KUCHING: The inaugural Pesta Suntong Bako 2024, a celebration of squid fishing, made its debut in Sarawak this week. The event, which took place from June 3 and 4, drew a total of 35 participants. “Bako was strategically chosen as the venue, not only for its status as one of
KUCHING: The state’s average grade point (GPN) for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), at 4.92 points for the 2023 session, is the best since the examination was first held. State Education Director Datuk Dr. Azhar Ahmad said this is the first time the GPN has reached below 5 points. He
KUCHING: A total of 152 students have completed the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) conducted by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus Held at Swinburne Sarawak’s campus on May 24, the EEP Certificate Award Ceremony was attended by the university’s Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer Professor Lau Hieng Ho. “Fully
JOHOR BAHRU: Minister of National Unity,Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, chaired the first unity meeting (MExUnity) this year. MExUnity comprises State Unity Exco Members and Exco Members for Non-Islamic Religious Affairs as well as ministers entrusted with unity affairs in Sabah and Sarawak. “MExUnity serves as a platform for discussing efforts
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has designated May as the reading month for areas under its jurisdiction every year, starting this year. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications cum Pantai Damai assemblyman, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said this recognition is a step to empower a knowledgeable society
BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI & VIVYNNA ANN CHABU KUCHING: Sarawak will host the media conference and National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2024, marking an important step in elevating journalism in the state. This event aims not only to appreciate the contributions of journalists but also to strengthen the collaboration between media practitioners
KUCHING: A three-day exhibition in conjunction with National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2024 is set to become the center of attention at the main atrium of Plaza Merdeka Shopping Centre here, from May 25. A total of 20 exhibition booths will enliven the HAWANA 2024 celebration, and will be open from
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching, a dedicated non-government organisation (NGO), has been providing essential support and necessities to numerous families and individuals living with mental health disorder for years. These marginalised individuals are referrals from Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), Sentosa Hospital and Serian Hospital. Currently, Hope Place supports around 75 individuals
KUCHING: The recent attack on the Ulu Tiram Police Station in Johor Bahru, which resulted in the deaths of two policemen on Friday, has raised concerns due to its religious implications. The Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Dr. Abdul Rahman Junaidi, hoped that such incidents do not occur
KUCHING: The Kuching District Al-Quran Recitation Competition 2024 was won by Nordin Putit and Nur Syafiqah as the champions in the Qari and Qariah categories. The second place winner was Mohammad Nurhanizar Morshidi, while Awang Ibrahim Awang Sabudin took the third place in the Qari category. In the Qariah category,
