Unimas to focus on researches which can greatly benefit local communities

Idris Jusoh (right) flipping through the pages of the “The eBorneo Knowledge Fair” book at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Silver Jubilee Conference in Kuching as Prof Dr Mohamad Kadim (centre) and Prof Dr Narayanan Kulathuramaiyer look on. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

KUCHING: In its quest to become an internationally-acclaimed university, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has identified three niche areas of focus for research.

Its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the areas were biodiversity and environmental conservation, sustainable community transformation and information, as well as communication and creative technology.