SARATOK: Physical disability does not hinder artist Laura Dudum from earning a living. Like many other people, she lost her job after the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world last year. Since then, the woman, who suffered from cerebral palsy since birth, spends about five hours daily in her bedroom to
BETONG: The government should look at the suitability of the replacement of the Textbook Loan Scheme (SPBT) with the Computer Loan Scheme (SPK) as an educational transformation measure in line with the development of online teaching and learning (PdP) today. According to Batu Lintang Teacher Training Institute (IPG) senior lecturer
The proposal to replace the Textbook Loan Scheme (SPBT) to the Computer Loan Scheme (SPK) needs to be seen in various aspects. For almost half a century of use, many teachers still prefer SPBT as they believe that SPBT is still relevant and SPK is less practical. However, in line
SARIKEI: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sarikei Baru on Sunday sold its cooperative packages at a drive-through. “All packages have been prepared in advance by the school cooperative to meet the needs of students in the 2021 session,” explained the principal, Saini Bakar. He explained that the sales of the cooperative
BETONG: Several parents, especially those from the low-income group, are appealing to the government to waive school fees for their children. This is in view of the absence of face-to-face teaching and learning, which is being replaced by home-based teaching and learning (PdPR). They argued that payment of school fees
BETONG: Some 686 food packets have been distributed to 314 households or 1,260 flood victims in Betong Division. Divisional Community Welfare officer Uwieng Gimos said the food packets comprising essential food items were distributed through the Betong Division Community Welfare office. The food assistance had been distributed since Jan 16,
DEBAK: Politicians are urged to put aside their differences and unite to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The interests of the country and the people should be placed above all others while their political differences should be tackled in the best possible way, said Saribas assemblyman Mohammad Razi Sitam. This is
PUSA: The prolonged stagnant water situation at residences near Dato Godam, Selulap, Mbaduk and Meruang areas here has instilled anxiety and fear among its residents. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune’s sister paper Suara Sarawak, the residents opined that there seem to be no action taken to solve the problems that
BETONG: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) welcomes the cooperation extended by Politeknik Metro Betong Sarawak (PMBS) in producing more competitive young entrepreneurs. SEDC Betong Region enforcement officer Mohd Aizat Dollah said the collaboration between government agencies and educational institutions such as PMBS is a step forward for the good
PUSA: A long-tail macaque, possibly a very hungry one, was spotted eating kuih bahulu, a traditional cake, on a rooftop in a kampung here on Sunday. A housewife, who wanted to remain anonymous, said she was busy making tea around 11am in the kitchen when two macaques came through the