SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek urged the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) to re-evaluate the criteria required for PTPTN borrowers to qualify for the Yayasan Sarawak PTPTN loan repayment incentive. He highlighted a case where a graduate, having cleared 45 per cent of his loans, was
KAPIT: Renowned Iban poetess Nyong Aji passed away here on January 5 at the age of 64. According to a Facebook post by Nyong’s eldest daughter, Sim Ah Hua, the funeral wake will be held at the family house at Sungai Pelajau in Bukit Goram. “The cause of my mother’s
SIBU: Pelita Maslaut Sdn Bhd (PMSB) has trained approximately 21,000 sailors since its establishment 24 years ago, said Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. Royston lauded PMSB for its efforts and deemed the training institution as a source of pride for Sarawakians as it was the only maritime academy in Sarawak that
SIBU: The younger generation is urged not to readily surrender when confronted with challenges in the workforce. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said that the younger generation, regardless of their field of work, must have a fighting spirit. He added that these individuals’ potential could be observed in schools. “The training
SIBU: Residents of longhouses are advised to always be vigilant and not fall victim to scam syndicates. Chairman of the Community and Development Committee of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan, Kevin Lau, reminded longhouse residents to be cautious and not easily believe in any enticing offers on
KUCHING: Higher education contributes to socioeconomic development through the increase in the source of trained and educated personnel for the rest of the economy, said Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. The Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability stated that post-secondary education had been made equally accessible to all. “More
SIBU: A total of RM50,000 from the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) fund for the Bukit Assek constituency has been allocated to construct a car park for Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Nanga Salim. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, the parking spaces measuring 25m × 18m will be constructed
SIBU: Sarawak needs to continuously preserve and promote its culture despite being deemed as a role model of Malaysia for being a region where diversity can be celebrated in peace. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said that instead, Sarawakians need to
SIBU: The alumni of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Saint Matthew Sekuau (M) Selangau are planning to establish a scholarship and financial aid programme for outstanding students. According to spokesperson for the alumni Andenson Dato Paran, the initiative aims to motivate bright students from the school. He said that acknowledging the financial
SIBU: The Magistrate’s Court here yesterday (Jan 5) sentenced a man to five months in jail after he pleaded guilty to committing mischief by cutting the electrical cable belonging to Sarawak Electricity Supply Corporation (SESCO). Magistrate Oon Kork Chern meted out the sentence against Wong Leh Kang, 43, who pleaded