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SeDidik’s curriculum to include sign language syllabus

SARIBAS: Sign language syllabus will be included in SeDidik’s curriculum as part of efforts to enhance early childhood education for children with disabilities. Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said that the Sarawak government, through his ministry, will seek advice from persons with

Engaging English grammar using Shopper’s Delight 2.0

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and the Academy of Language Studies at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak have collaborated to craft an innovative educational tool that transforms the learning of English grammar into an engaging experience. This partnership birthed Shopper’s Delight 2.0, a unique board game that recently

UNIMAS celebrates outstanding success at SIIF 2024

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) proudly announced its outstanding achievements at the 2024 Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF 2024), held from November 27 to 30 in Seoul, South Korea. UNIMAS researchers brought home an impressive haul of accolades, including five Special Awards, a Gold Medal, a Silver Medal, and

Time for comprehensive reset of federalism, says See

KUCHING: Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How has called for a comprehensive reset of Malaysia’s federalism, emphasising the need for territorial justice to ensure equitable growth and wealth distribution among all states. He said some legal experts and analysts have criticised Sarawak for reclaiming petroleum and gas resources under its

HNC achieves sustainability milestone with dual awards

KUALA LUMPUR: Hornbill Networks Consortium Sdn Bhd (HNC) proudly announced its double victory at the Forward Faster Sustainability Awards 2024, held on November 25 here. Organised by the United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB), the awards recognise outstanding achievements in advancing sustainable development. “HNC was honoured in

Netherlands, Sarawak to boost water management

KUCHING: The Netherlands has shown keen interest in collaborating with Sarawak to enhance water management and technology capabilities, aiming to address pressing challenges such as flood prevention, coastal erosion, and water purification. Dutch Ambassador to Malaysia Jacques Louis Werner said the Netherlands has a strong reputation in water management and

ITTO to boost forest conservation and community development

YOKOHAMA: The Sarawak government has signed two significant projects with the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) to boost forest conservation and enhance community development in the region. The two new projects include the Management of Sungai Menyang Conservation Area for Orangutan Protection and Uplifting Community Livelihood; and the Critical Upliftment

Ten new international routes set to bolster tourism

KUCHING: Malaysia is set to welcome over 3,100 weekly flights with the launch of 10 new international routes, including one charter service this month. Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing announced on his Facebook page today (Dec 3) that these routes will connect five key

DUBS Women’s Council strengthens ties with state government

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Central Women’s Council paid a courtesy visit to Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, Deputy Minister at the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations). This visit marked a significant step toward strengthening the relationship between civil society organisations and the government,