Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

80 attend hockey clinic

SERIAN: 80 pupils from 35 primary schools in Serian Division took part in an Under-12 hockey clinic at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua, here, recently. Organised by Sarawak Hockey Association (SHA) in collaboration with Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) and the Sarawak State Education Department, the clinic is to encourage

Norina Umoi is PH Sri Aman candidate

SRI AMAN: DAP Sri Aman yesterday had a meeting with PKR Sri Aman where the branch leaders endorsed the candidacy of Norina Umoi as the candidate to represent Pakatan Harapan (PH) in Sri Aman in GE14. At the meeting, it was resolved that a PH election committee for Sri Aman

Rohani visits S&R operation centre of missing couple

BETONG: Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Dato’ Sri Rohani Abdul Karim yesterday visited the search and rescue (S&R) operation centre for the missing couple, believed to have fallen into the river and drowned while catching fish near Kampung Semarang here. Rohani arrived at the centre around 9.30 am

Program Sejiwa Senada at Saratok April 21-22

SARATOK: Sejiwa Senada, a popular programme jointly organised by the state and federal governments, will be held here this week (April 21-22). More than 100 booths from various sectors will be available to assist the public. The programme enables the local community to understand more about the various types of

Consul-General Cheng calls on Mayor Chan

KUCHING:  The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching, Cheng Guangzhong made a courtesy call on  the Mayor of Kuching City South Council (MBKS), Dato James Chan Khay Syn in his office at MBKS Building, Padungan, here, yesterday. Mayor Chan said he felt happy, proud and honoured

A pledge for balanced development

The local opposition members like their new supremo Mahathir Mohamad tend to look down on the wisdom and capability of the local leaders and people to develop the Light Railway Transit, the Digital Economy and a Development Bank of Sarawak.      They express a common sentiment “what is the

PET-CT Scan, first in Borneo island

KUCHING: Borneo Medical Centre (BMC) has acquired top of the line Positron Emission Tomography (PET) – Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, Discovery IQ from General Electric (GE). It has also acquired the BG-75 “Dose on Demand” Biomarker Generator from ABT Molecular Imaging for in-house F-18 FDG production (also known as the

Transformation of knowledge through Challenge Based-Learning

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak(UNIMAS) through the Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts has succeeded in producing creative and Innovative graduates who produce a practical design through the work process which is realistic in line with the industry’s needs and current trends. To produce a holistic student, Challenge Based Learning

Miri Career Carnival offers 1000 vacancies

KUCHING: The State Labour Department advised those seeking employment or better jobs that there are more than 20 employers offering over 1,000 job vacancies during the Miri Career Carnival Programme 2018. The programme will be held on Saturday, 21 April 2018 from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm at Permy Mall,

Rainforest World Music Festival early bird rush

KUCHING: Early-bird priced tickets for the 21st Rainforest World Music Festival are now up for sale. The tickets are priced at RM110 for a one-day pass and RM290.20 for a three-day pass while for children aged between seven and 12, the price is at RM57 and RM110. The early-bird family