Keningau trio’s college project gains recognition in international journal


The trio - Nur Qamariah, Ara Billa Biton and Avyda Tang Pei Chin hope their social startup ‘First 2 Fix’ will bring much needed support to help the less fortunates.

KOTA KINABALU: What started as a school project has turned into a groundbreaking achievement for three teenage girls from Keningau Vocational College.

Their research on structural damage in rural homes has not only earned them recognition in an international journal but is also paving the way for a social startup designed to help underserved communities.

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