The people just don’t get it
One thing is certain, the language was ineffaceably stamped upon my brain, though for a long time no one knew it, least of all myself. – Helen Keller, American author and disability rights advocate Some gripes now going around are, “Government ajak ka dapat bonus? Kamek kerja private sik dapat.” (Literally: Government servants only get […]
Starting school at 8 am not MoE’s priority for now
KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of starting school sessions in the peninsula at 8 am is not the ministry’s priority for now. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the MoE took note of the views of various parties but needed to take into account the feedback of parents and all stakeholders in the education sector regarding the […]
New laws needed to curb illegal gambling
KUCHING: The disputes and controversial debates on whether online gambling should be banned continue to attract different reactions from the public. Earlier this month, Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor announced that he would ban gambling in his state. Several days later, Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli also announced that his […]
Good public responses to GPS initiatives
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has done an exceptional job in all his initiatives towards helping the people. Caretaker Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this has contributed to positive responses from members of the community towards the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). “Earlier today (Nov 9), I visited over […]
Unity event draws good public response
KUCHING: The Semarak Uniti Keluarga Malaysia programme which took place at the State Library was well received by people here. It was organised by the Ministry of National Unity and officiated by Women, Early Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. People who turned up for the programme donned red, white, dark […]
99 percent complaints, only one percent compliment
Public response to drive-through Covid screening facility KUCHING: The Batu Kawa Health Clinic is the only public healthcare clinic that provides a drive-through facility for polymerase chain reaction (PCR) swabs for Covid-19 every day, with 200 swabs taken per day. Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the facility […]
UPSR cancellation good for students
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced the cancellation of the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) for good. This has received encouraging responses from parents and guardians. Teachers are also in favour of the decision because they think the cancellation of UPSR will benefit the students academically. MOHD SHALIHI FAR The cancellation of the […]
Quick response from public commended
SEBUYAU: The Triso tragedy should serve as a lesson to everyone to cultivate quick response action to help those in need. Sarawak Fire Department assistant director of operations Henderi Ardimanshah commended members of the public who witnessed the incident and immediately rushed to save the victims. Nine occupants of a 4WD vehicle including a four-month-old […]