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Sim: Free tertiary education will set state apart

KUCHING: Free tertiary education in Sarawak from 2026 will set the state apart from the rest of the country. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr.Sim Kui Hian said it will give rise to the emergence of two distinct classes. “Malaysia is heading towards ‘one country’, ‘two classes’ – Sarawakian class and non-Sarawakian class. What do I […]

Don’t feel ashamed to seek knowledge and skills

KABONG: The Community Development Department (KEMAS) expects rural residents to seize the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills provided by the agency through classes opened in villages. According to KEMAS Betong Division officer Jeffry Lana, shyness should be set aside when seeking information. “Therefore, there is no need to feel ashamed or shy about seeking […]

Platform to unearth talents in sports

By Siti Nurain Ratani KOTA SAMARAHAN: The people of Sarawak, especially the youth, can take advantage of the sports carnival as a platform to unearth and hone their talents in sports. This was said by Kota Samarahan Member of Parliament Datuk Rubiah Wang who called on the youth to take this opportunity to empower themselves […]

Skill up and seize opportunities, Hasidah tells young

KUCHING: Investing in the development of human capital is important as it is the main driving force in the state’s march towards progress. In stating this, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the younger generation should therefore equip themselves with knowledge and […]

School leavers advised to further studies

MATU: School leavers are advised to take the opportunity to further their studies at institutions of higher learning in Sarawak. According to the statement by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) and Jemoreng assemblyman, Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya pointed out that many universities from abroad had […]

Workshop held to boost early childhood education

SIBU: Participants of the Early Childhood Education Division Professionalism Improvement Workshop 2022 in the Sarikei parliamentary constituency have been told to take full advantage of the opportunity to further improve their knowledge in teaching and cultivating talents among children. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong […]

Sarawak should strike while the iron is hot

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) could and should seize all opportunities to fight for the interests of Sarawak having helped Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to become the new prime minister. A non-governmental organisation (NGO) leader said the first to be settled could be the arrears of the five percent State Sales Tax (SST) on petroleum […]