KOTA SAMARAHAN: Nearly one million Sarawakians were among the 3.2 million applicants for training programmes at the Ministry of Health Training Institute (ILKKM) this year. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the figure represented a five per cent increase compared to 2024. He said about 1,900 Sarawakians were
KUCHING: Parental supervision and education are far more important than imposing a blanket ban on smartphones for teenagers, says Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal. The Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) senior lecturer said multiple international studies had shown that the effectiveness of total smartphone bans among students remained inconclusive, pointing instead
KUCHING: Values-based education supported by strong parental involvement is vital in shaping students’ attitudes and behaviour. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Anthropology and Sociology Programme Professor Dr Novel Lyndon said an effective response to school violence required a multifaceted approach rather than a standalone smartphone ban. He said policy changes must
KUCHING: Restricting smartphones for students under 16 would not resolve the root causes of school violence and misconduct, says Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Assistant Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman. He noted that while limiting smartphone use might temporarily reduce exposure to harmful online content, such measures were not
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Community Leadership Integrity Module (MIKM) should be expanded throughout the constituency as it has proven to deliver a positive impact on grassroots leadership, says Rural and Regional Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Rubiah Wang. Rubiah, who is also Kota Samarahan Member of Parliament, said the initiative provided direct
KUCHING: Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen, 34, and his wife Princess Anisha Rosnah, 30, are set to welcome their first child. The royal couple shared the happy news on Instagram recently, with Prince Mateen posting a black-and-white photo of them in matching white outfits, captioned, “And then there were 3 ??.”
SERIAN: The Manpower Department’s (JTM) Advanced Technology Training Centre (Adtec) Serian Campus is strengthening its commitment to human capital development through collaboration with nine strategic partners, including Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS). Serian Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem, commended the initiative, saying it would boost the quality and
KUCHING: Datuk Snowdan Lawan’s withdrawal from the Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) deputy president race has drawn scrutiny from political analyst Prof Dr Azmi Hassan, who questioned the reasoning behind the move. Azmi, who is also a National Professors Council Fellow, said Snowdan’s explanation that the decision was made to stabilise
KUCHING: The RM300 million allocation under Budget 2026 to support grain corn, aquaculture and paddy cultivation nationwide must allocate a larger share to Sarawak, says Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He said the funds, provided under the Food Security Enhancement Programme, were
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan’s decision to withdraw from contesting the party’s deputy president post is a reflection of Sarawak’s political maturity. Having said this, political pundit Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said the move demonstrated the ability of PRS to prioritise unity and consensus over