The decision by the Public Health, Housing and Local Government Ministry to review and adjust allowances for community leaders, and village chiefs (KMKK) across Sarawak starting next year is both timely and necessary. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian announced that the review is ongoing and that
‘In a democracy, the individual enjoys not only the ultimate power but carries the ultimate responsibility.’ – Norman Cousins (1915-1990). He was an American political journalist, author, professor, and world peace advocate who served as the editor-in-chief of the well-known magazine The Saturday Review for over 35 years. Cousins was
THE recent revelation of alleged crimes against and abuse of 402 children (outside of Sarawak) is shocking and deeply disturbing. The most depressing part is that, according to initial police investigations, at least 13 of them were allegedly sodomised. They were also taught to assault others sexually. It’s also mind-boggling
I recently found out something surprising: a whopping 122,062 Year One students nationwide have been chosen for a Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Programme (LNIP), kicking off just last month. Azman Adnan, the director-general of the Education Ministry, shared that this programme is meant to assist these students in mastering basic
It was a mere two weeks ago when three SMK Senibong students lost their lives after the boat they were in capsized while crossing the Kayan River from Kampung Selampit in Lundu District. Following this heart-wrenching tragedy, there have been renewed calls to expedite the construction of a bridge connecting
Seven years ago, former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who was also the Education Minister at the time, announced that the country aimed to fully implement the single-session school system within the next five to 10 years. According to the proposed timeline, all schools in Malaysia, particularly secondary schools,
All new hires for the state civil service will be recruited under a non-pensionable remuneration scheme known as the ‘Contributions-Based Posts’ (CBP). Under this scheme, the new hires will contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) retirement scheme instead of receiving a monthly pension from the government upon retirement. The
Last week marked a triumphant moment as two talented Sarawakian singers, Roziena Ixzy, better known as Roxy Ixzy, and Amir Jahari, etched their names onto the national stage. Their recent victories captured the attention of the nation and brought immense pride to their homeland. With remarkable skills and unwavering determination,
THE Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) report for 2023 ranked Malaysia as the 57th least corrupt nation out of 180 countries. This suggests that, despite occasional uproars, Malaysia is perceived to have relatively lower levels of corruption compared to many other countries worldwide. However, it’s important to note that
‘The future depends on what we do in the present.’ – Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948), an influential political and spiritual leader in India’s India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. He was assissinated in 1948. In a recent announcement by the federal government, there are indications that they
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