Premier offers funds, site for engineers training centre in Samarahan

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Consulting Engineers Association has received the green light to build its proposed training excellence centre. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that he has agreed to allocate a suitable site in Kota Samarahan for the establishment of the training centre. “I also promise that I will contribute part of […]

Aye to civil defence force’s training centre

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has agreed in general to support the establishment of a training centre for the Malaysia Civil Defence Force (MCDF) Sarawak. This was conveyed by Abang Johari after receiving a courtesy call from the APM delegation led by APM Sarawak director Abdul Wahab Rahim at Wisma […]

Ministry takes over highland station management

MIRI: The Integrated Highland Agriculture Station (IHAS) in Long Banga in Ulu Baram is now under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture Modernisation, Native Land and Regional Development. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah who flew to Long Banga yesterday handed over the RM30.8 million station to the ministry’s Deputy Minister Martin Micheal Ben. […]

Work on new wushu centre to begin this year

KUCHING: Work on the proposed wushu training and competition centre will commence this year after being delayed due to Covid-19 and the ensuing movement control orders. Sarawak Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he had contacted the relevant agencies such as the Public Works Department (JKR) to expedite […]

State to ensure athletes have right training, equipment

KUCHING: Sarawak will ensure that state athletes will have the right training and equipment to enable them to compete in upcoming tournaments. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this is important to ensure they would be at the top of their performances in the competitions. She said […]

Dalat office, training centre for woman operational end of the year

DALAT: The new Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS) Dalat office cum skills training centre will be operational before the end of this year. Welfare, Community  Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the building belonged to Usaha Cendera (a private company), and discussions had been held with the owner […]

Thumbs-up to training centre for disabled

KUCHING: The establishment of a training centre in the state for the disabled to further their education after completing the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) received positive feedback from members of the public. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that Sarawak did not have a vocational school for […]

Para-ability training centre

KUCHING: Sarawak is looking to establish a training centre for the disabled to further their education after completing the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah explained that Sarawak did not have a vocational school for the disabled hence the only option they had was […]

Training centre for Territorial Army

KUCHING: The Territorial Army Regiments 510 and 511 in the state will soon have a permanent training ground for its personnel. Regiment 511 commander Brigadier General Abang Mohamad Abang Marzuki said at the moment Regiment 510 and Regiment 511 have several temporary training grounds for their personnel. “The chief minister is very supportive of this. […]