KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak Branch is constantly monitoring the development of young writers in Sarawak, said its director Abang Haliman Abang Julai. He said there are a number of young writers who move on their own without depending on organisations such as DBP. “For example writers like
KUCHING: The Persatuan Karyawan Sastera Sarawak (Pekasa) is committed to empowering women writers in the state. Its president Mohidin Malek said by doing so, it would balance the number of writers in terms of gender in the writing field. “Today’s event, the 11th Sarawak Literary Meeting programme is to gather
KUCHING: A lucky punter from Sri Aman won the Magnum 4D Jackpot prize of RM9.38 million on July 19. According to Magnum 4D Berhad, the winner, a regular Magnum customer since 1998, had purchased a 4D Jackpot System-3 ticket. “The winning numbers 6905 and 4312 which won him RM9,389,629.00 were
BINTULU: DAP’s Bintulu publicity chief Chiew Chan Yew has been told to talk less and work harder if he wants to win over the public. The reminder comes from Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing who said instead of wasting his time on rhetoric, Chiew should for instance explain
LUNDU: The society needs to look after their own health and nutrition to reduce heart disease and other disease affecting them, said Lundu Heart Day 2022 organising chairwoman, Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu. She said when there are symptoms of the disease, one’s especially the elderly should not delay
KUCHING: The Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS) is inviting the public to a talk on ‘Urban Renewal Through Built Heritage Conservation” by Malaysian prominent architect Lim Take Bane, on this coming July 30, at 9:30 am at the Borneo Cultures Museum, Auditorium (level 1) here. According to SHS, the talk is
KUCHING: Donating blood and saving a life symbolises a good deed done by donors especially on Sarawak Day. President of Sarawak Human Development Organisation (PPIS) Manjeet Kaur Sidhu said it was on this basis that the organisation chose to held its blood donation campaign. “It is reflective of the unity
BINTANGOR: Sixty-eight students who achieved excellent results in their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2021 examination in the Meradong constituency have received incentives from the Meradong DUN N.46 Service Centre amounting to RM17,600. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news report, Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said with the
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg • ‘Sik berasa’, which loosely translates into English as ‘didn’t feel it’; • ‘Ketek ajak’, which means ‘just click’. • Baruk ari marek ari Jemat, ari tok dah Jemat agik dah … sik berasa (It is just like yesterday was Friday
KUCHING: The Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill passed in Parliament Dewan Rakyat is seen as a first step in acknowledging the pervasiveness of the problem of sexual harassment in the country. It is also a deterrent against inappropriate behaviour. Sarawak Women and Family Council committee member Prof Dr Ida Fatimawati Adi Badiozaman
