Author: Clement Erik Wong

Third intake designers registered

KUCHING: Students of the third intake for Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) Pool of Young Designers (Poyod) were successfully registered by STIDC. The fresh graduates of Industrial Design from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) will start their first one-year industrial training on furniture design in Kuching and Miri. Throughout the

Local artistes unite at concert

SAMARAHAN: The Sarawakku Sayang concert, which was held at the courtyard of Kota Samarahan Civic Centre here saw the performance of various local artistes and a crowd of over 2,000 last Sunday night. Present as guests of honour were Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang and Samarahan Resident Brahim Lumpu.

Sarawakku Sayang attracts over 3,000

SAMARAHAN: Over 3,000 people thronged the Kota Samarahan Civic Centre courtyard here to witness the launching ceremony of Sarawakku Sayang 2020 programme yesterday. The ceremony was officiated by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg who was joined by other dignitaries in playing traditional instruments in a launching gimmick.

A step closer to becoming caring society

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng was well pleased to see local communities around Kuching area responding to MBKS’ call to develop a more caring society. He said this in reference to Seoul Garden Charity Lunch for underprivileged families from KMC Flats held at Seoul

Let’s stand up for our beloved Sarawak

KUCHING: Unity is the key to keeping the peace and stability in multicultural Sarawak, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. Lo said the people of Sarawak must stand together and unite “to preserve the prosperity of our beloved Sarawak”. “Let me remind everyone to always be united and combine

Graduates to contribute to state’s industries

KUCHING: A total of 478 graduates from the Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) received their certificates at the 5th Centexs Convocation Ceremony here, yesterday. Centexs chief executive officer Syeed Mohd Hussien Wan Abdul Rahman said the graduates’ achievements can contribute to the state’s industrial needs. “For the graduates today

No smoking zones for DBKU yet

KUCHING: No smoking zones will be built in areas within DBKU’s jurisdiction yet, said Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Mayor Datuk Junaidi Reduan. He said that further clarification would be needed for DBKU to decide whether it will be in their best interest to build smoking zones in the city

Replanting trees based on suitability

KUCHING: Kuching North City Commision (DBKU) is looking to replace unsuitable trees planted along the main roads in hopes of providing a safer driving experience for its citizens. Its mayor Datuk Junaidi Reduan revealed that DBKU officials had been instructed to provide a proper report on the matter and to

52 come out tops in OKShe competition

KUCHING: Out of the over 1,000 participants in the Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKShe) Photography and Short Video competition, 52 ended up as winners. The prize-giving ceremony was held yesterday at Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) Creative Heritage Innovation Centre (CHIC). The competition was held from Oct 1 to Nov 30

26 compete in preliminary round

Chess championship for the disabled   KUCHING: The preliminary round of the Sarawak region, 2nd Malaysia Lions International English Chess Championship for the Disabled was held at Aeroville Mall, yesterday. The event was organised by the District 308 A2, Region 1 Lions Club together with co-organisers National Chess Association for