Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

Mas Gading Community College showcases innovation at IT project competition

BAU: Mas Gading Community College recently held the Information Technology Certificate Project Competition and Exhibition, allowing students from the Information Technology Certificate course (STM30294) to showcase their innovative projects. The event featured 16 student groups presenting projects in various categories, including mobile applications, Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics,

Monks donate essential supplies to charity

KUCHING: Yayasan Dhamma Vijaya recently donated over RM2,500 worth of special milk powder supplements to Hope Place Kuching. These essential supplies are crucial for individuals reliant on tube feeding, cancer patients, and those living with disabilities. Venerable Bhikkhuni Dhammika personally delivered the donation to Kelvin Wan, founder of Hope Place,

Association pays courtesy call on minister

KUCHING: Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin received a courtesy call from Kuching Xiang Qi (Chinese Chess) Association led by its chairman Kapitan Datuk Lau Sie Lok today. The meeting took place at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly complex here. During the meeting, the Association’s president Jee Xin

Concert brings multiculturalism to the fore

KUCHING: Harmonious echoes of multiculturalism were brought to life in ‘Music and Words,’ presented by the Sada Kenyalang International Choir Festival and Symposium (SKICF & SKICS) here Saturday. The concert took place at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The event attracted the attention of choir enthusiasts from both within

Comprehensive aid programmes for all

KUCHING: A community celebration of unity and well-being, the “Hari Kesejahteraan Bersama” carnival showcased a variety of aid programmes designed to support Sarawakian families. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Development I Datuk Rosey Yunus said the government is committed to alleviate financial burdens, particularly for new mothers and

Motac seeks tax cuts to spur local travel

BINTULU: Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, has proposed the reintroduction of personal income tax reduction incentives and special exemptions in anticipation of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. He said that this initiative aims to encourage Malaysians to vacation domestically, thereby boosting the local economy.

Rubiah: Don’t sweep mistakes under the carpet

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang has warned civil servants against sweeping mistakes under the carpet  just to safeguard their department’s image. She said this was unethical and should not be done by any head of agency or department. According to her, in carrying

Drum fest lights up the night

KUCHING: Thousands lined the banks of the Sarawak River last night (Nov 2) to witness the grand finale of the Sarawak Drum Festival (FGS) 2024. The Regatta Cultural Stage was the epicentre of a dazzling display of cultural performances. The night was filled with a diverse range of musical performances,

Workshop on upholding business excellence, value your customer

KUCHING: The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) Sarawak is adopting significant steps to enhance productivity and modern management practices among local organisations through its Business Excellence (BE) initiative.This effort aims to foster competitiveness and sustainability across various sectors.Dr Mazlina Shafi’i, director of MPC Sarawak, highlighted the importance of customers as key

Indian community wants Deepavali bazaar as annual event

KUCHING: The Indian community here is looking forward to more organisation of Deepavali bazaars in the future. This is because such bazaars provide a platform to showcase traditional Indian food, culture, and festive customs. During a visit by Sarawak Tribune on Sunday, it was observed that the first ever Deepavali