Mental health education needed in schools
SIBU: All secondary schools here are being encouraged to implement mental health awareness programmes as part of their education for students. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said that schools should not only focus on physical health education but also prioritise mental health education. “For students, they have […]
IPG students not eligible for eBeliaRahmah initiative
Students from the Teachers Education Institute (IPG) are not eligible for the eBeliaRahmah initiative as they already receive a monthly living allowance of RM450, according to Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The Deputy Finance Minister clarified that the claim suggesting IPG students were excluded from receiving eBeliaRahmah benefits is untrue. “Unlike youth aged 18 to 20 […]
Empowering students in field of higher education
Sarawak Foundation (Yayasan Sarawak) held a My University My Choice (MUMC) programme on March 16 at eight different locations throughout Sarawak. According to the foundation, this programme, led by Zamahari Saidi from the Sarawak Foundation’s Scholarships, Programs, and Assistance Division, is an initiative aimed at providing a pathway for Sarawakian students to continue their education […]
42 students receive aid of school uniforms, bags
SIMANGGANG: A total of 42 students from preschool to lower secondary level in the Simanggang area have received special aid in the form of vouchers for school uniforms and school bags. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis was present to hand over the assistance which was organised by the […]
SK Matang Jaya students join amazing green race
KUCHING: Some 50 Year Six students of SK Matang Jaya recently took part in Trienekens’ Amazing Green Race (AGR) to grab the chance of becoming this year’s winners. The AGR is an outdoor-based game activity planned under the joint solid waste management and recycling education programme by Trienekens and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP). The game […]
Creative furniture designs inspire students
KUCHING: The first ever Sarawak Design Week (SDW) was well received by youth, especially students of local institutions, here. They said it had inspired them to venture into the industry in the future. Four students from Segi College Sarawak and a new student from the SayD’SignerSarawak programme, who were present at the event held at […]
Dreaming big not a crime, Hii tells students
SIBU: Students at SMK Sacred Heart got to hear some valuable advice on what it takes to succeed from a distinguished alumni who has made it big. He told them that it all boiled down to three traits, namely, dreaming big, overcoming the fear of failure and keeping things real. Having big dreams isn’t a […]
M’sian student traumatised by earthquake
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian student at Gaziantep University who is currently under the care of the Malaysian Embassy in Ankara, Turkiye, is traumatised by the earthquake. “Currently, even the slightest earth movement, scares me. I am still traumatised,” said Zahirul Amin Mohamad, 21. Recalling the moments before the deadly earthquake of 7.8 in magnitude struck […]
Return and serve S’wak, Dr Hazland tells students
KUCHING: Sarawak students in Great Britain have been encouraged to return home to take up job opportunities that will be available following recent developments back home. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Hazland Abang Hipni, who recently met up with 15 students from the Sarawak Students’ Association at a meet-up session hosted by the […]
Educators must always be ready to help students
BINTULU: Educators should always be aware of the problems faced by students as well as the form of immediate action that can be taken to help them. In that context, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the parties involved need to proactively approach, delve into and solve problems […]