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Reminiscing memories of Kuching in the 1950s
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (1011+ words) THE human brain begins to form basic memories at birth, but the reality is that our ability to recall things does not happen until around the age of three. To keep a long-term memory intact, humans heavily rely on a…...
Minister: Anti-bullying efforts must start at home, school
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (351+ words) Fatimah fields questions from the press. KUCHING (June 23): Parents play a crucial role in educating their children and instilling the right values to ensure they do not engage in bullying or violent behaviour towards others, said Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah....
Growing older, understanding Dad
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (805+ words) EARLIER this month, my family gathered to celebrate my grandfather's 87th birthday. Like many family gatherings, it was filled with laughter, stories, good food, and the familiar chaos that comes when several generations come together under one roof. Plates were passed…...
Stay alert to child grooming threats, warns minister
1+ week, 4+ day ago (475+ words) SIBU (June 15): The public has been urged to remain vigilant against child grooming, which has been identified as one of the factors contributing to underage marriages among teenagers. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah…...
Younger gen should learn from life experiences of senior citizens, says Tanjong Batu rep
1+ week, 4+ day ago (318+ words) Lau distributes ang pows to the senior citizens. SIBU (June 15): The rich life experiences, unwavering resilience, and selfless dedication of senior citizens are valuable assets for the younger generation and should be learned from and passed on, said Tanjong Batu…...
Madani govt approves record RM20. 16 mln allocation for Chinese independent schools, says Lanang MP
1+ week, 6+ day ago (322+ words) Chiew (sixth right) symbolically presents a contribution from Alice to Hieng Wuong (sixth left), witnessed by Vincent (centre) and others. SIBU (June 14): The Madani Government has approved a record allocation of RM20. 16 million to 63 Chinese independent secondary schools nationwide, with each…...
Strong community support for SM Wong Nai Siong charity fair reflects commitment to education, says school BOD chairman
1+ week, 6+ day ago (242+ words) SIBU (June 14): The strong support shown by parents, alumni and members of the public at SM Wong Nai Siong's charity fair reflects the community's shared commitment to education and future generations, said Temenggong Dato Vincent Lau. Speaking at the school's…...
Mission schools vital to Sarawak's education development, says Abang Johari
1+ week, 6+ day ago (373+ words) KUCHING (June 13): Mission schools continue to play a significant role in strengthening Sarawak's education landscape and in developing a highly skilled future workforce, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state government has approved…...
Mo H to launch "My Lapor" feature in My Sejahtera app for reporting smoking, vaping violations
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (204+ words) KUCHING (June 12): The Ministry of Health (Mo H) will soon launch a new feature called "My Lapor" through the My Sejahtera mobile application, enabling the public to report smoking and vaping violations in real time. In a Facebook post, the ministry…...
Higher Education Ministry steps in to help Malaysian students in Egypt uni's Pharm D issue
2+ week, 3+ day ago (382+ words) KOTA SAMARAHAN (June 9): The Higher Education Ministry has pledged to help four Malaysian students affected by a recognition issue in the clinical pharmacy (Pharm D) programme at Alexandria University in Egypt. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the…...