Educational buildings in dire need of repairs

MUKAH: Several educational building structures here are in dire need of repairs and required the attention of the government to fix them and new ones to be built. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said one of them is the nursery building in Kampung Petanak Hilir which is deemed unsafe and poses a safety risk. “We have […]

Expo useful source for latest info

KUCHING: Kuching District Education Expo (Padawan sub-district) is a good platform to get the latest information on courses and fields of study offered by institutions of higher learning. Deputy Minister for Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the Sarawak Foundation’s initiative is an effort to ensure that Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran […]

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’ […]

29 students receive aid from MP

KUCHING: A total of 29 students who are pursuing their studies received educational financial assistance from Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Willie Mongin today. Willie, who is also Puncak Borneo MP, said the contribution served as encouragement to inspire the students as well as to ease the financial burden of their families. The recipients […]

Educational anti-drug programme held

MUKAH: A ‘One-stop Committee to Address Drugs and Substance Abuse (OSC MIDS)’ programme was held at Dewan Suarah Mukah last Tuesday. It was aimed at providing detailed information on awareness of and deterrence pertaining to drug abuse and drugs-related law enforcement. It was attended by more than 280 participants comprising of community leaders, JKKK members, […]