Students told to move forward with courage
SIBU: Poor students who received aid from the Sacred Heart School Old Students Association (SHOSA) recently have been told to be brave and to move forward with courage. The advice came from the president of the association, Yong King Sung, during a simple presentation ceremony at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sacred Heart on Wednesday. He […]
Duped by purported job advert, student end up losing RM15k
SIBU: A local university student lost RM15,216 after being duped into a non-existent job via social media recently. Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said they received a police report from the 21-year-old victim pertaining to the case yesterday. The incident happened when the victim came across a “part-time online assistant” job hiring on Instagram and […]
Architects have pivotal role in influencing society
SIBU: Architects create spaces and breathe life into these spaces, thus making them important influencers of society. Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Roland Sagah therefore hoped the 33rd Annual Architectural Student Workshop 2022 (MAKARA) will ignite and encourage a confluence of ideas, knowledge, innovation and design. “Take this opportunity to share, learn, […]
30 students gather for Mansang Anak Sarawak
MIRI: ‘Mansang Anak Sarawak’ by Sarawak Volunteers successfully gathered a total 30 Sarawakian students of public higher learning institutions (IPTA) nationwide. The three-day programme held at Jati Diri Farmstay in Bekenu since Friday aims to expose participants on the country’s latest policies, besides cultivating their talent and enhancing networking with one another. Amongst those attendees […]
Looking forward to more aid
KUCHING: Members of the public are looking forward to the announcement of the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) 9.0. The financial package is expected to be announced soon which will help the people to cope with the increasing of cost of living. Deputy Premier Datuk Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian who revealed this recently said […]
Dr Annuar approves RM57k to help weak pupils
SIBU: Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dr Annuar Rapa has approved RM57,000 to help almost 1,000 students master reading and arithmetic in Nangka. The Nangka assemblyman said the Year 2 and 3 students from nine schools in his area were having problem in catching up on their studies. “The COVID-19 pandemic has […]
Kem Badminton successfully trained approximately 18,000 school students
KUCHING: Astro Kem Badminton (AKB) continues to strive for success in its concerted efforts to raise the standard of Malaysian children’s education through sports since it was launched in 2012. Astro’s Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Henry Tan said that AKB has successfully trained approximately 18,000 school students through training and development programmes for badminton […]
Kindling interest in STEM subjects
DALAT: Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah is confident that the struggle to attract students in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) will not stop until any time. And the challenges now need to be faced by all parties. She added that her experience as a school […]
UTS expo on ideas becoming creative products
SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is holding a Research, Technology, and Creative Exhibition (ReTEx) from June 27-29 to enhance educational quality. The event is aimed at promoting innovation among students and also provides an opportunity for industries to explore potential project commercialisation. Organising Chairman Jaidi Sabian today (June 27) said the meaning of ReTEx […]
Students urged to seek latest information
SIBU: The education promotion programmes organised by Yayasan Sarawak throughout the state is to ensure that all students can obtain the latest information on educational opportunities in Sarawak. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said this is especially crucial to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) graduates who want to […]
