Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Sarawak to produce special teachers for autistic children

KUCHING: Sarawak will focus on producing specialised teachers for preschool children with autism. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that autistic children can grow up to be normal as long as their autism is tackled at an early age. Taking Singapore as an example, he

Expert from China may assist Sarawak in hybrid paddy cultivation, says Premier

KUCHING: Hybrid paddy seed experts from Wuhan, China, may extend assistance to Sarawak for its paddy cultivation project following the success of a pilot project in Lubok Punggor, Gedong. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the pilot project covering a one-hectare site yielded an impressive eight

NGO opposes directive to involve students

KUCHING: The Dayak National Congress (DNC) has strongly opposed the directive from the Ministry of Education (MOE) to involve school students in Palestinian Solidarity Week. Its publicity chief Dr Kennedy Paing said that the DNC believed that it was crucial for students to prioritise their education and personal growth instead

GPS parties gel into formidable force in campaign

BINTULU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties are rolling up their sleeves to work for a big win for GPS candidate Iskandar Turkee in the Jepak by-election on Nov 4. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), for instance, said it will deploy its machinery to pitch for votes in longhouses in the

Aspirasi candidate vows to subsidise basic food

BINTULU: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party’s (Aspirasi) Jepak candidate Chieng Lea Phing has vowed to subsidise all types of basic food if he is elected assemblyman come Nov 4. He said following price hikes in food products, the people’s cost of living has become a burden to them. “Therefore, if I

Sarawakians reminded to practice healthy political culture during Jepak by-election campaign

BINTULU: Sarawakians have been reminded to always practice a healthy and mature political culture, especially during the campaigning period for the Jepak state by-election. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communications Unit), Datuk Abdullah Saidol said this includes welcoming all candidates, regardless of

Come out and vote, Jepak voters told

BINTULU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women has reminded the electorate in Jepak to cast their votes on Oct 4. Its supreme council member Datuk Rosey Yunus said that it is the responsibility of the people to vote for their representative in their constituency. “The polling places in the area

Fadillah commends Abang Johari’s strong leadership for Sarawak’s success

KUALA LUMPUR: The leadership under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has not only strengthened Sarawak’s standing in the nation but also on the global stage. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof commended him for the continuous accomplishments he has brought to Sarawak. “All the great