KUCHING: Sarawak may consider the implementation of a ‘student bubble’ here which would allow international students to enter the state to resume their tertiary education in a face-to-face manner. “Yes, why not? In the next two years, the Covid-19 pandemic will hopefully be solved with the new vaccine and quarantines
KUCHING: Youth should be allowed to make mistakes and grow along the way, says Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He was referring to a recent Bernama article which pointed out that young and aspiring political leaders in Malaysia had yet to stand out on
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from Royal Malaysian Police Bukit Aman Management Department director Datuk Ramli Din at the former’s office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia here today. The purpose of the visit was to discuss issues pertaining to staffing of the police
KUCHING: Over RM1 million worth of projects have been allocated for the development of Kampung (Kpg) Quop this year. The projects include the implementation of roads, drainage, culverts, street lighting and access roads. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman and Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said these development funds came
KUCHING: The recent change in the minimum age requirement for an individual to be elected as a representative in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) from 21 to 18 years old has received mixed reactions from the public. This change was achieved when the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment)
KUCHING: Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan visited SK Jaong, Pantu todaty to check on its condition and to deliver aid to the victims of a fire that destroyed part of the school. Late Tuesday, the fire damaged eight teachers’ quarters. The occupants were injured. Snowdan presented financial assistance of
KUCHING: There is a need for business mentorship programmes such as the Wanita Empowered (WE) Business Mentorship Programme to be organised to assist women, especially those in rural areas, to improve their entrepreneurship skills. Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association Sarawak (WEPS) president Serawa Budol said that many women entrepreneurs in
KUCHING: The 2021 State Budget tabled last week is vital to invigorate the economy and the government must prioritise business infrastructure and business-friendly policies. This is in order to build a resilient economy, said Sarawak Entrepreneur Association (SEA) president Nizam Khalyd. “The 2021 State Budget is pragmatic in keeping with
KUCHING: An official application for the construction of a new SK Tanjong Bako building has been submitted to the Education Ministry (MoE). Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni explained that this reconstruction was needed as SK Tanjong Bako was in a dilapidated condition. “In the Demak Laut constituency, there
KUCHING: The high incidence rate of diabetes in Sarawak of about one in six or seven individuals is reflective of overeating and the lack of exercise in urban living. Citing the National Health and Morbidity report, Diabetes Malaysia Sarawak Branch chairman Dr William Voon said the incidence rate of diabetes
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