Author: Fasiha Khushiri

KUCHING: Sarawak aims to achieve a State Average Grade (GPN) of 4.72 in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, with 95 per cent of candidates qualifying to receive their certificates. State Education Department (JPNS) director, Datuk Dr. Azhar Ahmad, said this goal also seeks to replicate the excellent results

SAMALAJU: Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd proudly hosted a significant event—the Bamboo Planting Programme—held at their facility in Samalaju. This initiative, organised in collaboration with the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), represents an important step toward enhancing sustainability within the ferroalloy industry. The event was graced by STIDC general manager

KUCHING: Malaysian Association for the Blind, Sarawak Branch chairman Isak Ngau expressed his hope that the upcoming Sarawak state budget, to be presented by the Sarawak Premier, would bring positive changes for the Persons with Disabilities (OKU) community. In a press statement issued by the president of the Sarawak Special

KUCHING: The Friendly Neighbourhood (KJM) initiative needs to be improved to match international standards, said Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. He said the KJM initiative is being emphasised in communities abroad, not just at the state or national level. “We need to think outside

SARIKEI: Sewage problems and damage to roads at Meradong Julau have come to the attention of Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. He has reached out to the district councils in both areas after receiving complaints from residents there. Huang who is Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental

KUCHING: Representatives from the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Damai recently met with Datuk Ir Lo Khere Chiang to personally express their heartfelt gratitude for his ongoing support towards JCI Damai’s mission and activities throughout 2024. His steadfast encouragement has been instrumental in empowering the organisation to pursue its initiatives aimed

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) is committed to providing a conducive educational environment for students of Tadika Tahfiz Tun Abdul-Rahman Ya’kub (TATTARY), enabling them to engage in more effective and quality learning. LAKMNS honorary secretary Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain stated that every

ROBAN: The allocation under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) to improve Federal Government-owned premises has brought significant benefits to children in their pursuit of education. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri stated that the Sarawak Government is attentive to the current needs of schools. “Through the RTP programme for representatives, we apply