KUCHING: Four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were inked between Sarawak Design Centre (SARADEC) and two universities as well as two associations. SARADEC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), is aimed at producing furniture design talents and promoting Sarawak designs globally. The MoU signings were witnessed by
KUCHING: Sarawak wood designs may one day be used in the interior décor of automobiles and airplanes. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is where Sarawakian designers come in and be creative in their designs. “If you study any business corporation such as why the
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is targeting to export RM6 billion worth of value-added products such as furniture out of the total timber product export earnings by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said presently the export value for furniture still remains small. “For the period of
KUCHING: Sarawak needs to focus on the design of creative products from the state to penetrate international markets. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Sarawak’s rich culture with diversified ethnic groups is beneficial for creative design. “Hence, today’s event, themed ‘Design For Tomorrow’, is timely and relevant
KUCHING: The Iban are rich in their cultural heritage given their traditions, customs, festivals and their costumes. So to further preserve and promote their identity, Sarawakians, especially the Iban, have been encouraged to put on something that has Iban cultural elements and patterns in their daily life. Deputy Minister of
KUCHING: The Sentuhan Kasih Kuching Community-based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK) has held its open day to allow parents to understand and learn more about the activities and therapy that can be carried out for children with disabilities. The half-day open day from 8 am to 2 pm was held at the
MIRI: The role and cooperation of parents and the community is crucial in ensuring the development of children with special needs. In stating this, Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin stressed that parents need to always cooperate with the Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre (PPDK) in addition to bearing a
KUCHING: Have your umbrella ready as it is going to be a rainy Valentine’s Day this Tuesday. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), several areas in Sarawak will be experiencing continuous rain starting today (Feb 12) until Wednesday (Feb 15). The weather department also issued a warning of continuous
KUCHING: The Malaysia Hakka Cultural Association Sarawak has made it into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for serving 1,560 bowls of Lei Cha (Hakka Pounded Tea Rice) in one day. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian on Saturday (Feb 11) congratulated the association for its achievement where
KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak’s (ACCCIS) has conveyed their appreciation to the Sarawak government for abolishing the State Sales Tax (SST) on imported tyres. Its secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been receptive to
