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A Philosophical Basis for Governance

By Maya Green Throughout history, civilisations have risen and fallen. Some lasted longer than others; some were just mere episodic moments as compared to the longevity of others. In all civilisations, one can safely surmise that they comprise the dynamic interchange or “transaction” between three open entities or dimensions, namely

Fast internet to ensure smooth learning process in religious schools

KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) will provide highspeed internet broadband services to ensure a smooth learning process in two schools under the Sarawak Islamic Council in the Samarahan district. SMA general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said two out of 11 schools under the Sarawak Islamic Council have experienced broadband

Over 200 booths at SDW 2023

KUCHING: Over 200 exhibition booths will be featured at the inaugural Sarawak Design Week (SDW) 2023 from Feb 13 to 16. Co-organiser Sarawak Design Centre (Saradec), which is jointly organising the event with Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), said the booths will be located across two floors at the Borneo Convention

Three win all-expenses trip to London fashion week

KUCHING: Three lucky Malaysians will be going on an all-expenses paid trip to London to catch the London Fashion Week (LFW) 2023. The trio is among those who won the ‘Win A Trip London Fashion Week Campaign’, which was co-organised by AmBank and Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW). The winners

Body plays vital role in Indonesia-Malaysia trade ties

INDONESIA: The Indonesia Border Importers and Exporter Association (APIEPINDO) will be playing an important role in the Indonesia-Malaysia trade relation. In stating this, Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said although the said association has just been established, it is seen to be able to help entrepreneurs from both

AirAsia suspends Kuching-Penang direct flight

KUCHING: AirAsia direct flights between Kuching and Penang will be suspended effective March 1. The airline said the affected guests have been contacted by email. The passengers have been duly notified that their flights have been moved to the best available ‘FlyThru’ options between the two destinations with a stopover

Sarawak first in Malaysia to host certified event design training

KUCHING: Sarawak is the first in Malaysia to host the Level 3 Event Design Certificate (EDC) programme which enables business event practitioners to obtain the Certified Event Designer (CED) designation. BESarawak, in association with the Malaysian Association Of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS) and local industry partner ARC

Blood donation drive on Feb 21

KUCHING: Three entities are coming together to organise a blood donation drive this month, so do donate your precious fluid of life. The drive is jointly organised by the Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC), Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) and the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank. SRDC said the

King, Queen express condolences over Turkiye quake

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have expressed their condolences to the governments and people of Turkiye and Syria following the massive earthquake which hit the two countries today. Their Majesties also expressed

Anwar conveys condolences to Turkiye quake victims

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims as well as to all countries affected by the deadly earthquake that hit the Kahramanmaras province in southern Turkiye today. Anwar said a team from the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue