Call for national panel to address breast cancer
KUCHING: A think-tank chief has called for the establishment of a National Breast Cancer Committee to systematically address gaps in the country’s current breast cancer care system. When contacted by New Sarawak Tribune on Saturday, chief executive officer (CEO) of Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) Malaysia Dr Tricia Yeoh said the proposed national […]
Think tank wants more attention given to Dayak education
KUCHING: Sarawak’s education system needs to be excellent in general, and not just in selected schools, says Wellie Henry Majang. The founder and advisor of Dayak Think Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) said the association was always ready to work with the Sarawak government towards this. “We want to ensure that Dayak education development continues to […]
Dr Jeniri appointed as Unimas’ adjunct professor
KUCHING: Dr Jeniri Amir has been appointed as adjunct professor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Faculty of Language and Communication. He was informed of his two-year appointment from Sep 1 this year until Aug 31, 2023 through an official letter sent by the university vice chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi. With the appointment, […]
Bridge urban-digital divide
KUCHING: The Dayak Think Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) hopes that greater effort to bridge the digital gap between the urban and rural areas in the state can be expedited. It is worried that more students undergoing home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) will drop out. Its deputy president, Edward Awan said most of the primary and […]
