KUCHING: The Open University Malaysia (OUM) Kuching Learning Centre is looking to expand its collaboration with various state government agencies and organisations in hopes of strengthening education. Its director Hamimah Kipli stressed the significance of bridging the educational gap between urban and rural dwellers through its open and distance learning
KUCHING: The Ministry of Works is committed to assisting the Education Ministry (MoE), said Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Works Minister applauded the budgetary provisions made under the development budget for projects to improve subpar school buildings in Malaysia, especially Sabah and Sarawak. He noted that his ministry, through
KUCHING: A park near Pine Square in MJC, Batu Kawah here has been suggested to be converted into an anti-flood park with a sunken basin that could hold and redirect a significant amount of rainwater to prevent flooding in the area. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said
SERIAN: Palm oil operators, especially smallholders, are urged to register for the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification. Deputy Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Minister Martin Ben said the government is committed to helping smallholders obtain the certification for sustainable palm oil production and increase productivity of fresh fruit
BARCELONA: Sarawak is exploring potential collaborations with industry experts and players from the telecommunications industry to enhance the state’s communications sector. Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi has invited professionals and industry players to the World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) 2023, which will be held in Kuching
KUCHING: Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is committed to putting Malaysia back on the global tourism map. Its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, noted that a good tourism industry means a robust economy for Malaysia. He said his team will be discussing internally together with the tourism
KUCHING: The Gerak Rahmah 2023 programme: ‘Jom Sihat’ was held to empower, improve and intensify the activities of Neighbourhood Watch Committee (KRT) towards developing the Rahmah Community. On Saturday (Feb 25), the Gerak Rahmah Programme — one of the National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN) new initiatives — was put
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is hoping Sarawak and Sabah will be given consideration under the RM127m budget allocation to support the creative, arts and cultural industries. State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said the creative industry comes under many agencies, including the Malaysian Communications and
KUCHING: Sarawak and Brunei need to further enhance co-operation in the economic sector, especially agricultural trade, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Leveraging on the prevailing close spirit of cooperation with Brunei, he said Sarawak hopes to increase trade, especially supply of agricultural products such as
KUCHING: Sarawak saw a 38.09 per cent dip in the percentage of teen pregnancy rate between 2016 and 2022. The Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah noted that in the six-year period, the number has dropped from 2,481 cases to 1,536 cases. She asserted
