Engage, interact and share ideas in Unimas programme
KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) marked another collaboration with foreign universities at the launching of the International Engagement Week (IEW) 2021. The three-day programme is organised by the Persatuan Mahasiswa Fakulti Ekonomi dan Perniagaan, Unimas, with the theme ‘Celebrating Our Cultural Diversity,’ which runs from May 27 to 29. Faculty of Economics and Business dean […]
Shortlisted design entries on show at the mall
KUCHING: La Promenade Mall is hosting a public display of shortlisted entries for Langit, a nationwide architecture competition to find the next best high-rise for Kuching City. According to the Malaysian Architecture Institute (PAM) Sarawak Chapter, it received 85 submissions out of 112 registrations in total. Almost two-thirds of entries were from outside Sarawak, including […]
Joining hands to contribute food, drinks to frontliners
BINTULU: The Malaysian Government Servants Welfare and Sports Council (Maksak) Bintulu Division and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) collaborated to contribute Hari Raya food and drinks to frontline personnel. The donation was distributed to security personnel at a roadblock (SJR) at Simpang Kampung Warisan Jepak, Jalan Persisir Kuala Tatau-Bintulu, through the Sanjungan Budi Semarak Kasih […]
Saberkas members distribute bubur lambuk
MUKAH: Members of Saberkas Tellian branch distributed a total of 1,000 packets of bubur lambuk to mosques and surau here on Friday (May 7). The event was organised by Saberkas Tellian in collaboration with Mukah Parliament Youth Organisation and Mukah District Anti-drug Squad. Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said the contribution of bubur lambuk was the […]
MoU on responsible tourism inked
KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence (SCOPE) which will see both organisations collaborating on conferences, workshops and research on the latest trends of responsible tourism. STB chief executive officer (CEO) Sharzede Salleh Askor said one of the focuses was to engage with stakeholders […]
Collaboration to spread Ramadan cheer
KUCHING: Once again, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) Hope Place is collaborating with Mubadala Petroleum to reach out to the local people and spread festive cheer during this Ramadan month. Mubadala Petroleum is a leading international upstream oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in Malaysia. With Mubadala Petroleum’s support, Hope Place distributed […]
Ramadan food baskets for fishing community
BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Maritime Zone, in collaboration with Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd and Sarawak Gas, today (May 4), presented 81 food baskets to the local fishing community around Kampung Baru Laut Bintulu in conjunction with Ramadan. Acting director of Bintulu Maritime Zone, Maritime Commander Effendy Mohamed Fadil said the “Sumbangan […]
Health steps being taken at Baleh HEP site
KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities is collaborating with Sarawak Energy to resolve the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected the implementing agencies at the Baleh Hydroelectric Project site. Sarawak Energy is undertaking containment measures with the cooperation and guidance of the District Disaster Management Committee and Health and Security authorities, both of which have deployed teams […]
Unique cultural heritage segments honour practitioners
KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS), in collaboration with MYY Living Arts, is showcasing unique cultural heritage segments as part of a public arts initiative aimed at fostering, developing and improving cultural and educational exchanges. Audiences can anticipate exciting programmes such as ‘Music In Tradition,’ a segment that honours practitioners employed in areas of their cultural […]
Collaboration succeeds in containing bushfires
MIRI: Firemen from Miri fire station today teamed up with the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) to battle bushfire in Marina Bay. They were assisted by personnel from a company, namely Pantai Bayu Indah Sdn Bhd. According to Zone 6 fire chief Supt Law Poh Kiong, nearly three acres of bushes were on fire […]