SIBU: As the first temporary transit centre (TTG) for homeless persons in Sarawak, the success of its operation and management should be seen as a role model to other new TTGs in the state. Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said having TTG
SIBU: The Sarawak Ministry for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development is committed to its effort of increasing applications for the Sarawak Endowment Fund (EFS) and Maternity Assistance (BIB). Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said according to the ministry’s key performance indicator (KPI), the applications needed to be increased to
SIBU: The Education Ministry’s decision not to recognise the United Examination Certificate (UEC) diploma has aroused a lot of discussion in the local Chinese community. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch chairman Wong Ching Yong said this also included the funding for independent high schools which the federal government
SIBU: What started out as a dream to have his own river cruise business along Sungai Balui has finally become a reality for Graham Abo after years of planning. The Kayan man soldiered on to realise his dream despite having to postpone it due to some obstacles such as finding
SIBU: The Civil Defence Force (APM) is urged to always be ready to face any eventuality, especially natural disasters. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong stressed that disaster could happen at any time. “We admit that disasters can happen at any
SIBU: Entrepreneurs have been urged to venture into new products especially handicrafts which have not been commercialised. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said these products have the potential to be commercialised worldwide. “We cannot look for others that have been established, we must
SIBU: The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examinations are important pathways to a brighter future, says Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. Hence, the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development stressed that the students have to take the examinations seriously. ”I urge all of you
SIBU: Some 1,500 saplings of various native tree species will be planted in Sibu Golf Club as part of the Greening Sarawak campaign. As a start, a total of 15 saplings were planted in a brief ceremony here today (Feb 19) which was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Natural
KUCHING: A total of 83 students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Batu Lintang received awards in conjunction with its Student Excellence Appreciation Ceremony recently. According to a press statement, out of 83 recipients, 75 were recipients of the academic award, and eight were recipients of the co-curricular award, which consisted
SIBU: Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA) will organise the Pre-Gawai Dinner 2023 on May 27. Some 1,000 guests are expected to attend the event, which will be held at the Islamic Complex Hall, Jalan Awang Ramli Amit. Its organising chairman Munan Laja said the theme for the dinner is “Sustainability