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Henry fetes Gawai guests at open house

BAU: Datuk Henry Harry Jinep and family welcomed guests, well-wishers and constituents to the closing of Gawai celebration at his open house event at Dewan Sri Singai, Kampung Sudoh here today. Henry, who is Deputy Minister of Transport  and Tasik Biru assemblyman, said he organised the event as June 30

Federal govt ready to support Sarawak in establishing cattle farm

KUCHING: The Federal government is ready to assist Sarawak in establishing its own cattle farm if needed in the future, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said it is not an obstacle to help the state in the livestock sector even though it is under the jurisdiction

Satok constituency sacrifices 80 cows on Aidiladha

KUCHING: The Satok state constituency recorded the sacrifice of approximately 80 cows on the first day of Hari Raya Aidiladha today (June 29). Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the sacrifice ceremony encompassed the entire Satok branch, which consists of 15 Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) sub-branches. He mentioned that

Industries urged to embrace modern technologies

KUCHING: Industries in all sectors operating in Sarawak must embrace modern machineries and artificial intelligence to keep pace with technological developments. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said with the rise of technologies, this could address the issues of capacities and capabilities that the state is facing with

UNIMAS graduates highly employable

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) graduates have a high employment rate of 90.6 per cent post-graduation.    UNIMAS vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohammad Kadim Suaidi said, “At this year’s Talent Recruitment and Career Exhibition (TRACE), we have about 60 industry players offering about 1,000 job vacancies to our

Sarawak expects creation of 145,000 high-income jobs by 2030

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is projected to generate around 145,000 new high-income jobs between 2021 and 2030, driven by changes in economic growth and the implementation of the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan highlighted the state’s commitment to becoming a high-income

Attracted by the soothing indigenous music

BAU: The young participants of the Sape Camp 2023 are excited about the experience of playing the indigenous musical instrument which has attained world-wide acclaim, thanks to Sarawak’s Sape legend Matthew Ngau Jau. Organised by Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS), the Sape Camp 2023 was participated by 15 youth comprising students

Sape legend conducts musical camp

BAU: A group of 15 young musicians from all over Malaysia are taking part in a two-day Sape Camp 2023, being held at the Lan E Tuyang Homestay here. The participants comprise Orang Asli, Indian and Malay from Peninsular Malaysia, a Kadazan Dusun and a Rungus from Sabah and from

Healthy living run attracts 1,441

KUCHING: A total of 1,441 runners of all ages participated in the ‘Run to Save Lives 3.0’ event which aimed to encourage city folk to exercise and live a healthy lifestyle. The event was organised by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Kuching Branch together with Kuching Love Book Association

Raja Tenggiri competition can attract tourists

MUKAH: Raja Tenggiri fishing competition, a new activity that can attract people who love to catch fish, has the potential to become one of the tourism attractions for people outside of here. Tellian assemblyman, Royston Valentine said such fishing competitions are able to attract the interest of outsiders to witness