Upgrading campus facilities in Miri Vocational College

suppadmin | July 11, 2026

Deputy Minister for Tourism Sarawak Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has continued to upgrade campus facilities at Miri Vocational College through the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), allocating RM400,000 for two projects — RM300,000 to build a multipurpose hall and RM100,000 to upgrade the boys’ hostel facilities.

Ting visited the college this morning together with Miri Vocational College principal Affendi, officers from the Public Works Department (JKR) Miri, and contractor representatives to inspect the progress of both projects and receive a briefing.

He said both projects are progressing smoothly. The RM300,000 multipurpose hall has been more than 40% completed, while the RM100,000 boys’ hostel upgrading project, which includes the complete replacement of hostel windows, is about 80% complete. The improvements are expected to enhance the hostel’s safety and living environment.

He said both projects commenced on March 31 this year with a six-month construction period and are scheduled for completion on Sept 29. However, based on JKR Miri’s latest progress report, the multipurpose hall could be completed ahead of schedule by the end of August if work continues as planned.

Ting said the new multipurpose hall will serve as a venue for student assemblies, talks, sports activities and other major school events. It will also be available for use by the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), alumni and community groups, providing the school with improved facilities to support its development.

“The hall will not only provide students with a better venue for co-curricular activities but also strengthen engagement between the school, parents, alumni and the local community. It will play a positive role in the school’s long-term development,” he said.

He added that the hall would also lay the foundation for future campus development and possible expansion plans, while optimising the school’s overall learning environment.

On the hostel upgrading project, Sebastian Ting said the RM100,000 allocation would be used to improve facilities, including replacing all existing hostel windows to enhance safety and living conditions.

He said the school had previously raised concerns over the ageing hostel facilities, prompting the allocation under the RTP to provide boarding students with a safer and more comfortable place to stay.
“The hostel is not only a place for students to rest but also an important environment for learning and personal growth. Providing a safe and comfortable living environment is therefore essential,” he said.

Ting said the completion of both projects would further improve the school’s campus environment and educational facilities, creating a safer, more comfortable and conducive learning space for both students and teachers.

Meanwhile, principal Affendi said the college currently has about 600 male and female boarding students, with male students making up the majority of hostel residents.