“REPEAT a lie often enough and it becomes the truth”. This is a law of propaganda often attributed to the Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels. Propaganda, throughout history, has been wielded as a powerful tool to influence public opinion, rally support, and consolidate power. This has its roots even as
I’m sure many would have read and were amused by the statement made by the Federal Education Minister on the reasons for abolishing standardised examinations and exam-oriented learning in schools. This, according to the minister, was to reduce academic stress among students. Initially, my reaction was “What on earth is
There is a pressing need to improve Sarawak’s state average grade (GPN) in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination to be on par with the national grade point. Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee stated that the Sarawak Education Enhancement Programme (SEEP) will act as
KUCHING: Members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tupong branch were told to uphold the party’s struggle and the policies set by the Sarawak government. Tupong assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said it is the role of the members to ensure that the policies introduced would benefit the people where
The gas aggregator issue and the continental shelf have been discussed in the past week. Judging from the winding-up speeches of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his ministers, it could be the straw that broke the camel’s back. The comments by Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah
SARAWAKIANS expecting goodies in 2025 were right to skip the national budget tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament last month. They were right to wait another three weeks until the 2025 Sarawak Budget — because that’s where the good news is at. On Monday (Nov 11),
TRUMP just won the 2024 US elections. Before it happened, it was a daunting thought. Yet, that’s precisely what unfolded in the recent U.S. presidential election. I don’t favour the notion, but I comprehend it. His ascension isn’t solely about his message; it’s equally about the role the media has
KUCHING: The sewerage project in the Tupong constituency will be 90 per cent completed by the end of the month, said its assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. He said the deadline was set during a meeting followed by a site visit for the project today (Nov 7) which was attended
There’s a saying in Malay: “The hand that gives is better than the one that takes”. It highlights the value of generosity and what blessing entails for those who keep on giving. It was probably based on this value, among others, that the spirit of the federation was built upon
KUCHING: The new generation must be imbued with knowledge on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) along with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to meet future industry demands. In stressing this, Tupong assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said these are the drivers of Sarawak long-term economic vision with
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