KUCHING: Teacher shortages in Sarawak’s secondary schools are currently at a minimum level following the placements of new teachers across the state this year. Sarawak State Education Department (JPNS) director Datuk Dr Azhar Ahmad said presently the state faces a shortage of only about 200 secondary school teachers. “In terms
KUCHING: Among the tragic casualties of today helicopter crash at the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base in Lumut, Perak was Able Seaman I JJM Joanna Felicia Rohna from Sarawak. Joanna, 25, from Kampung Sumpas Tampek in Serian was one of the 10 crew members of the Royal Malaysian Navy who
KUCHING: InvestSarawak and TOYO Engineering Corporation has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a move to advance the Sarawak government’s energy transition agenda. The strategic collaboration aims to help TOYO explore and facilitate potential investment projects in Sarawak in alignment to the company’s energy transition strategies. In addition, the
KUCHING: The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum (the Content Forum) fully supports Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil’s call, echoing a warning from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) urging parents to ensure children under 13 do not own any social media accounts. It said such a requirement is also in
KUCHING: There is an increasing need for skilled professionals particularly in the state’s medical sector. In stating this, Political Secretary to the Premier Kho Teck Wan said the recent selection of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) by Roche Pharmaceuticals as its site for a first-in-human (FIH) clinical trial shows there is
KUCHING: Malaysia Airlines said it has commenced the gradual reinstatement of flights to and from Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan since yesterday (Apr 18) evening. “This positive development follows the necessary flight cancellations due to the volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang, Indonesia. “While the airline endeavours to
LUNDU: The upcoming Gawai Dayak celebration for Lundu District in 2024 is scheduled for May 22. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said that the decision was reached during the first meeting of the Lundu District level Gawai Dayak celebration on Monday. “It is hoped that through the celebration, it will further
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg made another stop on his Hari Raya Aidilfitri circuit, visiting the residence of prominent business leader Tan Sri Bustari Yusof. Abang Johari arrived at Bustari’s residence for the open house around 12.37 pm on Tuesday (April 16). He was warmly
BINTANGOR: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii assured his constituents that his service centre is always ready to serve the people and address their issues. Huang, who is also the Sarikei MP and Repok assemblyman, also pledged to do his best to serve
KUCHING: The Middle East conflict could disrupt international security if it is not properly addressed, said International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) chairman Datuk Dr Mustapha Ahmad Merican. He said looking at the Iran and Israel crisis, it is not impossible that a larger war could occur. “Airspace and national borders need
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