Author: Clement Erik Wong

Keep the friendship candle burning

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang believes that the bonds developed by members of the Association of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senators in Southeast Asian Nations (Assean) throughout the years played a significant role in their shared success. Lo, who officiated at the JCI Assean farewell dinner cum induction

Bomba prepares contingency plan

KUCHING: In light of the upcoming Christmas holiday, the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has come up with a contingency plan for its staff affected by the recent freeze on annual leave. Bomba director-general Datuk Mohammad Hamdan Wahid said the contingency plan would ensure 10,500 personnel and officers were available

Dare to be different

KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak branch has always encouraged its students to be different from the rest. “We want you to show that the university encourages its students to create their own jobs, instead of just working for other people,” said the university’s rector Professor Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali.

Fadillah blasts fake news

KUCHING: A national newspaper’s Nov 29 article that bore the heading, “Tiada YB Pembangkang Bebas Isytihar Harta” (No independent opposition MP has declared assets) has been called fake news. “Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) completely denies the allegation as reported by a national Bahasa newspaper. So far, 12 GPS MPs had

Graduates key to university excellence

KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) held its pre-graduation dinner on Friday at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The dinner, themed ‘Graduates Key to University’s Excellence’, was organised by the student affairs department of UiTM Sarawak campus. Featuring performances by the staff and students of UiTM Sarawak, the dinner also saw

Gaming in school — seriously?

KUCHING: Creative Culture, a project initiated by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is aiming to incorporate gaming into learning in school. “We are looking to merge gaming in teaching and learning to incorporate fun and playfulness in an education environment. “We believe that different game mechanics and roles would teach students

Digital makerspace to aid STEM learning process

KUCHING: Digital Makerspace would be a boon to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning process. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) senior lecturer Dr Sarah Flora Samson Juan said this at the Digital Makerspace and Creative Culture public talk yesterday. “A makerspace is essentially a creative, self-learning space where students

New school to be built in Kota Samarahan

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A new Chinese school will be built in Kota Samarahan, said state Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chong Chieng Jen. He was pleased over the expedited relocation approval process of the school which only took six months. Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Kai Nang, previously situated in Sibu, is

Chong claims statement taken out of context

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chong Chieng Jen has claimed that his statement on the increment of petrol prices was taken out of context. On Wednesday, various national news portal quoted him as saying that petrol prices would increase by one or two cents every week during the

School ends recycling programme

KUCHING: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Pangkalan Baru recently concluded its third year running of the recycling programme introduced by Trienekens (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP). The programme was aimed to introduce best practices in solid waste management and boost recycling awareness among schoolchildren. MPP chairman Lo