THE enrolment rate in government preschools is 66.14 per cent which is 46,505 out of the total 70,305 preschool enrolment for 2023. Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development Datuk Rosey Yunus said based on the data by Sarawak Education Department, 98.71 per cent of Year 1 children attending
KUCHING: AmBank has partnered with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, to introduce the Visa Instalments Service, a groundbreaking financial offering for its credit cardholders. This move positions AmBank as the first Malaysian financial institution to offer such a service. According to a statement, the Visa Instalments Service provides
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has approved an allocation of RM343mil to the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development during the tabling of the Supply (2024) Bill on Monday (Nov 20). A significant portion, 65 per cent or RM223.4mil, is dedicated to strategic programmes
KUCHING: At the recent 6th Annual General Meeting of the Persatuan Kebajikan Tiong Hua Islam Sarawak (PERKTHIS), the association installed its new committee members who will serve from July 2023 to July 2026. The meeting, attended by members from Bintulu, Sibu, Sarikei and Kuching, saw the reelection of prominent figures
PETALING JAYA: Cahya Mata Cement Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (CMS), has partnered with Sinoma Industry Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd to undertake a technical study for a new clinker line and optimise existing facilities. CMS group chairman General Datuk Seri Diraja Tan Sri (Dr.) Mohd Zahidi
KUCHING: Tabung Haji is committed to social responsibility through the execution of several of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes.Datuk Nurlaila Said, the regional director for Sabah & Sarawak, Tabung Haji Board, stated that through its CSR programme, the organisation disbursed a total of RM195,000 to six recipients, including media
KUCHING: The Emart Big Eater Challenge is preparing for an exciting start, with its Preliminary Rounds scheduled for November 26 at 2 pm and December 3 at Emart Moyan and Emart Tabuan Jaya, respectively. According to a statement today (Nov 20), each round will see the top five eaters, resulting
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is set to harness the extensive expertise of its retirees, through the establishment of the ‘Retirees of Sarawak Energy’ (ROSE). According to the company’s group chief executive officer, Datuk Sharbini Suhaili, this new initiative aimed at maintaining engagement with former employees. “The retirees, with decades of service,
KUCHING: The 2024 State Budget has appropriated over half of the total development expenditure of RM7.8 billion for the rural population. The budget is strategically designed with a specific goal – prioritising the economic development of Sarawak by focusing on the rural areas. “It is crucial to grasp the significance
KUCHING: Six new categories have been introduced to the Malaysia Journalism Awards MPI-PETRONAS 2023, including Environmental Journalism, Best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Best Video Interview and Best Radio Interview. Other categories include the Best Video Documentary, Best Live News Video, and Best Live News Radio, making up a total