Author: News Desk

Golfing – added attraction to woo tourists to S’wak

KUCHING: Sarawak aims to position itself as a premier golf tourism destination to attract more tourists to the state. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said there are seven golf clubs with nine 18-hole golf courses in Sarawak, which will be the main tourism

Pioneer Scenario Planning Team

BY MAYA GREEN ‘For each community there is an appointed term. When their time arrives, they can neither delay it for a moment, nor could they advance it.’ — Surah Al-Araf:34 The second scenario (World of Bubbles) which we formulated in the scenario planning exercise was one which contemplated a

Awang Tengah briefed on proposed integrated O&G project

KUCHING: The top management from Beijing Beca Sci-Tech Co Ltd has briefed Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan on the latest development of its proposed integrated oil and gas project in Sarawak, recently. BECA has completed soil investigation and sea survey with satisfactory results for them to proceed

Bridges to benefit Ulu Baram residents once completed

BARAM: The two bridges that are being built in Ulu Baram here will ease the needs of residents living nearby once they are completed soon. The first bridge is to cross the Sungai Moh and the second bridge is to cross the Sungai Baram at Long Moh and Long Selaan.

Samarahan MP fetes Raya guests

BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KOTA SAMARAHAN: Over 4000 guests attended the Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house hosted by Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) and Samarahan MP, Datuk Rubiah Wang today. The event held at Dewan Suarah Kota Samarahan took place from 9 am to 3 pm. More

‘Dopamine dressing’

FEELING flat? Just like exercise, fashion could also have the power to boost morale and mood, and to give us the energy that’s sometimes lacking when it’s time to start the day. This is what’s known as ‘dopamine dressing’, and it’s been top of the trends since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food waste and its links to carbon emmisions

With Earth Day on April 22 reminding us to take more effective actions to protect the natural resources that are so essential to our lives, a recent scientific study highlights the significant impact of food waste on the environment. Back in July 2021, a study by WWF and Tesco revealed

The concern about climates issues

DO we become less concerned when a natural disaster occurs far from home? Is this psychological distancing also applicable to the climate crisis? A recent meta-analysis conducted by a team of researchers in the Netherlands suggests that this might not be the case. Studies have even shown that, on the

S’wak, Putrajaya to work on improving nation’s digital economy

KUCHING: The state and federal governments have agreed to improve the digital economy and upgrade its telecommunication facilities throughout the country. Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Teo Nie Ching said improving the digital economy was the main point discussed with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg

AirAsia’s new route connecting Jakarta and Kuching underway

KUCHING: Indonesia AirAsia has recently announced a new route to boost tourism in the Asean region. Starting on June 15, the airline will connect Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta to Kuching. “Passengers can now enjoy promotional fares for as low as RM199 for a one-way flight from the AirAsia Super App