because
university in Sibu doesn’t have the course they want. Besides, UTS provide a lot of discount for
tuition fee. As examples, Malaysians studying at UTS can enjoy free foundation course worth RM
10000 and for Sarawakian who studying in UTS can enjoy half tuition fee for all undergraduate
course. These discounts attracted a many people to come to UTS to study. UTS also provide many
financial help for those who have financial problems. For examples, the tuition fee can borrow with
Yayasan Sarawak and PTPTN with low interest. For B40 and M40, UTS provide bursary up to 80%
tuition fee deduction for all of undergraduate course. These concessions provide access to higher
education for many who cannot afford the tuition fee.

The university’s fee discount program and high-quality education have attracted many out-
station people come to UTS study. According to the UTS Board of Directors chairman, UTS
is excited with this latest improvement regarding the number of student admissions.

“A total of 750 students have already started their studies while another 265 are scheduled to
enter next September.”

“The number of admissions is a new record since UTS was established 10 years ago,” After a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UTS and Hock Peng Group was signed here
on Thursday, he spoke with the media (Aug 4).

The deputy minister for education, innovation, and talent development, Dr. Annuar, said
there is hope that UTS won't have to wait too long to reach its goal. “If we accept 1,200 to
1,400 students every year, we will not have to wait another four years.”

Besides, UTS also achieved a lot such as the first university in Malaysia achieved GBI
(Platinum index) rating and always collaborate the research with university in other country
such as university in china, Taiwan, Indonesia and so on. This has greatly increased the
popularty of UTS and makes many people come to Sibu to live and increase the population
sibu.