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Many prefer Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), located in Kota Samarahan, has aroused the curiosity of those who wish to learn more about its distinct and varied culture, development and natural setting. Do you know that UNIMAS is among the top 401 institutions in the world according to the Times Higher Education Young

Orientation for 714 UNIMAS freshies

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 714 new students have enrolled in the one-year Science studies at the Centre of Pre-University Studies (PPPU) of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) for the 2022/2023 academic session. After a two-year hiatus, the students were welcomed in a gleeful atmosphere during a pledge ceremony or Majlis

UNIMAS gears up for 14,000 undergraduates

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is ready to welcome around 14,000 new undergraduate students through a wholly physical learning experience this coming October. Despite the setback brought on by COVID-19, UNIMAS Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said numerous preparations had been done in anticipation of undergraduate

Ensure GPS wins all three Bidayuh seats

SERIAN: Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem has appealed to voters to deliver the three Bidayuh-majority parliamentary seats to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). The three seats are Serian, Mas Gading and Puncak Borneo. Except for the Serian seat, the other two were

Miro proposes more health screenings

BAU: More health camps should be held to facilitate hassle-free health screenings for the community, says Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh. He said this after officiating at the health camp programme organised by the Health Ministry (KKM) in collaboration with the Kospen (Komuniti Sihat Pembina Negara) and the Neighbourhood Watch (KRT)

A tribute to our war heroes

KUCHING: No one comprehends our country’s soldiers’ loss of their comrades, despite their apparent enthusiasm in protecting the nation. Since the days of colonialism and communism to the present, the country’s defence line has often faced threats that can take away the security and peace of the country. Their missions

Use funds on village related matters

SERIAN: Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), clubs and associations in the district are urged to leverage the provisions of Minor Rural Projects (MRPs). Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said the funds that had been distributed should be spent on village related matters such as village administration and

Call to review army veterans’ pension

KUCHING: The federal government, in particular the Defence ministry, is urged to make an immediate decision in considering some issues raised by military veterans, especially on pension issues. The Rangers Corps Veterans Association (PVTKR) president Lt. Col. (Rtd) Mohd Melintang Abdullah said the issue of pension rate gap, allowances for

Veterans told to be part of 2030 drive

KUCHING: Veterans of the armed forces have been encouraged to seize every opportunity to help realise the state’s aspiration to be a developed state by 2030. Lt. Gen (rtd) Datuk Stephen Mundaw said they should not be left behind especially in the government’s efforts to implement the Post Covid-19 Development

Maal Hijrah Festival to be held annually

KUCHING: Starting this year, the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) will organise the Maal Hijrah Festival every year. LAKMNS chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said holding the festival is one of the initiatives to invigorate the spirit in welcoming the arrival of the