Wan Junaidi, Fauziah mourn loss of 15 students
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi mourned the loss of 15 young students in the tragic accident in Gerik, Perak, early Monday morning. They described it as a great loss not only to the victims’ families but also to the higher […]
Rep launches initiative to help students from B40 families
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming has initiated the Tabung Inspirasi Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional Anak Tanjong Batu (TISPATB) aimed at supporting students from low-income families in the area. He shared this during a courtesy visit from representatives of the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) Sarawak, Miri Branch, led by its Sales […]
Vape usage legislation mulled to protect students in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Ministry plans to develop a legislation regarding the usage of vape among students in Sarawak. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said this following a recent survey from the Ministry of Education, that found close to 20,000 cases of students vaping in schools across Malaysia. “The vape […]
91 students get free specs from JCI after eye tests
SIBU: A total of 91 students from SMK Bukit Assek received free spectacles through the “Vision For Future” programme, an initiative by JCI Mandarin Sibu in collaboration with several JCI branches nationwide. The programme, which saw more than 400 students and teachers undergo eye screenings, aims to provide assistance to those in need, especially within […]
Top students harbour high hopes in industry
KUCHING: A total of 2,043 graduates from the Centre for Excellence Technology Sarawak (Centexs) Industry and ESG Academy (IESGA) and Digital, Green Energy and Aerospace Academy (DGEA) will be getting their industry-based competency certificates at its three-day convocation from Feb 26. In celebration of this milestone, Sarawak Tribune spoke to three Best Student Award recipients […]
Sibu cops help raise safety awareness and discipline among students
SIBU: The Sibu District Police’s School Liaison Officers (PSLO) visited several primary and secondary schools throughout the town in conjunction with the First Day at School programme recently. According to Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE), aims to raise awareness of safety among students and […]
185 students receive ‘Back to School’ aid
GEDONG: A total of 185 students from the Batang Sadong parliamentary constituency received ‘Back to School’ assistance to help them prepare for the upcoming school year. Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee stressed the importance of ensuring students are well-equipped for the new academic session, stating that the initiative aims to provide equal learning opportunities regardless […]
Educator goes the extra mile for students’ future
TATAU: A school principal here has gone above and beyond his duty as an educator – braving floodwaters and travelling 60 kilometres just to ensure his flood affected students could sit for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. The unsung hero, Dr Layang Ugek of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tatau, with determination in his heart, […]
Aznil advises SPM students to stop playing with handphones
The tension is increasingly felt with just five days remaining, as candidates for the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) are set to sit for their written examination. Through a sharing posted on TikTok, Aznil, or more affectionately known as Pak Nil, conveyed a message for students who will be sitting for their major examination, SPM. […]
Back To School programme benefits 1,100 students
SARIKEI: The ‘Back To School’ programme, organised by the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Kuala Rajang Branch and the Service Centre of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kuala Rajang, has allocated RM125,000 for this year’s initiative, which will benefit a total of 1,100 students. The programme, held recently, provides school supplies to underprivileged and […]