KUCHING: Bringing in Saudi teachers who specialise in English, Mathematics and Science to teach in Malaysia should not become an issue. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Faculty of Language and Communication lecturer Keezrawati Mujan Yusuf, said what is important is improving student’s proficiency level in English, Maths and Science subjects. Instead of
KUCHING: About 11,158 people, representing 279 contingents comprising of Muslims and non-Muslims, took part in the state-level Maulidur Rasul celebration here in Padang Merdeka yesterday. The participants represented various government agencies, statutory bodies, uniformed organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), institutes of higher learning, schools and the private sector. The procession, which
Muslim advised against belittling others but to seek out Al-Quran for peaceful co-existence KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday urged Muslims in the state to not hurt or offend non-Muslims by comparing and belittling their beliefs. “In today’s era, we must recognise that we need to
Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry will organise a workshop to further deliberate on the post-natal incentives for Sarawakian mothers upon giving birth. While lauding the 2020 State Budget tabled by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said, “Details
Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has reiterated that PSB remains an independent political party regardless of its seating arrangement in the August House. He was assigned to be seated with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) members for the tabling of the 2020 State Budget. “I am
The State government is gearing up its major initiative for Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) to achieve its mission to become a developed state by 2030. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said various infrastructure, socioeconomic projects and programmes would be implemented under the Upper Rajang Development
KUCHING: The ministry of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry is mulling on suicide prevention strategy for the state. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said such a move is essential due to the alarming trend in cases of people who committed suicide recently. “Studies by Befrienders
KUCHING: The state government will continue to enhance the quality of pre-school education, said Welfare, Community Well-being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said that through her ministry, all registered pre-schools (Institut Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak ― IPAKK) in Sarawak now were able to apply for
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to destigmatise mental health to facilitate its prevention and early detection. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah made this appeal in her keynote speech recently during a mental health awareness forum held at Nu Hotel in Bintulu. She said
KUCHING: Senior Sarawakians aged 60 and above will be able to enjoy further discounts and rebates through the Kenyalang Gold Card. In revealing this, the Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said her ministry through its Sarawak Women and Family Council is looking
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