Aid to students in public and private institutions mulled
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has hinted that educational assistance will be provided to Sarawakian students studying in public and private higher education institutions. As the state is moving towards offering free tertiary education by 2026, Abang Johari said that the government is considering assistance to be given to students […]
Programme provides RM59,100 educational aid to 164 students in Sarikei
SARIKEI: ‘Program Menyantuni’ continues its mission of assisting communities in need, providing vital aid and support to alleviate burdens. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh pointed out the significance of this approach in ensuring proper protection for those involved. “One of the key aspects of the programme […]
Early rehab for autistic children important: Minister
KUCHING: Early intervention and rehabilitation for children diagnosed with autism is important so that they are ready to go for formal education upon reaching the age of seven, said Women, Child and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “The earlier these children are diagnosed and given appropriate therapies, the better the chances for […]
Foundation presents educational aid to top student
KUCHING: Yayasan John Jinep (YJJ) and Pertubuhan Kebudayaan dan Perpaduan Kuching (PKPK) have contributed a total of RM5,000 to Aezzra Marvin Vincent, who will be furthering his studies at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany. The brilliant local 21-year-old, who achieved 10A+ in his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM2020), will be undertaking a three-and-a-half-year course […]
TBS doles out RM18.3 mln in zakat
KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) has distributed RM18.3 million in zakat collection to poor families (asnaf) in the state through three programmes, as of April 13. Its general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Nailie said the distributions were done through Program Mengukuhkan Keilmuan, Program Membangunkan Institusi Islam and Program Memantapkan Kebajikan Ummah. “As of […]
