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439 UiTM students benefit from Seri Kenyalang Fund

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Seri Kenyalang Fund has successfully provided assistance to a total of 439 Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) students from 2017 until 2023. According to Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz, UiTM pro-chancellor and president of UiTM Sarawak Alumni Association (MITSA), the total amount of aid issued during the period was

FACA Fest platform to develop Unimas students

KOTA SAMARAHAN: FACA Fest 2024 is seen as a platform that can develop the skills of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) students. Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student and Alumni Affairs), Professor Dr. Al-Khalid Othman, said the growth of FACA Fest is considered significant for teaching and learning on campus. “For instance, during

180 seniors get gifts from Sports Toto

BINTULU: In a heartwarming gesture ahead of the Chinese New Year, 180 seniors from underprivileged backgrounds here were the recipients of mini hampers and angpao, courtesy of Sports Toto Malaysia (STM) Sdn. Bhd. The event, which took place today (Jan 22) at the Bintulu Division Hockey Association’s premises, saw the

Time for wedding sector to innovate?

KUCHING: The costs of weddings can fluctuate each year, influenced by factors such as economic conditions, inflation and changes in demand for wedding-related services. While specific details about the Sales and Services Tax (SST) and its impact can vary from region to region and country to country, indirect effects on

New Year hopes and wishes as 2024 approaches

KOTA SAMARAHAN: As the countdown to the arrival of 2024 gains momentum, the anticipation for New Year’s celebrations in Sarawak is augmented by hopes and well-wishes spanning various age groups. For the people of Sarawak, the upcoming celebration of the new year in 2024 includes a myriad of events, from

Tropical peat conservation in line with PCDS 2030

KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) will continue to support the Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute (TROPI) to carry out research and conserve tropical peat in the state. According to the minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said, TROPI’s efforts are in line with Sarawak’s

MySejahtera’s returns amid COVID threats

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed five strategic actions to combat COVID-19 in Malaysia, including the reintroduction of the MySejahtera application. The ministry also suggested deploying a data analysis team or collaborating with organisations equipped for pandemic data analysis. This measure aimed to facilitate early preventive actions

18 make it to Malaysia Kids Ambassadors finals

KUCHING: A total of 18 youngsters took part in the finale of the Malaysia Kids Ambassadors competition here Monday night. The event was held to promote the cultural diversity of Sarawak and other states of Malaysia through the participation of young talents from different states. It was also to showcase

Ministry staff urged to continue high-performance, integrity-driven work culture

KUCHING: Staff members of the Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (WCCW), the Sarawak Social Welfare Department, and the Department of Women and Family have been urged to continue upholding a high-performance and integrity-driven work culture. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah

Schools urged to produceoutstanding students

SARATOK: Schools in Kalaka State Constituency in particular and Saratok District in general should redouble their efforts to ensure that many students could continue their studies to the university level. “This is because from 2026, education at the university level will be provided free of charge at higher education institutions