30 students gather for Mansang Anak Sarawak
MIRI: ‘Mansang Anak Sarawak’ by Sarawak Volunteers successfully gathered a total 30 Sarawakian students of public higher learning institutions (IPTA) nationwide. The three-day programme held at Jati Diri Farmstay in Bekenu since Friday aims to expose participants on the country’s latest policies, besides cultivating their talent and enhancing networking with one another. Amongst those attendees […]
New initiative to up Bumi enrolment in varsities
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has launched a new initiative called the BP40 Bursary Scheme. It is aimed at encouraging Bumiputera students to study at three private universities under Yayasan Sarawak, namely, Swinburne University in Kuching, Curtin University in Miri, and Sarawak Technology University in Sibu, with the expectation that […]
Sarawak Foundation scholarships available
KUCHING: The Sarawak Foundation is currently focusing on providing scholarships for studies within the country, says Mohamad Adzlie Ibrahim. The acting deputy director of operations stated that the scholarships would cover studies at public higher institution of learning (IPTA) throughout the country and a few selected private institutions in Sarawak. “The application period for the […]
UPUOnline reopens from tomorrow for SPM 2020 leavers
PUTRAJAYA: The official UPUOnline portal has reopened for applications for admission to public universities, polytechnics, community colleges, and public skills training institutions for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2020 leavers for the 2021/2022 session. The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) said the application for admission of SPM 2020 leavers to the certificate, foundation, diploma and bachelor’s degree […]
RM10k zakat for UiTM students
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak Branch recently received zakat (personal tithe) contribution of public higher learning institution amounting to RM10,000 from Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB). This contribution was handed over by BIMB regional manager of East Malaysia, Abdul Malek Abdullah to UiTM Sarawak Branch rector Prof Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali in a […]
29 Bidayuh students get aid from Yayasan John Jinep
BY NATASHA JEE & ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP BAU: Yayasan John Jinep (YJJ) has provided financial assistance worth RM48,688 to 29 Bidayuh students to further their studies in local public institutions of higher learning (IPTA). The presentation ceremony was held at N. 2 Tasik Biru Service Centre in Bau on Friday (Sept 25). Ten of the students […]
535 students sent home
SAMARAHAN: A total of 535 students from institutions of higher learning in Sarawak have been sent back to their respective destinations on May 1 and 2. According to a statement from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), the process of sending the students back on Friday (May 1) alone had involved 465 students while yesterday another 70 […]
Unifi’s special mobile plans with unlimited data for varsity students
KUALA LUMPUR: Unifi has introduced special mobile plans with unlimited connectivity to help facilitate e-learning for university students and keep them connected via online by offering its unlimited mobile solutions. Recently, unifi collaborated with the Multimedia University (MMU) to provide their 13,000 students, faculty members and staff with mobile connectivity, to enable their educational needs and ensure their e-learning […]
Student enrolment into IPTA this year to proceed as scheduled
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) today announced that the new student enrolment into public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) for the 2020/2021 academic session will proceed as scheduled. In a statement today, the ministry said applications for admission to the IPTA were still open until tomorrow (April 17) through the UPUOnline system. “The offer is expected […]
