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Abolishing UPSR will ease pressure on pupils

KUCHING: Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi has expressed agreement with the decision to abolish the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) so as not to put pressure on primary school students. Nevertheless, he said there needed to be a special test at the primary school […]

Go for alternatives

KUCHING: While prioritising the people’s health, the government should not adopt a total lockdown as a way out in view of the spike in new Covid-19 cases in the country. The country does not have to undergo another lockdown, but the government or the Ministry of Health (MoH) needs to address the problem by looking […]

Alternate-day trade at Central Market

SIBU: Traders at the Central Market here will have to continue trading on alternate days during the recovery movement control order (RMCO) period. The 400-odd traders were divided into two groups since the MCO was enforced on March 18, and ordered to operate their businesses on alternate days to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Chairman […]

Help these teachers and families

KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) hopes travel agencies or any relevant ministries will come up with alternative plans for teachers and families who are unable to enjoy their vacations through their prebooked tour packages. STU president Macky Joseph urged the ministries and concerned parties to look into this issue faced by teachers and families. “This […]