SMK Sri Samarahan on track for completion by year end
KUCHING: The construction of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sri Samarahan is progressing well, with physical completion now at 96.4 per cent. The new school is scheduled to be fully completed by Nov 2025, in line with the project timeline set earlier. According to the Public Works Department (JKR) Samarahan Division, the project scope includes the […]
SMK Lake Bau replacement project 63 pct complete
BAU: The construction of the new SMK Lake, Bau replacement project has reached 63.45 per cent completion as of Aug 15. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the project involves building 42 classrooms to replace the existing 27, a hostel for 300 students (200 boys and 100 girls), as well as various other […]
First meeting held on proposed new Sibu school
SIBU: The first coordination meeting on the proposed construction of a new school, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Abang Ali Sibu, was held in Kuching on Monday. “In line with the advice of the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the school will be built if the Ministry of Education (MoE) agrees to […]
Land acquisition underway for new secondary school in Puncak Borneo
KUCHING: The relevant state department and agencies are in the process of expropriating a land lot along Jalan Puncak Borneo for the construction of a new secondary school. Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament, Datuk Willie Mongin, revealed that the site has been identified, and efforts are now underway to acquire part of Block 174 at […]
Discussions underway for new school site
SARATOK: Discussions are underway to secure a site for the construction of the new SK Abang Abdul Rahman. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, said that a proposed site has been identified about two kilometres from the current SK Abang Abdul Rahman, or next to Victoria Inn. “We are […]
RM58mil full replacement project approved for SK Kuala Balingian
KUALA BALINGIAN: A full replacement project for SK Kuala Balingian with a budget of RM58 million at a new site has been approved. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Ir Aidel Lariwoo said the project will start next year. “Everything will be newly built under this project, including the school building, teachers’ quarters, […]
Sarawak pushes for decentralisation to manage school and clinic projects
KUCHING: Sarawak has the capability to implement projects such as building new schools and repairing dilapidated clinics in the state. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the federal government should decentralise to empower local authorities, allowing Sarawak to take charge of these projects. “In the state, we empower […]
Next YSISS opening soon
KUCHING: The Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS), located at Mile 12, Kuching-Serian, will be fully operational for the 2024/2025 academic year. The latest update was posted on the school’s official Facebook page on Monday. These state-owned international schools are the brainchild of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The initiative aims […]
Doors open to students of all races
DEBAK: Chinese National Type Schools in Sarawak are always open to accepting students regardless of their ethnic or religious background. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that this approach aligns with the vision of Sarawak Premier, who advocates for SJK(C) to be opened to all ethnicities. Dr Sim said this during the […]
Students, villagers ecstatic over new school
MALUDAM: The completion of SK Maludam’s new building on an eight-acre plot of land funded by the Sarawak government has delighted the students and families alike. The project manifests the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government’s sensitivity to the needs of education in rural areas. The new school building is equipped with 18 classrooms, two dormitory […]