KUCHING: The Chinese New Year (CNY) Carnival serves as more than just a platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to conduct business; it is a catalyst for community cohesion. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said such carnivals not only help SMEs expand their revenue streams but
KUCHING: Some progress has been made on Sarawak’s quest for autonomy over health matters but, overall, it is going to take time given the complexities involved. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian however assured that the state government will press on with securing the state’s health autonomy. “The
KUCHING: In a stunning display of talent, Dion Das Louis, popularly known as Little Borneon Birdie, has clinched the gold medal at the Grand Final Malaysian Championship of Performing Arts 2024 in Kuala Lumpur recently. Excelling in the junior dance category, Dion’s performance was a fusion of traditional and modern
KUCHING: Borneo Smart Vendors Sdn Bhd is set to bring its Vending Machine Finance and Entrepreneurship workshop to Kuching this year, says executive chairman Anderson Dato. The workshop, scheduled to take place after the Raya Aidilfitri celebration, aims to replicate the overwhelming response received during last year’s event in Penang.
ASAJAYA: The water supply capacity from Asajaya to Simunjan is set to increase, benefitting more than 83,500 residents as the Slabi Water Treatment Plant in Serian is set to distribute treated water in the area. Minister for Utility and Communication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi outlined his ministry’s proposal for the
ASAJAYA: Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi is set to initiate a study aimed at holding accountable third parties responsible for the destruction of water pipes. He stressed his intention to inform the agencies under the ministry about potential clauses within the Water Ordinance, 1994. According to
KUCHING: Big Grain Group, a renowned financial capital investment company based here recently teamed up with Hope Place for a special Chinese New Year (CNY) corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. Named “Door-to-Door CNY Food Aid Donation”, the initiative was to provide essential support and bring cheer to 11 families facing
KUCHING: Civil and structural consultants are being appointed for the RM350 million Stampin Resettlement Scheme flood mitigation project said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin. He said the project scope detailed by the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government includes feasibility study and detailed design of flood
MIRI: Eight students from Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea, have successfully concluded a two-week Travel Writing and Photography short course at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) as part of the university’s overseas Summer/Winter Programme. The participants, Kim Hyun Joon, Dayeon Kang, Chae-a Lee, Hong Yuna, Yuri Hong, See Hyun
KUCHING: The first-ever “ShallWEEDance Challenge 2024” is set to promote unity and creativity within the Sarawak community by bringing people together through the universal language of dance. Open to individuals and groups of all ages, with no restrictions based on race or gender, the dance competition runs from Jan 25
