KUCHING: People have been told to be wary of opposition ploys to get attention especially with the general election round the corner. Deputy Community Welfare Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said in some instances they were clearly distorting the facts on the status of development projects awaited by the people. “For
KUCHING: The Kampung Buayan community, a rural village situated in the Ulu Papar district of Sabah, has received the Self-Sustainable Community Mapping Platform from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). A team lead by Associate Professor Dr. Tan Chong Eng, senior research fellow at the Institute for Social Informatics and Technological Innovations
KUCHING: Journalists are urged to be efficient in sourcing for news instead of being confined to tasks and assignments given. Former journalist Syaril A. Kadir pointed out that a good journalist is dedicated and passionate about his or her job. “Journalists are special individuals who shoulder great responsibilities in disseminating
KUCHING: Sixty people comprising journalists, editors and sub-editors of Suara Sarawak and New Sarawak Tribune attended the ‘Tulisan Penyiasatan Bongkar’ writing seminar here, on Yesterday (Sept 15). The seminar was held at the Creative Heritage Innovative Centre, Yayasan Sarawak building. It was given by Syahril A. Kadir, a former journalist
KUCHING: Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, his two deputies and senior ministry officials visited Tech Dome Penang on Tuesday (Sept 13). The visit is to have a better understanding of the initiatives and programmes conducted by the science centre and also to explore
KUCHING: A three-minute video showing the history and beauty of Tasik Biru has won Kolej Komuniti Mas Gading (KKMG) honours in a national level green landscape competition. It was placed second in the community college category and fifth overall from a field of 128 entries. The Malaysia Polytechnic & Community
KUCHING: After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19, this year’s 8th Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta is finally back and has drawn at least 16 countries. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the dragon boat race would be one of the
KUCHING: Airlines, especially AirAsia, have been urged not to reschedule or cancel flights for participants in the International Dragon Boat Regatta. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he would monitor the matter closely. “Most participants have booked their tickets, (and) if
KUCHING: Winners of the Raja Sungai or King of the River will walk away with RM20,000 in the 8th Sarawak Regatta competition. “To raise the standard of water sports here, the Sarawak Regatta has been included as one of the activities in the tourism calendar,” said Minister for Tourism, Creative
KUCHING: The Merdeka sculpture competition, organised by the Department of National Unity and National Integration (JPNIN) Kapit Division, added excitement to the National Month celebration here. Decorations and sculptures were created by members of the Rukun Tetangga Community (KRT) to beautify their respective longhouses while commemorating the occasion. The competition,