By Natasha Jee & Amyra Varkisa SIBU: The Al-Qadim Mosque, one of the state’s oldest mosques, has finally reopened after undergoing restoration work here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg graced the re-opening of the 160-year-old mosque on yesterday (July 11) evening. In his speech, he said
By Natasha Jee & Amyra Varkisa SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has suggested building mosques with architectural designs that represent Sarawak’s multi-ethnic background. He said he has already discussed with Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee that possibly in newly developed areas where there are non-Muslims,
Pursuing an education abroad comes with countless academic and personal development benefits, and for a Malaysian student, studying overseas can be an achievable dream because of various twinning programmes offered by universities. According to statistics from the Ministry of Higher Education, more than 73,000 Malaysians opted to study abroad in
KUCHING: The UNESCO Creative Cities Network open forum, to be on July 13 here has attracted attention from all sectors in the gastronomic and creative food chain, from agriculture to education. To be officiated by the mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, it aims to tap into the collective knowledge and
SARATOK: The women’s bureau is equally important in the management of a longhouse or village, says Krian assemblyman Friday Belik. On that note, he assured that he would strive to help members gain knowledge through courses of interest from relevant education institutions. He was speaking at the opening ceremony of
PADAWAN: The Bidayuhs must keep their customs and culture alive, says Deputy Minister for Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Dr Jerip said events, Gawai in particular, should be celebrated with various traditional performances and activities. “This will help provide exposure to
LIMBANG: The task of educators in shaping the future is crucial, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted the Deputy Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development as saying this is to meet the state’s needs in the years to come. “Not only
LUNDU: Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang donated qurban meat to 172 Muslim household heads from nine villages along the Lundu-Biawak road in conjunction with Aidiladha. In a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Billy also participated in the cattle slaughter process at Masjid Darul Hidayah Kampung Jangkar last Sunday (July 10).
MIRI: The SmartOne Project Multimedia Education System implemented by Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Tukau is very practical to today’s learning methods, said Dr Ripin Lamat. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development II said apart from using the latest technology
KUCHING: Sabah and Sarawak’s current stand is not to renegotiate the existing Malaysia Agreement (MA63) but to rectify it and move forward. The proposal to create a new document to replace the MA63 can be interpreted to mean some people don’t understand the spirit and essence of the details contained
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