KUCHING: There is no need to emphasise the importance or superiority of one language over another, said Movement of Change Sarawak (MoCS). “Just speak like a human being in a language understood by your fellow humans. That is a hallmark of a great leader. “This is one reason why I
MIRI: The Miri Petroleum Women Association (PWPM) will be celebrating its 33rd anniversary at the Eastwood Golf Club here on Nov 9. The association, which was accorded the Registrar of Societies (ROS) Friendly Societies Award in 2018, has been recognised as the most active non-governmental organisation (NGO) with the most
KUCHING: Award-winning architect William Khoo Boo Chuan will be sharing an insight into the various aspects of his practices, the people and projects which have brought local-based Design Network Architects (DNA) to the forefront of Malaysian architecture scene. Khoo, who is the design director of Design Network Architects Sdn Bhd,
KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) will once again be holding its childhood cancer awareness exhibition. Themed ‘Anna Beats Cancer’, it tells a story about Anna, a Sarawakian girl who was diagnosed with cancer. The three-day exhibition from Oct 25 will be in the form of a giant balloon
KUCHING: The switch from analogue to digital TV in Sarawak and Sabah will take effect on Oct 31, according to the Malaysia Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). In a media statement issued, MCMC said it had completed the switch in stages starting with central and southern regions on Sept 30,
KUCHING: Public health senior lecturer David K C Hii is now the new president of Connections Toastmasters Club (CTMC) here. Hii and his executive committee members were installed by District 87 Area D1 director Lucy Ho Jia Yiing during the club’s installation ceremony cum 15th anniversary celebration held at
LAWAS: Yayasan Sarawak will continue to give scholarships and loans to help underprivileged students who wish to continue their studies. According to Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan, the state government is always looking for ways to ensure that the foundation has sufficient funds for such purposes.
MIRI: Thieves broke into an eatery in Taman Merbau here on Saturday, carting away items worth nearly RM1,500 including three gas cylinders and a single-door fridge. The premises owner, in his late 30s, lodged a police report at 10am the same day after being informed of the break-in. The police
MIRI: Famous second-hand clothing retailer Red Bundle will open its fourth and largest branch here soon. With the addition of Miri, Red Bundle now has four outlets in Sarawak; the other three outlets are in Sri Aman, Sarikei and Sibu. “We will have a grand opening from Oct 26 to
KUCHING: Five students and an academician from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Unimas participated in a weeklong International Workshop on Cultural Heritage, Community Empowerment and Sustainable Management of the Austronesian Peoples which ended in Taitung, Taiwan yesterday. They participated in the week-long workshop, from Oct 8-14, on the