Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

’Jelajah Jiwa Borneo 2025’ unites 180 varsity volunteers for rural outreach

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The ‘Jelajah Jiwa Borneo 2025’ has set a new milestone in inter-university volunteerism, with over 180 student volunteers reaching rural communities across Sabah and Sarawak. Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim commended the programme as more than just a volunteer activity, describing it as a reflection of the Bornean youth

Taylor Louise adds London award to record

KUCHING: Sarawak’s young vocal talent Taylor Louise has added another milestone to her growing list of achievements, performing at the 10th Anniversary Asia Student Arts Festival (ASAF) Winner Showcase in London. The 11-year-old took the stage at the Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music, delivering standout performances of Adele’s “Easy

St Joseph’s students learn consumer rights in YPNM seminar

KUCHING: Forty students from St Joseph’s International School were given a crash course on being smart consumers during a Consumer Rights and Awareness Seminar recently. Organised by the National Consumer Foundation Malaysia (YPNM) Kuching branch with support from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sarawak, the

Nanta: 13MP to drive holistic development, boost rural connectivity

PADAWAN: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will adopt a comprehensive approach to accelerate development and improve the wellbeing of the people, says Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the upcoming national plan, which includes substantial allocations for education and other critical sectors, reflects a holistic strategy that

Govt completes 26 dilapidated school projects in Sarawak

PADAWAN: A total of 26 out of 76 dilapidated school upgrade projects have been completed statewide. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the projects, costing a total of RM3.86 billion, also include 30 schools currently under construction and 20 in the pre-construction phase. He expressed satisfaction with the

Federal govt urged to model national assessment on Sarawak’s CUPA exam

KUCHING: The federal government should consider Sarawak’s standardised assessment, developed with Cambridge University Press and Assessment (CUPA), as a national model to strengthen the country’s education system. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) senior lecturer in Economics, Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini, said the assessment, mandatory for all Primary 6 and Form 3

RM4.68mil in welfare aid disbursed in Serian

SERIAN: The Welfare Department has channelled RM4.68 million in assistance this year, benefitting nearly 1,000 eligible recipients in the constituency as of June. Deputy Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said the amount reflected the government’s commitment to alleviating the people’s burden. “This demonstrates

Education reform under KP2027 ensures developed workforce

KUCHING: The Education (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the implementation of the 2027 School Curriculum (KP2027) are critical steps in reforming Malaysia’s national education system, says Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee. Supporting the Bill, she said the new curriculum must go beyond academic achievement to build a generation equipped with both

Students may reapply for Sarawak Education Aid in September

KUALA LUMPUR: Students who missed out on the ‘Bantuan Kewangan Khas’ (BKK) initiative may submit their applications when it reopens in September, says Education, Innovation and Talent Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. He estimated around 15,000 new students will apply during the next phase, which mainly involves those

A peacekeeper’s memories of war in Bosnia

WAR leaves behind more than just ruins and trauma. It steals the future of generations, uprooting families, orphaning children, and scarring societies long after the last bullet is fired. Even after the guns fall silent, the effects of war linger. Entire communities are displaced. Children grow up without parents. Nations