KUCHING: A new commemorative signage has gone up in Kuching City South to celebrate the city’s international recognition as the UNESCO Creative City for Gastronomy, World Crafts City and Kuching City of Unity. The lighted signage positioned opposite the renowned White Cat statue in Padungan was formally switched on by
KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) has lodged a police report on Friday (Dec 15) regarding baseless allegations made in an online article. The article, published on a website and subsequently circulated on various social media platforms, targeted the company and its top management. In a statement today (Dec
BY ROZRINA BINTI HASBI In martial arts, people generally bring up Karate and Taekwondo, leaving out the influential and underrated martial art of Tang Soo Do. In Sarawak, the Tang Soo Do club is on a mission to change this narrative, actively working to expand its recognition and influence. The
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI BAU: Educators should encourage students who are weak in English to enter institutions of higher education owned by the state government. Opar State Assemblyman Billy Sujang said, “This is because English is used as the medium of instruction in these institutions. “Starting in 2026, five universities will provide
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Sawai Daro here recently organised a Student Leadership Camp Programme, coupled with an educational tour to Mukah Polytechnic (PMU). The event saw participation from 26 pupils, guided by six dedicated teachers, under the leadership of senior school assistant Zharif Gahzali. The
BAU: Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang has urged educators to inspire prospective students and alleviate concerns about English language proficiency, noting its use as the medium of instruction in state government Institutions of Higher Education (IPT). Expressing concerns among students about their proficiency in English, particularly as it is used in
KUCHING: The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) marked its 11th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony by hosting 62 children from the Salvation Army Kuching Children’s Home on Thursday (Dec 14). BCCK CEO Eric van Piggelen expressed his enthusiasm, stating that celebrating Christmas with the children added a meaningful touch to
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) on Friday (Dec 15) appointed members to the Market and Hawker Liaison Committee, paving the way for a collaborative and productive term from January 2024 to December 2024. A total of 31 committee members were officially appointed during the session, receiving certificates of
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI PAKAN: The implementation of four road projects is the focus of the Sarawak government to ensure that Pakan is not marginalised from development. Among the projects are the upgrading of the Rumah Saban Sungai Ipoh Road, Ulu Kota Pakan; the Pakan Road Project, Ulu Kota Pakan
KUCHING: The bitter and sweet experience of leading Univeriti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) for over 10 years has matured me, said former UNIMAS Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi. UNIMAS through a statement announced that Mohamad Kadim’s position as Vice Chancellor has ended on December 14, 2023. “Alhamdulillah, my