KUCHING: Cheers of joy echoed in the Matang Vocational College Hall as 272 graduates from 10 academic programmes took to the stage to receive their Malaysian Vocational Certificate (SVM) for Cohort 2023 today. Dr Shah Jahan Assanarkutty, Deputy Senior Director of the Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Curriculum and Programme
IN the world of competitive sport, athletes often emerge from humble beginnings, carried forward by discipline, family support, and expert coaching. One such rising star is Afif Darwysh Mohamad Nazir, a cyclist steadily making his name under the guidance of the Buceros Cycling Team, a Kuching-based team who champions on
FOR parents, the joy of hearing their child say “mama” or “daddy” is a moment they would cherish forever, a small word carrying immeasurable love, proof that their child is beginning to find their voice in the world. But for some families, that moment does not arrive as expected. The
KUCHING: The Borderland Music Festival 2025 will take place on Sept 5-6 at the Sarawak Cultural Village, bringing together a spectacular blend of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) and Sarawak’s rich indigenous heritage. The festival, which is Sarawak’s very own homegrown EDM event, has grown significantly in popularity since its inception
KUCHING: People have been urged to come out and support non-governmental organisation Bantu Sarawak which is planning to hold Sarawak AeroBig Day events across the state. Billed as the largest charity aerobics event in Sarawak, a special registration promotion was held during the AeroBig Leisure Day at MyDin Petra Jaya
KUCHING: To better equip degree students for the workforce, it is crucial for them to undergo structured internships and receive ongoing supervision, giving them hands-on experience before entering the job market. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, highlighted that the Graduate Employability and
IN the bustling heart of Kuching, where modern eateries continue to flourish, there lies a hidden culinary gem called Eden Garden Cafe. Known for its warm hospitality and authentic home-style dishes, the restaurant has become a sanctuary for those seeking comfort food infused with love and tradition. At the helm
KUCHING: More people in Sarawak now have the opportunity to enjoy various welfare assistance as the state government aligns the Poverty Line Income (PGK) to RM1,198, in accordance with the official 2022 rate. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the decision was made
KUCHING: At just 17 years old, when most teenagers are caught between homework, exams and the uncertainties of adolescence, a Sarawakian teenager is already pushing the boundaries of what seems possible. Afif Darwiysh Mohamad Nazir, a rising star in Malaysian cycling, has made his mark at the national championships and
KUCHING: The construction of the new Sarawak Dyslexia Centre building is nearly complete, having reached 98 per cent progress, and is expected to begin operations this November after a final inspection by the Fire and Rescue Department. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said
