Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Move to speed up devolution of power in education ongoing: Dr Annuar

THE Sarawak government has submitted 15 points to the Federal government aimed at the devolution of power in education. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the points presented are part of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) within the framework of the ambit of

Creating complete education system

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to building a comprehensive education ecosystem that benefits educators and students. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state government has allocated its own funds to upgrade dilapidated schools across Sarawak. “The Sarawak government will spend its own funds

SEB payment feature down tomorrow

KUCHING: The ‘Make a Payment’ feature on the SEB Cares platform will be temporarily unavailable tomorrow (May 7) from 6 pm to 8 pm due to maintenance. The service is expected to resume promptly after 8 pm. “During this short period, we kindly encourage you to utilise alternative channels for

Sarawak national blood donation champion thanks to generous donors, NGOs

KUCHING: Despite its relatively smaller population in Malaysia, Sarawak has maintained its status as the national blood donation champion for the past six years. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian attributed this remarkable achievement to the selfless donors in Sarawak who have generously contributed their blood to save

Heed siren, stay calm

SEMATAN: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has advised residents not to be alarmed if they hear a warning siren tomorrow (May 7). The siren will be part of a scheduled test of the Tsunami Early Warning System (SAATNM) at the Sematan Fishing Centre, which is set to occur between 9

TYT, wife attend DUN sitting opening

KUCHING: The First Meeting of the Third Term of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) commenced with an opening ceremony which saw elected representatives from across the state converge on the DUN Complex here, today. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife

Shophouse renovations: Onus on owners, says Lo

KUCHING: The onus is on shophouse owners to renovate their premises should the need arise by engaging engineers or builders. In pointing this out Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said the submission of structural drawings to the council is only for record purposes. He was responding to Stampin

It’s the prerogative of Sarawak’s executive branch

KUCHING: The dropping of ‘State’ in Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) should be decided by Sarawak’s executive branch, said Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. The DUN speaker pointed out that in tandem with the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Sarawak is recognised as a region and not one

Five Bills set for tabling at DUN sitting

KUCHING: Five Bills including one new Bill will be tabled in the first session of the third term of the 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) which will sit from May 6-15. DUN speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said the new Bill will be the Sarawak Ports

Rep helms PBB Jepak branch

KUCHING: Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee has been appointed as Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Jepak’s new branch chairman. The presentation of the letter of appointment was given by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during a simple ceremony at PBB headquarters here today. Iskandar was elected as