KUCHING: UCSI University Sarawak Campus has been officially recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) as a certified centre for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). The uinversity’s Pro Vice-Chancellor Mukvinder Kaur Sandhu said that through APEL, individuals are given meaningful opportunities to transform their work experience, professional knowledge, and
KUCHING: Accessible and adaptable learning pathways are essential to equip more individuals to grow in step with workforce needs in the evolving economy. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said that Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) provides this path by allowing work experience
KUCHING: Support is growing among parents and teachers for the government’s proposal to set 16 as the minimum age for social media use to help shield children from negative online influences. The proposal comes as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) explores several methods to verify users’ ages across
KUCHING: A Ramadan tradition for over 30 years strengthens Islamic values and encourage the community to draw closer to the Quran. The Muslim Welfare Organisation Malaysia (PERKIM) Kuching Branch and the Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE) chairwoman, Datuk Seri Sharifah Mordiah Tuanku Fauzi, said the Khatam Al-Quran ceremony is not
KUCHING: In the spirit of Ramadan, around 2,000 packs of ‘bubur lambuk’ were handed out to the community near the iconic Datuk Patinggi Hajah Jumaani Bridge today. The 2026 N8 Satok Bubur Lambuk Distribution Programme, which began at 3.00 pm, was officiated by Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and
KUCHING: The Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) is set to host major events as part of its 45th anniversary and 2026 calendar programme. LCDA Corporate Affairs’ Senior Manager, Saiful Bahari Amra Ramly, said one of the programmes is the Social Impact Assessment in Emerging Economies Conference and Exhibition (SIAC2026)
KUCHING: A total of RM10,000 in prizes will be up for grabs as the inaugural LCDA Sapphire Run 1.0 flags off at Padang Merdeka on Apr 5. Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) Corporate Affairs senior manager Saiful Bahari Amra Ramly said the run will feature two categories, 10km and
KUCHING: Datuk Khalidi Ibrahim has been appointed as the new Mufti of Sarawak, with his tenure set to commence tomorrow (March 2). His appointment is seen as a step forward in strengthening Islamic administration and fostering a deeper understanding of religion among the Muslim community in the state. The announcement
KUCHING: The Ramadan Prihatin Programme showcases the spirit of compassion and solidarity among communities through the distribution of essential aid to needy families and uniformed personnel. The Ramadan outreach programme was jointly organised by PETRONAS Sarawak, Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN), Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (YADIM), Persatuan Keluarga Polis (PERKEP) and
KUCHING: The temporary custody status of a six-year-old girl allegedly thrown by her father into a ditch in front of their house in Saratok will be determined by the court this Monday (March 2). The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM), Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the Social