KUCHING: The upcoming 2nd Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival (KWJF) will feature a total of 14 acclaimed jazz musicians and bands from all over the region. Happening on 28 and 29 September, the festival will see performances by Sarawakian songstress Dayang Nurfaizah, Tompi (Indonesia), Tulus (Indonesia), Aditya (Indonesia), Atilia Haron (Malaysia),
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Haji Johari Tun Openg, now in Brunei for a two-day working visit, yesterday morning attended a bilateral meeting with the Brunei authorities at a local hotel. The meeting was chaired by Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong, Brunei’s Minister
KUCHING: A thirteen-member delegation consisting of Datuk Liwan Lagang, the Assistant Minister for Water Supply; Dato Ir Alice Jawan Empaling, the Ministry of Utilities Permanent Secretary and representatives from the Ministry of Utilities; Jabatan Bekalan Air Luar Bandar, Kuching Water Board, Sibu Water Board and LAKU Management Sdn. Bhd. led
KUCHING : Kuching Member of Parliament, Dr Kevin Yii recently paid a courtesy visit to the “Tadika” classes of SJK(C) Sg Apong and Tabika Perpaduan Ong Tiang Swee to meet the pupils as well as to further raise awareness of the Hand Food and Mouth Disease outbreak (HFMD) that affected
KUCHING: Wangi Lai PLT, a Sarawak-grown IoT startup, came in at second place between two Taiwan-based startups at the recent Selangor International Pitch competition, a press release stated yesterday. The Selangor International Pitch, held at the Malays i a International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), was part of the Selangor
KUCHING : A photography competition will be held in conjunction with the 17th Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival hosted by the Federation of Kuching Division Community Associations and organised by the Old Market Community Association. This competition is open to all Malaysian citizens. Photographs can be taken from September 17 to
SIBU: A ‘Miring’ ceremony was held at the Sibu Town Square Phase I yesterday to ensure the well-being of the BASE jumpers and the smooth running of the event. “Miring’ ceremonies are usually performed by the Ibans to appease the gods and spirits and receive blessings from them. The tenth
KUCHING : Minister in the Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Talib Zulpilip said festivals such as the 17th Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival should be encouraged to further promote inter-racial good relationships and understanding. Interviewed after he attended the Carpenter Street Intercultural Mooncake Festival on Tuesday night, Zulpilip said
KUCHING: The state government intends to initiate commercial caged breeding of Tilapia fish around the areas of Bakun and Murum hydroelectric dams to increase the source of food in the state, said Assistant Minister for Agriculture Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. He added that a research was currently being conducted on
KUCHING: Padawan district police, Narcotic Section arrested four suspects said to be dealing in drugs yesterday afternoon at about 1.30pm. Padawan police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan said acting on information received, the police raided a house at Jalan Kuching/Serian Road and arrested four persons aged between 40 and 58. Police
