Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Clearwater Cave children’s hot favourite

MULU: While many people think that Gunung Mulu National Park is only suitable for adults and youngsters, most of its visitors are surprisingly families with young children. The 528.64 sq km Unesco World Heritage Site area offers first-time visitors awe-inspiring picturesque views of the equatorial rainforest as well as its

Justify claims on calligraphy modules: MP

KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (pic) is urging Tanjung Batu assemblyman Chiew Chiu Sing to justify his false allegations that the previous government intended to implement six pages of compulsory Jawi calligraphy modules. “It was said that the implementation also involved training for the teachers as the

Govt plans schools for special children

KUCHING: Children with special needs in Sarawak will be able to go to school once schools meant for them have been completed. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the proposal to set up special primary schools for them is part of the state’s initiative to promote its

Tie-up with Indonesia on palm oil: CM

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is looking forward to the spillover effects from the production of palm oil when Indonesia moves its capital to Kalimantan. “We are more than welcome to cooperate with them,” he told reporters at the sacrificial ritual (qurban) programme in conjunction with Hari

Why the silence from Sarawak PH?

KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) cannot see how Sarawak DAP can gain voters’ trust from its controversial move to support the introduction of Malay-Arabic calligraphy khat to Year Four pupils. In a statement released yesterday, its vice-president Teo Boon Siew (pic) said DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang’s decision to support

New fund on the way

KUCHING: More good news from the Sarawak government. Mothers will receive financial assistance during their confinement period. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the new initiative was important and necessary in view of the rising cost of living. He said details of the fund would be unveiled in

State ready to face crossborder haze: APM

KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee is prepared to face any eventuality over the current transboundary haze problems. Its state Civil Defence Force (APM) committee secretariat Major (PA) Ismail Mahedin said all committees had been informed to take note of the current haze condition at several areas in the state.

Be ready for IR 4.0, grads told

KUCHING: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students at tertiary institutions need to acquire three major skills to be ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0). Civil Defence Malaysia (APM) commisioner Datuk Roslan Wahab opined that lifelong learning, analytical, and soft skills through volunteerism, will help TVET students

Don’t give up on autistic children

KUCHING: Parents with autistic children must never give up on educating them as well as creating greater public awareness on autism. Dr Suri S. Charles, an early intervention specialist on child behaviour, pointed out that parent acceptance of autistic children is essential for the development of their social skills. “Parent

Anwar wants no more logging in Sarawak

KUCHING: PKR president Datuk Anwar Ibrahim intends to end further logging in Sarawak by getting aid from the Paris Agreement on climate change. Recalling on his experience in Batang Ai, he firmly said that logging, deforestation, native customary rights (NCR) land, and livelihood issues, which have been going on for