Santubong schools to benefit from SPM Students’ Breakfast Initiative
KUCHING: A total of 21 schools in the Santubong constituency are set to benefit from the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) Students’ Breakfast Initiative, gearing up for the impending examinations. Federal Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stated that the initiative is designed to provide breakfast to students before their exams, […]
Hydroponic cultivation in line with govt’s initiative
LUNDU: The hydroponic programme being carried out by Sarawak Skills is in line with the government’s initiative to sustain commercial agriculture in the economic sector, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said that agriculture from conventional to modern methods needs to be practiced by today’s farmers because it not […]
UTM initiative to produce forward-looking, technology-based grads
JOHOR BAHRU: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has launched an ‘enVision Moonshot’ initiative as a catalyst in realising the UTM enVision Strategic Plan 2025 to produce forward-looking and advanced technology-based research graduates. UTM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Ahmad Fauzi Ismail said the initiative adopting a radical, fast and efficient approach, outlines four main focuses which are […]
CM’s free school bus service initiative implemented by Sarawak foundation
The Chief Minister of Sarawak, who is also the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Sarawak Foundation, Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg continued to inject ideas and introduce new policies to expand the role of Sarawak Foundation in providing educational assistances in the state. Among his many initiatives being implemented by the Sarawak […]
Youth-led initiative helped 709 families by providing food essentials
KUALA LUMPUR: As the pandemic worsens in Malaysia, livelihoods are increasingly at stake. This situation has been incredibly distressing for the nation, particularly families in the B40 group. In recognising the critical issues of hunger, despair and hardship, Projek Rakyat Kenyang was launched by ARUS Anak Muda, YPOLITICS and StandUp Malaysia under the banner of […]
Community pantry initiative shows Sarawak cares
SAMARAHAN: The Community Pantry project undertaken by Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and its strategic partners is a manifestation of public kindness and an exemplary act. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the initiative exhibits how Sarawakians truly care for one another, especially in this challenging […]
Walk-in vaccination not for those already given appointments
KUALA LUMPUR: The walk-in vaccinations in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur starting from August 1, are not meant for those who have already been given their appointments, the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) said in a statement today. On the other hand, the CITF said the initiative is for individuals who have not been accounted for […]
Right time to reintroduce initiatives to help the people
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will reintroduce the initiatives that have been implemented previously to assist the people in line with the implementation of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said the government has not stopped to continually help the people and is always striving to think […]
Positive and proactive initiative to recruit teachers
KUCHING: The one-off initiative to recruit 18,702 grade DG41 teachers is a positive and proactive measure to overcome the shortage of teachers during this critical time, said an academician. Dr Muhammad Zuhair Zainal, chairperson of Bachelor of Arts with Education at School of Educational Studies in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), said among others the initiative […]
ART project of Sarawak should not be stopped
By Yusuf Mustanir ART (Autonomous Rapid Transit) project is one of the many initiatives undertaken by the GPS government under the proactive and innovative leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg, Unfortunately, there are some politicians who seem to turn the project into a political issue as the state election nears. […]
