KUCHING: The devolution of powers regarding education autonomy will be a key topic of discussion between the state and federal education ministries. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the discussions will also cover a system that Sarawak intends to implement to enhance the
SHAH ALAM: The Unity Debate is a crucial programme in the effort to realise National Unity Policy (DPN) which aims to foster, strengthen, and preserve unity among the people. Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the implementation of the Unity Debate is in line with the commitments
KUCHING: A training session on Environmental Quality Monitoring (EQM) was recently conducted, involving 36 participants representing various timber players from the industry. Organised by Sarawak Timber Association (STA)’s training arm STA Training Sdn Bhd (STAT), in collaboration with Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), the
MIRI: Healthy eyes are crucial in students’ learning process, and with the provision of eyeglasses, students who have blurry vision can participate in lessons more effectively and comfortably. Miri MP, Chiew Choon Man concurred that without good vision, students might face difficulties in reading, writing and understanding the lessons taught.
FRANKFURT: The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) has announced its collaboration with Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) on future ecotourism business events and developments during IMEX Frankfurt 14 – 16 May 2024. TIES is the oldest and largest ecotourism society in the world with 15,000 active members from over 190 countries. “At
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 30 promising entrepreneurs were selected for a two-day workshop on the Business Model Canvas (BMC). The pivotal event forms part of the ongoing Samarahan Start Biz Challenge, initiated by Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang, supported by MARA Sarawak and in
KUCHING: A taskforce under the Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry will be formed on June 1 to combat hardcore poverty in Sarawak. The taskforce will be divided into three zone across the state (northern, central, and southern zones). Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said each zone will
KUCHING: Several strategies have been planned for the Sarawak contingent to reclaim the Para Sukma Games title for the upcoming edition. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said under the previous participation rules, each event would involve three states and three athletes and failure
KAPIT: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is seeking to propose a total of four new Sarawak State Assembly (DUN) seats. The proposal for the four new seats will involve three parliamentary constituencies, namely Kanowit, Kapit, and Ulu Rejang, according to GPS secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “We have discussed among
KUCHING: Hornbill Networks Consortium Sdn Bhd has announced the soft launch of its innovative plastic recycling factory here for building construction materials. The event marks a significant step toward reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainability in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “The new factory, strategically located
