Our Story
Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) was established in 2012 as a Charitable Trust dedicated to promoting TVET & STEM Education, Digital Innovation and Digital Entrepreneurship amongst Sarawakian youth.
TEGAS is governed by the Board of Trustees, chaired by The Honourable Datuk Haji Len Talif Salleh, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment. Day-to-day management is delegated to Chief Executive Officer.
Our Vision
The leading platform for the promotion of TVET & STEM Education, Digital Innovation and Digital Entrepreneurship in Sarawak.
Our Mission
To promote STEM, TVET and Entrepreneurship through outreach programmes
To foster strategic partnership & ecosystem synergy
To catalyze talent development & community empowerment
Our Journey
2012
28th February
Launching of TEGAS
by Chief Minister of Sarawak on 28th February 2012 @ BCCK
- Promoting TEVT with a total outreach of 71,402
- 48% of 18,000 capacity of 31 ILA/ILS have been filled
- 4 staff
Programs
- TEGAS Jelajah Sekolah
- Sarawak Career and Training (SCaT) Fair
- TEGAS Bersama Komuniti
- Ekspo Latihan & Pendidikan
- Hari TEVT @ PLKN
2013
Year Highlights
- Promoting TEVT with a total outreach of 57,192
- 55.9% of 18,000 capacity of 31 ILA/ILS have been filled
- 4 staff
Programs
- Seminar Rakan TEGAS
- Seminar Belia TEGAS
- Seminar Wanita TEGAS
- Seminar Halatuju & Pendidikan TEVT
2014
Year Highlights
- Promoting TEVT with a total outreach of 41,422
- 91.1% of 18,000 capacity of 31 ILA/ILS have been filled
- 6 staff
Programs
- TEVT With You
2015
Year Highlights
- Promoting TEVT with a total outreach of 61,981
- 73% of 18,000 capacity of 31 ILA/ILS have been filled
- 8 staff
21st December
Forum Belia TEGAS 2015
Programs
- Project of Dreams Realized (Pro-DR) Roadshow
- Forum Belia TEGAS
2016
Year Highlights
- Promoting TEVT with a total outreach of 66,837
- 96.3% of 18,000 capacity of 31 ILA/ILS have been filled
- 9 staff
8-10th March
Sarawak Career & Training (SCaT) Fair 2016
6-8th August
TRIA Program | Northern Zone (Miri)
13-15th August
TRIA Program | Southern Zone (Kuching)
27-29th August
TRIA Program | Central Zone (Sibu)
24-26th October
TRIA Program | Northern Zone (Bintulu)
Programs
- Training & Industrial Awareness (TRIA) Program
- Sarawak Fashion Award (SFA)
- Youth Got Skills (YGS)
2017
Year Highlights
- Promoting TEVT, STEM and Entrepreneurship with a total outreach of 30,000
- 11 staff
3-5th March
STEM Playground 2017
4th April
Announcement by Chief Minister
TEGAS to develop Digital Village in Samajaya with RM30 mil
28th August
Launching of TEGAS Digital Innovation Hub (Kuching)
Programs
- STEM Playground
- #INNOVATESARAWAK Challenge
2018
Year Highlights
- TEGAS initiated Sarawak Youth Leaders
- Promoting Digital Innovation with a total outreach of 70,800
- 13 staff
24th Feb – 18th Mar
Pro-DR Roadshow 2018
4-5th August
STEM Playground Miri 2018
11-12th August
STEM Playground Sibu 2018
20-21st October
DROBOTEX Mini Challenge 2018
The first Drone and Robotics Explore (DROBOTEX) Challenge held in conjuction with Pustaka Makersmeet
Programs
- TEGAS Pre-Accelerator Bootcamp (TPAB)
- TEGAS Startup Lab
2019
Year Highlights
- Promoting Digital Innovation with a total outreach of 80,000
- 17 staff
17th February
Launching of SMA-TEGAS Digital Innovation Hub Bintulu
15-17th March
STEM Playground Kuching 2019
26-28th July
STEM Playground Sibu 2019
3-4th August
STEM Playground Miri 2019
4-6th October
Borneo International DROBOTEX 2019
Borneo International Drone and Robotics Explore (DROBOTEX) 2019 is a 3-day exhibition, competition, and workshop that exposes the visitor, student, and community into the world of new emerging technology in drone and robotics.
13-14th November
DROBOTEX Mini Challenge Kapit 2019
16-18th December
Community Innovation Literacy (COMIL)
Programs
- Borneo International DROBOTEX Challenge
- Community Innovation Literacy (COMIL)
2020
Year Highlights
- TEGAS initiated STEM Makerspace
- 23 staff
15th February
Launching of SMA-TEGAS Digital Innovation Hub Miri
14th July
STEM@Home Online Show
First episodes of the first season
28th Sep – 4th Oct
STEM Playground Virtual Fair 2020
Due to Covid-19, this year’s STEM Playground has gone online too! Using 360 degree virtual tour technology, this year’s STEM Playground will sure to bring you a brand new virtual experience.
Programs
Virtual Programs:
- STEM Playground Virtual Fair 2020
- STEM@Home Online Show
- TEGAS #MakersChallenge
- Pertandingan Video Pendek: 81 Inisiatif Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak
- TRIZ Olympiad
2021
January
2021 Upcoming Programs
- TEGAS Think & Tinker
- MakeX Competition 2021