MIRI: Pullman Miri Waterfront is delighted to announce the appointment of Gerard Chan, as its new general manager, effective February 10. With an illustrious career spanning 18 years in hospitality management, Gerard is a dynamic leader known for his strategic vision and dedication to excellence. His expertise extends across Southeast
KUCHING: Sarawakians are raising concerns over the potential impact of the Online Safety Act 2024 on indigenous cultural expressions, urging the Federal government to ensure that enforcement is culturally sensitive and does not lead to unnecessary censorship. During a recent session in the Parliament, Telford Engan Tan, an 18-year-old advocate
KUCHING: Kelab Toastmasters Utama Bandar Kuching’s annual speech contest proved to be a remarkable platform to display contestants’ public speaking prowess. The event saw outstanding communication skills in action, with contestants demonstrating eloquence, confidence, and the power to inspire through speech. “This year’s competition took place on Feb 20 and
KAPIT: The involvement of external parties, such as government agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), plays a vital role in shaping students’ character and preparing them to contribute to the nation’s progress. Kapit District Education Officer Gani Egit said besides the support of parents and the local community, the presence of
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to become the focal point of youth football as it prepares to host the Sarawak International Youth Football Championship 2025 (SIYFC25). This global tournament will take place from May 28 to June 1 at Sarawak Stadium, Kuching, bringing together young players from both local and international
JAKARTA: Sarawak-based startup EB Tech is making strides in the global sustainability sector through its subsidiary, Evolving Sustainability Group (ES Group). The company has officially partnered with the non-profit Yayasan Konservasi Pesisir Indonesia (YAKOPI) to advance nature-based carbon credit initiatives. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Feb 15, marks
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching has stepped forward to assist Emmanuel Moses Edwin Effendy, a six-year-old boy diagnosed with Global Developmental Delay (GDD) and intellectual disability. Referred by the Batu Kawa Health Clinic, Emmanuel and his family — who reside in Kampung Sibuluh — are now receiving essential support from the
SEPANG: Tourism Malaysia commemorates the inaugural flight of China Eastern Airlines, which connects Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province in central China, to Kuala Lumpur. Xi’an serves as a significant urban hub in northwestern China, witnessing rapid population growth, especially among middle-class families with rising disposable income. According to a
KUCHING: A total of 13,798 households in Sarawak successfully moved out of hardcore poverty last year, according to Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister stated that the targeted figure for 2024 was 33,917 cases. “From this total, we successfully lifted 13,798 households out of
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (Motac), in collaboration with the Asean Secretariat, the United Kingdom Mission to Asean, the British Council, and Cultural Associates Oxford, has successfully convened the Asean-UK Symposium on the Development of Asean Creative Economy Sustainability Framework. The two-day event, held on