HPTN 2026 TECHNICAL VISIT TO OLD DUN BUILDING TRANSFORMATION PROJECT INTO STATE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Posted on 05 Nov 2026
Source of News: Corporate Communication Branch
In conjunction with Hari Profesion Teknikal Negara (HPTN) 2026, Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) Sarawak organised a technical visit to the Proposed Renovation and Transformation of the Old DUN Building into a State Performing Arts Centre project in Kuching. The visit involved 30 students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak, specialising in Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying.
The programme commenced with a technical briefing conducted by the project consultants and JKR Bahagian Kuching, covering various disciplines, including architecture, civil and structural engineering, mechanical engineering and quantity surveying. The session provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the project scope, technical requirements and the respective roles of each discipline in transforming the former DUN building into a State Performing Arts Centre.

Following the briefing, the students were taken on a guided tour of the project site, where they had the opportunity to observe the ongoing renovation works and gain firsthand insights into the coordination of various technical disciplines throughout the construction process. The visit provided valuable practical exposure, enabling students to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world engineering practices while encouraging knowledge sharing and professional interaction with the project team. The programme reflects JKR Sarawak’s continued commitment to strengthening collaboration with higher education institutions and supporting the development of a new generation of knowledgeable, competent and industry-ready technical professionals equipped to meet the evolving challenges of the construction and infrastructure sectors.