KUCHING: A total of 851 graduates will be celebrated at the upcoming 28th Sarawak Skills Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to take place on 12 November 2026 at Pullman Kuching.
The ceremony will be officiated by the Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak.
Of the total graduates, 579 will receive the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM), 224 will be awarded the Malaysian Skills Diploma (DKM), six (6) will graduate through the Recognition of Prior Achievement (PPT) pathway for SKM and DKM qualifications, while another 42 will graduate from the Electrician Low Voltage Chargeman (L1) Programme.
The 28th Convocation Ceremony marks another significant milestone in Sarawak Skills’ continuous efforts to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), particularly in developing a highly skilled, competent and industry-ready workforce to support Sarawak’s growing economic and industrial needs.
Mr Hallman bin Sabri, Executive Director of Sarawak Skills, highlighted that the convocation ceremony is not merely a celebration of academic and technical achievements, but also a reflection of the institution’s longstanding commitment to human capital development over the past three decades.
“The convocation ceremony represents another meaningful achievement in our continuous efforts to develop skilled talents who are capable of contributing directly to Sarawak’s economic growth and industrial advancement.
“As Sarawak progresses towards its development aspirations under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030), Sarawak Skills remains committed to strengthening industry-based training through strategic collaborations with government agencies, industries and educational partners. Our priority is to ensure that graduates are not only equipped with recognised qualifications, but also possess practical competencies, adaptability and the necessary skills to meet the evolving demands of the workforce,” he said.
He further emphasised that the achievements of the graduates reflect the collective commitment and strong collaboration among the institution, government, industry partners, instructors and parents in nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals.
“We are proud of our graduates and their accomplishments. We hope they will continue to apply the knowledge, skills and experiences gained throughout their learning journey at Sarawak Skills to build successful careers, contribute meaningfully to their respective industries and play an active role in Sarawak’s development,” he added.
During the ceremony, a total of 29 graduates will receive the Industry Awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements in their respective fields. The convocation will also feature the presentation of a special award from Yayasan Sarawak, alongside the Human Capital Award, recognising excellence, potential and outstanding contributions to human capital development. Sarawak Skills also extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the 23 industry partners for their generous sponsorship and continued support of the Industry Awards, reflecting the strong collaboration between the institution and industry stakeholders in nurturing skilled, competent and industry-ready talents.
These recognitions further reflect Sarawak Skills’ commitment to fostering excellence, encouraging lifelong learning and producing highly skilled talents who are capable of contributing to the advancement of industries and communities.
Issued by:
Corporate Communication Department
Sarawak Skills Development Centre (Sarawak Skills)
