KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from representatives of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here on today (Aug 17). The delegation, led by IEM Sarawak president Ir Prof Dr Norlida Buniyamin, engaged in discussions regarding strategies for
KUCHING: In a bid to ease the financial burden of public university students, the federal Transport Ministry (MoT) officially launched FlySiswa – a RM300 flight ticket subsidy initiative for public university students nationwide – on Tuesday (Aug 15). MoT said in a press release that the scheme provides financial relief
PANTU: Pantu Festival 2023 will be held on Aug 24-27. Following this, the festival main committee members led by Pantu District Officer Langgong Wasam paid a courtesy call on Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie to invite her to officiate at the festival. Various interesting events will be
KUCHING: The current Unity Government ought to consider a cabinet reshuffle, said Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng. According to Sng, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should replace and promote experienced Malay MPs into his cabinet, with the likes of Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani (former Minister of Finance II)
KUCHING: The iconic Daro Festival is set to captivate the public again from Sept 25 to Oct 3. Daro assemblymen Safiee Ahmad said that this edition of the Daro Festival is expected to be even more captivating and festive. “Visitor numbers are estimated to be around 95,000 people throughout the
KUCHING: The imperative need for the reconstruction of three highly deteriorated schools within the Jemoreng constituency has been stressed by Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya.The schools in question are SK Pergau, SK Bawang Tian and SK Sok.“As I assess the state of these schools, I am holding onto the federal government’s
KUCHING: A total of 77 individuals were awarded the Diamond Jubilee Commemorative medals in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of Sarawak’s independence. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg presented the medals during an investiture ceremony at the State Legislative Assembly Complex (DUN) here, Wednesday (Aug 16). The
KUCHING: The Asia for Animals Sarawak Conference (AfA) 2023 is expected to be held this coming Oct 11 to 14 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). With its theme “Education and Engagement Bring Change”, AfA2023 is a leading conference, which gathers experts, advocates, and stakeholders in the fields of animal
SIBU: The Sibu District Education Office recently introduced the Reading Encouragement Programme (GASUBA) to SK Ulu Sungai Merah Sibu (SKUSM) in order to enhance the students’ reading skills. GASUBA programme chairman Muhd Tarmidzee Khuzaimy Robert Abdullah said the initiative serves as an intervention project with the primary goal of advancing
KUCHING: Students who are ready to kickstart their tertiary education should visit Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus’ upcoming open on Saturday (Aug 19) to explore the university’s September intake. They will also get the opportunity to listen to talks on financial assistance delivered by Yayasan Sarawak, including the BP40