SERIAN: Strict adherence to procedures and full transparency in the distribution of the RM150 ‘Bantuan Awal Persekolahan’ (BAP) aid must be upheld, with no deductions allowed under any circumstances. State Education Department (JPNS) Director, Omar Mahli, said that every student is entitled to receive the full RM150, warning school administrators
SERIAN: The Sarawak Government has received allocation amounting to RM62 million under the ‘Bantuan Awal Persekolahan’ (BAP) 2026 initiative, benefiting 413,380 students across 1,460 schools statewide. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to supporting students’ education, ensuring
KAPIT: A Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) inspection was conducted on Wednesday (Jan 14) for the Batang Baleh reinforced concrete (RC) Bridge and the R1 access road to Rumah Tungku at the Nanga Gaat project site in Baleh. The inspection covered the Batang Baleh RC Bridge crossing Sungai Semira, as
KUCHING: Sarawak’s very own airline, AirBorneo, is being developed not as a profit-driven venture but as a public service bridge, aimed at making air travel affordable and stabilising fares for residents. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the airline would connect the state’s ‘island’ economy with
KUCHING: The appointment of the next Sarawak premier ultimately rests with the people, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “The people must choose who they want to lead. Leadership should be based on merit and public confidence. “It is up to the rakyat to see the
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is considering reforms to make the public service more competitive, transparent, and attractive to young Sarawakians Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg acknowledged that the civil service operates under general orders, but stressed the need for a system that appeals to the younger
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his concern that a lack of awareness among newer generations and some policymakers about Sarawak’s constitutional rights could place the safeguards under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) at risk. Speaking during a dialogue session at the townhall held in
KUCHING: The townhall session with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here on Tuesday drew about 1,500 participants, marking a key highlight of the ninth anniversary celebration of the current Sarawak administration. The strong turnout reflected public interest in the state’s
KOTA PADAWAN: Sarawak will review the future of its Ujian Penilaian Dual Language Programme (UP-DLP) should national-level examinations such as the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) be reintroduced. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah stated this after officiating the First Day
KOTA PADAWAN: SMK Tun Abdul Razak has seen significant infrastructure improvements over the years, including the construction of new hostels, science laboratories and academic facilities, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the learning environment for students. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said the school,