SARIKEI: Tanjong Manis MP, Yusuf Abdul Wahab, has called on the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MoE) to urgently address the condition of dilapidated schools in his constituency. “Although one or two schools have been approved for upgrades and repairs, many others desperately need assistance from the Federal Government to improve
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was bestowed The Most Blessed Order of Setia Negara Brunei today (July 15). According to a post in Sarawakku Facebook, the honour was conferred by the Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin
SIBU: The Democratic Action Party (DAP) Lanang branch service centre and the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), recently co-organised a ‘Jualan Agro Madani’ event at Taman Grand Height, here. According to the service centre, the event, marking the 10th collaboration between the two organisations, received enthusiastic support from the public.
KUCHING: Former Nangka assemblyman Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah was sworn in as Senator at Dewan Negara today. He took his oath of office before Dewan Negara deputy president Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed at about 11.30 am. His appointment, which received consent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, will be
KUCHING: The Regional Corridor Development Agency (RECODA) conducted a site visit to the Traditional Saguk Roasted Sago Pearls Processing Buildings in Tellian as part of the COMMUNITY@SCORE initiative yesterday (July 13). The visit aimed to evaluate the state of traditional Saguk Roasted Sago Pearls processing facilities within the Tellian constituency.
SIBU: A car parked by the roadside and a double-storey house were damaged by fire at different locations today (July 14). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said the first incident, involving a parked Toyota Corolla, happened at around 1.35 am along Jalan Hua Kew 52B. Firefighters
SIBU: The STEM Trailblazer 2024 Programme, held at the Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud Chancellor Hall, Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS), has achieved notable success. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, praised the organisers, sponsors, and the dedication shown by all students and teachers involved. “The
SIBU: Sarawak’s upcoming policy of free tertiary education for Sarawakians, starting in 2026, is an investment in the state’s future, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development said that the return on this investment won’t be monetary, but in the form of contributions
SIBU: Police issued 44 summonses to motorists during an operation codenamed ‘Op Samseng Jalan/Motosikal’ at Sibu Jaya and Sibu Airport road on Friday. According to Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, a total of 29 men aged 15 to 23, were inspected during the operation from 9.30 pm to 4
SIBU: Seventeen unique events that have garnered enthusiastic responses from artistes, performers, and fans have been curated for The What About Kuching (WAK) Sibu Festival 2024, scheduled from July 25 to 28 at the Sibu Heritage Centre. Festival manager Brendan Chin, highlighted that the WAK festival, with the tagline ‘Celebrating