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
KUCHING: The International Conference on Psychological Well-Being in conjunction with the 2024 Public Service Psychology Conference (ICOPW2024), themed “Exploring SDG3: Towards the Well-Being of Malaysia MADANI,” serves as an essential platform for civil servants to achieve the goals outlined in the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (RMKe-12), Malaysia MADANI, and the MADANI
KUCHING: A cohort of 46 students hailing from the Faculty of Engineering, Computing, and Science at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak recently embarked on a visit to Taiyo Yuden (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd’s newly inaugurated plant situated in the Sama Jaya High-Tech Park. Guided by the university’s Employability Team and Ir
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), in partnership with Tourism Malaysia, actively participated in the 2024 Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) held from September 26 to September 29 at Tokyo Big Sight. This year marks STB’s third consecutive appearance at TEJ, underscoring its ongoing dedication to the Japanese market. In a
KUCHING: The Mediator Community (MK) alongside Rukun Tetangga and community leaders play a pivotal role in resolving conflicts and promoting unity across Sarawak, contributing to the state’s growth and sustainability. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stressed the critical role of the Mediator Community
