Rep resolves transportation woes faced by students
KUCHING: Political secretary to the Premier of Sarawak Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has stepped in to address transportation issues faced by students in Kampung Paroh under Yayasan Sarawak’s Free School Bus Programme. During a visit to a proposed bus turnaround site in the village today (Dec 12), the Tupong assemblyman said he had received multiple […]
Sarawak explores collaboration with Turkiye in education, healthcare, engineering
KUCHING: A delegation from Sarawak, led by State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki who is also Deputy Chairman of Yayasan Sarawak, recently visited Turkiye to explore collaboration opportunities in education, healthcare, and engineering. The delegation attended a luncheon hosted by Malaysian Ambassador to Turkiye Sazali Mustafa Kamal, which also saw the presence of […]
Visit of Ireland’s envoy focuses on education
KUCHING: The director of Yayasan Sarawak, Mersal Abang Rosli, received a courtesy visit from the Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia, Orla Tunney, on Friday. The visit, held at the Yayasan Sarawak building, aimed to discuss education as a foundation for the well-being of the people and equitable economic prosperity between the state government and Ireland. […]
Sarawak youth urged to utilise education assistance programmes
SEBUYAU: Youth in Sarawak are urged to take advantage of the education assistance provided. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi assured that Sarawakian children can continue their studies without financial concerns as Yayasan Sarawak provides assistance through its sponsorship schemes. “Utilise and seize this opportunity wisely. In Sarawak, we have established higher education […]
Yayasan confident expo will reduce dropout numbers
BY NURIN PATRA and ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Yayasan Sarawak is optimistic the Sarawak Education Expo initiative in all districts will address the issue of dropouts among children in the state. Yayasan Sarawak director, Mersal Abang Rosli said that the foundation believes they can help the children of Sarawak to learn about the opportunities available. “This […]
Yayasan Sarawak boosts book publishing
KUCHING: There’s a push for Yayasan Sarawak to step up the financial aid it offers local book publishers. Mersal Abang Rosli, the Director of Yayasan Sarawak, highlighted the importance of this move after discussions with the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Currently, the financial assistance stands at around RM20,000 […]
Deadline approaching for Sarawak free laptop and free book voucher applications
KUCHING: Eligible Sarawakian students are reminded that the application deadline for the Sarawak Free Laptop and Free Book Voucher programmes is fast approaching. The final date to apply is Aug 14. Students can submit their applications online through the My-Yayasan website at https://myys.yayasansarawak.org.my to take advantage of these valuable opportunities. Launched on July 1, these […]
Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School in Sibu, Miri and Bintulu within five years
KUCHING: Three more Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary Schools (YSISS) are planned for Sibu, Miri, and Bintulu within the next five years. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn shared that currently, there are two operational YSISS campuses in Sarawak: one in Petra Jaya, Kuching since 2022, and another that […]
‘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 […]
Sarawak govt helps settle students’ PTPTN loans
KUCHING: The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) recently received a repayment incentive of RM12.43 million from Yayasan Sarawak. The presentation ceremony took place at the Grand Hall of Menara PTPTN in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (Dec 27). The mock cheque was handed over by Yayasan Sarawak’s deputy director of education Louis Simon Peter to PTPTN chief […]