Help teachers boost children’s academic performance, parents urged

SIMUNJAN: Parents need to be active in their involvement in schools to help educators boost their children’s academic performance. Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee, according to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) report, said parents played an important role and were responsible for the learning process of their children at home. “Teachers not only play […]

Salang: More PRS representatives should hold important roles in S’wak

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) wants to see more inclusivity in the region, with more of its members being appointed as political secretaries, community leaders and councillors. Its president Datuk Joseph Salang also hopes to see that its party members will be represented in government-linked companies (GLCs), both at the regional and federal levels. “The […]

New role for Wan Junaidi

By Natasha Jee & Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: Former Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar will continue to play an important role in Sarawak despite not being an elected representative. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he has asked Wan Junaidi to assist in the area of new economy […]

Happy Mother’s Day!

All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. — Abraham Lincoln, 16th US President Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and women who consider themselves mothers. Today is Mother’s Day in Malaysia. It is a special day to appreciate mothers, who play an important role in one’s life. As […]