SIBU: The STEM 50 programme is a holistic approach to increasing the number of students studying in the science stream, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. According to the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, the programme will involve four components namely free tuition, study tours, quizzes and activities.
SIBU: State government policies on education are well-calculated and implemented to prevent a brain drain. “We have so many young talents and people with great abilities and skills and we cannot afford to lose them,” said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang. “That is why
KUCHING: Unity government is about unity among all political parties, said Professor Madya Dr Novel Lyndon. The political analyst pointed out that unity government was suggested by the King and Rulers Council and all political parties needed to put aside their differences and move forward. “So, all political parties must
SIBU: Mini Regatta, Ratu Kebaya and fireworks display will be some of the main attractions at Pesta Rakyat Durin. The festival, which began on Friday (Nov 25), runs until Sunday, while a funfair held in conjunction with the festival had been on since Nov 20. The opening ceremony will be
SIBU: Determined in their effort to include Pesta Rakyat Durin in the Sarawak Tourism Event Calendar, the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) will submit an application to the relevant parties. Its organising chairman, Cr Teo Boon Siew said that it was to enable the festival to get enough allocation from
KUCHING: The Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) was among those who congratulated Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his appointment as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia. “We wish him all the very best and success as he prepares to take up the responsibilities and challenges of his office,”
KABONG constituency is in need of a fire station, stresses Mohd Chee Kadir (GPS-Kabong). “However, every time we voice out, we have often been rejected as Kabong does not meet the criteria,” according to him. “So many fire incidents have occurred, and recently, 10 units of shophouses were destroyed by
THE relevant agencies have been urged to speed up the retaining wall repair work at Empayang. Mohd Chee Kadir (GPS-Kabong) noted that the retaining wall had been broken for over a year but until now it had not been fully repaired. “To this day, the retaining wall is still in
BELAGA: Community leaders here have urged that the proposed Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Fund be well managed and benefit every race in Sarawak. Pemanca Tony Kulleh and Pemanca Umek Jeno in a joint statement on Thursday (Nov 24) said “we hope that the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund, which is expected to
SIBU: Teachers have been asked to accept changes and improve their competencies to create outstanding individuals capable of competing with the rest of the world. The call came from the Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn yesterday (Nov 21). He was representing Premier Datuk