Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Author: Nura V Lorna

Two PTAs receive RM15,000 each

SARATOK: RM30,000 has been approved for two primary schools in the district. Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju said SK Engkabang, Plassu and SK Lubok Nibong would receive a sum of RM15,000 each. “I have approved an initial allocation of RM15,000 to cover expenses for activities planned by the Parent-Teacher Associations

Finas exchanges ideas with local players

KUCHING: The National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (Finas) hosted a Sembang Santai programme with local players to exchange views on ways to develop the creative industry in the state. Its chief executive officer Professor Mohd Nasir Ibrahim it was participated by 40 local creative industry activists from different backgrounds.

Show of support for school’s inauguration

SERIAN: Support from members of parliament (MP) is very encouraged to further boost the education of students, especially in local schools. This is particularly so for SK Triang, a primary school located in rural area that operated starting from 2018 with zero budget. Serian Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Richard

Youth’s opportunities up for grabs

MERADONG: The youth are urged to grab any opportunities in realising state’s aspirations to drive the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). In echoing the sentiment, Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the state needs a lot of skilled and knowledgeable manpower to achieve the ambition. He pointed out

Empowering higher education via expos

BETONG: Sarawak Education Expo which is held simultaneously throughout the state can prevent students from falling behind in their studies to a higher level. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Deputy Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said such an expo serves as a platform for school-leavers to get the latest

MoU inked to ensure sustainability of start-up programmes

KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas) is committed to creating an inclusive and conducive start-up ecosystem under the MYStartup programme in Sarawak. In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between Tegas and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) through its agency Cradle Fund Sdn

Towards cultivating integrity in Sarawak

KAPIT: The Integrity and Ombudsman Unit of the Sarawak Premier Department held the 2022 Integrity Tour at the Kapit Malay Community Hall on Wednesday (June 22). The programme was held to cultivate integrity in Sarawak society as well as to develop a society with high moral values. According to the

Traffic flow at Miri airport, Taman Tunku junctions normal soon

MIRI: The traffic flow at the Miri airport traffic light and Taman Tunku junctions will be back to two lanes, with traffic expected to return to normal soon. Widening and paving works to complete the slip roads underneath the bridge interchange had caused traffic congestion for quite some time now.

Zero carbon emission: SGR to play key role

KUCHING: The Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR) will make Sarawak a key component in Malaysia’s aspirations to achieve nett zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Malaysian Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) in this instance is optimistic about the 10-year SGR. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mohd Yazid Ja’afar said it will not

Affordable piped gas a reality in eight years

KUCHING: Supply of piped gas for domestic use in households and business premises will be available in the next seven to eight years, said Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. The Pan Sarawak Virtual Pipeline System mega project undertaken by Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) will lead