Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Teachers free to use social media within guidelines

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,

Rep vows peaceful resolution

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

Para Sukma XXI a platform for growth and learning

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

Daro rep presses for dual carriageway project

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,”

TIA study required for high impact developments

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

Calls for swift action on Daro projects

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

Teamwork at its finest

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

Deputy minister explains status of madrasahs

THE state government constantly reviews the need for the construction of madrasahs or tahfiz schools from time to time. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi, who oversees Islamic affairs in Sarawak, said there is one religious school in Balingian, namely SK Agama Majlis Islam Sarawak

Government keeps tab on Islamic schools need

The Sarawak government regularly assesses the necessity for building madrasahs or Tahfiz schools, said Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Abdul Rahman, who also oversees Islamic affairs in Sarawak, said that Balingian currently has one religious school, SK Agama Majlis Islam Sarawak Mukah, with male

Landmark bill empowers NREB to combat pollution

THE Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 empowers the Natural Resources and Environmental Board (NREB) with broad and necessary powers to take decisive action to prevent and control pollution. “Pollution is one of the gravest threats to our environment. Air, water and soil pollution endanger the health and livelihoods of