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Health steps being taken at Baleh HEP site

KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities is collaborating with Sarawak Energy to resolve the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected the implementing agencies at the Baleh Hydroelectric Project site. Sarawak Energy is undertaking containment measures with the cooperation and guidance of the District Disaster Management Committee and Health and Security authorities, both of which have deployed teams […]

Veggies rotting for lack of buyers

KUCHING: Native traders at the Kota Padawan market are at their wits end as the Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected their business. The traders, mostly from Borneo Heights and the Padawan areas, would come daily to the market to sell their fresh vegetable and jungle produce. However, because of the rising daily Covid-19 cases, fewer […]

Go for school based assessments

KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that the switch from centralised examination to more school-based assessments is more relevant, said an academic. Dean of Faculty of Language and Communication, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Professor Dr Ambigapathy Pandian pointed out that examination could not be given to students who had not completed their syllabus. He said […]

World OSH Day commemorated

KUCHING: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) celebrated the World Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Day at Dewan Rafflesia, Niosh Bandar Baru Bangi. World OSH Day, which takes place every April 28, commemorates those who died from industrial accidents and illnesses while stressing the importance of occupational safety and health. “This year’s […]

Formative assessment critical for primary pupils

KUCHING: Whether or not learning is disrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) is not necessary as what is most critical at the primary level is formative assessment rather than summative assessment conducted at the national level. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah […]

Parents happy with ministry’s decision

KUCHING: Parents here are happy with the decision by the Ministry of Education (MOE) to scrap the Ujian Perperiksaan Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) examination for good and the Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) examination for this year . Most parents support the move towards classroom assessments for students.  DR YVONNE MICHELLE CAMPBELL  As a parent, I feel […]

Ministry lauded for abolishing UPSR

Ahmad Malie

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) has commended the Ministry of Education (MOE) for its decision to abolish the Ujian Perperiksan Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) examination. KGBS president Ahmad Malie disclosed that the association had previously voiced out its opinion on the matter to the ministry. He described the abolishment of the examination as one […]

Have a heart, smokers told

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang wants smokers to be considerate and adhere to the smoking ban at eateries. He urged smokers to take into consideration the current Covid-19 situation and the burden faced by the government. “The whole administration and country, from the leaders down to our administrators and enforcers, are […]

Shifting focus to domestic tourism

KUCHING: Travel agencies are among the businesses most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, with zero bookings for tours outside the country. To stay alive, many have shifted their focus to domestic tourism. Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Sarawak Chapter chairperson Lina Tsen said since the onset of the pandemic last year, most […]

Elating anthem of gratitude, inspiration and advice

KUCHING: Sarawak’s very own singer-songwriter, Asyraf Hardy, lifted up local businesses and street performers in the newly released Hustle Hasil music video. According to TVS, the music video, fully produced in the beautiful Kuching City as its panoramic background, is a collaboration between TVS, Asyraf Hardy and Zeeqman Studios to promote the upcoming Hustle Hasil […]