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Over 2,000 At Swinburne Sarawak Eligible For FTES As Process Begins
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (1252+ words) Monday, 16 March 2026 KUCHING: Sarawak's Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) is creating new opportunities for Sarawakian students to study at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) without financial barriers. At Swinburne Sarawak, the implementation of FTES not only expands…...
Under-16s Can Only Use Social Media Via Parent-managed Accounts
1+ week, 3+ day ago (267+ words) Friday, 6 March 2026 KUALA LUMPUR: Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to open their own social media accounts, although accounts managed by parents on behalf of their children are permitted, said Communications Minister, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the…...
Youth Urged To Master Technology, Digital Skills, Life-long Learning
2+ week, 1+ day ago (353+ words) Saturday, 28 February 2026 KUCHING: Mastery of technology, digital skills and innovative thinking with an attitude of wanting to learn throughout life are the keys to future success. This is especially so in the era of Industrial Revolution 4. 0 and now moving towards…...
Three-day AZAM Initiative Fosters Youth Leadership
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (354+ words) Monday, 9 February 2026 KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) recently held an AYS Capacity Building Programme 2026 at the AZAM Complex here. The three-day initiative aimed at strengthening youth leadership and fostering structured, impactful and sustainable volunteerism among members of AZAM…...
Red Crescent Youth Bring CNY Cheer To Young Patients
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (179+ words) Sunday, 8 February 2026 KUCHING: Members of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society's SJK Chung Hua No 5 Kuching (Stampin Branch) brought festive cheer to patients at Sarawak General Hospital's Children's Ward on Saturday (Feb 7) ahead of Chinese New Year celebrations. The "We Care…...
UPMS Outreach Lights Path Of Hope For Orphans
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (364+ words) Sunday, 8 February 2026 MIRI: Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak's Sinar Harapan outreach programme has won acclaim for paying much-deserved attention to orphaned children. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin said the two-day programme demonstrated how targeted, hands-on educational exposure could…...
Selangor University College Offers Scholarships To Sarawak Students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) Sunday, 8 February 2026 SIBU: New Era University College (NEUC) in Selangor will set aside RM350,000 over the next seven years to support outstanding students from Sarawak who pursue further studies there. The "Giving Back to Society, Nurturing Talents" scholarship programme amounts to…...
Enhance Health Screening At Entry Points Amid Nipah Virus Concerns | Sarawak Tribune
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (403+ words) Friday, 30 January 2026 KUCHING: Sarawak authorities have been urged to strengthen health screening measures without causing undue alarm, as the state prepares to welcome visitors during Visit Malaysia 2026. Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman…...
APACE Sheds Light On Career Pathways For Students | Sarawak Tribune
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (551+ words) Thursday, 29 January 2026 For teacher, Michael Jeali, 56, the session was more than just another exposure programme. "It was a rare opportunity for students to hear directly from industry players and training institutions shaping Sarawak's future workforce. The sharing session was very…...
No Reports Of Students Rejecting The Free Tertiary Education Scheme | Sarawak Tribune
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (283+ words) Thursday, 29 January 2026 KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has not received any reports of students rejecting the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), signalling strong demand and growing confidence in the state-funded initiative. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah…...