Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

H&L Gawai Raya Contest results finally revealed!

Releasing this news to the media via the official press release H&L “Gawai Raya” Contest yesterday, H&L Retail Sdn. Bhd., Marketing Officer, Lianny Bujang commented that from its humble beginning of being a small conventional sundry shop, H&L has since then grown and expanded steadily. This is much relies on

Kamishibai: Storytelling workshop for children

KUCHING: Kamishibai (paper play) is a form of Japanese street theatre and storytelling that was popular during the post-war period in Japan until the advent of television during the twentieth century. Kamishibai was told by a kamishibaiya who then sets their illustrated board and narrated the story by changing each

Making Regatta a permanent feature of Sarawak

Sarawak Regatta, a showcase of boat race with active participation by teams from various government agencies, the private sectors and neighbouring countries of Kalimantan and Brunei, can be traced back to the year 1872 during the era of James Brooke. It started with the intention to stop tribal wars among

Jalur Gemilang Fun Run on Aug 25

BETONG: Jalur Gemilang Fun Run 2018 event organised by Politeknik METrO Betong Sarawak (PMBS) Student Representative Council (MPP) will be held on August 25 starting at the PMBS compund. To commence at 6.30am, the 5km run is open to PMBS students and the public. According to the spokesperson, the participation

PPS award for 347 civil servants in Sri Aman

SRI AMAN: A total of 347 civil servants from 11 state government agencies and seven federal government agenices in Sri Aman Division received the Pingat Perkhidmatan Setia (PPS) award at Sri Aman Civic Centre last Thursday. The medals were presented by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari who, in

Youths gain fresh TVET insights during PPKS – DBNA Skills Camp

PUNCAK BORNEO: The recent Skills Camp, co-organised by Pusat Pembangunan Kemahiran Sarawak (PPKS) and the Penrissen branch of the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA), brought home the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a gateway to industry-relevant careers. Held on August 4, 2018 in the Multi-purpose

Anak Sarawak Awards unveils 17 finalists

KUCHING: Malaysia’s first award for Business Events – the Anak Sarawak Awards, officially announces the finalists for its ninth edition of the flagship awards. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Lee Kim Shin extended his congratulations as well as highlights the role of sector partners, “Industry partners, convention

Public University Administrators Day to be held in Kuching

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The council of Public University Administrators Association (MASTI) in collaboration with the Education Ministry (KPM) and Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT) will host the Public University Administrators Day (HPUA) 2018 and the Public University Administrators Transformation Convention in Kuching. Running from August 18 to 20 at The Waterfront

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD)

To avoid an increase in the number of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) cases in the state, the parents and caretakers of children should take steps to prevent the spread of the disease and protect their children from getting infected with the disease. This is important in view of the coming holidays

Female driver injured in Puspakom collision

KUCHING: A female driver sustained injuries after she collided with another car along Jalan Pending, in front of Puspakom at about 1.30 pm yesterday. Driving a Viva she collided with a Wira causing her to lose control of her car. She then crashed into a lorry parked at the side