FROM January to October of this year, Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) achieved over 210 million impressions across its digital platforms, including the ground-breaking use of CHIME Reach AI. CHIME Reach AI is an artificial intelligence (AI) driven conversational marketing tool launched at the World Travel Market (WTM) London. Tourism, Creative
KUCHING: Sarawak is sending six teams to compete in the 12th National Dragon and Lion Dance Championship 2024 in Perak from Nov 22 to 24. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressed optimism about the state’s chances. “We hope they can bring a
KUCHING: The Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) paid a courtesy call on Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin today (Nov 18) at his office in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) building. The purpose of the courtesy call was to invite Lee to attend the upcoming Kenyalang Journalism Awards (KJA)
CONSTRUCTION of the new Lundu water treatment plant and the Lundu-Sematan regional water supply project is expected to commence in the second quarter of next year and completed by the fourth quarter of 2027. The project, funded by the state government, is currently in the tender document preparation stage. Utility
THE Sarawak Infectious Diseases Centre (SIDC) has become a member of the UK-SEA Vaccine Hub to actively work together with Hilleman Laboratories (Singapore), Biotec (Thailand), and the University of Sheffield (UK) for its vaccine development programme. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the
THE World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)’s new treaty will significantly strengthen Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC)’s efforts to safeguard the state’s unique biodiversity. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the treaty requires the disclosure of the origins of raw materials and protecting intellectual property,
THE Sarawak Innovation Index (SARii) modelled on the Global Innovation Index (GII) will be evidence-based and importantly audited by international entities such as the World Bank and United Nations. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this to ensure global recognition and credibility of
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Tournaments such as the 6th University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) International Open Chess Championship 2024 are important steps to bring chess to greater heights. Deputy Minister of Urban Development, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the tournament serves as a way to gain recognition and provide
KUCHING: The Junior Ethnic Queen of Sarawak competition can nurture a love for the state’s heritage, customs, and culture, said Sarawak Arts Council (MSS) Director Dayang Mariani Abang Bolhassan. She said the competition provided a platform for participants to sharpen their artistic skills and creativity, while fostering an interest in
SPAOH: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) and Sarawak are in very safe hands with Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in charge. The party’s Bukit Saban branch therefore intends to propose a resolution for Abang Johari to retain his presidency uncontested for the 2024-2027 session in the party
