BY DAYANG NUR MILLIANA FITRI AWANG OMAR THE Faculty of Language and Communication (FLC) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) held an open day on May 17 and 18 at the faculty building to promote available courses to people wanting to pursue tertiary studies. The faculty offers three different courses — Strategic Communication,
KUCHING: MagnumCares, in its recent outreach initiative, has extended the support to Dayak communities in Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, and Sibu as part of the Gawai celebration. According to the press statement, MagnumCares remains committed to providing food necessities to 423 families from seven Dayak communities. Additionally, it will contribute donations
KUCHING: Guinness, Malaysia’s favourite stout beer, has lined up exclusive promotions, limited edition prizes, and exciting outlet activations throughout the month in conjunction with the Gawai and Tadau Kaamatan celebrations. According to a press release, Guinness aims to add a touch of magic to the festive occasion, allowing fans to
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has announced the opening of its payment counter exclusively for the payment of MBKS assessment bills. According to a press release, the payment counter will be operational on Saturday (May 27) from 8am to 4pm, and on Sunday (May 28) from 8am to
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Sarawak will be showcasing culture, creative arts, performing arts, local publications and local handicrafts at the 40th Kuala Lumpur International Book Festival (PABKL) 2023. PBAKL will be held from May 26 to June 4 at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur. Ministry of Tourism,
BY JAMES WONG IN a bid to improve living conditions in rural areas, the Sarawak government has allocated RM 50 million annually since 2020 to fast-track the Longhouse Loan Scheme. Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, announced today that
KUCHING: A delegation from Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) paid a courtesy visit on Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud at Demak Jaya, Petra Jaya yesterday (May 23). Led by the chief executive officer of BPHB, Ruslan Abdul Ghani, the visit aimed to express BPHB’s appreciation to
BY JAMES WONG SARAWAK has achieved a remarkable milestone in its efforts to combat drug addiction, with a ratio of one in six drug users receiving treatment and rehabilitation as of March this year. Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah highlighted that this
BY JAMES WONG AS of May 2023, the Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) has benefitted a total of 91,163 children, with an allocation of RM91.16mil. Sarawak Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah highlighted this as one of the initiatives to prioritise access, equity, and quality
BY JAMES WONG SARAWAK athletes have made their mark at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia, bringing home a total of five gold, eight silver, and 10 bronze medals. Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah extended his heartfelt congratulations to the athletes for
