KUCHING: As part of its Socio-Economic Enhancement Development (SEED) Programme, Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd recently introduced a ‘Mandarin for Beginners’ language training programme for its staff and apprentices. The initiative is a collaboration between Sarawak Metro and its Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Project’s Systems Package 1 Contractor, EMG JV
LONDON: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi are on holidays, their first since Wan Junaidi assumed office earlier this year. They spent five days in London until Monday before heading for Morocco. Upon arriving at Heathrow last
SIBU: Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat and Lanang MP, Alice Lau, along with her service centre team, recently visited the Sibu Branch of the Sarawak State Development Office (SDO). In a statement, the visit was part of their ongoing working engagements. “During the visit, Alice Lau and her team
MIRI: A team from the Red Crescent branch here reached out to two poor families at Kampung Peninjau, Bakong recently. The eight volunteers were led by its Welfare, Health and Community Sub-Committee chairperson, Dr Uma Devi. During the visit she gave them an educational talk on the dangers of plastics,
KUCHING: The Mayor’s Walk organised by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng who welcomed the public’s participation called on them to show up early at the event location along Jalan Canna Lily Boulevard on Aug 18.
KUCHING: The Big Bad Wolf Book Fair is a globally renowned event celebrated for its mission to make books accessible and affordable to all.This literary extravaganza is making its much-anticipated return to the city, bringing with it an unparalleled collection of books spanning various genres and interests.The 2024 edition of
KUCHING: The sixth edition of the Layar Cycling Carnival (LCC) slated for Aug 29 to Sept 1, is expected to draw 300–350 riders. To encourage young riders, a new youth category (under 15) has been included, according to Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu.
KUCHING: The Zephyr Dance Studio will be back with their second showcase at the MBKS Kuching Food Festival on Aug 3. Following the success of last year’s performance, the Lakeside Stage will once again come alive with a vibrant showcase of talent and passion for dance from 7.15pm to 11pm.
KUCHING: The shortage of Iban language teachers is not something new and has caught the attention of Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. “He has taken the approach of discussing with federal Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek to transfer the Iban language study centre to local universities in Sarawak, particularly
KUCHING: A virtual exhibition here promises to take audiences on a journey through history, art and reconciliation. Its is being put together by Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) in partnership with Curtin University’s John Curtin Gallery to bring the storied legacy of the aboriginal settlement of Carrolup into the digital