MOE to give input on Sarawak’s proposal to replace UPSR

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will give its input to the Sarawak government regarding the proposal to draft its own assessment system to replace the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) for Year Six students in all government schools in the state. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said this is because the proposal is in […]

UKAS provides platform to get govt info   

KUCHING: The people should be aware and proactive with the existing and new initiatives introduced by the Sarawak government. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said in moving forward, efforts will continue to be intensified to develop an inclusive and more resilient society. “The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) Roadshow programme is one […]

RM1.18mil compensation awarded for 70km road project

IGAN: A total of 113 recipients from the Melanau and Iban communities have received compensation amounting to RM1,177,090.94 for the road project in Kampung Kebuaw/Telok Deloh/Bungan Kecil. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan pointed out that the Sarawak government is committed to bringing development to every location for the benefit of local residents. […]

Ruling party commits to raise revenue

BINTULU: Sarawak government has given its commitment to increase the state’s income so that one day there will be no more terminology of interior areas, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari, who is also the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) president, said for that, his party would continue to […]

Trust in current govt drives progress

SIMUNJAN: The confidence and belief of the people will fortify the state government’s endeavours to propel the progress of Sarawak. The Chief Political Secretary to the Premier, Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, emphasised that the people of Sarawak should have faith in the Sarawak government, which has implemented various measures and initiatives to ensure that essential facilities […]

Abang Jo outlines state’s ambitious digital future

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The Sarawak government is ambitious about the state’s digital future, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state government is committed to accomplishing the goals of its journey towards a digital economy and to enable the necessary digital transformation which is important […]

Students, villagers ecstatic over new school

MALUDAM: The completion of SK Maludam’s new building on an eight-acre plot of land funded by the Sarawak government has delighted the students and families alike. The project manifests the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s sensitivity to the needs of education in rural areas. The new school building is equipped with 18 classrooms, two dormitory […]

Sarawak has spent over RM2 bln on school infrastructure

BETONG: The Sarawak government under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has provided large allocations through various programmes to develop schools in the state. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the allocations were given to build schools that were relocated, repair or build […]

We uphold justice for all communities: Abang Jo

KUCHING: The Sarawak government always strives for justice for all communities regardless of religion and race in developing the state in a peaceful and prosperous manner. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said Sarawak takes the example of Prophet Muhammad, who established a charter to govern the country known as the Madinah Charter. Madinah […]

Former Armed Forces chief offers expertise and services to Sarawak

KUCHING: Former Armed Forces chief General (retd) Tan Sri Datuk Affendi Buang has expressed his readiness to provide services to the Sarawak government if required. He conveyed this during a courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here today (Sept 25). With his 43 years of […]