THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development aims to increase the number of students eligible for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enrolment at 60 per cent by 2030 through the Sarawak Education Enhancement Programme (SEEP). Its Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said SEEP was introduced to
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development is currently finalising the details to implement free tertiary education at state-owned institutions of higher learning. Its minister, Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said this includes the range of courses covered and other key aspects. “My ministry and I fully support the
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development hopes that the deployment of teachers under the Special Teacher Recruitment Sarawak, will be finalised before the end of this year. Its Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said Sarawak has already voiced its views to the Education Service Commission (SPP)
Datuk Ibrahim Baki (GPS-Satok) has dismissed criticism from certain quarters as jealousy-driven. “There are voices buzzing around like mosquitoes,” he said during the Supply Bill 2025 debate today (Nov 15). “When we prosper, there are those who become jealous. That’s how it is—having money is challenging, but not having money
SATOK assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has suggested that the Satok Sports Centre in the constituency be upgraded. He said this would allow a higher capacity of games being played concurrently as well as the space to play other newer games that might be rising in popularity. He made the proposal
THE government has been urged to look into increasing the manpower of the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) in an effort to effectively combat rabies and ensure the health of the community. Billy Sujang (GPS-Opar) said the department has requested an additional 566 staff members to support their operations.
THE rising health risks faced by rural communities, especially in Baleh, demand immediate attention. Nicholas Kudi Jantai (GPS-Baleh) recently said that there has been concern among residents in Baleh regarding diseases caused by soil bacteria, such as melioidosis, which originate from activities in the river. “Kapit Hospital has recorded the
THE overall progress of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project for Phase 1 as of October 2024 now stands at 25.8 per cent. Deputy Minister for Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the percentage was ahead of the planned schedule of 24.73 per cent. “This is a positive variance
THE Sarawak government is insisting that despite education falling under the jurisdiction of Putrajaya, existing educational policies and systems in the Borneo states should remain under state control unless the state government decides otherwise. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed
VAROUS health matters discussed during the recent Sarawak Health Development Joint Action Committee Meeting has shown positive development. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the meeting held on Sept 9 was co-chaired by Minister of Health and
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