Author: Lynch Cowan

Charles Brooke’s granddaughter visits S’wak

KUCHING: Lady Roberta Simpson, the sixth generation of the Brooke family who used to rule Sarawak, has finally made her way here. Roberta, 82, is the granddaughter of Charles Vyner Brooke, the third and last Rajah who ruled from 1917 to 1941. She is also an author of three children’s

Bersatu Sarawak ready for PRN12, says interim secretary

KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Sarawak chapter’s interim secretary Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian said Bersatu Sarawak is strong enough ready to face the coming 12th state election (PRN12). Jaziri said with the help and support of Bersatu chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Bersatu

He was my mentor: Lau

KUCHING: Past president of Toastmaster International, Datuk John Lau Pang Heng, said the late Datuk Dr Yusoff Hanifah (first Kuching North City mayor) was a humble, kind and passionate man intent on serving the needs of the community. “Yusoff was patron of Kuching toastmasters club when I was a member

Schools get RM84k for STEM programme

KUCHING: A total of RM85,000 has been allocated for the implementation of the STEM programme which includes three phases with the first two phases at SMK Tebedu, and the third phase at SMK Taee. The programme aimed to enhance teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics through fun learning activities.

First DBKU mayor a determined man: Talib

KUCHING: Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip described the late Datuk Dr Yusoff Hanifah – the first Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) mayor – who passed away on Tuesday night, as a determined individual in achieving his goals. “He will be remembered by many

RM11 mln approved to train teachers in English

SERIAN: A total of 2,873 teachers will be trained to teach Science and Mathematics subjects in English beginning next month. This was revealed by Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong when he officiated at the closing of a three-day UPSR Camp for Tebedu constituency at

Paying RM350m to get RM350m

SERIAN: The state government has no problem paying the federal government RM350 million. “Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Tun Openg has agreed to pay and we have finalised everything. Our officers have met with officers from the Finance Ministry and Education Ministry, and the state government probably will disburse the

DAP puts fear in Sarawakians, claims Voon

KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK), claims that Alice Lau Kiong Yieng (DAP-Lanang) has put fear in the people of Sarawak through her recent question posed in parliament. Lau had reportedly asked what actions would be taken against those calling for secession in Sarawak and whether such secession was allowed under

A meaningful day for Sarawakians, says Jaziri

KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Sarawak chapter’s interim secretary Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian said Sarawak Day is a very meaningful day for Sarawakians as they share together their care and love for the state. “All Sarawakians play their roles in celebrating the peace and harmony we have achieved today,”

More inclusive early childhood education

KUCHING: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah said she would like to see more inclusiveness in areas of early childhood education in Sarawak. “More early childhood development centres need to be established apart from opening its door to all including children with development difficulties,”