KUCHING: Sarawak must develop its own education system and stop relying solely on frameworks designed elsewhere if it wishes to compete globally, said Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) President, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He commended the state government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen English education, describing the initiative as both “wise
KUCHING: The Sarawak 2025 Rural Women’s Leadership Seminar, themed ‘Inclusive Women, Progressive Villages’ and organised by the Sarawak branch of the Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA), highlighted the importance of providing opportunities for rural women to grow and thrive. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang, said
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently received a generous contribution from the Kelly Group, a well-known local philanthropist group that has long supported the welfare organisation. Led by Kelly Lau, members of the Kelly Group personally handed over their donation at Satok Road here to Hope Place’s founder, Kelvin Wan. The
KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to strengthen its role as a regional leader in green mobility through the creation of Malaysia’s first full-fledged electric vehicle (EV) charger assembly line. The project will be developed by Sarawak Economic Development Corporation’s energy arm, SEDC Energy (SEDCE), in partnership with Amcharge Sdn Bhd. This
KUCHING: The much-anticipated Sarawak Bookfair 2025 will return to The Hills, Kuching, from this September 27 to October 5, offering nine days of book bargains, knowledge-sharing sessions, and family-friendly activities designed to make reading a lifestyle for Sarawakians. The fair is organised to promote a love of reading, increase access
KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak’s Chief Executive Officer, Japri Bujang Masli, stated that broad-based knowledge is now an essential requirement that would enable Sarawakians to add value in an economy driven by creativity and innovation. He pointed out that cultivating a strong reading habit must become a shared responsibility if Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) expressed its deepest gratitude to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr Abang Johari Tun Openg, for officiating the union’s 60th Diamond Jubilee Celebration and announcing key initiatives to support educators across the state. “We feel truly fortunate and moved by the Premier’s announcement that
BELADIN: The Beting Maro Carnival (KBM) 2025 concluded on a high note at Dataran Temenggung Kadir, Beladin, on Sunday. The closing ceremony was officiated by Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor. The programme, which ran from Sept 6 to 14 was described as bringing significant benefits to the community around the
KABONG: Two major development projects in Kabong – the Affordable Housing Project under the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) at Kampung Hulu Kabong and the Kabong New Town Extension – are progressing ahead of schedule, according to the Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA). Implemented under the state’s People’s Project initiative,
AS the nation observes Malaysia Day, young Sarawakians took time out to give their take on how the nation’s founding ideals continue to inspire them. For many, the occasion is not only about remembering history, but also about reflecting on their hopes, dreams and responsibilities as citizens. From unity and
