Curtin Malaysia students shine at prestigious Suara 2.0 Youth Empowerment Programme

Miri, Sarawak – 13 December 2025 – Eight students from Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) showcased impressive leadership and confidence at the Suara 2.0 youth empowerment programme, held in Kuching from 7 to 10 December 2025.

The prestigious event, organised by the Office of the Premier of Sarawak, Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak, and Owl & Badger Group, brought together young leaders from across the state to engage in meaningful discourse on Sarawak’s development.

Selected through a competitive application process, the Curtin Malaysia contingent comprised students from the Faculty of Engineering and Science and Faculty of Business. They included Mechanical Engineering student Lee Tone, Chemical Engineering students Resty anak James, Wyatt anak Berenin, and Vaneri Remon Anak Giles Gana, as well as Business students Audrey Serani Anak Lawrence Bong (Business Administration), Vincent Tan Cheng Liang and Tiang Sin (Accounting and Finance), and Vincent Lau Kah Sing (Accounting and Audit Analysis). They joined peers from UiTM, UNIMAS and SEGi College Sarawak.

Over the four-day programme, the participants collaborated in mixed groups to explore critical issues, including the opportunities and challenges of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Despite being among the younger participants, the Curtin Malaysia students demonstrated notable maturity, contributing thoughtful perspectives during group discussions and presentations.

Vaneri Remon described Suara 2.0 as an “eye-opening and meaningful experience”, highlighting how it deepened her understanding of Sarawak’s rights under MA63 and its vision for a high-income future outlined in PCDS 2030. Resty added that the programme broadened her perspective on MA63, revealing its wider implications on education, state autonomy, and development responsibilities.

For Tiang Sin, the programme strengthened her appreciation of Sarawak’s history and the importance of amplifying underserved rural voices. Vincent Tan shared that he gained essential leadership skills – from delegation and time management to professional presentation – while Audrey Serani noted that the experience inspired her to play a more active role in Sarawak’s ongoing development journey.

The strong performance and reflections of the Curtin Malaysia participants reinforced the university’s commitment to nurturing socially aware and forward-thinking youth leaders.

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Curtin Malaysia students at the Suara 2.0 youth empowerment programme in Kuching.