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Close parent-school relations necessary for conducive learning environment, says minister
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (322+ words) Lee (left) presents the cheque to Goh, as Henry (fourth right) and others look on. MIRI (March 16): Close cooperation between parents and schools is crucial for creating a conducive learning environment and ensuring the holistic development of students, said Transport…...
YMCA Sibu plans more community programmes to stay relevant
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (226+ words) SIBU (March 15): The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Sibu is looking at expanding its community activities so as to remain relevant, while encouraging greater participation from both existing and new members. Its president, Senator Robert Lau, said the association's members…...
Quality education for Sarawakians — The way forward
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (846+ words) ON Nov 17, 2024, thesundaypost quoted YB Johnny Pang as having proposed that a university and an international school should be built in Bintulu. The Tanjung Batu assemblyman was participating in the debate on the Supply Bill 2024. The topic interests me tremendously....
Embrace 4.0 reaches out to children from underprivileged backgrounds
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (366+ words) KUCHING (March 13): Inclusivity and creativity prevailed at the recent Embrace 4.0 programme, organised by the Padawan Chapter of Junior Chamber International (JCI). Held at the Community Social Support Centre (CSSC) Kuching, the session brought together some 50 children, aged between seven and…...
SK Kujang Mawang first Serian school to get free student transport service
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (154+ words) KUCHING (March 11): SK Kujang Mawang has become the first school in Serian to benefit from a free transport service sponsored by Yayasan Sarawak to ease students" commute. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada, who officiated the launch, said the school…...
Rural students have equal access to higher education with free tertiary studies, says Gerawat
1+ week, 2+ day ago (292+ words) Gerawat lights the torch to declare open the SK Long Lellang Track and Field Championships on Friday. MIRI (March 7): Children studying in rural areas have the same opportunity to pursue higher education, particularly now that the state government provides free…...
Sarawak retains youth age limit at 40 to support participation, programmes, says Abd Karim
1+ week, 2+ day ago (341+ words) KUCHING (March 6): Sarawak continues to recognise individuals aged up to 40 as youths, maintaining its own definition despite the federal government lowering the national youth age limit to below 30. Sarawak Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah…...
Well-equipped STEM labs handed over to SK St Elizabeth Tijirak under Gift of STEM Education
1+ week, 3+ day ago (290+ words) SIBURAN (March 5): The Gift of STEM Education 2025 programme marked the successful handover of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory equipment at SK St Elizabeth Tijirak here. Building on its 2024 model, the programme has now expanded to the Serian division…...
Fatimah: Education, early childhood care sector must adapt to six-year-old Year One policy
2+ week, 5+ day ago (536+ words) KUCHING (Feb 24): The state's early childhood care and education (ECCE) sector must adapt to the policy allowing six-year-old children to enter Year One beginning in 2027, said Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. She said…...
Mindet, INSKEN to roll out five entrepreneurship programmes across Sabah this year
3+ week, 2+ day ago (301+ words) Ewon (right) and Viviantie during the courtesy call. KOTA KINABALU (Feb 20): The Sabah Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (Mindet) will partner with the National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN) to implement two Masterclass Programmes and three Bangkit Programmes across the…...