KUCHING: Primary education in Malaysia is compulsory and free, according to Article 28 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Malaysia is signatory to. There have been calls for secondary education to be compulsory and free, too. Experts and educationists are urging the government to amend
LUNDU: The construction of Selampit Bridge will enhance road connectivity from Pontianak to Kuching, said Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang. “That route will take about six hours and it is the shortest compared to the other routes available. We want the development to be fast,” he said during a working visit by
KUCHING: Sunway Fertility Centre offers financial assistance for In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) through the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). Locals who opt for the IVF package provided by the Sunway Fertility Centre at Canaan Square, Jalan Stuttong Baru amounting to RM15,999 may apply for the financial assistance using the EPF, account two.
KUCHING: Sarawakians have huge potential to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Malaysian astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Sheikh Mustapha said that students in Sarawak are smart and they seem very interested in the STEM subjects. “I have incredible hopes for them (Sarawakian students) because I know
KUCHING: St. Joseph’s Private School hopes to have a new building soon to create more space for future students to enjoy better facilities. In the latest fundraising effort, the school’s Rhythm of Colour Concert was held for two nights from Friday to Saturday (August 5 and 6). It managed to
KUCHING: At Adau aims to inspire the next generation on the importance of preserving culture through traditional music. The seven-member band is thus encouraging more bands to keep performing traditional music and staying creative while at it. At Adau in an interview with New Sarawak Tribune said this after their
KUCHING: There has yet to be any firm decision on whether the Anti-Party Hopping Bill will be implemented in Sarawak, said Datuk Talat Mahmood Abdul Rashid today. The State Attorney-General was at the Kuching Court Complex to pay tribute to three departed outstanding Sarawakian judges through a reference proceeding in
KUCHING: Support the ruling state coalition in the coming general election as Sarawakians will not get a better government as the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government, says Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Deputy Transport Minister II said only GPS would be able to fulfil its pledges and policies as well
KUCHING: National parks in Sarawak must bring their facilities up to speed for the benefit of the public. This will encourage the hosting of more activities like jamborees and camping in these places, said Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Sarawak has the
KUCHING: Some 800 participants comprising locals and foreigners partook in the Matang Warrior Trail Run which was held at Matang Scout Camp in Kubah National Park yesterday. Apart from those coming from Malaya, there were eager contestants coming all the way from France and Netherlands. Given the honour to flag
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