Home » LUXURY TRAVEL » Sarawak Takes The Spotlight In Global Scientific Advancements With ICMPC 2025, Bringing Together Experts From Multiple Continents Friday, July 18, 2025Sarawak is set to become a key player in global scientific innovation with the 17th International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterisation (ICMPC 2025). Scheduled for November 27-29, 2025, this prestigious event will unite leading experts from across continents, including the US, Brunei, India, and South Africa. The conference aims to delve into the future of materials science, focusing on advancements that will drive technological progress and sustainable development, placing Sarawak at the forefront of these global scientific efforts.Sarawak is set to become a focal point in the global scientific community with the upcoming 17th International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterisation (ICMPC 2025), scheduled for November 27-29, 2025.Advertisement Hosted at the Imperial Hotel in Miri, this prestigious event will bring together top researchers, engineers, and academics from countries like the US, Brunei Darussalam, India, and South Africa. Together, they will delve into the future of materials science and its crucial role in advancing technology and promoting sustainable development.The ICMPC conference, which has previously taken place in the UK and India, is organized by Curtin University Malaysia in collaboration with the Sarawak Government through the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), as well as the Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering & Technology (GRIET) in India. The event also enjoys support from BusinessEvents Sarawak (BESarawak).This conference is poised to play a vital role in driving forward key objectives of the Sarawak Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, including advancing high-value manufacturing, enhancing the processing of Sarawak’s abundant natural resources such as rare earth elements, and transitioning towards a sustainable green economy powered by renewable energy.YB Mayor Adam Yii, the Mayor of Miri City Council and Chairman of the Miri Business Events Committee (MBEC), underscored the strategic significance of this event for Sarawak’s future.“Hosting the 17th ICMPC in Sarawak is a direct reflection of our commitment to the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030. It aligns with the Sarawak Government’s core mandate to cultivate a new generation of talent and foster a vibrant innovation ecosystem capable of driving Sarawak towards a high-income, sustainable future.“We are creating an unparalleled opportunity for our students, researchers, and local industries to engage with cutting-edge knowledge. This exchange is essential for building the skilled human capital we need to lead in high-value manufacturing, renewable energy, and the digital economy.”Professor Vincent Lee Chieng Chen, Pro Vice-Chancellor, President and Chief Executive of Curtin University Malaysia, said it was a great honour for …
