SARAWAK DAY 2020 ACTIVITIES KUCHING: In connection with Sarawak Day 2020, the Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) is organising three competitions which are open to the public for free. The three competitions are the ‘Sarawak Cemerlang 2020 Short Video Competition’ (Smartphone), ‘Sarawak Day Sketches Competition’ themed Sarawak Cemerlang, and ‘Historical Research
KUCHING: Swinburne will be holding its mid-year Info Day (by appointment only) on Saturday (July 25) from 10am to 3pm at its Sarawak campus along Jalan Simpang Tiga here. To ensure the health and safety of all Swinburne staff and visitors, those who are interested to attend the event must
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday received a courtesy call from Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Eastern Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Datuk Pahlawan Syed Zahrul Putra Syed Abdullah. Also present during the courtesy call was Brigadier General Muhammad Taha Hamdan from the Royal Malaysian Air Force and
KUCHING: The use of face masks will be compulsory in public areas, public transport, shopping malls, markets, eateries, and shops effective August 1. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) had also decided that in view of the increasing positive Covid-19 cases
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has announced that in view of the increasing positive cases in the Sentosa Cluster, the Sarawak Health Department (JKNS) will expand random testing around Kota Sentosa area. At the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Covid-19 daily update press conference yesterday (July
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded nine new positive Covid-19 cases on Friday (July 24), bringing the total number of positive cases in the state thus far to 641. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that of the nine cases, six were from Kuching and three were from Samarahan. “There
KUCHING: Dayak Transformation Association (Trada) has called on the Malaysian government to focus its attention on equipping frontliners and enforcement personnel with resources and policies that can help them perform better while safeguarding their lives. The youth and community advocacy group made this statement yesterday in conjunction with the upcoming
KUCHING: The August intake for Kolej Sunway Kuching’s Diploma in Accounting (DIA) and Diploma in Business Management (DIBM) is currently in progress with classes for both courses to commence on August 27. Teaching and learning for the August intake will be conducted online until further notice because of ongoing Covid-19
BUNG BRATAK HERITAGE CENTRE KUCHING: The Bung Bratak Heritage Centre is closed to the public until further notice due to the current Covid-19 situation in Kuching. Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos explained that most of the heritage centre’s visitors are from Kuching. “We deeply apologise to
KUCHING: For Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos and members, Sarawak Day on Wednesday (July 22) was celebrated at their Bidayuh ancient ancestral home at Bung Bratak with the Sarawak flag flying proudly. “Many trekked up to Bung Bratak on the morning of July 22 for their
