On 10th May, 2022, a few members of the Supreme Council, led by the former President, late YB Senator Datuk Mutang Tagal, visited Binary University in KL on 10th May 2022. This was pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding signed by between the University and the Chamber. The Chairman of the University, Tan Sri Professor Jayakumar and their Vice chancellor, Professor Sulo and other members of University faculty gave us a warm welcome and brought us on a tour of the campus.
Education & Training for Orang Ulu Youths
Following our meeting, the university made available 500 seats for Sarawak students. 100 partial scholarships were also made available. Aside from that, the University also encouraged our Orange Ulu young entrepreneurs to participate in their “U2 CAN BE AN ENTREPRENEUR” Program, a 2-month course costing RM9,000. Students would be mentored by real entrepreneurs who will help establish a business for them and guide them in the next 6 months in the running of the business.
Courses that were available were Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration and Tourism. Each course was two years in duration.
The university could also help students with applying for PTPTN scholarship loans.
In 2023, Binary University offered 1000 full scholarships and the offer brochure was extended to members to disseminate to their families and the community at large.
Sadly, no one from our community accepted any of the University’s offer. Upon reflection, the Chamber might not be the right body within the Orang Ulu community to handle academic eduction among us. It would seem more appropriate for the respective Orang Ulu ethic associations to handle and disseminate these information to their communities.