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KGBS president: Address issues of teacher shortages, dilapidated schools right away

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) hopes that the issue of dilapidated schools in the state will be solved immediately. Its president Zulkiflee Sebli, said he also wishes to see more allocations channelled to those (dilapidated) schools. “Besides that, it is hoped that the issue of critical shortages of

Reconsider decision to raise quit rent

KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) has called upon the Sarawak government not to increase the quit rent which will take effect in January 2023. Its secretariat said the imposition of new quit rent will definitely be an added burden to the people. “PSB would like to call on the state

IOTM recognised as safe workplace

KUCHING: IOT Management Sdn Bhd (IOTM), a subsidiary of Senari Synergy Sdn Bhd, was conferred the Safe Workplace Award alongside six other companies that have maintained good fire and safety practices in their workplace. The award was accepted by IOTM’s terminal manager Pauzi Plin, at the Fire and Rescue Department

Economy projected to complement traditional biz sectors

KUCHING: The new economy in Sarawak is expected to expand and complement the traditional business sectors, which will be regenerated and restored in 2023. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch chief Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said these include carbon trading and storage, digital economy, hydrogen manufacturing, export of green

Pact to jointly explore devt of carbon hubs

KUCHING: Shell New Ventures Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Shell Malaysia) and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) inked a Cooperation Agreement to jointly explore the development of Carbon Sequestration Hubs in Malaysia. According to its statement, the agreement was signed on Oct 12. It stated that the agreement will deepen both parties’ commitment

Sexual harassment awareness campaign by UNIMAS students

KUCHING: A total of 35 Strategic Communication students from UNIMAS are to organise a sexual harassment awareness campaign entitled ‘Unspoken Soul’. The campaign will take place at the lobby of the Faculty of Language and Communication on January 3 and 4, from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Campaign’s director, Michelle

Elon Musk takes control of Twitter

By AFP SAN FRANCISCO: Elon Musk took control of Twitter and fired its top executives late Thursday in a deal that puts one of the leading platforms for global discourse in the hands of the world’s richest man. Following the takeover, Musk tweeted that the “the bird is freed,” referencing

70,000 personnel on standby to face floods

By Bernama KOTA BHARU: As many as 70,000 officers and personnel from various agencies are ready to be deployed to deal with the possible flood disaster due to the Northeast Monsoon, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. He said the number includes the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) with 21,018

MOH, EC still discussing GE15 SOP

By Bernama PETALING JAYA: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is still in discussion with the Election Commission (EC) to finalise the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the 15th general election (GE15). Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said further developments regarding the SOP will be announced soon. “Still in discussion (GE15 SOP).