Author: Alexandra Lorna

Call to reintroduce pure science subjects at SMK Nanga Medamit

SCIENCE subjects at SMK Nanga Medamit should be reintroduced to offer opportunities for students who wish to pursue them. In making this call, Datuk Paulus Palu Gumbang (GPS-Batu Danau) said that SMK Nanga Medamit was the only secondary school in the Batu Danau constituency. “Therefore, almost all the students are

Rep calls for vocational training in green energy for Murum community

VOCATIONAL training programmes centered on green energy technology, particularly floating solar, should be introduced for the Murum community.  In making this call, Kennedy Chukpai Ugon (GPS-Murum) emphasised that the state government and Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) should implement these programmes to equip the community with the necessary skills for employment

Expedite relocation of Kg Melango residents due to riverbank erosion

THE relocation of 47 household heads and their extended families to the Pagan Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) due to severe erosion impacts along Kampung Melango needs to be expedited. Mohamad Duri (GPS-Kalaka) said that the erosion of the riverbank near Kampung Melango, Saratok required serious attention as there are many

Assemblyman wants civil servants’ salary upped

The state government has been urged to increase the wages of all civil servants (both federal and state) working in Sarawak by an additional 10 per cent. Chong Chieng Jen (DAP- Padungan) said it should include teachers, nurses and doctors serving in Sarawak. “According to the Federal Government Budget, the

Lighting up bridge in blue to mark Diabetes Day

KUCHING: This year, World Diabetes Day will be marked with several activities, including lighting up the Darul Hana Bridge here in blue for three days beginning Nov 14. Diabetes Malaysia Sarawak Branch chairman Dr William Voon said that lighting up the bridge in blue has become a tradition, as blue

Sarawak Preschool Kids Got Talent programme nurtures early childhood potential

KUCHING: The Sarawak Preschool Kids Got Talent (SPKGT) is a programme aimed at discovering the talents and potential of children aged 6 and below), says Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The programme, held since 2018, also aims to help and give children an

Ministry mulls centre of excellence for youth talent development

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development is considering establishing a Centre of Excellence for Young People to further nurture and develop young talent. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has emphasised the need to create a sustainable pathway for young Sarawakians to develop and nurture their talents

SRDC launches initiative on hydrogen production and storage

KUCHING: The Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC) is initiating a thematic grant call centered on renewable energy research and development, with an emphasis on hydrogen production and storage. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative is not only a step towards

Demonstrate fairness by upholding MA63

KUCHING: The Federal Government must uphold all agreements made with Sabah and Sarawak, including the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), which were foundational in the nation’s formation. Political analyst Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said the MADANI Federal Government needs to demonstrate fairness by fulfilling the demands of both regions,

Dr Abang Patdeli Abang Muhi honoured as 6th Sarawak Literary Laureate

KUCHING: Prolific writer Dr Abang Patdeli Abang Muhi has been honoured as the 6th Sarawak Literary Laureate at the 11th State Literary Awards ceremony. The award was presented by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Alongside Dr Abang Patdeli, several Sarawak writers and creators were