KUCHING: Sarawak marked a milestone in inclusive education with the launch of the state’s first Inclusive Training Kiosk at the Integrated Special Education Programme (PPKI) of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tabuan Jaya on Saturday (Jan 31). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian described the project as a pioneering
KUCHING: The Youth Wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has urged Malaysia to adopt Sarawak’s model of governance, which emphasises political stability, racial and religious harmony, and inclusive development. The call echoes PBB Secretary-General, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who highlighted that pervasive politics in Peninsular Malaysia have hampered
KUCHING: SM Min Lit Batu Kawa is set to mark its 60th anniversary with a charity run themed “Speed Forward GoGoGo” on June 14 within the school compound. The event aims to promote healthy living, strengthen community engagement, and foster social cohesion, while raising funds for the school’s Smart Classroom
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is expanding its green and sustainability initiatives in collaboration with Japan. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit, emphasised the university’s commitment to environmental stewardship and cross-cultural learning through long-standing partnerships with Japanese institutions. “The Takasago-UNIMAS Educational Forest project, now in its eighth year, brings
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is urged to lead stronger two-way student exchanges with Japan as Tokyo seeks a more reciprocal partnership beyond the traditional Look East Policy. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Malaysia, His Excellency Shikata Noriyuki, said there is strong potential for more Japanese students
KUCHING: As Chinese New Year draws nearer, fixed-rate airfares introduced by several airlines have provided much-needed certainty for Sarawakians living, working and studying outside the state. The initiative has helped many plan their journeys home during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. For Sarawakian plant operator, Shaiful
KUCHING: Kuching City FC’s 2-0 victory over Penang in the Malaysia Cup quarter-final on Saturday (Jan 24) signals a rising standard of football in Sarawak. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the win reflected the steady improvement of the Kuching-based team, widely regarded
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has refined the free electric bus service to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to better meet tourist needs, particularly by aligning travel schedules with orangutan feeding times. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the adjustment was made after observations
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) has allocated 1,460 hectares in Sarawak for this year’s Rubber Replanting Programme as part of efforts to boost the state’s rubber industry. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang said the initiative also involves intensifying activities in several
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of RM81,250 was channelled to 500 primary and secondary school students in Kota Samarahan under the ‘Jom ke Sekolah 2026’ programme. The aid, implemented by the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) and Yayasan RISDA through a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, benefited students from 40