TEBEDU: A total of 235 Indonesian nationals were repatriated to their home country through the Tebedu-Entikong Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex following a land transfer operation on December 16 and 17. The Sarawak Immigration Department said the operation began at 8:00 pm on December 16 and was completed
KUCHING: Sarawak aims to establish the Electronic Cigarette and Vape Monitoring Committee (JPIV) by the first quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to curb the misuse of electronic cigarettes and vape products. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the committee would oversee and
KUCHING: Police arrested a 36-year-old local man suspected of cable theft along Jalan BDC here on Thursday. Kuching District Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said the suspect was detained while allegedly committing the offence with two other individuals, who remained at large. “Checks showed the suspect has 13 previous
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded its highest number of narcotics-related arrests in the past decade this year following integrated enforcement operations under the state’s One Stop Committee (OSC) on Drugs and Substance Abuse (MIDS). Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the year-long operations led to the
KUCHING: Sarawak may expand the scope of the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) in the future to incorporate arts-related disciplines, including journalism, at state-owned universities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that while the scheme primarily focused on science and technology-based programmes to support the state’s
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will implement the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) beginning February 2026, allowing eligible anak Sarawak to pursue undergraduate studies free of charge at Sarawak-owned institutions of higher learning (SIHL). Introduced under the Sarawak Budget 2023, the scheme covers tuition fees and includes a monthly stipend to
KUCHING: Sarawak aspired to become an ASEAN influencer in talent, technology and education, with free tertiary education forming the foundation of its long-term economic transformation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) was part of the state’s effort to set the
KUCHING: The Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) focuses on new and in-demand programmes aligned with the needs of the emerging economy, including psychology to address growing mental health challenges. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said changing lifestyles and increasing pressures in modern society had created demand
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg launched the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) today, under which 4,693 students would pursue tertiary studies free of charge at Sarawak-owned institutions beginning February 2026. Covering 64 courses across four Sarawak-owned institutions of higher learning (SIHL), Abang Johari said the
KUCHING: The Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) stood as a critical investment in access, opportunity and financial freedom for students – the core driver of social mobility. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said the programme reflected the state’s shared ambition to strengthen its