KUCHING: Sarawak’s reputation as a leading cultural and tourism destination has been further strengthened with the launch of the international-scale Helios exhibition by UK artist, Luke Jerram, at the Borneo Cultures Museum. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the exhibition reflects
KUCHING: The newly launched Helios exhibition at the Borneo Cultures Museum is expected to inspire deeper public interest in science, creativity and environmental awareness. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the immersive installation, which showcases a giant illuminated sculpture of the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: More than 3,000 students and teachers of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kota Samarahan are set to benefit from the seven high-impact education intervention projects under the MADANI Adopted School (SAM) initiative implemented by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). UNIMAS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr Ahmad Hata, expressed appreciation to the MADANI
KUCHING: The Sarawak Ministry of Transport (MOTS) celebrated the dedication, professionalism and innovation of its workforce at its annual Appreciation and Recognition Dinner 2025 held at a local hotel on Thursday night. The event honoured recipients of the Excellent Service Award (APC), recognising six public servants who have demonstrated outstanding
KUCHING: Young officers at the Sarawak Ministry of Transport (MOTS) are at the forefront of the state’s push to become Malaysia’s leader in green and smart public transport, using artificial intelligence (AI) and modern mobility solutions to transform urban transport. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin highlighted the pivotal
PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s recent announcement of a two-month bonus for state civil servants and a one-off payment of RM700 for federal civil servants serving in the state has been widely welcomed as a timely gesture of appreciation, especially amid rising living costs and financial
KUCHING: Sarawak is turning to agroforestry and regenerative agriculture as central strategies to enhance climate resilience while generating new revenue. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, shared insights from his recent participation at COP30 in Brazil, where global leaders discussed sustainable land management and
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Over RM300,000 in nine-day sales has set a new benchmark for the Samarahan Food and Culture Festival (SFCF), surpassing its RM250,000 target since the event began nine years ago. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the figure reflected the festival’s
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A sum of RM12 million has been set aside for the MADANI Adopted Village (Kampung Angkat MADANI) programme, with 12 villages receiving RM1 million each, bringing tangible improvements to rural communities nationwide. Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, said the initiative, implemented through various Home Ministry (KDN)
KUCHING: Sarawak’s disaster response units are fully prepared for the prevailing rainy season, thus major events such as the upcoming Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (SIFMA) 2025 can proceed as planned. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state is
