LAWAS: The Kota 2 Mini Hydroelectric Plant, which adopts a cascading run-of-river scheme along Sungai Kota here, poses minimal impact on the environment. Sarawak Energy’s Vice-President (Hydro), Johnny Wong, said the Kota 1 and Kota 2 mini hydroelectric plants form a cascading power source, strategically developed along the same river
LAWAS: The integration of Lawas into the Sarawak Grid System completes the state’s electricity grid network and will serve as the main interconnection point between Sarawak and Sabah. Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) Vice-President (Transmission), Raphael Chung, said the Lawas Town 275/33kV Substation serves as the main interconnection point to the
KUCHING: Education reforms that balance strong human values with technological mastery are important to develop future-ready talents and sustain the nation’s long-term growth, said Sarawak Dayak Graduates Association (SDGA) president Rizzo Mungka Rechie. Commenting on the recently launched National Education Development Plan (RPN) 2026-2035, Rizzo said progress should not be
KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has responded positively to the government’s efforts to strengthen national education standards, including improvements to the assessment and examination systems that have been introduced. President Kullin Djayang said the national education policy clearly positions Bahasa Melayu (BM) as the national language and the main
KUCHING: The Malaysian Parents-Teachers Consensus Council (MAPIM) Sarawak has welcomed the government’s decision to start preschool at age five and formal schooling at age six, describing the move as a positive step for children’s early learning. Its president, Datuk Rozalix Edi Wahab, said parents today are already sending their children
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) has called for the National Education Development Plan (RPN) 2026–2035 to be translated into concrete action on the ground, with a focus on students’ needs and teachers’ welfare, particularly in rural and interior areas. Welcoming the launch of the RPN, KGBS president Zulkiflee
KUCHING: Kesatuan Guru Bumiputera Sarawak (KGBS) has expressed support for the launch of the National Education Development Plan (RPN) 2026–2035, describing it as a strategic long-term move to strengthen Malaysia’s education ecosystem and better prepare it for future challenges. Its president Zulkiflee Sebli said the RPN has the potential to
KUCHING: The launching of the National Education Development Plan (RPN) 2026–2035 on Tuesday (Jan 20) will be a major step forward in strengthening the country’s education system. But its implementation must take into account Sarawak’s unique geographical realities, particularly in rural and interior areas, said President of the Malaysian Parents–Teachers
KUCHING: Parents have voiced strong support for the government’s proposal to prohibit users under the age of 16 from creating social media accounts by 2026. Discussions on the proposal to limit social media use to those aged 16 and above have focused on technical issues and the mechanisms for enforcing
MARUDI: Residents in Tanjung Upar here can now enjoy electricity supply following the successful implementation of the Rural Electrification Scheme (RES). Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala said the launch marks the succesful completion of the electricity supply project under RES, which