KUCHING: Sarawak’s move for free tertiary education is key to talent building and long-term nation-building as the state accelerates its transformation toward 2030, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the state government views education as the foundation of a new social structure built on inclusivity,
KUCHING: Healthcare assistants (PPK) are being recognised as unsung heroes in shaping the future of healthcare as their responsibilities grow with the demands of Malaysia’s health system. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the 2007 redesignation from attendant to Pembantu Perawatan Kesihatan (PPK) marked more than a
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts has reaffirmed its strong support for the Asean International Film Festival & Awards (AIFFA), describing it as one of the ministry’s key signature events over the past 12 years. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the ministry’s continued commitment
KUCHING: More young filmmakers are encouraged to take part in the future Asean UniFest Inter-University SDG Short Film Awards, as part of efforts to nurture new creative talents and strengthen the film industry. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the ministry fully supports
SIBU: Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) has been urged to take the lead in driving the state’s circular economy agenda, particularly in transforming agricultural and plantation waste into new economic resources. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said UTS is well-placed for this role due to its location
SIBU: Sarawak is expected to increase its methanol production to 1.2 million tonnes by the end of this year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sarawak has already produced 700,000 tonnes of methanol in the past eight months, placing the state among the major methanol producers
KUCHING: The strengthening of tasawuf education is timely amid the growing influence of technology and the need to instill ethical responsibility. Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, said the matter will be discussed with the Minister of Education as part of efforts to review and restructure the national curriculum
KUCHING: The 27th i-CATS University College (i-CATS) Convocation witnessed a total of 465 graduates who have successfully received their master’s, bachelor’s and diploma’s scrolls, marking another milestone in the institution’s effort to produce skilled and industry-ready talent. The ceremony, held at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here today, also celebrated
KAPIT: This town has the potential to be developed into an eco-friendly city with proper and well-structured planning, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking at the ‘Majlis Merarau Bersama Komuniti Kapit’ event here today, he said the town’s strategic location in the heart of Sarawak’s
KAPIT: The construction of a seven-kilometre road to Tunoh here has been approved to enable long-delayed development in the area. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government approved the project as road connectivity had been the key barrier holding back development in the area