MUKAH: Additional funding will be allocated to the Mukah waterfront construction owing to the need for land reclamation in certain areas, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Initially, he said the approved budget for the project was estimated at RM100 million, with 60 per cent allocated
MUKAH: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) Laila Taib Campus has been proposed as a key partner for collaboration with Turkey to enhance advanced marine technology, particularly in the shipbuilding industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state-of-the-art facilities offered at the campus might
KUCHING: Sports fans and visitors can now show their support for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024 by purchasing official merchandise from Keris Sakti. As the official partner for SUKMA, it has unveiled a collection of 86 unique souvenirs – a must-have for anyone attending the event, which
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The AFFIN-Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) apprenticeship programme aims to recruit a minimum of 10 local students for its first cohort starting next year. The programme, implemented through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD), AFFIN Group, and UNIMAS, will provide
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s special teacher recruitment drive has received an overwhelming response, with about 15,000 applications submitted so far. Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the competition is stiff and selection criteria extend beyond the academic qualifications of the applicants as there
KUCHING: The government is encouraging marriage as part of its efforts to increase the country’s birth rate. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri expressed concern that the nation is on the brink of becoming an ageing society, with studies indicating that 15 per cent of
SERIAN: The rehearsal for the medal presentation ceremony of the Artistic Gymnastics event at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI) Sarawak 2024 was successfully conducted at the Serian Convention Centre yesterday (Aug 9). The venue will host the gymnastics competitions from August 21 to 24, 2024, as part of the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Understanding the indigenous customs of Sarawak is seen as a golden opportunity for Sabah, said Sabah Native Affairs Council (MHEANS) president Dr Bernedict Tapin. He said that to enrich understanding of local culture, a meeting was held with the Council for Native Customs and Traditions Sarawak (MAIS). The
KUALA LUMPUR: The approachable and down-to-earth nature of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, was on full display during their visit to the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets (GHPO) today. The couple, who were out shopping at one
KUCHING: The Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is committed to ensuring seamless internet access during the 2024 Malaysia Games (Sukma), which will take place from Aug 17 to 24. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it is crucial to ensure all broadcasting, information dissemination, and live
