KAPIT: A new Mara Professional College campus, costing RM79mil, will be constructed in Kapit to serve students in the division.
The campus would have the capacity to accommodate up to 300 students and would emphasise soft skills instead of technical or TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) courses.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi stated that the project was approved in 2019 but could not commence earlier due to various necessary processes that had to be completed.
“This project has been eagerly anticipated and is much needed, as it will be the only higher education institution available to students after secondary school in this remote area,” he said following a handover ceremony at the Kapit Civic Centre meeting room on Saturday (June 14).
Nanta mentioned that the original allocation for the project was RM90mil, but after an open tender process, the contract was awarded for RM79mil.
He said there would be only a one-time registration fee upon enrollment, with no tuition fees.
“Additionally, students will receive a monthly allowance of RM300,” he said.
The project, located on Jalan Song-Kapit, is scheduled for completion on Dec 5, 2029.
After the ceremony, Nanta attended the Gawai Dayak open house at Dewan Sarawak.
