No progress, modernisation without English
KUCHING: Without English – an extremely important global language for modernisation – we will not die but will see retardation in our progress, says Datuk Peter Minos. The political veteran said Sarawak clearly and openly wants to master English because the state badly and genuinely needs it to catch up with modern progress and development […]
Teachers must step up to keep pace with changes
KUCHING: Early childhood educators need to be committed to keeping abreast with the ever-changing world of education. In stressing this, Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said teachers especially SeDidik teachers need to step up the game to keep pace with modernisation. She said this is important as it […]
Food security takes centre stage with growing population
A CONCERTED effort is being made to address food security issues in the state, Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom assured lawmakers today. He said this was being done by focusing on improving the network performance in all activities related to production, processing, distribution as well as preparation of […]
HAVE SALT, WILL TRAVEL
Salt is the difference between eating in Technicolor and eating in black and white. — Jay Rayner, award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster. For the average Iban family in a longhouse or at their farm, salt is a “must-have item”. This is parallel to my modern day family whereby our two sons have made chilli sauce […]
Agriculture modernisation core to rural development
MIRI: Rural development continues to be a major focus of the Sarawak government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) led by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said modernising the agriculture industry would be the core effort towards ensuring development of the rural areas. Awang […]
