Author: News Desk

Unifor plans more chapels in medical facilities statewide

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) plans to build more chapels in medical facilities throughout Sarawak. According to Unifor director Richard Lom, Unifor was still discussing with medical facilities, including hospitals. “We will approach each place and explain our intention together with some discussions so that there is

Chapel in medical facility a first in Sarawak

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Christians can now pray at the newly built Sacred Heart Chapel located inside Sarawak Heart Centre here. Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) chairman Archbishop Simon Poh said the chapel was the first of its kind in Sarawak’s medical institution. “This is a symbol of our desire to

Writers, the Green Microfiction Challenge is back!

KUCHING: The Green Microfiction Challenge 2022 writing competition is inviting young Malaysians aged 13 to 24 to think critically and write creatively for nature. The Sarawak Eco-Warriors in a statement said the challenge encourages young writers not only to express their creativity and value towards nature, but also to improve

Online talk on PDA 1974, anyone?

KUCHING: The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI), a non-profit organisation, will hold a special online webinar on how Sarawak could move forward with the Petroleum Development Act 1974. Entitled “How to move forward on the Petroleum Development Act 1974,” it will be delivered by Alex Ling on March 12 via zoom platform,

Selendang Abadi B emerge silat champs     

BY FAIZAL BUJANG KUCHING: Persatuan Seni Silat Selendang Abadi B emerged winners of the Kuching silat competition that took place at the Kuching Waterfront Amphitheater recently. The second place went to Kuching Emerald Martial Arts Association (PPSAZK) while third place went to Emerald Bau Natural Martial Arts Association. Meanwhile, Perguruan

Encouraging students to recycle water bottles

KUCHING: The Kuching City South Council (MBKS) recently handed over 2,603 water bottles to three schools. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng handed over 1,323 bottles to SJK Chung Hua No. 3, 882 pieces to SJK Chung Hua No. 5 and 398 pieces to SK Lumba Kuda at a simple ceremony

Taib invited to grace Defence Service Asia Exhibition and Conference

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has been invited as guest of honour at the Defence Service Asia (DSA) Exhibition and Conference at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur on March 30, 2022. The Commander of the Army Eastern Field Com mand

Programme to commemorate struggles of independence fighters lauded

BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI KUCHING: The Sarawak Malay Culture Foundation Charitable Trust (AKYBMS) has been organising several programmes to commemorate the struggles of independence fighter Rosli Dhobi and Rukun 13. Among the programmes were the ‘SAMAhaul Ke-72 Rosli Dhobi dan Rukun 13’ at the AKYBMS surau here on Wednesday

Native teachers of the rural hinterland

What we want is to see the child in pursuit of knowledge, and not knowledge in pursuit of the child. — George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright Often when we talk about “unsung heroes”, we always remember our freedom fighters. Sadly, we have forgotten another breed of heroes — teachers and

Swinburne Sarawak wins praise for role in bilateral ties

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has come in for praise for contributing to the bilateral relations between Australia and Malaysia. “I want to acknowledge the great contribution from an Australia-Malaysia perspective that universities like Swinburne provides to our relationship,” said Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Dr Justin Lee.