In a community‑engagement initiative at Muara Tebas in Kuching, Sarawak, UNIMAS’s University‑Industry Centre (UNIC) collaborated with Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad to support the local fishing community. The programme brought together students and faculty from the Faculty of Cognitive Science & Human Development and the Faculty of Resource Science & Technology to deliver workshops on sustainable fishing practices, technology integration in resource management, and community resilience. A practical component included a composting demonstration where fish‑waste composting kits were introduced and participants worked hands‑on with faculty and students. The collaboration strengthened university‑community relationship and demonstrated how academic expertise and industry partnership can drive sustainable development in local settings.

UNIMAS’s Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT) recently held a service‑learning event that brought together academics, industry professionals, NGOs and local community leaders to foster innovation and sustainable development Sessions included a talk on the TRIZ methodology to encourage problem‑solving and community‑driven innovation, as well as a sharing session led by community‑leaders illustrating how service‑learning initiatives have empowered local women. Participants also visited a UNIMAS research project integrating IoT and solar tech into paddy farming, showcasing how academic research and community needs can align. The event underscores UNIMAS’s commitment to leveraging service‑learning and partnerships to empower communities and deliver sustainable, technology‑enabled development.