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Fatimah wants umbrella body for special needs varsity students

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has suggested the formation of a body to represent the voices of special needs students in order to bridge the gap between them and the university. The Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development said the concerns of special needs students are just as valid as those […]

Student loses RM13,180 to online job scam

SIBU: A university student found himself in a distressing situation, losing RM13,180 in an online part-time job scheme promising substantial commissions. The incident happened on Oct 21 when the victim, a local in his 20s, was added to a WhatsApp group account ‘Wealth Wise Events Y12’, that offerred an online job with promises of a […]

MP calls for thorough probe into woman’s death

KUCHING: City police have been urged to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the death of a 22-year-old woman last Monday (Oct 16). The university student was found lifeless in the wee hours at the Petanak area. Stampin MP cum Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, claimed her demise has raised suspicion that it may be linked […]

University students play key role in uplifting people’s spirit

GEORGE TOWN: University students have been advised to play significant roles in the effort to boost the spirit of the people. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said there were many historical records around the world that show how the aspirations and great thinking of students have successfully brought about change in a […]

MP urges policy for traditional attire

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KUCHING: The Ministry of Higher Education should establish a clear policy that allows university students, including those from Sabah and Sarawak, to wear their traditional attire during their graduation ceremonies. Bandar Kuching MP, Dr. Kelvin Yii, said these traditional outfits should comply with modesty requirements while celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions of Malaysians. Dr. […]

Much ado about starving

‘Prepare for the best, prepare  for the worst and expect the unexpected.” – Gary Busy, American actor. DEAR friends, the Scout Motto “Be prepared” is a good motto in life. It means you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty. You are also always prepared mentally for […]

Treading the fine line between politics and study

KUCHING: As political parties continue to actively court university students, concerns are mounting over the potential harms of such engagement. Drawing on his extensive experience as a former deputy vice-chancellor in charge of student affairs and alumni from 2008 until 2020, Professor Datu Mohd Fadzil Abd Rahman shared his thoughts on attempts made by political […]

Kompia House’s kompia gaining popularity

BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUCHING: Two close friends are now smiling with gladness as their kompia business grows in popularity. From one kilogramme of flour per day when they first started, they now they need 40kg to 50kg daily. Kompia House founders Awang Amir Hamzi Awang Mohd Muda and Nur Huda Hamka set up […]