KUCHING: Fifty Hindus have received financial aid ahead of the upcoming Deepavali celebration. The contribution, made possible by Petronas Sarawak in collaboration with the Kuching Divisional Social Welfare Office, involved a cash grant of RM100 along with hampers valued at RM250. Speaking at the Sejambak Kasih Deepavali 2023 event and
KUCHING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is gearing up for the closure of the Maritime Perkasa Timur Exercise scheduled for Saturday morning (Nov 4) in the waters of Sarawak. MMEA Sarawak Maritime director First Admiral Zin Azman Md Yunus said the exercise serves as a platform to demonstrate MMEA’s
BINTULU: Sarawak has earned recognition on the international stage in its climate change mitigation efforts, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said that former Australian Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull has expressed admiration for Sarawak’s endeavours in managing climate challenges during the 2023 World Hydropower Congress
BINTULU: The newly constructed RM122 million Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) Bintulu campus is set to commence operations in March next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg sees it as a crucial hub to provide quality education, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), fostering
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Raising awareness on environmental conservation as well as collaboration between individuals and organisations is key to ensuring the success of environmental conservation initiatives. In stressing this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said it is pertinent that the environment is conserved as failing to do so
KUCHING: The acquisition of MASwings shares by Sarawak marks a significant step to facilitate better connectivity between states, said Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar, the director-general of Tourism Malaysia. He said this would enhance accessibility to Sarawak and control airfare prices following the expansion of flight options through collaborative efforts
KUCHING: The enchanting tunes of Borneo mesmerised the crowd at the Kuching Waterfront here last night (October 28) during the spectacular ‘Sound of Borneo: Rhythm of Sarawak’ event. The concert, held in conjunction with the Sarawak Regatta and Dragon Boat Festival, featured 11 Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) Sape Ambassadors alongside
KUCHING: Seventy-two teams comprising 300 female civil servants from federal and state departments embarked on the Amazing Race: The Garden 2023 at State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Building here this morning (Oct 28). The event, organised by the Malaysian Government Servants Welfare and Sports Council (MAKSAK) Women Sarawak, was flagged off
KUCHING: The Sarawak Kitchen and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) booth sales held in conjunction with Sarawak Regatta 2023 at Kuching Waterfront here aims to raise more than RM1 million this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan revealed that the previous edition of the programme last
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The preservation and propagation of the diverse indigenous languages across Sarawak, Sabah, and the Borneo region is crucial in enriching and empowering the national language. In stating this, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Malaysia director-general Hazami Jahari affirmed DBP’s commitment in conserving and documenting the indigenous language within
