Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Vocational skills just as good and marketable

KOTA SAMARAHAN: “Don’t view this skills certificate as nothing. It is the best option for those who have no interest in academic studies,” said a graduate. Nasrullah Hassan, 24, is one of the recipients of Industrial Training Institute (ILP) Kota Samarahan’s Best Graduate Award at the 15th JTM Training Institution

Serian Industrial Training Institute set for completion next year

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Serian Industrial Training Institute (ILP) is expected to be completed next year and will be the 33rd skills institution in Malaysia. Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said with the existence of such a skills institution, she believed it would open up more opportunities for locals to

Encouraging young Malaysians to tackle climate change

KUCHING: A nationwide campaign called ‘Planet Us’ is encouraging young Malaysians to take a stand on climate change through a series of exhibitions and programmes, all designed to inspire action and promote discussion on environmental conservation and sustainability. The campaign, which is jointly developed and organised by the social enterprise

Bintulu Port delegates call on JaPen director

KUCHING: Sarawak Information director, Jaafar Jantan received a courtesy call from the Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad delegation at the Sarawak Malaysia Information Department (JaPen) headquarters, Petra Jaya, yesterday morning. The visit was led by senior manager, Group Corporate Services, Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad Maslihah Tioh. The purpose of the visit

Learning assistance highly appreciated

KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune yesterday interviewed some varsity students who received help via the Early Learning Assistance (BAP) courtesy of Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR). The following are their comments. Emelsha Jeburie Abol, Sibu (UNIMAS student)“I am very grateful to be one of the recipients of this Early Learning Assistance (BAP)

Bank spends RM1.76m for education loan programme

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR) has spent about RM1.76 million in the Education Variable loan programme to help underprivileged students. YBR chairman Datuk Wira Megat Zulkarnain Tan Sri Omardin said, it is indeed a relatively large number but it is their focus in ensuring that students are eligible to

Poor Unimas students receive Bank Rakyat help

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 80 eligible B40 students at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) have received Early Learning Assistance (BAP) from Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR). Unimas Vice Chancellor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the assistance involved a total allocation of RM80,000 with students receiving RM1,000 each. “I am confident

Continual aid for B40 students

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR) remains committed to helping the needy, including B40 students through the Early Learning Assistance or Bantu Awal Pembelajaran (BAP) programme. YBR chairman Datuk Wira Megat Zulkarnain Tan Sri Omardin said, as an agency, they feel responsible to help students in need, especially pertaining to

Naim launches dream home campaign

KUCHING: Property developer Naim Group launched a property ownership campaign covering completed residential and commercial projects across its three developments in Kuching, Bintulu and Miri. The Unwrap Your Dream Home Campaign will run until June 30. “We understand that the last two years have been challenging for the property development

Maternal and Child Health Clinic ready

KUCHING: The Kampung Bintawa Hilir Maternal and Child Health Clinic (KKIK) here is completed and began serving the public yesterday. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said that the clinic had long been a dream of the residents here. “I