KUCHING: The state government will consider the idea to set up a council for arts and literature. However, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said currently, the state government did not see the need for this as all related matters were under the Sarawak Arts Council
MUKAH: A senior educationist suggested emulating the Japanese work culture so that the country’s education authorities and their personnel could achieve consistent excellence. State Education Student Development Sector principal senior assistant director Mortadza Sat said the Japanese are not only hardworking, but also disciplined and this culture really helps them
KUCHING: Persatuan Karyawan Sastera Sarawak (Pekasa) feels that there is a need to set up an Arts and Literature Council. Pekasa president Jaafar Hamdan pointed out that the development of arts and literature in Sarawak was currently in limbo. “We are concerned about the impact of modernisation on literature. Setting
MUKAH: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Mukah will compete in the International Robotic Olympics Malaysia 2019 in Malacca which is scheduled to be held from Oct 30 to Nov 1. The venue is Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Yok Bin’s multipurpose hall. SK Mukah headmaster Burhanuddin Kaderi said Year 6 pupils, namely
BERLIN: A prototype flying taxi has achieved speeds in excess of 100 km/h (62 mph), its German developer Lilium said yesterday, giving it confidence to expand production capacity ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2025. Munich-based Lilium is one of a clutch of start-ups working on battery-powered aircraft that
KUCHING: Two passengers in a car were injured after the driver lost control and drove into a ditch yesterday. The accident occurred at about 11am at Mile 15, Kuching-Serian road. The five occupants of the car, including the injured ones were aided by members of the public. Both injured victims were
SIBU: SUPP education bureau chief Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing will continue to look for evidence which can confirm that the Health Ministry (MOH) has fully recognised the seven dental schools in Taiwan in 1996. Ding, along with his fellow education bureau member Wong Ching Yong, Federation of Alumni Associations of
KUALA LUMPUR: United Overseas Bank (UOB) yesterday launched U-Solar, the first solar industry ecosystem in Asia to power the development and adoption of renewable energy across Southeast Asia. Malaysia is the first Asean country in which UOB is rolling out its U-Solar ecosystem. Through U-Solar, the bank offers a suite
KUCHING: The Sarawak Sports Presentation Awards 2017/2018 to be held on October 25 in Sibu promises to be another exciting night for many stars taking part with the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg likely to grace the occasion and give away the awards. According to a Sarawak
KUCHING: Indonesia’s Shamsul Sahri was the champion of the Kuching Traditional Archery Open Competition at Bukit Siol, Kuching South City hall (DBKU) here on the weekend. He defeated nine other participants to amass 182 points and win RM500, a trophy and a certificate. His challenger was Wan Salman who trailed
