KUCHING: Eighteen Muslim non-governmental associations (NGOs) in Sarawak strongly condemned the recent cruel attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The attacks on March 15 killed 51 Muslims including a child and injured dozens who were performing their Friday prayers. In a statement yesterday, the associations said the perpetrator
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been asked to set up an administrative unit to look after the interest and financial needs of Chinese and Mission schools in the state. The Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary Schools Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division president Jonathan Chai made
KUCHING: The Federation of Boards of Management for Aided Chinese Primary Schools of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions deputy president Rodger Chan yesterday thanked the Chief Minister for his genuine concerns and strong support towards Chinese education. “Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is a man of his words. “The RM3
KUCHING: The Centre of Technical Excellence (Centexs) Kuching will be upgraded into a digital academy starting next year. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the upgrading is in line with Sarawak’s agenda towards a digital economy. “When it is recognised as an academy, the training certificates would
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to helping the Chinese community in the field of education. To prove this point, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg last night announced a total of RM11 million to further assist Chinese vernacular schools in the state. “A sum of RM3 million
KUCHING: Tan Sri Harris Salleh is a typical example of a ‘true product’ of colonial mentality, proving that Sabah and Sarawak have been subdued and ‘swallowed by a tiger’ from afar. Responding to a statement by the former Sabah chief minister who called Sabah leaders not to disturb a ‘sleeping
KUCHING: The battle against peat fires in Limbang, caused by open burning, has entered its fifth day. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department director Khirudin Drahman says three quarters of the burning area have been put out, and operations will continue today. “There are six cases of open burning reported in
KUCHING: Once again, the public have been advised not to misuse social media, but to report any suspicious activities to authorities. Sarawak Community Policing Association (SCPA) president Datuk John Lau made this call after he received information regarding a posting that an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) member
KUCHING: The European Union’s reason for banning Malaysia’s oil palm is not environmental but economic. In addition, the EU’s argument against oil palm is misleading, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing. “The biggest destruction to the world’s forest is the result of soybean farming,” he told New
Sarawak netizens urged not to abuse social media to incite hatred and disharmony KUCHING: Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman is disappointed with Sarawakians who like to post or share contents that could incite disharmony among the multiracial society in the state. He said this when asked to comment on the
