KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is supporting local organic farmers by giving them a space to showcase their goods while promoting healthier eating choices among the public. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the need to back such efforts that align with the vision of a smart
KUCHING: The St. Faith Kindergarten 2023 Family Fun Run witnessed a robust participation of around 500 individuals, who gathered at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Courtyard this morning (October 14). The event served as a fundraising effort by the kindergarten aimed at generating funds for the maintenance and upgrading
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has called for more funding for the ministry to elevate Sarawak into a premier tourist hotspot in Malaysia. Highlighting Sarawak’s vast area and diverse tourism and ecotourism offerings, he stressed that additional funding channelled through the Tourism,
KUCHING: The next ‘Visit Malaysia Year’ has been set for 2026, with an ambitious target of 26.1 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2026, accompanied by domestic spending of RM97.6 billion. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has also announced an allocation amounting to RM350 million, aimed at
KUCHING: The federal government has allocated RM12.4 billion to Sabah and Sarawak for its development under Budget 2024. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Sarawak will be allocated RM5.8 billion, an increase from the previous RM5.6 billion, whereas Sabah will receive RM6.6 billion, up from
KUCHING: Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has urged primary school students to dedicate at least 30 minutes daily to reading to foster critical thinking and cultivate good reading habits. Addressing over 300 primary school students from Kuching and Samarahan, he reminded them to read various reading materials, whether online, through mobile
KUCHING: Bamboo has emerged as an alternative material to wood due to their similar properties, making it an ideal substitute to address environmental concerns amid the rising demand for wood and wood-based products. The Sarawak Wood Industry Development Corporation (PUSAKA) in a statement on today (Oct 12) detailed the potential
KUCHING: The Kuching Community College has produced 987 graduates as of September this year, signifying the success of the college since its inception in 2001. Its director Sumbang Mandaw highlighted that the number indicates the success of this college in providing quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and
KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) is committed to developing quality electronic sports (esports) athletes at Public and Private Institutes of Higher Education level (IPTA / IPTS). Director of the Youth and Sports Department (JBS) Lamat Nyalau said the initiative is crucial in producing e-sports athletes who can
KUCHING: The conclusion of the Borneo Sonic Music Festival 2023 has left concertgoers eagerly anticipating the continuation of similar events in Sarawak. Given Sarawak’s strategic location in close proximity to neighbouring countries such as Brunei and Indonesia, there is a collective hope for such festivals to position Sarawak as a
