LAWAS: The 10th edition of the Project of Dreams Realized (Pro-DR) education and career roadshow was officially launched in Lawas, marking the start of a month-long journey across 14 destinations throughout Sarawak. The initiative, spearheaded by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS), aims to strengthen human capital development among students
THE Borneo Illustration and Creative Festival (BIC Fest) returned for its fourth year, providing a platform for Sarawak’s hidden artistic talents, often overlooked in mainstream exhibitions, to be seen, celebrated, and supported. The festival, themed ‘Echoes of Borneo: A Diverse Harmony Through the Colours of the Land’, showcases an eclectic
IN the world of Malaysian art, few names resonate as profoundly as the late Raphael Scott AhBeng, a pioneering Bidayuh artist from Bau, whose dynamic brushwork and bold abstractions immortalised the Sarawak landscape. His influence lives on through two generations of Sarawakian artists: his mentee Sylvester Jussem, and Sylvester’s mentee-turned-collaborator,
KUCHING: A landmark group exhibition celebrating the creative lineage of three generations of Sarawakian artists will open Friday (July 25) at the Hoan Galley here. The Continuum: 3 Generasi exhibition which feature the works of the late Raphael Scott AhBeng, Sylvester Jussem, and Dr Mohammad Faizuan Mat is being staged
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Best Quality Batching Sdn. Bhd. (BQB) to launch an industry-funded research project, aiming at reducing the carbon footprint of concrete production in a significant stride towards a greener and more sustainable Sarawak, The project, titled
AS Sarawak marks another year of progress, pride and unity on July 22, its sons and daughters scattered across the globe are finding heartfelt ways to honour their homeland, despite being oceans and continents apart. From the academic halls of the United States of America (USA) to quiet towns in
KUCHING: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak Division extended its heartfelt congratulations to the people of Sarawak in the celebration of Sarawak’s 62nd anniversary of self-governance, reaffirming the vital role of workers in driving the state’s prosperity and progress. MTUC Sarawak chairman Zaidi Nasar said the occasion is not
KUCHING: Kuching’s Got Talent (KGT) 2025 returns as a key highlight of the Kuching Festival, marking its 11th edition with a record number of entries and renewed enthusiasm from the community. This year, the annual talent showcase has attracted over 220 participants across four categories, reinforcing its role as one
MIRI: In conjunction with the upcoming Sarawak Day celebrations, the Miri District Police have announced a temporary road closure for the Unity Walk event scheduled to take place this July 22 in the city centre. The road closures will begin at 7:00 am and continue until 9:00 am, covering the
KUCHING: The increasing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) by students, particularly platforms like ChatGPT, has raised concerns over weakening family bonds, said Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. Mustapha shared an anecdote from a student who admitted to preferring AI-generated answers over seeking advice from their own parents,