KUCHING: His Excellency, Cheng Guangzhong arrived in Kuching yesterday to serve as the new Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China. He was received on arrival by Datuk Lee Kim Shin, Assistant Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture, leaders of the Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Chinese association leaders
KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Kuching District is targeting at least RM40,000 in flag sale in conjunction with its month-long fundraising campaign from March 13 to April 13. Its vice-chairman Titus Chuo urged the public to be generous towards the society in view that their allocation for this
MIRI: The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry dismissed claims in the social media that there is a shortage of petrol and diesel in Lawas, following the closure of a petrol station yesterday. Limbang KPDNKK head Zakaria Awang said the petrol station had to be closed temporarily by the owner
KUCHING: Organisations must make safety briefing as their first priority, said State Secretary, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani. He added that he has always prioritised safety in his meetings with heads of departments. “Even today before we start the programme there should be a safety briefing. I
KUCHING: Gedong Gators (Kuching FA) failed to reach the quarterfinals of the National Level People’s Football League (LBR) quarter-final 2017/2018 despite breaking Tawau team’s unbeaten run through a 3-1 victory (3-1) in Group D’s final match at the Sarawak Stadium, Petra Jaya on Saturday. However, the full points failed to
KUCHING: Sarawak Football Association (FAS) president Dato Posa Majais said he and the FAS executive committee (exco) line-up would like to congratulate GB13 for being officially registered as an official organisation in Malaysia. Through a recent press release, Posa said through the registration, GB13 is now a formal organisation and
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will be upgrading the Sungei Antu marketcentre at a cost of more than RM300,000. Chairlady of the Market & Petty Traders Standing Committee, Cr. Wong Hie Ping said this was the first major upgrading work since the centre began operation 31 years ago. Speaking at
KOTA SAMARAHAN : Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and OpenLearning Global (M) Sdn. Bhd. have signed a Letter of Intent for collaboration to set up the OpenLearning-Unimas Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Research Fund. Deput y Vi ce Chancel lor o f Unima s (Ac ademi c and International), Professor
KUCHING: The government of Japan has extended a grant assistance totalling approximately RM130,000 to the Sarawak Family Planning Association. The grant will be used for purchasing an ultrasound scan machine and two autoclaves which will provide healthcare service for women in Sarawak. Hi roko Mat suo, Head of Consular Office
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) will embark on a collaborative research project with the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) Academy focusing on the sustainability practices of Malaysian businesses. Swinburne Sarawak is the only international branch campus of Swinburne University of Technology based in Melbourne, Australia. It is