400 explore careers at roadshow
SRI AMAN: The 2024 Carnival of Education and Career Roadshow attracted approximately 400 students from SMK Sri Aman, Simanggang, Melugu, and Lingga. Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang hoped that the youth and students will fully utilise the opportunities presented. “The Sarawak government aspires to foster a more digital workforce to support our development agenda […]
Little Birdie wins gold in USA
KUCHING: Eight-year-old Sarawakian Dion Das Louis, affectionately known as ‘The Little Bornean Birdie,’ has won gold at the 27th World Championship of Performing Arts in California, USA. Dion represented Malaysia in the competition, which took place from July 1 to 5. He secured his place by winning a gold medal at the Malaysia Championship of […]
Assemblyman reminisces Taib’s political guidance
THE issue of living standard of Sarawakian was always near and dear to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the former Head of State. Balai Ringin assmeblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the late Taib had showed remarkable and distinguished leadership in steering Sarawak’s progress. “I had the benefits of witnessing of how Sarawak […]
Sarawak banking on good ties for additional flights
KUCHING: Sarawak is capitalising on its cordial bilateral relationship with Indonesia to bring more flights into the state from various destinations.Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the main objective of having more airlines plying between Kuching and other Indonesian destinations such as Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Medan is […]
RM5.35m in Dana Mudahcara funds still available
SIBU: Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan has encouraged event promoters to apply for the remaining RM5.35 million in Dana Mudahcara funds. “I am happy to inform that artists, artisans, cultural associations, registered NGOs under RoS, are eligible to apply for our “Dana Mudahcara untuk Warisan, Kesenian dan Budaya” this […]
New Jakarta-Kuching route poised to boost tourism
KUCHING: Sarawak tourism industry is set to receive a boost as Indonesia AirAsia announced a new tri-weekly direct flight from Jakarta to Kuching and vice versa, starting on June 15, 2023. The announcement has been welcomed by Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan who believes that the new flight route […]
Use UNIFOR grants according to respective applications
SIBU: Religious bodies, non-governmental associations (NGOs), and schools which received fund assistance from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR), are advised to implement their projects according to their respective applications. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said there are a few cases where they use the funds to fund […]
Poser as Balai Ringin excluded from GKCDA
KUCHING: Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan shares the same sentiments as the community leaders in his constituency on the issue of not being included in the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). He stated that by virtue of Balai Ringin being under the Serian administrative jurisdiction, the constituency should be one of the direct […]
BESarawak secures RM359 mln business events
KUCHING: Sarawak’s business events industry wrapped up 2022 on a high note after securing 100 business events for 2023, exceeding the initial target of 90 at an achievement rate of 111 per cent. In a press release, Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) said the 100 business events were worth an estimated RM359 million in total economic […]
BKSS a result of revenue re-engineering
KUCHING: PRS Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the BKSS 9.0 package was the GPS government’s response to predicaments faced by the people. “We know our existence is to help and assist the people regardless whether it is after, before or near election. We assist in times of need. That’s our prime job,” he said. […]