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Minister: Second phase of Sarawak’s free tertiary education to benefit public unis still in discussion
The second phase of Sarawak’s free tertiary education initiative which aims to benefit Sarawakians enrolled at public universities in the state, including Universiti Teknologi MARA, remains under ...
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Forest director: New airport, deep-sea port site at Tg Embang mostly nipa palm and mangrove, won’t affect forest reserves
The proposed new airport and deep-sea port in Tanjung Embang will not impact Sarawak’s existing forest reserves, said Sarawak director of forests Datu Hamden Mohammad. He said the project site lies ...
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Former PMs Muhyiddin and Ismail Sabri join Anwar for Pak Lah’s funeral prayer, as top leaders and celebrities pay last respects
Leaders from various political parties gathered with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the National Mosque today to pay their final respects to the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Former ...
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Sharifah Hasidah: Increasing parliamentary seats for Borneo states constitutional obligation, promises made at M’sia’s inception must be upheld
The proposal to increase parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak is not merely a matter of political negotiation but a constitutional obligation, firmly rooted in the principles and commitments ...
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Education Dept offers condolences after Baram pupil killed when 4WD vehicle swept away while crossing Sg Sengayan
The Sarawak Education Department has offered condolences to the family of a pupil who drowned after the vehicle she was travelling with her parents was swept away by fast-flowing currents in Sungai ...
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‘That’s the Malaysian way’: Dr Mahathir hails Pak Lah for peaceful exit, passing baton to Najib after poor GE12 performance
Statesman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today paid his last respects to his successor, the late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the National Mosque here. Formerly critical of Abdullah, Dr Mahathir today hailed ...
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Sibu’s Ai Ming Methodist Church seeks to raise RM200,000 from charity sale for new building
Ai Ming Methodist Church at Jalan Poh Yew here is hoping to raise RM200,000 from its charity sale on May 1. Church Building Committee chairman Loi Kwong Nang said proceeds from the sale at the church ...
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Japan’s tennis boys cap Asia-Oceania U14 qualifier in Kuching with sweet finish
Japan ended an amazing week here with a hat-trick at the Asia-Oceania final qualifying for World Junior Team Championships Under-14 Boys, which took place at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) ...
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Wan Junaidi: Pak Lah strengthened Malaysia’s image as progressive, moderate Islamic country through Islam Hadhari
The late Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be remembered as a great statesman with leadership principles based on noble values, said Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The Head of State said ...
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Man in Sibu jailed after failing to settle fines for illegal possession of firearm, other offences
A 50-year-old man was fined a total of RM6,500 in default 10 months in jail by the Magistrates Court here yesterday after he pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition, and two ...
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Traditional Chinese fitness practices, medicine gaining global recognition
Bathed in the soft glow of early morning light, 36-year-old Marina Ezdina from Russia inhales the crisp, wood-scented air as she wraps up her regular workout: Wuqinxi, a traditional Chinese exercise ...