Communicating change through digital inclusivity
SARAWAK aims to be a major digital economy powerhouse by 2030. Although the state has achieved much since the launch of the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy 2018-2022, Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is not resting on his laurels. He launched the Second Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint 2030 in October this year to ensure […]
Fluent in Tamil, Cik Din encourages youth to learn new languages
By Mohamad Harith Mohamad Nizar IPOH: Septuagenarian Tajuddin Mohd Sharif is always thrilled to meet his Indian friends as he can effortlessly engage in Tamil conversations with them. Fondly known as Cik Din, the 70-year-old former postman residing in Tanjung Rambutan has no difficulty communicating with them as he has been accustomed to mingling with […]
Testament of persistent support to teachers
MIRI: A total of RM30,000 contribution was given to Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) Miri branch to support its proposed educational activities. Senadin rep Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin who handed over the aid said it would be used to purchase seven smart projectors at RM3,000 each and the balance RM9,000 would be used for teachers’ […]
Exclude Sarawak from punitive policy
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has demanded that Sarawak’s regressive policy requiring the use of Bahasa Malaysia (BM) in government be exempted or excluded. “There is simply no way we could avoid using English as our means of communication in the state. “Enforcing punitive measure only makes […]
Secret cell phone only means of communication
KUCHING: Unknown to a job scam syndicate, a concealed spare handphone was the only means of communication between one of the six Sarawakians – who was conned into accepting a non-existent “lucrative job offer” in Cambodia – and his family members here. A family member told newsmen at Batu Kitang assemblyman Loh Khere Chiang’s service […]
Learning can be fun, some of the time
“Planting rice is never fun,Bent from morn till set of sun.Can not stand and can not sit,Can not rest a little bit.” For those of us who are old enough, we will remember singing and perhaps could still recall those moments we sang the song “Planting Rice is never fun” in class while in primary […]
Don’t underestimate importance of English
Language is important in our lives. It helps to create cultural ties, friendships, and relationships. Most importantly, it allows people to communicate. It is reported that there are more than 7,000 languages spoken around the world, with the topmost spoken languages being English and Mandarin. As emphasised many times, English is an important language to […]
Good internet brings joy to Mukah residents
MUKAH: After being plagued by slow internet speed for a long time, residents around Mukah, especially in the rural areas, are now able to connect with family and relatives through video calls. This positive development is the result of the implementation of the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) phase one 2020-2022 in the state, which […]
Fatimah proposes sign language education for kindies
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Child and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) has recommended that all kindergartens in Sarawak teach the basics of sign language as an early exposure to children. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that this effort had started in SeDidik and would be extended to all other kindergartens this year. “Basic […]
Enhancing communication with the deaf
KUCHING: Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) should be taught and exposed to every level of society to improve communications with the deaf and mute. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Assistant Minister II Mohammad Razi Sitam said that learning sign language should start from early childhood education. “This should be taught to children as early as […]
