KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyan Wilfred Yap contributed RM8,500 to Kota Sentosa Health Clinic through the Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds during the recent clinic advisory panel meeting. The allocation included RM3,500 for an LED advertisement board to improve public information delivery and another RM5,000 for the purchase of dental equipment
KUCHING: Thorough preparation, editorial independence and strong professional judgment are critical for journalists tasked with covering international events and overseas official engagements. The Foreign Coverage: Challenges, Strategies and Tips workshop, organised for a total of 32 journalists from Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak, was held at the Theater Hotel here
KUCHING: Personal safety and strategic planning were highlighted as key priorities for journalists undertaking overseas assignments. A workshop shared practical experiences from international reporting, including coverage of foreign leaders’ visits, global summits and high-risk overseas environments. “Journalists must never compromise safety, especially when operating in unfamiliar or potentially hazardous locations
KUCHING: Journalists covering overseas assignments must be professionally prepared and well-versed in the state’s policies and development agenda as Sarawak steps up its international engagements. In stating this Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak Chief Executive Officer Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir said quality reporting on the global stage requires journalists to
KUCHING: Sarawak is on the radar for potential cooperation with Spanish football giants, FC Barcelona. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the intention of the football club was expressed during his working visit to their facilities last year. “During our visit to Barcelona,
KUCHING: The Sarawak Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) plays a crucial role in nurturing quality youth and strengthening racial unity through sports in the state. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said that although the ministry may not generate substantial economic returns, its contribution in
SARIKEI: A site visit to several completed Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) in Sarikei was conducted on Wednesday (Jan 21) to assess their implementation and impact. The visit was carried out on behalf of federal Deputy Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Minister, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, and led by Kapitan
BINTULU: Everrise officially opened its Medan Jaya outlet today, marking the grocer’s 20th store nationwide and its first presence in Bintulu. The opening reinforces Everrise’s commitment to quality and value, offering residents a seamless shopping experience alongside a carefully curated mix of local and imported products. Chief Executive Officer, Melody
KUCHING: A total of 59 SeDidik teachers have gained certification to implement early intervention via digital platforms among preschool children. The Training of Trainers (TOT) certificates were awarded by TOY8. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said training teachers is crucial to ensure the
KUCHING: Education should prioritise adjustment and enjoyment rather than immediate academic pressure for six-year-old entering Year One in 2027. This will bring about a smoother transition into formal schooling with gradual adaptation. “For Year One education in 2027, children should not be pressured academically at all. This phase should focus
