KUALA LUMPUR: Residents of Kampung Hulu and Kampung Hilir in Serian may finally see long-term relief from recurring erosion with the Batang Sadong River Conservation Project scheduled to begin in mid-2027 under the 12th Malaysia Plan’s (12MP’s) Rolling Plan 5. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said survey and
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroleum Sarawak Berhand’s (PETROS) appointment as gas aggregator for Sarawak’s domestic market will be honoured by all industry players. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said this was part of the Joint Declaration signed between the Prime Minister and
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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