UKAS pledges enhanced public information dissemination
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) has pledged to play a more proactive role in effectively communicating Sarawak Government policies to the public. Deputy Minister in Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said there is a need for both UKAS and other media practitioners to bridge the gap in public […]
English chosen for science teaching
SIBU: The Sarawak government’s decision to adopt English as the medium of instruction for science subjects in secondary schools has been widely applauded. Board Management at SMK Tiong Hin chairman Philip Lau King Kah praised the decision as a reflection of a forward-thinking strategy aimed at boosting students’ academic performance and global competitiveness. “It’s fantastic […]
State sets sights on globally competitive engineers
KUCHING: The 11th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures 2023 (ICASS 2023) is instrumental to nurturing globally competitive engineers for Sarawak. In stating this Kuching South City Council Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, said the inaugural conference held in Malaysia aligns with the Sarawak government’s vision to propel the state into a future defined […]
65 pct of budget allocated for rural devt
SELANGAU: The Sarawak government has allocated a total of 65 per cent of the 2024 State Budget for the development of rural areas. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said that the focus in the budget is not only on basic needs such as roads, electricity, and water supply but also […]
Economist begs to differ on housing fund strategy
KUCHING: The recent proposition requiring housing developers to allocate 30 per cent of their housing scheme’s value to a trust fund has been met with criticism over its efficacy. Centre for Market Education (CME) economist Carmelo Ferlito argued that this approach by the state government is an overreach into the complexities of the housing market. […]
Youth crucial to state development: Premier
KAPIT: The Sarawak government recognises the crucial role of youth in the state’s development, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He urged the youth to therefore seize the opportunities in the ongoing development initiatives. “The recent Sarawak 2024 budget allocates RM6.1 million for the enhancement of youth development programmes, including those […]
Gerawat allays fears over O&G job recruitment
MIRI: Sarawakians will be given priority in taking up jobs as the oil and gas industry rebounds post-Covid-19 in the state. The state government will in this instance only accede to requests to hire those from outside Sarawak, including expatriates, if it is convinced locals are not qualified for certain jobs, both offshore and onshore. […]
Abang Jo stresses importance of leveraging digital technologies for economic growth
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has spent over RM1bil towards enhancing digital infrastructure and Internet connectivity, especially in the rural areas. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is part of the state’s digital economy initiatives. “For instance, if there is an Internet network, but its speed only reaches a level between […]
SeDidik childcare centres maintain high quality
KUCHING: All SeDidik childcare centres and kindergartens now possess quality exceeding the minimum standards since the Sarawak government took over their administration in July 2020. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said SeDidik remains committed to strengthening equity access, early education quality and childcare. “SeDidik in Sarawak […]
Seize educational opportunities offered
LUNDU: Students interested in pursuing further education need to take advantage of the various initiatives introduced by the Sarawak government. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said that students should explore the opportunities provided, as announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in the recent Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. “The state […]
