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Seize study initiatives, Ting tells students

MIRI: The Sarawak government has always been committed to developing the quality of education as well as talent development among students. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebstian Ting said as such various initiatives have been established for Sarawakian students to create more educational opportunities. “Among those initiatives are free higher […]

Premier: Quality education binds everything together

KUCHING: Education is one of the most important ingredients that makes a person and shapes the community. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said how great, strong and successful a society is, lies with one of the most vital elements that binds everything together – quality education. “A nation […]

Rep reiterates pledge to repair shabby schools

PUSA: The federal and state governments are committed to upgrading rundown schools in the state to ensure that students receive quality education. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor stated that the government will prioritise the improvement of dilapidated schools, including those in his constituency, and allocate funds for this purpose from the budget previously announced. According […]

TCS among state’s top business-based higher learning institutions – Premier

KUCHING: Technology College Sarawak (TCS) is one of the best business-based institutions of higher learning in Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the college boasts a high passing rate that has exceeded expectations. “And this is a stellar achievement that every TCS student and staff member should be proud of. […]

Ensuring access to quality early childhood development

By Neville Timothy Sanders & Shaik Shaiful KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to making sure the quality of early childhood development is in line with its aspiration of becoming a developed state by 2030. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus said in order to achieve this aspiration, a […]

Don’t blame others for our circumstances

By Alexandra Lorna and Natasha Jee KUCHING: The Dayak community must invest in quality education, skills and professional training for the younger generation to prepare them for the digital and green economy. “Maintaining a core value of integrity, team work and hard work for success and being prepared and willing to embrace change will be […]

Bandar Kuching MP continues to help schools in his constituency

KUCHING: Pupils of SK St Andrew here are enjoying their new classrooms, which are equipped with LCD projects. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said this was made possible by contributions from his service centre and from generous members of the public. “It is really a joy to see pictures of the pupils enjoying their […]

Ministry to focus on creating industrial talents

KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development will focus on identifying and developing talents needed for Sarawak’s industries. Its minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn explained that while the ministry would still focus on education, similar to its predecessor (Education, Science and Technological Research Ministry), it would also develop talents in line with […]

Pushing for stateless children’s right to education

KUCHING: Undocumented children should not be deprived of their right to education. It is high time the ministries of education and home affairs make some changes to the system. Many such children had various issues with their applications for identification documents and citizenship although they were born and raised in Sarawak. Recently, the Sarawak Dayak […]