Enhancing Nangka’s mechanics industry
SIBU: The Nangka Constituency Youth Workshop Committee has been established to further enhance the motoring mechanics industry among the youth here. Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said the committee was set up by youth involved in motorcycle and car workshop enterprises. “Congratulations to this group who is committed and serious about […]
Rabies cases in Sibu alarming
SIBU: The rabies situation in the town is alarming as almost half of the samples taken tested positive for the disease, said Sarawak Assistant Local Government and Housing Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee. He said of the 104 random samples taken so far, 50 of them were positive for rabies, while the number of dog-bite incidences […]
SK Sebemban Spaoh to relocate for safety reasons
THE state government has agreed to relocate SK Sebemban Spaoh 1.5km from its original location. The school is currently situated near the riverbank and is at risk of flooding and soil erosion. Assistant Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said tender for the project was closed and it would begin soon. “This […]
Closure has little effect on rural students
KUCHING: School children residing in rural areas with sub-par internet connection will not be adversely affected by the closing of schools beginning tomorrow (Nov 9) in light of the implementation of conditional movement control order (CMCO). Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee said the state government had put in place […]
Stay at home as much as possible
SIBU: The local people are reminded to stay at home if there is no pressing need to go out. Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said although this town is currently a Covid-19 green zone, it does not guarantee 100 percent security against the dreaded virus. “When going out, please adhere to […]
Eligible Sarawakians urged to apply
By Voon Yih Boon KUCHING: Eligible Sarawakians are urged to apply for houses developed by the state government. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Dr Annuar Rapaee said eligible applicants include those between the ages of 18 and 65 with household income ranging from RM1,500 to RM6,000. “For applicants over the age of 50, […]
Centre to produce agricultural entrepreneurs
SIBU: A modern agricultural training centre will be built in Penasu here, said Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee. He said the Nangka Service Centre was in the process of building the training centre. “The centre, costing about RM50,000, is expected to be completed in two to three months as […]
NGOs, associations receive assistance
SIBU: Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee doled out assistance to several non-government organisations (NGOs) throughout the week. Last Wednesday, he presented funds to Sibu Razz Chopper chairman Abdul Razak Abdul Salam. He also presented assistance to the Malaysian Islamic Welfare Organization (Perkim) Sibu Branch at Jalan Bandong, here. He also […]
Come, let’s sing the Negaraku in unison, shall we?
SIBU: Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee has proposed that one day in a month be set aside as a ‘Nation Moment’ where citizens sing the national anthem Negaraku simultaneously nationwide. He said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has agreed that the proposal be held monthly as it […]
Teachers’ commitment crucial for dual language programme success
SIBU: Strong commitment from teachers is crucial in ensuring that the implementation of the dual language programme (DLP) in the teaching of Mathematics and Science subjects in English in Sarawak, is a success. Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee today said that highly committed teachers could prove pessimists who were against […]
