Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Julie Ngadan

Lee treats Chinese performers to lunch

KUCHING: A total of 27 performers from China, who were here for the 16th Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival 2017, were treated to lunch by Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Lee Kim Shin at Lau Ya Keng Foodcourt, Carpenter Street here  yesterday. “The performers come from eight associations

500 primary schools nationwide partake in Yeo’s programme

KUCHING: Approximately 500 primary schools throughout Malaysia participated in “Program Tajaan Biasiswa: #SayaSihat Bersama Yeo’s”. The five-month programme has been ongoing from March 13 until August 15, this year with it serving as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative by Yeo Hiap Seng (Malaysia) Berhad (Yeo’s), a leading food and beverage

Amanda Kho Yeo’s contest student category champion

KUCHING: Amanda Kho Jiun Ying, a Primary 5 student of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Chung Hua Pujut, Miri took home RM3,000 worth of scholarship prize after she emerged as the first prize winner  (student category) of “Program Tajaan Biasiswa: #SayaSihat bersama Yeo’s”. She received the items in a scholarship presentation

103 players from 23 countries to vie in Kuching meet

KUCHING: A total of 103 players from 23 countries are expected to compete for honours in the 30th Sarawak Chief Minister’s Cup (II) ITF Junior Circuit (Grade 3) tennis tournament here from Oct 10 to 15. The tournament will be held at Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) Centre along Jalan Crookshank,

China emerging source of FDI for S’wak, M’sia

  KUCHING:  Sarawak is one of the popular destinations for China to invest in Malaysia. China remains an important trading partner and is an emerging source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for Sarawak and Malaysia. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Industrial and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali

Vital MoC on e-Commerce inked

KUCHING: Pos Malaysia Berhad (Pos Malaysia) and Fujian Pacific Network Technology Co. Ltd. (FPNT) yesterday inked a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to formalise the appointment of Pos Logistic Berhad (PLB) as FPNT’s exclusive and total e-Commerce logistics services provider in the region. The MoC was signed by Pos Malaysia’s Group

60 students graduate from Maison Monica Hair & Beauty Academy

KUCHING:   60 graduates in both beauty and hairdressing disciplines of Maison Monica Hair & Beauty Academy on Monday night received their graduation certificates in conjunction with its convocation ceremony cum 45th Anniversary Charity Dinner here. Chairman of Kuching Chinese Community Charitable Trust Board, Dr. Chou Chii Ming presented the

HIGH-SPEED INTERNET IN TWO YEARS’ TIME

KUCHING: High-speed Internet that will be adapted by the state, including in rural areas, will be fully enjoyed within the next two years. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said in a move towards the direction, the state government will create its own Internet portal while working with

Four teams to battle for final berth

KUCHING: Four teams will be in action in the semifinals of Serian-LSC 2017 Football League which kicks off on Sept 23. The four teams namely, Project Team, Buserec 23, MARR SC and MSS PSKPP will compete to qualify for the final which will be held sometime in October. The league

STA donates RM1.07 mln to 19 bodies

KUCHING: Financial contributions amounting to RM1,070,000 were given to 19 social and welfare organisations by Sarawak Timber Association (STA) in conjunction with Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud’s 81st birthday celebration. Held at Pullman Hotel near here yesterday, Tun Taib who graced the ceremony was accompanied by