KUCHING: The Askar Wataniah (AW) or Territorial Army serves an important role as a bridge between uniformed personnel and the community. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said participation in AW can strengthen the relationship between the public and the army. “We have common ground and objectives.
THE electricity bill discount provided under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS), which expired on Dec 31 last year, will not be continued. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said during the outbreak of Covid-19, the Sarawak government initiated a special discount on electricity bills under the BKSS
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development is carrying out the Sarawak Education Enhancement Programme (SEEP) to improve Sarawak’s Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) performance. Its Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said the comprehensive long-term intervention programme is targeting students in Form 3 to Form 5 across all secondary schools.
THE Ministry of Education’s (MoE) approach in adopting the School-Based Assessment by emulating several Scandinavian countries is not working well in Sarawak’s circumstances. In stating this, Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said it is because of the insufficient number and the state of the
THE federal government has come out with an alternative implementation model to expedite repair works of dilapidated schools in Sarawak. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said both the Sarawak and federal governments are working on the details of a new funding and implementation
THE Sarawak government is meticulously looking into the implications of providing free tertiary education for Sarawakian students at state-owned universities by 2026 before implementing the policy. Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this includes looking at the state’s financial position. “All of this
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) has clarified that Sarawak is actually demanding for devolution and decentralisation of education in the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Its minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said for now, they are not demanding full autonomy as education
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom described the passing of Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal as a loss of a colourful son of Sarawak. The Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Minister said that the deceased was known for his academic excellence. “Personally, I know Mutang as a friend.
KUCHING: It is high time that Sarawak reclaim the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) championship after previously winning it 30 years ago in 1994. Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom said the with the competition being hosted in Sarawak, it presents an opportunity to clinch victory
KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Permaisuri Agong Raja Zarith Sofiah have expressed their condolences to the family of the late Datuk Mutang Tagal. “May his family be strong in facing this difficult time. Deepest condolences,” said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong which in a post