KUCHING: Sarawak’s free tertiary education policy, which will be implemented by 2026, has received a positive reaction from students and members of the public alike. The state government’s plan to introduce free tertiary education to Sarawakian students at state-owned universities is certainly sustainable in the long run. Deputy Education, Innovation
KUCHING: Economically 2023 has been a rollercoaster for many, especially having come out of the pandemic where businesses were seen trying to find a grip in manoeuvring their way to sustain. Throughout 2023, we have faced an increase in prices in various essential items such as eggs, and also rice,
KUCHING: The year 2023 proved challenging with the escalating cost of living and the devaluation of the Malaysian ringgit. However, political observer Datuk Peter Minos remains optimistic, expressing hope that 2024 will bring about positive changes. He acknowledged the federal government’s optimistic portrayal, citing Malaysia’s attainment of high-income status, increasing
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Major-General Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis has replaced Major-General Datuk Hassan Embong as First Division Infantry commander. A ceremony to hand over duties was held at Muara Tuang Camp on Friday which was witnessed by Army Eastern Field Commander Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi. The ceremony also
KUCHING: The COVID-19 cases in epidemic week 50 from Dec 10 to 16 have increased to 631 cases from 310 cases in the previous week. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the figure shows an increase of 105 per cent but noted that no
KUCHING: The HK.3 and JN.1 of the COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants have now been detected in some parts of the state. In stating this, Prof Dr David Perera, director of the Institute of Health and Community Medicine (IHCM), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) said the institute had successfully sequenced 61 samples, obtained
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM2 million to construct a field hospital near the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here. Uggah announced that the construction of the field hospital was part of the RM4.85 million approved by the Sarawak government for the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC)
KUCHING: Everyone needs to contribute to make a difference in the lives of children, said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He said as a society it is essential to therefore share information through social media or offer a lending hand to ensure every child is
KUCHING: The Stampin and Bandar Kuching Service Centres are ready to provide incentives for top performers in the 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. “Students scoring at least 5As will receive a minimum of RM200, with the amount increasing for each additional ‘A’ grade. This initiative aims to boost their
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos has lauded the Salvation Army for their work in rescuing and caring for abandoned children. In a statement today (Dec 17), he described the Kota Samarahan Salvation Army as ‘a godsend’ and ‘graced by God’ for providing shelter, sustenance and