Sunday, 3 May, 2026

4:01 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Nura V Lorna

Ministry unveils strategy to boost Sarawak’s national average grade

SERIAN: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development is set to implement a new strategy aimed at elevating Sarawak’s national average grade (GPN), according to Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Sarawak government is gearing up to ensure young students can benefit from the upcoming free tertiary-level education

Retendering planned for Lubok Antu Health Clinic construction

SRI AMAN: The construction of the new Lubok Antu Health Clinic is scheduled to be retendered around mid-year, according to federal Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. He affirmed that construction would commence once a new contractor is appointed, with an anticipated 24-month timeline for completion. Expressing optimism, he

Green hydrogen project making good progress

KUCHING: The proposed green hydrogen project in Kidurong, Bintulu is progressing well, as confirmed in a crucial meeting led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah who serves as Second Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development engaged with representatives from Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd., Lotte

Proposed upgrading of health clinic under study

SRI AMAN: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is currently assessing the need to upgrade the Skrang Health Clinic due to its location alongside the Pan Borneo Highway. Health Deputy Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that several improvement works have been carried out, including the replacement of residential quarters that

Digital Economy Centres to equip people with digital skills

KUCHING: The implementation of the 23 new Digital Economy Centres (PEDi) in Sarawak is expected to commence soon and is scheduled to be fully operational by the end of 2024. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi expressed the Sarawak government’s strong support for the expansion of the PEDi

Do something about telco tower vandalism, minister appeals to authorities

KUCHING: Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi has talked about the issue of vandalism to telecommunication towers and apparently the issue has gone unresolved. He wants the problem resolved once and for all, and has urged the relevant authorities to look into the issue. And he is suggesting

Let Anwar serves his term, says Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged to allow Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to govern the country until the end of the current parliamentary term. In stating this, Abang Johari called for adherence to democratic principles, urging leaders to respect electoral outcomes. “If Anwar is

Idris moots higher allowances for grassroots leaders

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government has been urged to consider an increase in the monthly allowance for community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK). State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang said he would request the state government to review this matter. He explained that currently, the monthly allowance

12-foot croc spotted in two rivers

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A crocodile, estimated to be 10 to 12 feet long, was spotted in the rivers of Nonok and Sampun in Kota Samarahan, as reported by Sarawak Edition on Friday. As such, the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) in a Facebook post advised residents around Nonok and Sampun to be

Explore new areas, SKM tells cooperative movement

KUCHING: The opening of the Co-opbank Pertama’s (CBP) second Kuching branch aligns with CBP’s strategic plan to further expand its business in Sarawak. Cooperative Commission of Malaysia (SKM) deputy chief executive officer (CEO) Amran Abd Kadir said they have received an application from the Bau Koperasi Penanam Sawit Mampan (KPSM)