LUNDU: Overcast weather and rain did not dampen the spirits of the local multiracial community from making the Lundu District Gawai Dayak Parade 2024 a success. The parade, themed “Bisamah Otto Maju Mujur Pakat Baya Nuju Pemansang” or “Together Progressing Towards Advancement,” saw hundreds of participants gathering as early as
SUBANG JAYA: Architects of Diversity (AOD) recently gathered 45 youths from various religious groups for the first Interfaith Youth Alliance (IYA) Gathering. The one-day event here aimed to connect youth and interfaith leaders from different backgrounds, fostering a community for productive discussions on interfaith issues. “The Interfaith Youth Alliance (IYA)
KUALA LUMPUR: AFFIN Group recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) after zakat of RM144.0mil for the first quarter of 2024 (1Q2024), marking a 110.2 per cent increase quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) compared to RM68.5mil in the preceding quarter. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, PBT decreased by 26.6 per cent due to net
KUCHING: The Land and Survey Department (LSD) has halted unauthorised rock material transfers in Bintulu, seizing 17 heavy machines in a decisive operation. In a statement, this activity was detected as a result of patrols and the case would be investigated under section 32A of the State Land Code (Chapter
KUCHING: Transparency practices are crucial among local authorities, particularly in selecting contractors for development projects. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng provided an example, stating that after the council goes through the tender and quotation process; the management opens the tender forms to all tenderers and
KUCHING: Sarawakian artists and performers who have produced albums and songs have been urged to register with Music Rights Sarawak Berhad (MRSB). Susan Clement Ingun, a political secretary to the Sarawak Premier, said that this is to ensure their work is properly safeguarded. “At the same time, we also want
KUCHING: Applications are now open for the TEGAS Pre-Accelerator Bootcamp 2024 (TPAB), which will take place from July 1 to 6 at TEGAS Digital Village (TDV). Launched by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) through TEGAS Digital Village (TDV) and TEGAS Digital Innovation Hub (TDIH), the purpose of the programme
KUCHING: Press freedom and the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in media are likely to gain airtime as National Journalists Day (HAWANA) 2024 draws near. Media experts expect these to be among the issues discussed throughout the three-day programme. This is because, AI has become a very real tool that
KUCHING: The Gawai Dayak Bazaar 2024 aims to promote cultural pride among youth and artists. Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that the bazaar offered local artists a platform to showcase their talents. “In addition, it can showcase new talents and give
KUCHING: The devolution of powers regarding education autonomy will be a key topic of discussion between the state and federal education ministries. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the discussions will also cover a system that Sarawak intends to implement to enhance the
