SARARAWKIANS have every reason to feel deeply disappointed and frustrated after the federal authorities backtracked on the special teacher recruitment programme, which was specifically designed to address the state’s shortage of primary and secondary school teachers by recruiting local Sarawakians. This initiative, which was supposed to be a step forward
Many parents recognise the value of multilingualism, particularly proficiency in Mandarin, which enhances career prospects due to its global economic importance. – Dr Teh Choon Jin, National Association of Private Educational Institutions secretary-general The low enrolment in Chinese primary schools (SJKCs) across Sarawak, particularly in Sibu, has long been a
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg heads the list of 1,376 recipients of Sabah state awards in conjunction with the 71st birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin tomorrow. He receives the Seri Panglima Darjah Kinabalu (SPDK) award, which carries the title ‘Datuk Seri
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. – Aristotle, ancient Greek philosopher Today, I will broach the subject of education – more precisely, equal educational opportunities for all. Recent concerns surrounding the allocation of matriculation spots and university seats have raised important questions about fairness, meritocracy
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is a man in a hurry to get things done for his state, but he can be patient – when it is necessary. He has fought hard for Sarawak to own a retail bank, to take over Bintulu Port from the
The recent anonymous two-parter article titled ‘Abang Jo’s Luck Is Running Out’ in a national news portal is nothing short of a smear campaign aimed at discrediting the awesome leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The article presents a highly negative, biased narrative, while it
The debate on increasing representation for Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia’s legislative framework is not new. However, the recent proposal by Projek SAMA, an NGO advocating institutional reform, has stirred some discussion. Its suggestion to allocate 15 additional seats in the Dewan Negara to both Sarawak and Sabah has raised
The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticise others. — Dalai Lama XIV Religion is a topic I often tread lightly around, but today, I will make an exception. The truth deserves to be told, especially Sarawak’s remarkable approach to managing religious diversity through its pioneering Unit
Alas, just when I thought the issue about Sarawak’s historical rights to our natural resources is settled – more or less – the debate over our rights to our resources, especially oil and gas, is once again coming to a head. As Petronas mulls legal action to “safeguard” its monopoly
Everybody expected me to win gold and that I would win, but I still had to work hard, to go to training, to be at the top of my game. A lot of people forget that. – Esther Vergeer, Netherlands’ wheelchair tennis star after winning her fourth Paralympic gold When
