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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak offers scholarships to Cambodian students, eyes direct flights
KUCHING: Sarawak is ready to offer scholarships to Cambodian high school and university students while exploring a direct flight route between Phnom Penh and Kuching. Cambodian Senior Minister Oknha Datuk Dr Othsman Hassan confirmed discussions on sending students to study engineering, accounting, and law in Sarawak. He noted that Cambodian scholarship recipients currently study only in Kuala Lumpur, with none placed in Sarawak so far. 'We hope the Sarawak Premier will support the intake of these students... the total number of students has yet to be determined,' he said after meeting Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. In August, RM4.5 million in zakat funds was allocated by MAIWP to sponsor 100 Cambodian students at Malaysian institutions. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi highlighted that Sarawak's upcoming International Islamic School will enrol students from RISEAP countries, including Cambodia. 'The school, set for completion in 2027, will invite high school students from Phnom Penh,' he said. Othsman also proposed adding Phnom Penh as a destination for AirBorneo, Sarawak's newly acquired airline. AirBorneo, formerly MASwings, marks Sarawak's first state-owned airline venture. - Bernama
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak to take in Cambodian students, eyes direct Phnom Penh-Kuching flight route
Othsman (left) talks to Abang Johari during the courtesy call at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi today. – Sarawak Public Communications Unit photo KUCHING (Aug 14): Sarawak is prepared to provide scholarships to high school and university students from Cambodia, besides considering proposals for opening a direct Phnom Penh-Kuching flight route. Cambodian Senior Minister in Charge of Special Missions (Islamic Affairs) Oknha Datuk Dr Othsman Hassan said they are considering sending their students to further their education in fields like engineering, accounting and law. 'So far, no student from Cambodia has pursued further education in Sarawak because Cambodian students who received scholarships are all placed in Kuala Lumpur. 'We hope the Sarawak Premier (Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg) will support the intake of these students… the total number of students has yet to be determined,' he said after paying a courtesy call on the Sarawak Premier at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi here today. In August, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said a total of RM4.5 million in zakat funds had been allocated by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) to fully sponsor 100 Cambodian students at three educational institutions in Malaysia. Meanwhile, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, the Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Project Coordination for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Hall and Islamic Affairs), said the International Islamic School in Sarawak, which is expected to be completed in 2027, would take in students from Regional Islamic Dakwah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP) member countries, including Cambodia. 'So, high school students from Phnom Penh will be invited to study at this international school because it will take into account the intake of students from RISEAP member countries,' he said. He added that during the meeting with Abang Johari, Othsman also urged that Phnom Penh be included as one of AirBorneo's flight destinations when the airline company begins operations. AirBorneo, previously known as MASwings, is currently owned by Sarawak as the state's first airline company. – Bernama cambodia education flights Sarawak scholarship
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Sarawak To Take In Cambodian Students, Eyes Direct Phnom Penh-Kuching Flight Route
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (right) receives a courtesy call from Cambodia's Senior Minister for Special Mission, Neak Oknha Datuk Dr. Othsman Hassan (left), at his office in the Satria Pertiwi Complex, Petra Jaya, today. KUCHING, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is prepared to provide scholarships to high school and university students from Cambodia, besides considering proposals for opening a direct Phnom Penh-Kuching flight route. Cambodian Senior Minister in Charge of Special Missions (Islamic Affairs) Oknha Datuk Dr Othsman Hassan said they are considering sending their students to further their education in fields like engineering, accounting and law. "So far, no student from Cambodia has pursued further education in Sarawak because Cambodian students who received scholarships are all placed in Kuala Lumpur. "We hope the Sarawak Premier (Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg) will support the intake of these students… the total number of students has yet to be determined,' he said after paying a courtesy call on the Sarawak Premier at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi here today. In August, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said a total of RM4.5 million in zakat funds had been allocated by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) to fully sponsor 100 Cambodian students at three educational institutions in Malaysia. Meanwhile, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, the Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Project Coordination for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Hall and Islamic Affairs), said the International Islamic School in Sarawak, which is expected to be completed in 2027, would take in students from Regional Islamic Dakwah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP) member countries, including Cambodia. "So, high school students from Phnom Penh will be invited to study at this international school because it will take into account the intake of students from RISEAP member countries,' he said. He added that during the meeting with Abang Johari, Othsman also urged that Phnom Penh be included as one of AirBorneo's flight destinations when the airline company begins operations. AirBorneo, previously known as MASwings, is currently owned by Sarawak as the state's first airline company.
Daily Express
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Courtesy call on TYT
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Text Size: Musa (5th from left) in a group photo with Sapawi and delegation members. Kota Kinabalu: Head of State Tun Musa Aman received a courtesy call from United Sabah Islamic Association (Usia) President Datuk Sapawi Ahmad and his delegation at Istana Seri Kinabalu on Tuesday. The visit was joined by RISEAP Honorary Secretary-General Dato' Mohamad Marzuki Mohamad Omar to discuss the coming Asia Youth Leadership Programme, which is scheduled to be held in Sabah, as well as to invite Tun Musa to officiate the programme. Advertisement 'The Asia Youth Leadership Programme, set to take place this August, will be participated by youth representatives from several Asian countries including Cambodia, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia,' Sapawi said. Also present were Secretary-General Datuk Iman Ali, Information Chief Datuk Salsidu Ibrahim, Treasurer-General Haji Sainuri Yahmin, Dakwah Director Ustaz Rafaeh Md. Enarji, and Assistant Secretary-General Zulhaimi Asbi. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
KK to host ASEAN Muslim Youth Leadership Training programme
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor presenting a memento to Dato Haji Mohamad Marzuki Mohamad Omar while Datuk Sapawi Ahmad (second left) and others look on. KOTA KINABALU (June 10): The nine-day ASEAN Muslim Youth Leadership Training programme jointly organised by the Regional Islamic Da'wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP), the United Sabah Islamic Association (USIA) and council of Sabah Islamic NGOs, will be held here from August 16. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor was briefed on this by RISEAP Honorary Secretary General Dato Haji Mohamad Marzuki Mohamad Omar during a courtesy call at Menara Kinabalu hear here on Tuesday. Mohamad Marzuki informed the Chief Minister that among the objectives of the programme was to cultivate the internal moral compass necessary for Islamic leadership, provide tools and techniques for effective communication, conflict resolution and decision-making, as well as promote inclusivity and respect among youths from different ASEAN nations. Apart from that, the programme is also designed to encourage proactive engagement in community development and dakwah initiatives and to strengthen bonds among youths to build a resilient, peaceful, and visionary ASEAN community. Mohamad Marzuki was accompanied by USIA President Datuk Sapawi Ahmad.
