PUSA: Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor urged parents to encourage their children to pursue skill-based training at government vocational institutions. He particularly emphasised the importance of vocational and technical education as an alternative pathway for students who did not achieve outstanding results in the recent Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2023
KUCHING: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) and i-CATS University College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to forge a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the pineapple industry in Sarawak. LPNM chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said that the collaboration would focus on research, information exchange, and technical skill
SEBUYAU: The 28-kilometre dual carriageway project of the Second Trunk Road (STR) from Simunjan to Sebuyau will reduce the old travel distance by one-third. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said that the RM524.8 million project is expected to be completed by December 2027. Currently, he
SERIAN: A baton relay event involving 500 participants will be held on June 16 in Serian town in conjunction with the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA). The 4-kilometre relay will kick off at 7 am from the Sarawak government administrative centre here. Serian Resident, Caroline Cleophas Joseph who is also the
KUCHING: The Gawai Dayak festival is a symbol of unity and harmony in Sarawak, says Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah. It serves as a platform for the people of Sarawak to showcase their strong unity, he said. “We can see in Sarawak that during festival
SARIBAS: Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam presented a cheque totalling RM98,000 for Minor Rural Project (MRP) to 14 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) of the longhouses in his constituency. He cited the contribution was to assist each JKKK in preparing for
KUCHING: The Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) and veteran journalist James Alexander Ritchie were honoured at the National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) 2024 Awards ceremony. Ritchie, 74, boasts a remarkable 50-year career in journalism, during which he has garnered over 20 awards, including the prestigious Ang Lai Soon Gold Award, Shell
KUCHING: Seven Sarawak media practitioners were honoured for their exemplary contributions at the ‘Majlis Kemuncak Hari Wartawan Nasional’ (Hawana) 2024 here today. They were awarded the Sarawak Premier Special Appreciation Award. Among the notable recipients was New Sarawak Tribune Associate Editor M. Rajah. Rajah expressed profound gratitude upon receiving the
KUCHING: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi have lauded journalists and media practitioners, highlighting their crucial roles in gathering and disseminating information. In line with the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA), he encouraged journalists to continue serving with dedication, honesty, and courage, safeguarding the integrity of the profession and the
KUCHING: The Nanyang Wushu Federation of Sarawak clinched success at the 20th World Open Kung Fu Championship held in Perugia, Italy, from May 17 to 19 representing Malaysia. The Sarawak team, comprising Prof Dr Song Swee Hee and Dr Yeo Liew Yian, secured an impressive haul of accolades, including the
