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Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Sarawak’s inclusive early childhood care model recognised at ARNEC 2025

3 July 2025

MANILA, The Philippines: Sarawak’s pioneering efforts in inclusive early childhood care and education (ECCE) received international recognition at the Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) Conference 2025 held here. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah led the state’s delegation and presented Sarawak’s innovative

AI cannot replace human conviction

3 July 2025

KUCHING: Journalists can be assured that artificial intelligence (AI) is meant to empower them through technology. UNIMAS Faculty Education Language and Communication lecturer Malia Taibi said that while AI may be intelligent, we must remember it’s artificial and that’s why users need to be smarter than the technology itself. “You

SCOPE seminar on Jul 24 addresses implications of SST Expansion 2025

3 July 2025

KUCHING: The Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence Sdn Bhd (SCOPE) will be organising a full-day seminar on July 24 to address the implications of the upcoming Sales and Service Tax (SST) Expansion 2025 for both the business community and public sector agencies. Scheduled to be held at SCOPE Kuching from

Asia Pacific University appointed consultant for digital health transformation

3 July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR: The Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) has been officially named as one of the consultants to the Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia’s Health Performance Unit (HPU). This move will further strengthen the national push towards digital healthcare transformation. The appointment, effective since May 26, was

Media told to adopt AI to remain relevant

2 July 2025

KUCHING: Traditional media must evolve its content strategy and embrace technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to remain relevant in today’s fast-changing media landscape. Malaysia Press Institute (MPI) chief executive officer Ainol Amriz Ismail said while he does not foresee newspapers shutting down any time soon, survival hinges on shifting away

Gawai all about heritage, life and shared values

1 July 2025

PADAWAN: Gawai Dayak is not merely a harvest festival but a tribute to heritage, life and shared values that unite Sarawakians regardless of background. “This celebration reminds us of the importance of community and togetherness, no matter our differences,” said Padawan Municipal Council (PMC) chairman Tan Kai. “It is also

Governor, wife return after official visit in Selangor

1 July 2025

KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Ja’afar and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi returned to Kuching on Tuesday after attending the proclamation ceremony of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Sarawak in Selangor. The couple arrived safely at the Hornbill Skyways Terminal at

Prioritise education, Baitulmal and Waqf Board told

1 July 2025

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged the Baitulmal and Waqf Board to place greater emphasis on educational development, aligning their efforts with Sarawak’s plan to implement free tertiary education starting in 2026. He made this call during a courtesy visit by board members at

New RM9.8 mln BOMBA station for Dalat

1 July 2025

DALAT: A new Fire and Rescue Station will be built in Dalat with a RM9.8 million allocation, marking a major step forward in strengthening emergency response services for the area. The project, approved under the Fifth Rolling Plan (RP5) of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), is scheduled to begin in

PETRONAS plays key role to bridge rural-urban divide in STEM education

1 July 2025

MARUDI: PETRONAS is taking concrete steps to bridge the rural-urban divide in STEM education through its Discover PETRONAS @School Baram initiative, reaching over 200 students in the remote areas of northern state with hands-on exposure to science and energy-related careers. Held at SMK Telang Usan, the programme saw enthusiastic participation