Union brings up 13 issues in Education Department meeting

SIBU: The Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) held a meeting with the Sarawak Education Department recently. Its secretary Chung Fui San revealed that a total of 13 issues were raised. According to him, the issues were on school operations, student vaccination, teacher workload, teacher transfers between districts and states, social issues in schools, examinations, ICT needs […]

YBs concerned over disproportionate profit distribution

BELADIN: All parties involved in oil palm cultivation in the Beting Maro constituency will be called to discuss “disproportionate” profit distribution. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the issue has also surfaced in his constituency. “I take note of what was voiced out by Beting Maro assemblyman […]

Make integrity a way of life

DEBAK: All parties, including members of the community, should make integrity a way of life. Community Wellbeing Development Deputy Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said the Sarawak government was the only state that placed great emphasis on integrity. “The Sarawak Premier’s Department has established a special unit called the Integrity and Ombudsman Unit (Union). “Deputy Minister […]

Ombudsman committed to cultivating integrity, says rep

TEBEDU: The Sarawak government through the State Integrity and Ombudsman Unit (UNION) remains committed to cultivating integrity, especially among Sarawak civil servants and in all levels of society. In stating this, Tebedu assemblyman said Dr Simon Sinang Bada said with the guidance and strong support of the Sarawak Premier, these efforts, including the integrity roadshow […]

Assistant minister hammers home importance of integrity

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to instilling the community with the qualities of integrity, especially among civil servants. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya  said continuous efforts would be undertaken and enhanced to ensure this. “From 2018 to 2020, 84,757 people participated in various programmes organised […]

Approaching leadership programme targets youth

KUCHING: State Integrity and Ombudsman Unit (Union) under the Chief Minister’s Department will hold Integrity Leadership Pioneer Programme (Program Merintis Kepimpinan Berintegriti) throughout this month. The last entry date is at 12am on Jan 8 next year. The programme targets Malaysian youth including children and students residing in the state aged 21 and below, said […]

Integrity, transparency govt’s priority

TATAU: Integrity and transparency should always be a priority for the Sarawak government, said Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. He added that because of that, the state government is committed to cultivate the value of integrity at various levels of society. “This is in line with the wishes […]

Union supports new school session date

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) has expressed support for the government’s decision to delay the commencement of next year’s new school session to Jan 20. “The new date is appropriate after taking into account the delayed and shorter period for this year’s year-end school break,” said its president Ahmad Malie in a statement […]

A busy day for STU

KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) Kuching Division held two activities yesterday at their headquarters regarding lesson planning and taxes, which was attended by 122 members. Its president Macky Joseph stated that the activities were part of the union’s continuous professional development programme — a workshop on electronic lesson plans (ERPH) and a talk on taxes […]