Kampung Datu Baru homeowners cautioned against selling property to third parties
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has cautioned homeowners in the Kampung Datu Baru redevelopment site against transferring their property ownership to third parties. He said that it is clearly stated in Section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code that properties in the area cannot be sold or […]
Free schooling to pay off later
SIBU: Sarawak’s upcoming policy of free tertiary education for Sarawakians, starting in 2026, is an investment in the state’s future, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development said that the return on this investment won’t be monetary, but in the form of contributions from graduates who would help […]
Cemetery sees upgrades coming
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has pledged to improve facilities at the Kemunyang Islamic Cemetery. The Nangka assemblyman acknowledged the cemetery’s current amenities, including a prayer hall and a van. “We also have an innovative e-cemetery system. “Families can easily locate their loved ones’ plots online using […]
Father of Dr Annuar dies
SIBU: Rapaiee Tarip, the father of Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, passed away at Sibu Hospital at 2.37 am today. He was 94. Rapaiee’s remains were transported to Dr Annuar’s house at Jalan Kangkong for the funeral rites, before being conveyed to Kemuyang Muslim Cemetery here for burial. […]
University of Technology Sarawak advocates scholarly writing for ranking improvement
SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) chairman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has pointed out the significance of scholarly writing and its contribution to the university’s ranking during the launch of the UTS Publisher’s 2024 book collection. He noted the need for functions that encourage lecturers to engage in scholarly writing and publication. He expressed a […]
LAKIS kindergarten to have its own building
SIBU: The proposal for the Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Islam Sibu (LAKIS) kindergarten to have its own building at Masjid An-Nur compound is underway said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development said that the kindergarten is currently renting a house for its operation. “I have discussed with Land Custody […]
‘Enrol in Yayasan Sarawak international secondary school’
SIBU: Parents of Primary 4 pupils are urged to enrol their children to Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) in Sibu for it to begin its operations in 2026. In making this call, Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said he already requested for the school to be completed by […]
Centralised system to evaluate both students and schools
SIBU: A centralised assessment examination for Year 6 pupils is not only meant to evaluate students but also schools. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said through such comprehensive approach, the overall performance of schools can be accessed. “We’re not saying a school is good or […]
Dr Annuar comes to the rescue during in-flight medical emergency
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee stepped in to assist a passenger experiencing a medical emergency during a Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight to Kuala Lumpur. Dr Annuar was onboard a MAS flight from Kuching on Wednesday (Sept 6) when a stewardess made an emergency announcement. The stewardess urgently […]
Let teachers choose the best methods, says deputy minister
SIBU: Teachers should have the freedom to choose the teaching methods and approaches they believe will benefit their students. According to Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD), Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, when teachers have this flexibility, they can fully utilise their own ideas and approaches to improve student learning. Dr Annuar expressed […]