Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Minister urges road users to be wise when driving

MUKAH: Road safety should be the ultimate concern of all, not just during festive season when road users are busy travelling to their destinations. Deputy Minister of Economy cum Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib advised motorists not to drive if they are tired as it could endanger other road

PMU-Socso collaboration a win-win for TVET grads

MUKAH: Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) is hoping job seekers will use the MyFutureJobs portal as their primary platform for finding employment. By doing so they, particularly Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates, will benefit from the employment services provided by Socso through various employers. In stating this Programme Director

PMU lecturers get equipped with netball skills

MUKAH: Two lecturers from Mukah Polytechnic (PMU) recently attended the Netball Technical Personnel Course at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua No. 6, Kuching. The lecturers, comprising Mariati Masduki and Rohaliza Karim, attended the course along with 26 other officers from various districts in Sarawak. “This course, guided by three

Five teachers do Sarawak proud

MUKAH: Five teachers from Sarawak received awards in conjunction with the National Teachers Day celebration held in Kuantan recently. Third placing for the Authoritative Teacher Award (Authoritative Lecturer) went to Dr Chin Ngien Siong from the Institute of Teacher Education (IPGM) Batu Lintang Campus. Also in third place was Alvianna

Rural areas not neglected to ensure service delivery

BALINGIAN: Rural areas are not left behind to ensure that government services can be delivered to the local community successfully. Balingian assemblyman  Abdul Yakub Arbi said the efforts of the Sarawak Department of Labour (JTK) in identifying the location of the interior areas should be appreciated.  “With the Labour Go

Youths urged to equip themselves with skills and technological knowledge

DARO: Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad has called on Sarawakians, particularly the younger generation, to prepare themselves by acquiring skills and technological knowledge to align with the government’s current workforce demands. Speaking at the Labour Education Programme with the Community in Daro, held in conjunction with Labour Go Rural Area 5.0

Double victory for SMK St Patrick

MUKAH: SMK St Patrick clinched the championship titles in both the boys’ and girls’ under-18 categories at the 2024 Mukah Divisional School Sports Council (MSSB) Volleyball Tournament recently. In the boys’ category, SMK Three Rivers secured the runner-up position, followed by SMK Belawai in third place. For the girls, SMK

Labour education to rural communities lauded

DARO: The initiative by the Sarawak Labour Department to raise awareness on labour practices among the rural community was lauded by Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad. He said the Community Labour Education Programme benefitted the people in Daro, reminding them to stay vigilant particularly with the rise in job scam cases.

26 recipients receives MRP grants totaling RM215K

MUKAH: The handing over of Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants is evidence of the Sarawak government’s concern for its people. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said that with the grant given, the people can use it to do activities together. “Not only that, the grants they receive can be used

Clubs and associations in Tellian receive grants

MUKAH: Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants should be used for the implementation of activities in clubs or associations in the best way possible. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said the MRP grant is an important financial aid to any clubs and associations. “This is because, without this provision, it is quite