KUCHING: The timber industry is urged to diversify its operations to align with the aspirations of Sarawak’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stated that the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and its subsidiaries must proactively explore new markets, adopt green
SUNGAI ASAP: The SOP Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Sarawak Oil Palms Group (SOP), organised a Vision Care Project at Uma Sambop in observance of World Sight Day. The initiative provided essential eye care services to 138 residents of Uma Sambop and nearby longhouses, including Batu Pilau and Long
KUCHING: Sarawak will host its largest ever international Dragon and Lion Dance competition later this month, as announced by the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak Open International Dragon & Lion Dance Cup 2024 will be held on October 26
KUCHING: Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, conveyed his disappointment regarding the decision made by the Education Service Commission (SPP) to accept applications for the Special Recruitment of Sarawak Teachers from candidates nationwide. He noted that the SPP would be conducting interviews for
KUCHING: A two-day national jombola clinic was held here this week to promote the newly-introduced sport. The clinic was also simultaneously conducted in Perak, Penang, and Johor, with plans to extend it nationwide by the end of the year. About 30 participants from Kuching and Kota Samarahan districts attended the
KUCHING: Several roads will be closed temporarily to accommodate the 78th birthday celebrations of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. According to Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, the main event, featuring a parade and grand assembly, will take place on Saturday (Oct 12), from
KUCHING: Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed hope that the budget allocation for sectors related to his ministry will increase in the upcoming 2025 Budget presentation. He said the increased funding is necessary to ensure that development in sectors under
KUCHING: The Borneo Jazz Festival (BJF) is projected to boost international visitor numbers, contributing to the goal of attracting even more tourists to Sarawak by the end of this year. According to Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, jazz enthusiasts from Malaysia, Indonesia,
KUCHING: Prolific singer and songwriter, Aina Abdul, is set to embark on the “AINA ABDUL IMAJI TOUR,” encompassing three states: Sarawak, Kuala Lumpur, and Kedah. Scheduled for December 14, the AINA ABDUL IMAJI TOUR, orchestrated by Aina Abdul Entertainment, will grace Arena Gemilang, DETAR PUTRA, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has taken exception of a recent Cuepacs claim that teachers were among the top offenders in the misuse of medical leave certificates. Calling it unfair STU president, Kullin Djayang, said such a claim can potentially damage the image of the teaching profession. “Teachers make up
