WHEN Datuk Dr. Azhar Ahmad stepped into the role of State Education Department (JPN) Director in 2022, after serving in the Ministry of Education in Putrajaya, he embraced a formidable challenge — to uplift and transform the education landscape of Sarawak. Tasked with driving progress in Sarawak’s education system, Azhar
KUCHING: The Kuching Choral Society has announced its upcoming charity concert, Let There Be Christmas, set to bring the warmth and joy of the holiday season to Kuching. The concert aims to raise funds for essential care and services for those in need. “All proceeds will go to support local
KUCHING: The belief that people working in agriculture are still considered poor needs to change to encourage the younger generation to take an interest in the field. According to State Education Director Datuk Dr Azhar Ahmad, the agricultural sector now uses very advanced technology. In fact, he said that agriculture
KUCHING: The use of social media by teachers in primary and secondary schools is highly encouraged as long as it does not violate the guidelines set by the Ministry of Education (MOE) or the State Education Department (JPN). Director Datuk Dr Azhar Ahmad said that while the MOE, through JPN,
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has assured that the land dispute involving a 67-year-old man in Asajaya will be resolved amicably. “I have informed the Premier and spoken to the lawyers involved,” the Asajaya assemblyman said after officiating at the Sarawak Youth Start-Up event today (Nov 13). “God
KUCHING: The success of the Para Malaysia Games (Para Sukma XXI) Sarawak 2024 has provided Sarawak with a vital platform to gain experience and enhance its ability to host large-scale sporting events. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah noted that the event serves as an
A DUAL carriageway project, approved by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Sept 2, is crucial to address traffic congestion that could discourage people from visiting Daro. “Therefore, I request that the relevant authorities inform us when the implementation of this project is expected to begin,”
A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) is required if an application involves high-impact developments such as high-density housing, new urban developments, and large-scale mixed developments. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh stated that the preparation of a TIA study is necessary to assess and determine
SEVERAL projects in the Daro area are hoped to be implemented as soon as possible. Safiee Ahmad (GPS-Daro) said that projects such as the RM50 million Daro Jeni 4 Health Clinic and the RM12.08 million Daro District Dental Clinic, have been delayed for a long time due to the need
KUCHING: Sarawak’s success as the host and champion of the Para SUKMA XXI 2024 is a testament to the power of teamwork and unity, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan. “The achievements of our athletes on the field were complemented by the tireless efforts of our unsung
