Sunday, 22 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Seize educational opportunities offered

LUNDU: Students interested in pursuing further education need to take advantage of the various initiatives introduced by the Sarawak government. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said that students should explore the opportunities provided, as announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in the recent Sarawak State Legislative

Deputy minister wants more community leaders in his Nangka constituency

SIBU: Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee wants more community leaders appointed in his Nangka constituency. He said he will work hard to ensure that at least 14 community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) are appointed, adding that there were requests for an additional

Dr Annuar poo-poohs land grab claims

SIBU: Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has refuted allegations of the government seizing land in Kampung Baharu, Kampung Datu Lama and Kampung Hilir. The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development clarified that the land was procured by the government through Section 48 of the Sarawak Land Code for infrastructure

Safer road travel at night soon with LED lights in Nangka

SIBU: Nangka residents will enjoy brighter roads at night soon with lamp posts fitted with LED lights. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the LED lights will be installed in phases at strategic places in his constituency. The Nangka assemblyman said it will

PTA, a platform to address students’ needs

ENGKILILI: The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) plays a crucial role in supporting students’ development and ensuring their needs are well-managed at the school level, said Lubok Antu MP Roy Angau Gingkoi. He said that PTA assists in addressing students’ needs, including education, safety, and well-being, with due attention. He emphasised that

Church seeks extra RM200k for renovations

SIBU: St. John’s Anglican Church at Tun Abang Haji Openg Road here requires an additional RM200,000 for its ongoing renovation efforts. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr. Annuar Rapaee, said that he will help the church in securing these funds. “They still need about RM200,000. I

Education encourages spiritual development

SIMANGGANG: Education is one of the benchmarks in determining the quality of human life and is crucial when emphasised as an aspect that should go hand in hand with religious teachings. Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang believes that education is not only about imparting academic knowledge but also encourages

KKJTHB showcases community unity, says deputy minister

SIBU: The Juma’ani Tuanku Haji Bujang Welfare Complex (KKJTHB) stands not just as a shelter but as a heartwarming testament to the community’s connection with orphaned children. Having said this, Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee lauded the Sarawak Indian Society’s (SIS) effort in fostering

Community hero impresses Deputy Minister

SARIKEI: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, praised Serakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Sarikei for their assistance to the needy in the constituencies. During the SIDS Sarikei fundraising event today (Nov 25), Huang highlighted the group’s involvement in various community support activities.

Youth praised for nation building

SIBU: Emphasising the crucial role of youth in nation-building, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, applauded the Junior Chambers International (JCI) Malaysia Senate for hosting the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Summit 2023. Speaking through his representative, Councillor Joshua Ting, at a hotel here today (Nov 25),