Free tertiary education sustainable says Dr Annuar
KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s plan to introduce free tertiary education to Sarawakian students at state-owned universities is sustainable in the long run. Deputy Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said this does not entail any budget cuts on other areas of state development nor the introduction of new taxes. “We are […]
Fed govt’s decision will speed up repairs of run-down schools
SIBU: Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has welcomed Putrajaya’s move to allow Sarawak and Sabah to decide on the implementation of any infrastructure projects under RM50 million in their respective states. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development said it will help to expedite efforts to repair dilapidated schools in the state. Viewing the […]
Annuar may be just the answer for GPS
SIBU: When Nangka assemblyman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee offered to run for the Sibu parliamentary seat, it caused a stir among many parties. Is he actually joking or is he sending a sharp message to the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), to do something to ensure the seat is back in the grip of Gabungan […]
Public ‘yes’ to Dr Annuar for Sibu, fresh approach timely
SIBU: Members of the public here are open to the possibility of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) fielding Nangka assemblyman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee for the Sibu parliamentary seat. Voters polled by the New Sarawak Tribune said a fresh approach is needed to bring meaningful improvement to Sibu – a seat which has been held by […]
New SK Kalok in Pusa to operate next March: Dr Annuar
PUSA: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kalok’s new school, which is currently 82.24 per cent under construction, is expected to operate for the March 2023 school session. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dr Annuar Rapaee said that the progress on the project was good. “Now (we are) just waiting for completion, which is expected […]
Special workshop to identify league weakness
SIBU: A special workshop to identify the weaknesses as well as improve the Sarawak Central Zone Football League will be held soon says Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Nangka assemblyman, who is also the patron of the organising committee for the league, also said that among the improvements that had been suggested was the possibility to […]
Youths know what they want in leaders
SIBU: Youths aged 18 to 28 should not be taken for granted especially in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15) said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president, Dr Annuar Rapaee. He believes that youths in this age bracket have their own set of criteria for the prospective leaders they will vote for. “Some people […]
Money politics a big no-no
Money politics should be a thing of the past as it would dampen the politics of the next generation. This was the advice by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Dr Annuar Rapaee. “Money politics is a cancerous element in any political party and it also undermines the process of electing good leaders.” He also […]
UTS to host Participatory Design Conference in Sibu
KUCHING: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) will host the Participatory Design Conference (PDC) Malaysia Place from Aug 17 to Aug 20 in Sibu. According to a press release issued yesterday, the conference which is co-organised by the UTS, Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Association for Progressive Communications will highlight transcultural, transnational and trans-disciplinary learning […]
Venue for International Extreme Game 2022
SIBU: Sibu Active Youth Space (SAYS) here will be used as a venue for the International Extreme Game 2022 which is expected to be held on Oct 29 to 30. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dr Annuar Rapaee said that the event, which is expected to attract participants from Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, […]
