BAU: Datuk Henry Harry Jinep is intensifying efforts to attract tourists from China in order to enhance the tourism sector in Bau. Recognising the potential of the Chinese market, the Tasik Biru assemblyman recently organised a visit to showcase the district’s unique cultural offerings and rich history to Xing Wei
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KOTA SAMARAHAN: Film festivals have emerged as an important platform for filmmakers to showcase their creative work, exchange ideas, and connect with audiences and other industry professionals. The ongoing 19th Mini Film and Arts Festival in Kota Samarahan is a prime example
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KOTA SAMARAHAN: The 19th Mini Film Festival and Arts Festival are now underway with La Promenade Mall as the host. From July 6 to 9, there will be free screenings of over 60 films in three different halls at the mall in
LACHAU: The Sarawak Merdeka Convoy 2023 has reached its next destination in Pantu District, yesterday. The convoy which travelled from Lubok Antu arrived at 10 am in Lachau Town and was warmly welcomed by the Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang along with department heads and community leaders in the
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a farewell visit in conjunction with the retirement of Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) general manager Datuk Hasjim Bojet at the former’s office, yesterday. Hashim began his service as a substitute teacher at SRK Landeh Kuching, SRB St
KUCHING: Mental health care should be taken seriously by the community, especially among media practitioners, said Datuk Abdullah Saidol. The Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) said that mental health care awareness among the media practitioners need to be enhanced for their well-being. Abdullah acknowledged
KUCHING: Sarawak’s business events industry ended 2022 on a high note securing 100 business events with a projected total economic impact of RM325.3 million. “Performance in the fiscal year of 2022 (FY2022) was nothing short of remarkable as the destination’s industry led by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) has surpassed targets
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the Development Bank of Sarawak (DBOS) at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here, today. The delegation was led by its chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Morshidi Abdul Ghani. Also present were the DBOS board of directors, Datuk
BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Kuching branch has received a new ambulance van from the Latter-day Saints Charities at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here yesterday. Deputy chairman of MRC Kuching branch Dr Chou Chii Ming said that the branch was grateful for
There has been a notable decline of 8 percent in dengue fever cases during Epidemiological Week 25 with a total of 2,582 reported cases, compared to 2,808 cases in the previous week. The Health Ministry (MOH) has confirmed that there were also no deaths reported due to dengue fever complications