MIRI: The Dato Paran Trophy inter-team badminton competition is gearing up for expansion, with plans to host a larger-scale event that will invite teams from different districts and divisions. In a statement on Thursday (Dec 7), organising committee chairman Anderson Dato Paran expressed the committee’s excitement for the inaugural event,
KUCHING: Pasir Panjang village is set to benefit from a newly constructed administrative building that will house the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) office and a library aimed at promoting a reading culture among the youth. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the
KUCHING: Industries, businesses and the public have been urged to participate in the 11th edition of the Premier of Sarawak Environmental Award (PSEA) to ensure compliance with environmental standards and guidelines in every development endeavour. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh announced a
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak (Swinburne Sarawak) has been chosen as the organiser for the 11th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures (ICASS 2023), marking its debut in Malaysia. Swinburne Sarawak pro vice-chancellor and CEO Professor Lau Hieng Ho noted the potential of sustainable development, particularly in steel
KUCHING: The 11th International Conference on Advances in Steel Structures 2023 (ICASS 2023) is instrumental to nurturing globally competitive engineers for Sarawak. In stating this Kuching South City Council Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, said the inaugural conference held in Malaysia aligns with the Sarawak government’s vision to propel the
KUCHING: The Junior category of the P.194 Petra Jaya Golf Challenge Trophy in Kuching has emerged as a significant platform for unearthing future golfing stars in Sarawak. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, while addressing the attendees at the Sarawak Golf Club during the award ceremony of the P.194
KUCHING: Community leaders and heads of villages are urged to collaborate with the Social Welfare Department (JKM) and Ministry of Health to raise awareness of the importance of registering persons with disabilities (OKU). Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said nationwide OKU registration remains low at
KUCHING: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will collaborate with the Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department (JAIS) to organise mass weddings in a bid to address the rising issue of baby dumping cases. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this step was taken as a preventive measure against the
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is pivotal to the formation of Malaysia. However, the initial years of Sarawak being part of Malaysia were marked by tensions and challenges, leading to the neglect of the rights outlined in the agreement. For Sarawak, its primary interests lie in economic empowerment through
KUCHING: Borneo is set to host its first-ever full orchestra anime live concert, titled “An Anime Symphony”, slated for Dec 9 at the Lodge National Secondary School Hall. Organised by The Band Lab, the concert promises to showcase iconic anime series soundtracks from Violet Evergarden, Demon Slayer, Detective Conan, Pokemon,
