BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Local companies have been told to go into filmmaking, especially films that can help youths navigate life positively. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said these efforts are in line with the objectives of his ministries, including the
The Health Ministry (MoH) is urging the general public, particularly individuals aged 65 and above, to initiate and prioritise moderate physical activities while consciously avoiding sedentary behaviours. According to the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019, a concerning statistic reveals that one in four adults aged 16 and above are
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Nur Asfarizah Izzatie Ramzai, a 20-year-old student from SMK Batu Lintang, has attributed her success in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination to her commitment to sharing knowledge with her peers. Exceeding her own expectations, she achieved 4A- and expressed her
KUCHING: ENE (East Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Magnum 4D, has once again shown its support by providing a sponsorship of RM45,000 to the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) for the upcoming Kuching Festival Food Fair 2023. The mock cheque was presented by Liew Kee Chuan, vice-president and regional
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah says the newly launched Royal Kuching Cruise will play a crucial role in driving economic growth and community development here. The Sarawak Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts added that the cruise would create entrepreneurial and employment opportunities
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) has joined forces with Tiktok Malaysia to empower local content creators for the benefit of Sarawakians. This collaboration, driven by a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to foster meaningful connections, share ideas, and explore innovative collaborations among content creators,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has taken a significant step in strengthening its ties with Indonesian higher education institutions by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 40 Indonesian State Institutes of Islamic Studies (IAIN) and Universities of Islamic Studies (UAI) in Pontianak, Indonesia. The MoU in Pontianak, Indonesia
KUCHING: Datuk Naroden Majais has offered assistance to a bedridden constituent who has been facing health challenges for over a year. Azean Yanti Ebi, 36, is caring for her husband Yazzid Was, 46, who is currently battling lung cancer, while their child recently underwent intestinal surgery. Yazzid, a retired soldier
BY SAM RAJ Moviegoers need to know and understand that director-producer Alaric Soh succeeded where local film producers feared to tread, namely plunging into a feature-length Iban movie not knowing how the audience will react to the film. When Alaric, a former highly successful beauty pageant organiser, invited me to
KUCHING: Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn says that Sarawak has been demanding authority in certain education matters as stated in the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report, which led to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Sagah, who is Sarawak Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, pointed out that while some matters