KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak branch is also focusing on the collection and documentation of local wisdom (kearifan) in its continuing effort to promote the use of the national language in Sarawak. DBP Sarawak director, Abang Haliman Abang Julai, said various development, research, and publishing activities have been
KUCHING: The Malaysian Treasury Sarawak (PMS), in collaboration with the Kapit Resident’s Office and Kapit District Office, is organising a Mobile Community Service Programme (PKB) in Kapit from today until tomorrow at the Kapit Square. According to a PMS representative, Kapit is the sixth destination for the programme. “Through the
KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak 2023 Media and Information Literacy Week Programme, now in its 4th edition, is set to kick off at the Sarawak State Library from October 24 to 31. The programme is to be held in conjunction with the Global Media and Information Literacy Week, as celebrated under
KUCHING: Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a rare disease, has not spared Malaysians but little is known about it. It is multi-system disorder that is characterised by the development of tumours on nerve tissue, skin pigmentation changes, and other potential complications affecting various systems in the body. Professor Dr Thong Meow
KUCHING: Home-grown Kek Lapis Warisan Sdn Bhd celebrated its fifth year in the business with plans to open its second branch at Kota Samarahan within a month. Its Managing Director, Dr Hafeezi Abdullah unveiled its expansion plans at the company’s anniversary dinner held at Damai Beach Resort. Confident about its
KUCHING: The 2023 Future ICT Coders Workshop and Competition brought together over 100 students from five schools, namely SMK Sungai Tapang, SMK Sungai Maong, SMK (A) Tun Ahmad Zaidi, SMK Kuching High and Chung Hua Middle School No 1. The event hosted by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus involved
KUCHING: Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan (MBKS) will observe the second MBKS Kuching Car-Free Morning on Oct 21 with a fun walk scheduled for flag-off at 7.35am. The council has also decided to expand the route from Jalan Boulevard Canna Lily to Jalan Padungan and Jalan Tan Sri Datuk William Tan
KUCHING: Four individuals including a Sarawakian have become millionaires, winning a combined RM51 million from Sports Toto jackpots. The biggest win of RM33.5 million from the Supreme Toto 6/58 Jackpot was clinched by a Selangor resident on 8 October 2023. The 53-year-old businessman, who isn’t a regular player, bought RM200
KUCHING: An extraordinary event is set to unfold on Oct 29, in the scenic N.19 Mambong area, Padawan District. Deputy Minister for Transport (Road and Aviation), Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the Borneo Ultra Trail Run and Sukan Rakyat 2023 promise a dynamic blend of eco-tourism, healthy activities and community
KUCHING: The establishment of a Marine Fisheries Enforcement Base in Bintulu is needed under the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Deputy Director-General of Fisheries (Development), Bohari Leng said that Sarawak currently has five active bases located in Santubong, Tanjung Manis, Mukah, Lawas, and Miri. “We’re looking into adding a Bintulu base to these
