New SK Kampung Tellian building still unoccupied
MUKAH: Pupils and teachers as well as staff of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Tellian here may have to wait a little bit longer before they can finally move in and enjoy the comfort of the new building. The building was completed at the end of 2019, and initially, was expected to be operational in April […]
New buildings not ready for operation
MUKAH: Pupils of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Tellian here may have to wait until March next year to use the new buildings although 2021 school session will begin on Jan 20. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said it is learned that SK Kampung Tellian new buildings would be operational only sometimes in March next year. “It […]
Construction for new school building application submitted
KUCHING: An official application for the construction of a new SK Tanjong Bako building has been submitted to the Education Ministry (MoE). Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni explained that this reconstruction was needed as SK Tanjong Bako was in a dilapidated condition. “In the Demak Laut constituency, there are only two schools which […]
Work on school commences
DALAT: Construction work to erect new buildings for Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Tanam here has begun a few days ago. This is certainly good news for people in Kampung Tanam, which is the second largest village in this district, after Kampung Medong. A source familiar with the matter said the work began with site clearing […]
Not all SST money for international schools
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg had clarified that the State sales tax (SST) payment worth RM2.95 billion paid by Petronas will all be used for the development of Sarawak. He said the additional revenue will not only be used for the developing the state’s international schools, but the overall development in […]
First state-owned International school operational by 2023
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (Sekolah Menengah Antarabangsa Yayasan Sarawak), the first state-owned international school, will be located at Mile 12, Jalan Kuching-Serian. Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said it is expected to be operational by 2023. According to him, the relevant authorities will […]
Parents welcome new ‘smart’ school
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY SAMARAHAN: People living in the vicinity of SJK Chung Hua Bako here can now look forward to sending their children to the newly built school. Declared open by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg recently, the school has 18 classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, a canteen, […]
In limbo no more as SK Merdang denizens get new building
By Clement Erik Wong & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KOTA SAMARAHAN: After 14 long years of putting up at a nearby school, then a rented shop lot, staff and students of SK Merdang here finally have a building to call their own. SK Merdang headmaster Ninkan Jabing said he was glad to have successfully moved from […]
SK Merdang a dream come true
By Clement Erik Wong & Sarah Hafizah Chandra KOTA SAMARAHAN: The opening of SK Merdang here is a dream come true for teachers, students and parents. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said the school was a step forward in providing comfort for students and teachers, especially those who were previously from SK St Martin, situated […]
Students hope for school in their area
MUKAH: Balingian-born students studying here are hopeful that a proposed Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Balingian will be implemented soon and become a reality. A Form 3 student Scholastica Lenny, and her friends, Veronica (Form 2), Fellissica Wendy (Form 4) and Raynold Gabriel (Form 1), all studying at SMK Three Rivers here are excited for the […]