Bomba to identify stations in need of hardware
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) will be identifying assets and equipment needed by fire stations to deal with disasters in the state. Its director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said priority should be given to these fire stations. He was responding to the RM50 million allocation for Bomba, Malaysian Armed Forces and Volunteer Corps […]
My eyes on three hot seats
‘Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.’ – Sydney J. Harris, American journalist. IT is six days to polling day. Malaysia goes to polls on Nov 19. Do you know where you will be voting this 15th general election? A […]
Software engineer Lue is PBK’s pick for Stampin
KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) has named Lue Cheng Hing as the candidate representing the triparty alliance of PBK-Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB)-Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) to contest in the Stampin parliamentary seat. According to a statement issued by PBK, Lue is a software engineer by profession and joined the party about three years ago. […]
Examinations syndicate: PBS assesses students holistically
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) — School-based assessment (PBS) assesses students holistically with a centralised examination system no longer a single form of assessment to measure their achievement. With the abolition of the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) and Form 3 Assessment (PT3), schools will focus on three components involving classroom-based assessment (PBD), physical activity, sports […]
Miri Volunteer Fire Brigades receive grants
MIRI : All six existing Volunteer Fire Brigades (PBS) in Miri Division, namely Batu Niah, Long Bemang, Long Kevok, Long Ikang, Long Laput and Long Lama received grants worth RM3,000 each from the government. The grants were presented by Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Khirudin Drahman during an engagement programme held on Tuesday […]
Sibu most prone to natural disasters
KUCHING: Sibu has earned the dubious distinction of being the most prone to natural disasters in the state. “As of now, we have identified a total of 349 locations that are prone to floods with Sibu having the highest number with 90,” said Fire and Rescue Department Director Datuk Khirudin Drahman @ Hussaini. The department […]
UPSR permanently abolished; PT3 cancelled this year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) will be fully abolished from this year, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin. He also said that the Form Three Assessment Examination (PT3) would be cancelled for this year. Radzi announced the matter during a special press conference here today. “In line with the abolition of […]
Tarat youths urged to sign up as Bomba volunteers
SERIAN: Youths in Tarat are encouraged to join the Voluntary Fire Brigade (PBS) as a team to act early in assisting the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit, Tarat assemblyman Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the involvement of youths as PBS members was important as […]
PBS undergoes major restructuring of positions
PENAMPANG: Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) has announced a major restructuring of its key and strategic positions to rejuvenate the party’s leadership going forward into 2021. Its president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said the new appointees were proven youthful leaders who have been loyal and contributed towards the party’s growth. The newly restructured line-up sees […]
148 receive state awards
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud yesterday presented state awards and medals to 148 recipients at the Dewan Besar, Astana Negeri in Petrajaya. Heading the list of recipients were Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee, former State Secretary’s wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Saptuyah Suib, Demak […]
