KUCHING: Academicians have praised the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) efforts to launch a mobile game Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Augmented Reality (MACCAR). Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) lecturer Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung stated that MACCAR is an innovative initiative and a novel approach aimed at educating youth, who frequently use smartphones. Although
KUCHING: DAP Sarawak is also taking a dim view of the idea of Palestinian refugees coming to the state. Its chairman, Chong Chieng Jen is therefore backing Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi’s stand in not accepting refugees from Palestine into Sarawak. In a statement on Monday (Nov 13),
KUCHING: The Anti-Sexual Harassment Tribunal will be operational at the end of this year as soon as its 20 members are appointed with the help of the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), said Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. “I have asked the AGC for one
KUCHING: Terrace, a new Malaysian casual dining restaurant, opened at La Promenade Mall on Sunday. Terrace is part of Hock Seng Lee (HSL) stable of eateries, which includes Foo Man Ting, La Promenade Black Bean Coffee & Tea, Shang Pot and the upcoming Iced bar. Terrace, which is on the
KUCHING: There is much anticipation in the air as Indians of the Hindu faith celebrate Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights today. Preparations are already in full gear as early as 6am as they get ready to go to the temples to pray at 7 am. It is
KUCHING: The ‘Borneo Symphony’ art show here features 63 artworks from 50 artists. The Sarawak Artists Society (SAS) which is celebrating its 38th anniversary introduced the ‘Borneo Symphony’ art show to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work, share their insight and inspire the community to embrace the
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has urged the Sarawak Artists Society (SAS) to explore ways to popularise Sarawak art. During the ‘Borneo Symphony’ art show at The Spring, Dr Sim suggested the idea of organising an exhibition that includes tattooists and various art forms. “Next time,
KUCHING: The Kuching Autistic Association’s (KAA) newly reconstructed playground ‘Rainbow Fun Haven’ will incorporate tactile and kinesthetic features for special needs children. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan said the facility is crucial because it involves social activities for the special needs children. “As you know
KUCHING: The initiative made by the National Archives of Malaysia to document colloquial language is one of the efforts to preserve and publicise national heritage so it can remain, referred to and be appreciated by future generations to come. Ministry of Unity deputy sec-gen Mohamad Sobri Mat Daud said as
ASAJAYA: The federal Ministry of Local Government Development has approved around RM13.2mil for the construction of Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) stations and quarters in Sarawak. The allocation will be used to build a new Bomba station in Sungai Asap, as well as quarters in Tatau and Daro stations. According
