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Assemblypersons urged to assist ministry in monitoring school projects

KUCHING: All assemblypersons are urged to assist the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development in monitoring school projects in their respective areas. Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said any issues arising in their respective areas could be directly brought to his ministry or the Sarawak Education Department

15 illegal immigrants detained in Sungai Asap enforcement operations

KUCHING: A total of 23 illegal immigrants were inspected, and 15 were detained for various immigration offences in two enforcement operations conducted by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) in Sungai Asap, Belaga. According to federal Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, from Jan 1, 2023, to Feb 29,

Aiming international participants for 7th Meow Autism Run

KUCHING: The Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) has expressed hopes for the Meow Autism Run to become an international event in the future. The event’s organising chairman Timothy Darryl said that this year, the 7th Meow Autism Run to be held on April 28, has attracted at least five participants from

Swinburne Sarawak Open Day on March 23

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus will hold its Open Day this Saturday (March 23) for those wishing to find out more about getting a world-class Australian education at a fraction of the cost. According to the university, the event is open to all from 10am to 4pm at

Pipe leak causes water disruption in Taman Tunku

MIRI: LAKU Management Sdn Bhd has issued a water disruption notice for Taman Tunku , Sungai Dalam and its surrounding areas from 10am to 11pm on March 21 (Thursday). The reason for the disruption is due to a pipe leak on the 750mm main supply pipeline at Simpang Penjara, Miri.

Reports against teachers must be investigated, discussed first

KUCHING: All incidents involving reports of sexual harassment must undergo investigation and discussion with the school authorities first, said Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) president Kullin Djayang. He said the union agreed with the recent statement made by the Minister of Education Fadhlina Sidek, who has warned teachers and school staff

Teachers union backs Fadhlina’s zero-tolerance policy

KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) agrees that teachers and school staff found involved in sexual crimes with students should be fired. “We do not want school students to be exploited either by teachers or school staff,” said its president Zulkiflee Sebli, stressing the need for trust and responsibility on

STIDC hosts breaking of fast event for orphans

KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) has organised a breaking of fast event for 100 orphans in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan. Apart from treating the orphans to a meal, STIDC also presented Hari Raya contributions in the form of cash. The beneficiaries were selected from

Frequent flyers weigh pros and cons

KUCHING: The newly revised Passenger Service Charges (PSC) for the First Regulatory Period (RP1), effective from June 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026 by Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) have sparked expectations and suggestions from frequent flyers regarding improvements in airport services. As stated by MAVCOM, the newly revised PSC rates

Skills crucial to producing competitive human capital

SRI AMAN: Exposure to various skill-sets will produce skilled and competitive human capital in the community. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah this would be in line with the Sarawak government’s aspiration to increase people’s income levels. “Various strategies have been formulated to achieve this aspiration, including providing