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DAP urges quick payment of Free Tertiary Education Scheme stipends for Sarawak students
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (315+ words) KUCHING, March 25: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen has urged the Sarawak government to immediately disburse the stipend assistance under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), highlighting growing financial pressures on students. "It is now more than…...
Sarawak advances education with RM4.23 bln in 77 school infrastructure projects
1+ week, 4+ day ago (160+ words) KUCHING, March 18: Sarawak continues to advance its school infrastructure, with 77 projects worth RM4.13 billion currently managed by the Education Works Branch (CKP) under the Public Works Department (JKR) Malaysia. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said these projects cover…...
Sarawakian students prioritised in Unimas first Faculty of Law cohort of 30
1+ week, 5+ day ago (207+ words) KUCHING, March 17: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) will welcome 30 students as the inaugural cohort of its newly established Faculty of Law, starting this September, with priority given to Sarawakian students. In a Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) news, Unimas Vice-Chancellor Prof…...
1,000 Miri students to benefit from MyLesen B2 programme to ride legally
2+ week, 3+ day ago (443+ words) MIRI, March 12: Up to 1,000 students in Miri will have the opportunity to obtain their motorcycle licences legally through the Kick Off Transport'Awareness Behavioural Change (T-ABC) and MyLesen B2 Programme 2026, which begins on March 11 and aims to improve road safety awareness among…...
S’wak Timber Industry Devt Corporation spreads Ramadan blessings with festive aid to 100 students
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (156+ words) KUCHING, Mar 7: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) brought joy to 100 students from 10 schools today with festive contributions to ease their preparations for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh,…...
Sarawak commits RM1.9 mln to boost early intervention for children with special needs
3+ week, 2+ day ago (229+ words) KUCHING, March 5: The Sarawak government has approved RM1.9 million to enhance developmental screening and early intervention programmes for children with special needs across the State. Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has given the green light…...
Safer playground flooring completed at Kuching Park, giving children better protection during play
3+ week, 2+ day ago (217+ words) KUCHING, March 6: Children and families visiting Kuching Park can now enjoy a safer playground following the completion of upgraded playground safety flooring installed by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the upgrading works…...
Sarawak sends graduates abroad for PhD in vaccine research, including rabies
3+ week, 3+ day ago (201+ words) KUCHING, March 5: Sarawak is stepping up its fight against diseases by sending local graduates abroad to pursue PhDs in vaccine research, with a special focus on rabies. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn…...
Design subject to be taught in English for upper secondary students starting 2029
3+ week, 2+ day ago (436+ words) KUCHING, March 5: The Design subject will be taught in English at upper secondary level as Sarawak continues to expand the use of English for Science and Mathematics under the Dual Language Programme (DLP). Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development…...
Sarawak teachers join TEGAS alumni network, empowered to drive innovation in schools
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (242+ words) KUCHING, Feb 11: Teachers in Sarawak are now officially part of an innovation network, as participants in Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) programmes are recognised as members of its alumni community. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment…...