Small populations put off Internet providers
TEBEDU: Sarawak is still facing Internet connectivity issues in most rural areas because of their small populations which make the places not economically viable for telco companies. Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong said although the state government was working hard to build telecommunication towers throughout the state, most […]
587 schools not repaired yet
A total of 587 dilapidated schools in the state have yet to be repaired, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He noted that initially, there are 1,020 dilapidated schools throughout the state. “Since 2016, a total of 274 schools have been repaired and 159 schools in various stages of repair or upgrading, […]
Sarawak Science Centre to spearhead STEM progress
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: When completed in 2024, the Sarawak Science Centre will be a platform to sow the seeds of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) among Sarawakians. “We want to focus on showcasing the strengths of Sarawak and the resources that we have. Sarawak is rich in natural resources and biodiversity,” the […]
Temporary road closure at Jalan Stadium
KUCHING: There will be a temporary road closure and traffic diversion at Jalan Stadium from 10am on Monday (Sept 28) until 6pm on Friday (Oct 2). According to a statement from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) on Friday (Sept 25), the road closure will be along Jalan Stadium in between Wisma […]
Education in our own hands
Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg established the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) on May 7, 2017 — just five months after he took office as chief minister. With the move, the ministry led by Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong, started taking matters into its own hands instead of leaving […]
