KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Vice Chancellor Award recipients have just got the motivation to go further in their studies. The award is not only the highest recognition for the students but also motivation for them to strive further for success. In order to achieve the award, graduates must
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The 98th convocation ceremony at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak here saw a total of 1,260 graduates celebrating their academic achievements. Held from Dec 13 to 14, the ceremony honoured 530 graduates from the Bachelor’s Degree programme and 730 graduates from the Diploma programme. The event comprised four
BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI and NEVILLE TIMOTHY SENDERS KUCHING: A collection of poems and paintings aptly titled ‘Life Senses’ has been launched to celebrate the gift of life. “In the serenade of these poems, we shall embark on a journey of introspection and revelation, delving into the intricate emotions, profound connections,
KUCHING: Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong expressed his appreciation towards Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for the trust they placed in him in carrying out his duties and responsibilities over the past year as the Deputy Minister in the Prime
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak’s (Swinburne Sarawak) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week has set a new benchmark for future sustainability initiatives at the university. The event on Nov 30 marked the university’s dedication to SDGs, attracting the participation of 23 faculty and staff members, students and guests. “The event
KUCHING: A total of 94 orphans and children from B40 families were awarded RM200 each for Christmas shopping, along with an additional RM50 as ‘duit raya’. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said this initiative led by the Malaysian AEON Foundation (MAF), represents a
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A Chinese Cultural Night was held at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) to foster a greater understanding of Chinese culture among students. Organised by the university’s Chinese Cultural Association (CCA) it carried the theme ‘Retro Renaissance’ to connect them to the past and guide them into the future. “Cultural
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Chinese students from the University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) are urged not only to learn about their culture but to effectively showcase it to the public, ensuring a nuanced understanding. This perspective was shared by Political Secretary to the Premier Kho Teck Wan during the UNIMAS Chinese Cultural Night
KUCHING: The highly anticipated first Kota Sentosa Christmas Parade 2023 is set to take place this Sunday (Dec 10) at Dewan Perniagaan Mile 7. The event, hosted by the Sarawak Evangelical Christian Association (SECA), will see participation from 14 churches in the Kota Sentosa, Kuching, and Kota Samarahan areas. “The
KUCHING: Around 1,300 farmers in Sarawak are set to receive agricultural input assistance worth RM2.5mil, as revealed in the 2024 Budget. Malaysian Cocoa Board director-general Datuk Dr Ramle Kasin said the initiative will kick off in January, encompassing essential agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and insecticides. “In light of this,
