Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

MoE to launch guidelines addressing bullying and sexual harassment

KUCHING: The Education Ministry (MoE) is preparing to introduce two vital guidelines addressing bullying and sexual harassment in the near future. Its Minister Fadhlina Sidek underscored the importance of these guidelines, citing recent incidents of bullying, social crimes, and escalating racial tensions within educational institutions, which are now considered as

A beacon of hope in nation-building

Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS), under the visionary leadership of President Manjeet Kaur Sidhu, stands as a shining example of dedication to nation-building in Sarawak. PPIS’ journey began with a commitment to addressing socio-economic disparities and fostering inclusivity in the region. Its motivation is grounded in the belief that every

Siniawan Country Music Festival returns on Oct 6,7

BAU: The much-anticipated Siniawan Country Music Festival is set to return on October 6 and 7 in the charming Siniawan Heritage Town. Entrance is free, promising a weekend of music, delectable food and lots of beer. Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said the festival would feature a line-up of approximately nine

Dinosaur Exhibition 2.0 takes centre stage in Kuching

KUCHING: The city is buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated “Dinosaur Exhibition 2.0: Journey Through the Jurassic Era” takes centre stage. Located in the picturesque Kuching South City Council (MBKS) New Norm Park Kuching, this exhibition aims to vividly bring the Jurassic era to life while providing both education

Regatta Lingga set for Dec 8 to 10

LINGGA: The Regatta Lingga 2023 promises to be an exciting spectacle as it gears up to take place from Dec 8 to 10 along the picturesque Lingga River. This eagerly anticipated event was officially announced during a preparation meeting chaired by Lingga District Officer Frank Lani, who is also the

Inaugural drumming seminar sheds light on cultural riches

KUCHING: As part of the ‘Festival 60 Tahun Sarawak Maju Makmur,’ a celebration of Sarawak’s progress and culture, a unique event took centre stage: the inaugural Drumming Seminar. This seminar was a collaborative effort between the Sarawak branch of the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN), the Dewan Bahasa

Wan Junaidi: Include MA63 in national education curriculum

KUCHING: Understanding Malaysia’s formation must go beyond scoring in examinations, said Senate President Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. He said the history of Malaysia’s formation, particularly the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), needs to be incorporated comprehensively and in detail into the national education curriculum. The former minister in

Ministry collabs with UNIMAS to tackle shortage of experts in solar design

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication is addressing the shortage of skilled personnel in the field of solar design. Its minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that Sarawak currently has only 126 registered skilled individuals in solar system skills, primarily for projects like the Sarawak Alternative Rural Electrification Scheme

No worries, enough power for export and local consumption: Minister

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s plan to export electricity to Singapore will not affect domestic supply as there is more than enough power for local consumption. The assurance came from Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi who clarified that the capped limit for electricity export is set at a maximum of