KUCHING, 6 June 2026 — Pandai marked a meaningful milestone in Sarawak over the weekend through its MoU exchange with Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) during Sarawak Career and Training (SCaT) Fair 2026, held at the Hikmah Exchange Exhibition Centre (HEEC) in Kuching. The fair took place on 6–7 June 2026 and is described on its official site as Sarawak’s largest annual education, career, and training exhibition, jointly organised by MEITD and TEGAS.
For Pandai, this marks an important step forward roughly a year after building its presence in Sarawak. According to Pandai team notes, the company was represented by En. Khairul Anwar during the exchange.
A Partnership Aligned With Sarawak’s Education and STEM Ambitions
The MoU reflects a shared commitment to support efforts in STEM, digital learning, and education empowerment through the Pandai platform. That direction aligns closely with TEGAS’ own mission. On its official website, TEGAS describes itself as a charitable trust established in 2012 to promote TVET and STEM education, digital innovation, and digital entrepreneurship among Sarawakians.
This makes the collaboration a natural fit. As Sarawak continues to strengthen its education and talent-development agenda, partnerships that connect technology, learning, and real student impact are becoming increasingly important.
Set Against the Backdrop of SCaT Fair 2026
SCaT Fair 2026 brought together students, graduates, educators, employers, and training providers under one roof. The official event site positions the fair as a major platform for education, training, and employment opportunities, with 100+ exhibitors and a broad mix of talks, workshops, on-site applications, and youth-focused activities.
That broader context matters. Pandai’s participation was not just part of an event, but part of a wider ecosystem conversation about employability, future skills, STEM exposure, and digital readiness in Sarawak.
Witnessed by Sarawak’s State Leadership
The MoU exchange was witnessed by senior Sarawak leaders, reflecting the importance placed on education, innovation, and talent development at the state level. Public reporting around the event noted the presence of Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg, alongside state leaders including Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, and Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. Public coverage also reported that Pandai Education was among the strategic partners involved in the MoU exchange during the fair.
This makes the moment more than ceremonial. It signals that digital learning and STEM-related collaboration are being recognised as part of Sarawak’s bigger development story.
A Wider Push for Talent, Innovation, and the Future Economy
The fair also served as a stage for several broader announcements tied to Sarawak’s human capital agenda. One of the most notable was the confirmation that i-CATS University College has been elevated to a full-fledged university, a move publicly framed as part of Sarawak’s push to strengthen its higher education landscape and future workforce capabilities.
In that sense, Pandai’s MoU with TEGAS sits within a much larger momentum. Sarawak is clearly investing in the systems, institutions, and partnerships needed to prepare its young people for a future shaped by technology, automation, AI, and new economic opportunities.
More Than a Formal Exchange
For Pandai, this collaboration represents more than a symbolic milestone. It opens the door to supporting TEGAS and Sarawak in strengthening digital learning efforts through a platform designed to make learning more accessible, interactive, and relevant to students today.
It also reinforces Pandai’s broader position as a digital learning partner that can support not just academic improvement, but also the larger goal of building future-ready learners in an increasingly digital world.
A Glimpse Into Sarawak’s Science and Innovation Future
According to Pandai team notes, the visit also included an early glimpse of the Sarawak Science Centre together with Prof. Wallace Wong, Director of UTS Research and advisor to MEITD, ahead of its opening this July.
That visit adds another layer to the story. It suggests that Pandai’s growing role in Sarawak is connected not only to education access, but also to a wider innovation ecosystem that continues to take shape across the state.
A Meaningful Step Forward
As Pandai continues to expand its role in Sarawak, this MoU with TEGAS stands out as a meaningful step forward. It reflects shared intent, growing trust, and a clear alignment between digital learning and the state’s long-term ambitions in education, talent, and STEM empowerment.
In a landscape where future skills matter more than ever, collaborations like this help ensure that students are not only learning for exams, but also building the confidence and capabilities needed for what comes next.