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Art fair in Marrakesh brings African art to global stage

IN Morocco’s tourist hub of Marrakesh, a contemporary art fair has energised the local creative scene, drawing on the famed city’s aesthetic legacy to propel emerging African artists into the global spotlight. The annual 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has drawn collectors, curators and art enthusiasts from across the world,

Tasty treats await customers at Legend Burger

IF one takes a stroll in Metrocity one cannot miss the sight of some patrons lining up in front of a stall at the front section of the mighty Grand Dragon Supermarket. They are waiting to be served with the well-known tasty Legend Burger operated by Pak Jemuri, 65 who

Smart teaching is the future

SIBU: Member of Parliament for Sibu Oscar Ling Chai Yew has allocated funds under the Program Mesra Rakyat Kerajaan Madani 2024 (PMR) to upgrade teaching facilities at four schools here today (Jan 7). “Schools must keep up with modern advancements to prepare students for global challenges,” Ling said. “Teachers also

Malls gear up for year-end festive celebrations

That holiday seasons, beginning of the year-end school holidays as well as Christmas and New Year seasons is just a month-away from now, and that’s where most of us Malaysians are already planning for the holidays spending time with their loved ones or ushering into that festive mood. During these

Enter BoostMyMoney on eWallet app

KUCHING: Boost and UOB Asset Management (Malaysia) have launched BoostMyMoney, a Shariah-compliant unit trust investment feature available on the Boost eWallet app. In a statement it said with access to UOBAM’s (Malaysia) host of funds users can potentially earn higher returns. Furthermore, it added, BoostMyMoney is also the first in

Under achievement hampering students; not financial support

PUSA: Under achievement at school is preventing some Sarawakian students from pursuing higher education. This has to do with their inability to meet the entry requirements to study in higher education institutions (IPT), said a concerned Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr. Annuar Rapaee. He pointed

Dept hands over adopted village project

KUCHING: A gotong-royong programme was held in conjunction with the handing over of the Kampung Angkat Madani (KAM) project at Lubok Antu on Saturday. The gotong royong was held at Rumah Panjang Gaerddrick, Lidong Asal and Rumah Panjang Jelanie, Nanga Darai. The KAM project was carried out by the National

Ministry ventures with local communities on cultural heritage

THE Ministry for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts in collaboration with the divisional tourism task groups is working closely with local communities to involve in the planning and organisation of heritage activities. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that nearly half of

Man drowns before dawn prayer

BINTULU: A local man drowned in Sebiew River early Sunday morning (Nov 10). Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said police were alerted to the incident by the Kampung Sebiew community leader at 8.15 am. “The victim, a member of the village surau committee and a beverage trader, is

AI tools in the workplace: Boon or bane?

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has been integrated into workplaces in an ever-evolving digital landscape. It is undeniable that AI tools can shape the way professionals approach their work, but how does utilising AI tools help people enhance their work? The Sarawak Tribune spoke to some professionals utilising AI outside the virtual