Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, is home to as many as 30 ethnic groups. Due to its uniqueness, each ethnic group offers centuries’ worth of lifestyles. Today, where cultural competency makes strides in navigating the world’s challenges, states such as Sarawak and Sabah lay the foundation for instilling appreciation of diversity, and for Malaysians, it undoubtedly does start in their home country. As far as Management and Science University is concerned, it leaves no stone unturned in exploring diversity and the merits that come together.
Through MSU College Sarawak, the University ascends in shaping balanced, holistic, and well-rounded graduates. The institute empowers the students to protect and promote the cultural legacy of the Land of Hornbill.
The Student Representative Council 2024/2025 term at MSU College Sarawak spearheaded the MSU Sarathnic Fest 2024 in Waterfront, Kuching. The event was graced by the presence of Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr. Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, President of MSU, and Professor Puan Sri Dato Dr. Junainah Abd Hamid, Vice Chancellor of MSU, who officiated the event.
Numerous activities were organised in dedication to Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health & Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), 13 (Climate Action), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), engaging both MSU College students and the public.
The MSU Ethnic Booth Competition exhibited cultural and lifestyle components of Sarawak’s eight denser populations, which include Iban, Bidayuh, Bisaya, Jawa, Orang Ulu, Melanau, Cina, and Melayu. This activity was a joint effort between the College and Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU), Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA), Persatuan Pewaris Adat Asal Singai (PA’AS), Persatuan Bisaya Sarawak, Cadangan Bandar Kuching, Persatuan Melayu Sarawak, Amanah Khairat Yayasan Melayu Sarawak, Kuching Huafu Society, Persatuan Masyarakat Jawa Sarawak, and Persatuan Melanau Kuching.
The MSU Cultural Heritage Walk along Jambatan Darul Hana, Pangkalan Sapi, Fort Margherita, and Waterfront Kuching was also organised by the students undertaking the Community Service subject. Around 500 students and all agencies briskly walked, adorned in ethnic traditional costumes.
Highlighting Sarawak’s ethnic songs and movements through Zumba was the MSU Ethnic Step Up. Conducted by the Event Management students, the activity gained collaboration from the Sarawak Culture Village, Sarawak Teacher’s Association, Malaysian Diabetic Association, PurpleLily Social Association, Persatuan Ibu Tunggal (PITSA), and Silat Sendeng Hadiah.
SMK Green Road, SMK Petra Jaya, SMK St Teresa, and SM Min Lit Batu Kawa participated in the MSU Ethnic Dance Competition, exploring Sarawak’s multiethnic dance movements.
The MSU Ethnic Robic Competition was an aerodance competition in collaboration with the Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF), participated by ten groups of Personal Enrichment Competency (PEC) 800 programme (Wellness Management Skill) students.
The MSU Eco-Ethnic Fashion Show Competition was held in collaboration with Dayak Bidayuh National Association Sarawak (DBNA), Persatuan Ngajat Asal Iban (NGASI), Persatuan Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Kaum Malanau Sarawak, Orang Ulu National Association (OUNA), Persatuan Bisaya Sarawak, Persatuan Masyarakat Jawa Sarawak, Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak, and The Federation of Chinese Association. Embedding the 3R campaign (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle), eight groups of PEC 400 programme (Teamwork Skills) students presented a fashion show in different ethnic attires using recycled items.
The MSU Sarathnic Race 2024, an education race centred on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and culture, featured 400 students from 51 secondary schools across Kuching.
RELATED
MSU MyCC 2022
MSUC Sarawak TradiCharity Open Day 2020
.jpg)
Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, is home to as many as 30 ethnic groups. Due to its uniqueness, each ethnic group offers centuries’ worth of lifestyles. Today, where cultural competency makes strides in navigating the world’s challenges, states such as Sarawak and Sabah lay the foundation for instilling appreciation of diversity, and for Malaysians, it undoubtedly does start in their home country. As far as Management and Science University is concerned, it leaves no stone unturned in exploring diversity and the merits that come together.
Through MSU College Sarawak, the University ascends in shaping balanced, holistic, and well-rounded graduates. The institute empowers the students to protect and promote the cultural legacy of the Land of Hornbill.
The Student Representative Council 2024/2025 term at MSU College Sarawak spearheaded the MSU Sarathnic Fest 2024 in Waterfront, Kuching. The event was graced by the presence of Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Dr. Mohd Shukri Ab Yajid, President of MSU, and Professor Puan Sri Dato Dr. Junainah Abd Hamid, Vice Chancellor of MSU, who officiated the event.
Numerous activities were organised in dedication to Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health & Well-Being), 4 (Quality Education), 13 (Climate Action), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), engaging both MSU College students and the public.
The MSU Ethnic Booth Competition exhibited cultural and lifestyle components of Sarawak’s eight denser populations, which include Iban, Bidayuh, Bisaya, Jawa, Orang Ulu, Melanau, Cina, and Melayu. This activity was a joint effort between the College and Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU), Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA), Persatuan Pewaris Adat Asal Singai (PA’AS), Persatuan Bisaya Sarawak, Cadangan Bandar Kuching, Persatuan Melayu Sarawak, Amanah Khairat Yayasan Melayu Sarawak, Kuching Huafu Society, Persatuan Masyarakat Jawa Sarawak, and Persatuan Melanau Kuching.
The MSU Cultural Heritage Walk along Jambatan Darul Hana, Pangkalan Sapi, Fort Margherita, and Waterfront Kuching was also organised by the students undertaking the Community Service subject. Around 500 students and all agencies briskly walked, adorned in ethnic traditional costumes.
Highlighting Sarawak’s ethnic songs and movements through Zumba was the MSU Ethnic Step Up. Conducted by the Event Management students, the activity gained collaboration from the Sarawak Culture Village, Sarawak Teacher’s Association, Malaysian Diabetic Association, PurpleLily Social Association, Persatuan Ibu Tunggal (PITSA), and Silat Sendeng Hadiah.
SMK Green Road, SMK Petra Jaya, SMK St Teresa, and SM Min Lit Batu Kawa participated in the MSU Ethnic Dance Competition, exploring Sarawak’s multiethnic dance movements.
The MSU Ethnic Robic Competition was an aerodance competition in collaboration with the Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF), participated by ten groups of Personal Enrichment Competency (PEC) 800 programme (Wellness Management Skill) students.
The MSU Eco-Ethnic Fashion Show Competition was held in collaboration with Dayak Bidayuh National Association Sarawak (DBNA), Persatuan Ngajat Asal Iban (NGASI), Persatuan Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Kaum Malanau Sarawak, Orang Ulu National Association (OUNA), Persatuan Bisaya Sarawak, Persatuan Masyarakat Jawa Sarawak, Amanah Khairat Yayasan Budaya Melayu Sarawak, and The Federation of Chinese Association. Embedding the 3R campaign (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle), eight groups of PEC 400 programme (Teamwork Skills) students presented a fashion show in different ethnic attires using recycled items.
The MSU Sarathnic Race 2024, an education race centred on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and culture, featured 400 students from 51 secondary schools across Kuching.
RELATED
MSU MyCC 2022
MSUC Sarawak TradiCharity Open Day 2020