22 students get cash incentives for excellence results
MIRI: A total of 22 students from SMK Lopeng Tengah who excelled in their SPM examinations last year have received cash incentives from Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. The incentive presentation ceremony, which took place at the school hall last Friday, saw Lee personally presenting the incentives to the students. He emphasised that […]
Five SJIS students earn perfect scores
KUCHING: Five students from St Joseph International School (SJIS) earned perfect scores for their Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). According to the principal of the school Br Robert Teoh, the five students earned perfect scores on the May/June 2023 test while 53 per cent of their students earned A, A+, or B grades. “Our teachers […]
Students get hands-on with organic compost fertilizer
KUCHING: SJK Chung Hua No 3 students will now learn about using natural compost as a type of fertiliser in their school garden and landscaping. In a statement, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the special compost is made from organic waste, which is material from plants and other natural […]
Mental health education needed in schools
SIBU: All secondary schools here are being encouraged to implement mental health awareness programmes as part of their education for students. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said that schools should not only focus on physical health education but also prioritise mental health education. “For students, they have […]
IPG students not eligible for eBeliaRahmah initiative
Students from the Teachers Education Institute (IPG) are not eligible for the eBeliaRahmah initiative as they already receive a monthly living allowance of RM450, according to Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The Deputy Finance Minister clarified that the claim suggesting IPG students were excluded from receiving eBeliaRahmah benefits is untrue. “Unlike youth aged 18 to 20 […]
Empowering students in field of higher education
Sarawak Foundation (Yayasan Sarawak) held a My University My Choice (MUMC) programme on March 16 at eight different locations throughout Sarawak. According to the foundation, this programme, led by Zamahari Saidi from the Sarawak Foundation’s Scholarships, Programs, and Assistance Division, is an initiative aimed at providing a pathway for Sarawakian students to continue their education […]
42 students receive aid of school uniforms, bags
SIMANGGANG: A total of 42 students from preschool to lower secondary level in the Simanggang area have received special aid in the form of vouchers for school uniforms and school bags. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis was present to hand over the assistance which was organised by the […]
SK Matang Jaya students join amazing green race
KUCHING: Some 50 Year Six students of SK Matang Jaya recently took part in Trienekens’ Amazing Green Race (AGR) to grab the chance of becoming this year’s winners. The AGR is an outdoor-based game activity planned under the joint solid waste management and recycling education programme by Trienekens and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP). The game […]
Creative furniture designs inspire students
KUCHING: The first ever Sarawak Design Week (SDW) was well received by youth, especially students of local institutions, here. They said it had inspired them to venture into the industry in the future. Four students from Segi College Sarawak and a new student from the SayD’SignerSarawak programme, who were present at the event held at […]
Dreaming big not a crime, Hii tells students
SIBU: Students at SMK Sacred Heart got to hear some valuable advice on what it takes to succeed from a distinguished alumni who has made it big. He told them that it all boiled down to three traits, namely, dreaming big, overcoming the fear of failure and keeping things real. Having big dreams isn’t a […]
