Creating astronomy awareness among public, especially students
KUCHING: The Sultan Iskandar Planetarium, Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research Sarawak (MESTR) will be organising a ‘Friends of Astronomy Roadshow’ (Jerayawara Sahabat Astronomi) in Kuching, Sri Aman, Sibu, Bintulu, and Miri from November to December. The purpose of this programme is to provide awareness on astronomy to the public, especially students. The main […]
Sarawak to take part in global hackathon
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: The world’s largest global hackathon organised by the Education, Science and Technological Research (Mestr) Ministry in partnership with Realfun Learning Centre will be held from October 2 onwards, and Sarawak will take part. Mestr said the Nasa International Space Apps Challenge (Space Apps), an international hackathon led by the US National […]
Raspberry Pi computers for 79 primary schools in Serian
SERIAN: The state government has distributed Raspberry Pi computers to 79 primary schools in Serian division under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR). Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben, representing MESTR Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong, officiated at the handover ceremony at Dewan Tayung Langui, Kampung Pichin near here yesterday (July 19). A […]
Swinburne Sarawak dominates innovation competition
KUCHING: Team Swinburne Sarawak dominated and was crowned champion in all tracks in the recent Innovate Sarawak 2021 competition. Innovate Sarawak, a platform for young Sarawakian talents to demonstrate innovative solutions, is coordinated by the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR). There were 61 teams in […]
Ministry calls on Polytechnic Kuching
KUCHING: Sarawak Kuching Polytechnic (PKS) today received a visit from the state Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR). The delegation from MESTR was led by Workforce Development Division head Dr Asmah Othman and also accompanied by Khaninah Ariff and Halina Haron Abdillah. The purpose of the visit was to organised a programme with […]
Better to rely on scientific evidence to develop peat area
KOTA SAMARAHAN: It is important to have scientific evidence when weighing the pros and cons of implementing development projects on peat soil, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Recalling his trip to Finland to discuss planting trees in areas with peat soil, the chief minister said he was approached by a delegation […]
Swinburne’s Stem team bags community engagement award
KUCHING: Swinburne Sarawak’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) team won the Highly Commended award at the recent Vice Chancellor’s Award 2020 for their rural school project organised in Serian division. The project ‘Embracing Stem: Shaping Future of Young Generations in Rural Community’ won the title under the community engagement category. It was initiated as […]
Raise Jawi issue with fed government
KUCHING: The Sarawak United Association of Private School Management Board (Sarawak Dong Zong) has called upon the Sarawak government to raise with the federal government the issue of Jawi subject for Year 4 Bahasa Melayu (BM) syllabus in Chinese national type primary schools. Its chairman Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming said the board had […]
No need for PTAs in Chinese primary schools
KUCHING: The Sarawak United Association of Private School Management Board (Sarawak Dong Zong) is appealing to the federal government to exempt them from setting up parent-teacher associations (PTAs) in Chinese aided primary schools in Sarawak. Its chairman Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming said, “The board understands that the PTAs serve certain functions but it […]
Discuss computer usage with rural teachers
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has suggested that the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) hold a dialogue with different stakeholders, especially science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers in rural areas regarding the usage of Raspberry Pi computers. He said some have tried deploying Raspberry Pi in their schools including those in rural areas […]
