WHO should ask all countries to recognise WHO-listed vaccines
KUALA LUMPUR: The World Health Organisation (WHO) should ask all countries to recognise all types of Covid-19 vaccines that are listed by WHO, said National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. He said the guidance from WHO should serve as a reference for all countries as every brand of vaccine recommended by the world […]
UiTM retains position in QS World University Rankings 2022
SHAH ALAM: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) remains in the 651-700 band of a total of 1,300 universities worldwide under the recently announced Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2022. UiTM deputy vice-chancellor (academic and international) Prof Dr Roziah Mohd said the ranking placed UiTM among the top 50 per cent of universities in the world, […]
Sunway awarded for its CSR
KUCHING: Sunway received a prestigious award in recognition of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) from the Department of Social Welfare Malaysia at its 75th anniversary celebration. Sunway Group founder and chairman, Tan Sri Dr Jeffrey Cheah received the award on behalf of the conglomerate from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who officiated at the awards […]
Unesco recognition of Sarawak Delta Geopark by 2023
KUCHING: The state government is eyeing to get Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) recognised under Unesco Global Geopark by 2023. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is one of its efforts to boost the tourism sector besides preserving the state’s nature heritage. “The state government in November 2019 approved the proposed SDGp, […]
Universities need to recognise Emeritus Professors’ role
SEREMBAN: Scholars with the emeritus professor title need to be given appropriate roles and recognition from universities so that they can continue to contribute to academic progress. Malaysian Academic Association Congress (MAAC) president Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Idrus Mohd Masirin said currently, individuals with the title are seen as marginalised after they finish their services […]
Aiming for greater heights
KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has high hopes of enhancing its prominence and visibility on a global scale. In fact, establishing learning centres overseas is one of the institution’s targets under its Strategic Plan 2021-2025. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Unimas ranks among the top 1,001 globally. It has also gained recognition […]
Time to recognise Sarawak writers
Words can be like X-rays if you use them properly — they’ll go through anything. You read and you’re pierced. — Aldous Huxley, writer As I wallow in the glory of being named ‘Tokoh Wartawan Sarawak 2020’, I realise I am just a rookie when compared to the great Sarawak writers of yesteryear. Looking back, […]
Give us due recognition!
Journalism can never be silent: that is its greatest virtue and its greatest fault. – Henry Anatole Grunwald, American journalist The 32nd edition of the Kenyalang Journalism Awards (KJA) last week brought back all the fond memories that I had as a younger journalist. Organised by the Federation of Sarawak Journalists Associations (SFJA), it is […]
Recognise hero’s contributions, Putrajaya told
KUCHING: The federal government is urged to recognise the sacrifices and contributions of Iban war hero and George Cross recipient Datuk Sgt Awang Raweng to the nation. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing said the bravery of the Nanga Skrang native was recognised by the state government, by honouring him with a […]
Sarawak honoured to host Malaysia Day
KUCHING: Sarawak’s hosting of the Malaysia Day celebration for the second year in a row is proof that the state is being recognised by the federal government, said Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. “We are honoured to be given (the) opportunity to host the celebration of Malaysia […]
