Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

DLP Sarawak equips students with solid Science and Maths background

THE implementation of the Dual Language Programme (DLP) Sarawak strives to provide students with a strong foundation in Science and Mathematics, said Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn. According to the Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, the usage of DLP Sarawak will enable students to perform well in their secondary

SK Long Sukang to be completed under 12MP’s Rolling Plan 2

THE abandoned works at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Long Sukang in Lawas will finally be completed under the 12th Malaysian Plan’s (12MP) Rolling Plan 2. According to Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, among the project’s work scopes would be the inspection of abandoned buildings’

Govt relocates, rebuilds schools in troubled areas

THE government has started relocating and rebuilding schools that suffer from frequent flooding, slope failure, land issues and low enrolment. According to Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, there are 80 schools in the state that are exposed to frequent flooding, slope failure or

Praise for MetroCity Square as expats gush at ‘best decision’

KUCHING: Being raised in the city, growing old, people are eager to find a place for them to settle down and move away from the busy streets and fast-paced life. For this couple from Melbourne, Lawrence and Susie Lim, they chose Kuching as their ideal place. They decided to come

Wise financial management crucial

KUCHING: Real estate entrepreneurs are advised to manage their finances wisely. A real estate negotiator Ali Hossen Abang said, being in today’s generation, the youth tend to easily give in to their desires compared to their actual needs when it comes to spending money. “Aside from the need to manage

Developing self-esteem of youth

KUCHING: Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia (PPIM) plays an important role in maintaining the personality and identity of its young members. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali pointed out that the challenges faced by today’s youth were quite complex especially

RWMF tickets on sale now

KUCHING: The tickets to the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2022’s virtual performances are finally up for grabs today on its official website. According to the statement by the Sarawak Tourism Board yesterday, the RWMF this year themed ‘25th Legendary Rainforest Celebration’ will be held as a hybrid event with

Sarawak, Sabah relationship special

KUCHING: The Borneo states have always been close with one another no matter the capacity and activities done together, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah. According to the Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister, despite the rivalry shown in sports events participated by them, in spirit, Sabah and Sarawak has

Creating more value out of existing forest reserves

THE definition of amenity forests for education, research and recreational purposes is a good move to create more value out of existing forest reserves. This was said by Rolland Duat Jubin (GPS-Meluan) while debating in support of the introduction of Forests (Amendment) Bill 2022. According to him, the said amenity

Vast opportunities from state’s forest carbon stocks

THE existence of carbon stocks in Sarawak will put the state in the eyes of the world or the United Nations, says Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong). In support of the proposed Forests (Amendment) Bill 2022, he added that vast opportunities would be derived from the existence of carbon stocks in